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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Don't Forget About This Weekend's |
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We are grateful to be led in worship this Sunday by the Rev. Diana Moore, who currently serves as the Transitional Stated Clerk of Holston Presbytery. In service to the greater church, she serves as Clerk of the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission. She is a graduate of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Before entering seminary, Diana served twenty-two years in the Army as a lawyer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. She served at duty stations throughout the United States and Korea and held positions as prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge.
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Sunday's Scripture:
Psalm 130, NRSV
John 11:1-45, NRSV
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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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Thank You Troop 48
for a Special Scout Sunday!
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Your Session met for its stated meeting on Monday evening, March 20. Business items included authorizing the youth to propose fundraising projects for Montreat; approving a significant overhaul of the churches security systems, including keypad door access and internal and external cameras; approving family leave for David from April 13 through May 11; and approving participation and the necessary raising of funds for a Habitat House starting in June. The next Stated Session meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 17 at 5:30 pm.
In Christ,
Clark Parker (Clerk) and David Randolph (Moderator)
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The Youth Group enjoys time at Holston Camp with the church family this weekend, and so will not have regular Bible study this Sunday evening. Regular Bible study will return April 2 at 5pm. |
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Can you help sponsor a meal for the youth group? Volunteers are needed to help finish out the semester. Please visit the link below or contact Tyler to sign up. Thank you for your help to support our youth group! |
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Upcoming Special Services |
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All items for the weekly newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by end of business on Tuesday.
Condolences are offered to the family of Jim Fortney who passed away on Saturday evening. Please pray for Sue and their entire family as we collectively give thanks for Jim's life. No plans have been made for a service at this time.
The Remnant Sunday School meets with Rosemary Sexton in Room 119 after worship to discuss the scriptures of the day. The Disciples Sunday School Class takes a break this week due to the retreat and resumes next week on April 2.
Join us this Easter Sunday, April 9 for a full morning of worship and fellowship! Our Sunrise Service starts at 8:15am followed by an Easter Egg Hunt and time of fellowship before our regular worship service worship service at 10:00am.
CHPC's Easter egg hunt is coming soon! This fun annual event will include treat bags for the kids and finger foods for the entire church. We need your help to make this possible! Please bring donations of candy and treats for the treat bags to the church by April 2. If you'd like to volunteer to bring a snack and prepare food Easter morning, please let Gretchen Bentley or Joanie Zimmerman know. We appreciate your help in making this an egg-cellent time for all!
The Women's Ministry travels to Bellafina Chocolates on Sunday, April 16 to tour their facility and hear about their ministry in our community. The bus will leave at 1:30pm from the church. Please contact Alda Smith to sign up.
CHPC is excited to partner again with the Marsh Regional Blood Center by hosting a blood drive later this spring! On Sunday May 7 the bloodmobile will set up in our parking lot and collect donations from 1-4pm. You may sign up for a time-slot by calling Mary in the front office to select an appointment time. Please click here to view medical requirements for donating and thank you for serving in this special way!
Mark your calendars for another great Vacation Bible School! CHPC partners again with our friends from Colonial Heights United Methodist Church from July 10-14 for a time of fun and fellowship open to all preK-fifth grade children in our community. This year's joint VBS will be held here at CHPC. Please be on the lookout for more information soon but do contact Tyler at Tyler@chpres.org if you are interested in volunteering!
The Women’s Ministry is partnering with First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport to attend this year’s Women’s Conference at Montreat on August 11-13. The early bird rate is $247 and includes lodging. Check out the graphic below for more information and contact Alda Smith directly for more details.
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Prayer Requests
Leon Boyd, Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Susan Fernandez, Buddy Gothard, Barbara Holt, Janice Mullins, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Lee Walker, Dominique Neal, Bonnie Cole, Libby Sampson, Pastor Boyd Holder, Family of Jim Fortney
Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities
Gilly Bland, Anne Hertel, Evelyn Hill, Charles and Linda Gibson, Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Jean Faries, Jim and Sue Fortney
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213 Colonial Heights Rd,
Kingsport, TN 37663
423-239-9194
www.chpres.org
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