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!
Interested in CHPC's Churchwide Retreat?
The Churchwide Retreat is something both of us never wish to miss. There is no better place to be than the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina! Spending time at Holston Camp allows us to get to know our fellow church members better, to relax, laugh, learn, and grow closer together.

We are looking forward to learning about various spiritual practices from our special guest facilitator that will help us to deepen our faith in meaningful ways. Here again, the camp is the perfect place to "Be Still and Know that I Am God."

We can't wait for this retreat and we hope you will come out and join us. Come and see how a sabbath rest can help us all shake off the fast pace of life.

Hope to see you there,
Dave and Alda Smith
This Sunday in Worship
Stories of Ruth” by John August Swanson

Our church family concludes our study of the Book of Ruth by asking how we are witnesses of God's "hesed" or Loving-Kindness? God has been at work within the story of this family and God is certainly at work within the story of or lives. This week focuses on the fourth chapter as Boaz speaks with the community at the city gates about Ruth and Naomi's redemption
Sunday's Scripture:
Ruth 4:1-22, NRSV

Sermon Title:
“We are Witnesses"
Wish to worship with us again or during the week?

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All are welcome to share the Peace of Christ in the Parlor with coffee and fellowship before worship beginning at 9:30am. Hope to see you there!
CHPC's Youth News
The Youth Group meets this Sunday in the Youth Center for dinner and bible study from 5-6:30pm. Contact Tyler for more details.
Thank You For Supporting the Blessing Box!
Special thanks to Troop 48 who helped to restock the Blessing Box during their recent continuous campfire here at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Additional donations were shared with Second Harvest Food Bank of NorthEast Tennessee. All in the troop estimates they received almost 500 pounds in total! Thank you to our scouts and to all those who supported this meaningful ministry!
The Missions Ministry Team continues to ask for donations to support the Blessing Box and the meaningful ministry it provides. A full list of items may be found in the church office and any donations may be placed in basket for the Blessing Box in the Narthex. Your gifts will be a blessing to people in our community. Thank you for your willingness to help!
Congregational News
The office will close at 1pm on Thursday, February 16 and resume regular hours on Monday, February 20.

The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in honor of Ginny Snow by Dusty Newman.

Sunday School classes continue after worship at 11:15. The Remnant class will specifically discuss the final chapter of the book of Ruth. All are welcome!

A worship service for Ash Wednesday will be celebrated at 6pm on Wednesday, February 22 in the Sanctuary.

An intergenerational education night about the Book of Ecclesiastes will be held at 4pm on Sunday, February 26 in the gym. The entire congregation is invited to participate in this special Bible study sponsored by the Women's Ministry as David leads us through this timely book of scripture together. A simple soup and salad supper will be served. Please contact Alda Smith for more details. 

Mark your calendars for a special mission project with Sleep in Heavenly Peace on Sunday, March 12. All are welcome to enjoy a congregational lunch in the gym after worship before the build begins at noon. Please contact Allen Booth to learn more about this meaningful missional opportunity. 

Save the Date for CHPC's Annual Churchwide Retreat at Holston Camp and Retreat Center the weekend of March 24 through the 26 in Banner Elk, NC. There will be plenty of fellowship and fun as we learn about a few lenten spiritual practices. With enough interest, the bus can be used to transport those who wish not to drive themselves. Four meals are included with our stay and pricing will vary upon our accommodations, up to $150 per adult and $50 per youth. Please contact the church office with any questions or to sign up today!

The CHPC Easter Memorial Gifts program is for those who wish to give a memorial gift to honor or remember those special people who have been a part of our life. You may choose to give an Easter Lily that will be used to decorate the church or a monetary contribution to our Renovation Fund. Lilies are $10 and forms are available on the information table in the narthex. Please return any orders to the office by Monday, March 20. 

Items for Newsletter
All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by end of business on Tuesday.
Prayer Requests 
Anne Barrett, Leon Boyd, Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Susan Fernandez, Buddy Gothard, Jude Hawpe (Lois Bronson's grandson), Barbara Holt, Janice Mullins, Karen Mullins, Tom Rubinstein, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Lee Walker, Eric Moskala, Dominique Neal,
Family of Betty Renfro, Isaac Webb, Ben Coleman, Bonnie Cole
 
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
213 Colonial Heights Rd,
Kingsport, TN 37663
423-239-9194
www.chpres.org