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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"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.”
(Isaiah 9:2-7, NRSV)
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The season of advent is one of preparation and transformation. For the past twenty-two days, we’ve lived in anticipation of the one who would change everything. He is our great light that helps us walk in the midst of life’s darkness. He is our source of endless peace. He is God’s Word made flesh.
Tomorrow, on the eve of his birth, we gather with sisters and brothers across the world to worship and glorify his name: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Yet how will we greet him on Christmas Day? Will we recognize him or will our preparations hold only our attention? Will we share his story or tell only our own? Will we do
life in a way that proclaims the present reality of his kingdom or will we continue only with business as usual?
When we greet him again this Saturday, I pray that we welcome him with arms wide open just as he continues to welcome each of us. May our lives truly be transformed by the gift of his love and grace.
Loving God, in whom we experience the fullness of joy, be with us this day as we prepare to meet your son again. Transform our hearts to be more like his. May the light that he shares, guide us to love as he does. For it is in his name, Jesus Christ, our Emmanuel, that we pray. Amen.
Gratefully,
David
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Members of our church family and the greater community continue to worship with us online each and every week. It's a wonderful ministry that is an important way to reach people wherever they are and to ensure they always feel connected to the body of Christ.
To assist in making this Christmas Eve special, a liturgy to dedicate a place for sacred use is available for anyone that would like to utilize it. We hope that these prayers will help to make your Christmas Eve worship service a special one to participate in. Click here to view.
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The Season of Christmas continues this Sunday, December 26th with a special service looking at the overarching story of God's love throughout scripture.
The main text will be from John 1. All are welcome!
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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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Holiday Church Office Hours
In observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays, the church office will be closed on December 24, December 27, and December 31.
New Church Office Hours
The Session has approved that, starting on January 3, the church office will now be open Monday-Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm. The office will continue to close for 30 minutes each day for lunch at noon.
Combined Adult Sunday School Class
All adult Sunday school classes are joining together in the sanctuary after worship to study together on December 26 and January 2. This combined group will focus on Colossians 3:12-17 and Psalm 148 this coming Sunday. All are welcome to participate in this intergenerational event!
Service & Visitation for Beulah Wheelock
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection in celebration of the life of Beulah Wheelock will be held in the sanctuary on Wednesday, December 29 at 11 am. A visitation with her family will be held afterwards.
2021 Financial Giving
As 2021 comes to an end, we continue to prepare for the coming of our savior through the giving of our tithes and offerings. To date we have received 97% of pledged giving for 2021 which puts us at an annual deficit of $34,911. Thank you for your continued support of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and 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 Starr Owens in the front office.
Time and Talent Survey
Thank you to everyone who completed a time and talent survey! This information is very helpful as leadership plans a new year of ministry together. It's not too late to turn one in if you have not yet; please go to our website here and return the form to Jan in the front office.
Covid Protocols
Out of an abundance of caution and a shared desire to love others as Christ calls us to do, CHPC continues to operate according to our Covid Protocols set by the Session. This includes the continued wearing of masks in worship and the option for vaccinated individuals to remove their masks while in small group settings with proper social distancing. You may read the guidelines in detail here. Thank you for your willingness to love thy neighbor in these ways as we seek to faithfully serve in Christ's name.
Items for Newsletter
All items for the weekly online newsletter should be emailed to Kacee at kacee@chpres.org by noon on Wednesday.
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Prayer Requests
Joy Bierbaum, Emily Bowman (granddaughter of Janis Mullins), Leon Boyd, Joyce Callahan (Teresa Strickler’s mother), Jim and Sue Fortney, Barbara Holt, Olivia Lowe (friend of Varina Hopper), Charles Mullins, Janis Mullins, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow, Family of Otis Thornton, Karen Mullins, Patricia Clark (Denise Doty's aunt), Tom Rubinstein (former member), Anne Barrett, David Sampson, Sydney Briggs (friend of Greg M. & Amanda L.), KC Savage
Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities
Gilly Bland, Verna Ernst, Anne Hertel, Evelyn Hill,
Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett
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213 Colonial Heights Rd,
Kingsport, TN 37663
423-239-9194
www.chpres.org
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