Wow! It’s hard to believe it’s been 21 years since I walked into Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church to be your Finance Secretary. My sister-in-law called me one day and said, “Have I got a job for you!” I've thoroughly enjoyed working here doing a job I love.

Most importantly, I've gotten to know and love so many people in this church. That will be the hardest part of retiring. I look forward to see what God has in store for me in this next phase of my life. I wish the best for the church and everyone who is a part of this great church family.

Thank you for a wonderful 21 years!

-Starr

Friends,

I know that I speak for the entire congregation when I say how grateful we are for Starr’s dedicated service over these past 21 years at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church! She has faithfully and diligently kept our financial house in order, which is a crucial part in making our shared ministry possible. Personally, I am thankful for how she welcomed me into the church and ensured that I quickly began to understand our financial position. Starr will be wrapping up her responsibilities this month, and at an appropriate time when we all may safely express our gratitude for her many years of service, we will host a special thank you for her.

I am also grateful for the thoughtfulness Starr shared with me about her news, especially as our congregation navigates a transition within the staff. The Financial Secretary’s responsibilities will be incorporated into the Office Manager’s role to create a new Church Business Administrator position at CHPC. The Staff Transition Team continues to search, with God’s help, for a qualified candidate called to serve in this important role.

Gratefully,

- David

Dear CHPC Congregation:

It is with both heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we prepare to say goodbye to Starr Owens. To show our appreciation, we are collecting monies for a “Love Offering” for Starr as we wish her well and thank her for 21 years of dedicated service. Anyone who wishes to make a monetary contribution for Starr may do so by mailing or delivering a check to the church office by Wednesday, February 2. All checks should be made payable to Starr Owens and can be dropped off with Jan McIver. We will express our gratitude for Starr later on when we can safely celebrate her together as a church family.

Thank you for your generosity,

-Your FAP Committee

John Golden, Director of UKirk-ETSU and a friend of our congregation, joins us for worship as our guest preacher this Sunday, January 19.

David will be worshipping from home as he and Katherine care for their children who tested positive for Covid-19. Everyone is feeling alright, but prayers are always appreciated.

Psalm 19

Luke 4:14-21

All Sunday school classes will be meeting in their regular, respective spaces after worship. The Remnant returns to Room 221 as well. See Rosemary Sexton for more details.

CHPC's Youth Group continues this Sunday night at 5pm with our new Director of Christian Education, Tyler Paulsen! Wednesday Night Bible Study returns on January 19 with an escape room Bible challenge. All are welcome!

Mark your calendars for another congregational Bible study this Spring about the "Wonder" shared throughout scripture. Our book is Sacred Sense, Discovering the Wonder of God's Word and World by Bill Brown. Two classes will be available beginning February 2, one in-person on Tuesdays at 11am and another online on Wednesdays at 7:45pm. Times may adjust based on interest levels. Contact the church office to sign up and purchase your book today!

CHPC will host a churchwide retreat at Holston Camp and Retreat Center the weekend of April 2 and 3. More information will be available soon. Please contact the church office if you already know you're interested in participating.

We are seeking a Business Administrator to assist with the overall administration of the church to better fulfill its mission of ministering to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of all of God’s people. The Business Administrator will serve as the internal accountant for the church and is also responsible for the daily administration of the church including its property. To learn more or to apply, click here.

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.

Please continue to contact the front office if you begin to feel poorly after attending worship. On Sunday, January 9, we experienced an exposure risk and have already notified the appropriate individuals. Thank you for your willingness to love thy neighbor in these ways as we seek to faithfully serve in Christ's name.

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

Prayer Requests 

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