Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church is a congregation that
values a diversity of belief. Whether you're full of faith or full of doubt,
you'll find people who have been there and accept you for where you are.
We welcome all people to worship, pray, eat, seek spiritual answers and enjoy life within this community of faith. All are welcome!
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Celebrating the Christmas Season! |
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The season of Advent is upon us as we prepare to celebrate the joy of Christ's birth on Christmas! And our church family has enjoyed all the festivities that come with celebrating such a wonderful season.
This past Thursday, our day school offered a special Christmas Pageant in the Sanctuary. It was a blessing to see these children's smiling faces and hear their little voices singing. This past Saturday, the congregation gathered for a great time at Hoovanna Farm for our church Christmas Party. Thanks to all those that came out to ring in and sing in the Christmas season! The weekend ended well the Youth enjoying a Progressive Dinner Christmas Party on Sunday night at the homes of various church members. The youth ate some amazing food, enjoyed a Secret Santa gift exchange, played a White Elephant gift game, and we had a Kazoo Christmas sing along!
It was truly a special week at CHPC! Special thanks to all those volunteers who helped to make each of these events happen. This congregation is blessed with all the meaningful ministry God is creating within this wonderful community. We look forward to continuing our Advent celebrations in the days to come, as we enjoy special services throughout the rest of the month leading up to Christmas Day!
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The Season of Advent continues this Sunday, December 18 with a special service of Lessons and Carols. Join us as we make a joyful noise in celebration for the gift of God's Word.
This worship service will be streamed online; however, you might enjoy a clearer sound if you are able to join us on campus. Thank you to our many volunteers and dedicated musical staff members who have worked so hard to make this festive service possible!
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Sunday's Scripture:
Genesis 22:15-18
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Isaiah 11:1-4a, 6-9
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 1:39--42, 46-55
John 1:1-14
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Wish to worship with us again or during the week?
Click below to view last week's worship service.
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Supporting the Blessing Box |
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The Missions Ministry Team is asking for donations to keep our Blessing Box full to support those in need.
All are encouraged to participate in this missional activity by choosing items from the following list and placing them in the boxes near the Chrismon Tree in the sanctuary on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Your gifts will be a blessing to people in our community. Thank you for your willingness to help!
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Save the Date for
CHPC's Anniversary Celebration!
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CHPC will be celebrating our 75th anniversary in ministry next year on January 15, 2023. We will be joined by the Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia! Dr. Carter Florence is a nationally known Presbyterian preacher who is passionate about creative strategies for communities to engage and encounter the biblical text. We are delighted to welcome her into the pulpit on January 15 to celebrate with us and to host a community conversation with her later that afternoon about the Book of Jonah. All are welcome to join us in worship and to attend this public event at 5pm. Please spread the word about this great opportunity to learn and worship as we give thanks to God for our past while looking forward to our future! |
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Flowers
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God and placed in memory of Minerva and Leanne, by Arnold and Rosemary Sexton.
Don't forget about tonight's Wholeness & Healing service at 6pm in partnership with Waverly Road Presbyterian Church. This 30-minute service offers a dedicated time for peace and solitude during the busy Christmas season incorporating prayer, scripture, and communion. A nursery will be available for our littlest Presbyterians.
Thank you to all our volunteers, who signed up to ring the Salvation Army Bell in partnership with Colonial Heights Baptist Church! If you are out and about today, say hello to one of our volunteers at the Walmart on Fort Henry Drive.
The Remnant Sunday School class hosts a group discussion about the two readings from Luke that are a part of this week's Lesson and Carols service. All are welcome to join in this open conversation in room 221 after worship about how we are preparing to live into Christmas.
The Youth Group will meet this Sunday night in the Youth Center from 5-6:30 for dinner, bible study, and fun. The youth will not gather on 12/25 as we wish for everyone to come and enjoy our Christmas Carols worship service.
It's the time of year for the Christmas Joy Special Offering! Your gift supports current and retired church leaders and helps to develop new leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges serving communities of color. To give, use the offering envelope provided or give online. Please also let Sarah know to credit your gift to the offering.
Christmas Eve is almost here! We will celebrate the coming of our Lord with a "candle-light" service on Saturday, December 24 at 8pm in the Sanctuary. On Christmas Day, we will worship with a carols service at 4pm. All are welcome to both of these special services!
The Youth Group have a special meeting in partnership with Waverly Road Presbyterian Church from 5-7p on Sunday, January 8 down in the Youth Center. We will be discussing opportunities for a 2023 Youth summer trip. Dinner included and all youth parents are also encouraged to attend. For further questions, reach out to Tyler.
Save the date for a worship volunteer training on Sunday, January 29 after Sunday School at noon. Anyone interested in serving as a liturgist, usher, or communion preparer is welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided.
Office Hours remain the same 9am to 3pm, Monday -Thursday. The key code and fobs are not working in our main office door. We are working on the solution.
As 2022 comes to an end, we continue to prepare for Christ's coming by generously giving of our tithes and offerings. Thank you for your continued support of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and for the ministry you help to make possible. Please make sure any final contributions are postmarked by December 31 to be included in this year's final giving statement. If you have any questions about your giving or would like to complete your pledge for 2022, please contact Sarah Johnson at finance@chpres.org or by calling the office.
All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by end of business on Tuesday.
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Prayer Requests
Anne Barrett, Leon Boyd, Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Susan Fernandez, Jim & Sue Fortney, Buddy Gothard, Jude Hawpe (Lois Bronson's grandson), Barbara Holt, Janice Mullins, Karen Mullins, Tom Rubinstein, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Lee Walker, Eric Moskala, Dominiquie Neal, Betty Renfro
Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities
Gilly Bland, Anne Hertel, Evelyn Hill, Charles and Linda Gibson
Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Jean Faries
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213 Colonial Heights Rd,
Kingsport, TN 37663
423-239-9194
www.chpres.org
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