Hello, Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church!

My name is Sarah (Rogers) Johnson. I am excited to be working as your new Financial Administrator.

I am a native of Kingsport, growing up in Colonial Heights and graduated from Sullivan South High School. I attended East Tennessee State University and received my Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. I have worked in a CPA firm for a few years. I married the love of my life, Jason, in 2011. Jason is a Nurse Practitioner at ETSU Bristol. We have made a home in Kingsport. In 2012, we had our first born Elijah. He is a 4th grader at Johnson Elementary. Hannah followed in 2016. She is currently preparing to go into Kindergarten. The day after our 10th wedding anniversary, we had Cora. She is 8 months old and learning how to crawl and stand. With 3 kids and a house full of pets we stay busy, but we enjoy spending time with friends and family. In my spare time, I love to craft, read, or play a game of Uno with the kids.

I have enjoyed getting to know several members while I have been training and can’t wait to meet you all in the coming weeks. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I will do my best to answer them. My email is finance@chpres.org and my office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:30 to 1:30.

I hope you have a blessed Easter,

Sarah Johnson

Are you interested in joining Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church? Are you already a member but desire to know more about how to get involved?

Meet in Room 220 this Sunday, April 10 at 11:45am to learn more about how you can be active within the life of this church family. All are welcome and bring your questions!

Matthew 27:24-31, NRSV

Matthew 27:32-37, NRSV

Isaiah 55, NRSV

"Compelled to Carry the Cross"

The flowers in the sanctuary today are given by Arnold and Rosemary Sexton to the glory of God and in memory of Minerva Sexton.

Confirmation class continues this coming Sunday from 5-6:30pm! All are welcome to participate in this journey as we dig deeper into our shared faith. Youth Bible Study meets Wednesday, April 13 at 6pm. Contact Tyler for more details.

Want to help support our youth? Volunteers are needed to provide meals for our Sunday and Wednesday gatherings. Click here to sign up!

At this time of year, our thoughts turn to family, friends and special loved ones, both living and deceased. The CHPC Easter Lily Memorial Gift is for those who wish to honor or remember these important individuals with a living Easter Lily or a monetary contribution to our Renovation Fund. All names will be printed in the bulletin on Sunday, April 17th. Lilies will be used to decorate the church and may be picked up after the Easter service. The cost is $10. Forms will be available on Sunday in the bulletin and in the narthex. The deadline to return forms is April 12.

Volunteers are needed to bring snacks and prepare finger foods for Easter Sunday! If you'd like to volunteer to bring a snack and prepare food Easter morning, please let Gretchen Bentley know. We appreciate your help in making this an egg-cellent time for all!

For over 70 years, One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) has provided Presbyterians a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need around the world. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, the different programs supported by OGHS fits together to serve individuals and communities by providing safety, sustenance, and hope. Give online here or pick up a brochure in the narthex to see how you can help!

Ladies, save the date for “Unholy Mess: Clear the Clutter to See What Matters Most” an event led by local author, business owner, and certified professional organizer Angie Hyche on Sunday, April 24 at 2pm in the gym. Contact Alda Smith (daldas@charter.net) for more information.

Our dear friend Jan McIver is retiring this spring with April 29 as her last “official” day in the office. To show our appreciation, we are collecting monies for a “Love Offering“ for Jan. Anyone may make a monetary contribution by mailing or delivering a check to Sarah in the church office by April 29. All checks should be made payable to Jan McIver.

PCUSA is providing aid through the ministry of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) to address the humanitarian crisis created by the war in Ukraine. PDA responds to national and international crises and is mobilizing to provide food and other needed supplies to those in Ukraine. You can learn more about their important work here. If you feel called to contribute financially, please do so through PDA's online giving portal here.

Weekly Lenten devotionals are available in the narthex. Written by Presbyterian Outlook editor Teri McDowell Ott, the theme is Making the Road: Walking through Lent. A scripture, reflection and prayer are included for each day.

Mark your calendars for a joint VBS this summer! July 10-14 we will join with our friends at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church for a time of fun and fellowship open to all preK-fifth grade children in our community. More information to follow!

Out of an abundance of caution and a shared desire to love others as Christ calls us to do, Covid protocols have been updated by the Session. This includes masking being recommended but not required during worship. You may read the guidelines in detail here.

All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Kacee at kacee@chpres.org by noon on Wednesday.

Prayer Requests 

Billie Roberts passed away on Sunday morning. Our prayers go to Ginger Moody, Callie Hutchins, and the entire family during this time.

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