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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Welcome Tyler Paulsen!
CHPC's new Director of Christian Education
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Friends,
It is with great joy that I may now introduce Tyler Paulsen as our new Director of Christian Education for Youth, Children, and Their Families! Tyler comes to CHPC with a strong background in ministry and a passion for youth ministry in particular. His new position will be responsible for the organization and oversight of a wide range of activities for children of all ages with special attention given to leading the youth program itself. It was evident to the members of the Staff Transition Team that Tyler was a special candidate for this important work and that God's Spirit was bringing us all together at the right time. I know that Tyler has tremendous gifts in ministry to share and I am very excited for him to begin loving and serving our youth, children, and their families here at CHPC!
Please continue to hold both Tyler and his wife, Marissa, in prayer throughout this Christmas season as we get ready to welcome them into the life of our church family. We look forward to welcoming them properly on Sunday, January 9, within worship as we give thanks to God for this new adventure in ministry we are about to begin.
Gratefully,
- David
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Hello, Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church!
My name is Tyler Paulsen, and I am so excited to finally be writing this letter to you! First, I must say that from the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful and honored to join this church family. I can’t wait to meet all of you in the coming weeks, and I am so happy to jump into the good things that God is doing in and through all of you at CHPC!
Just as a way of introducing myself to you, I am a Northeast Tennessee native. I was born in Elizabethton and raised in and around there and Johnson City. For college, I moved a few hours West to Knoxville, where I graduated from Johnson University. It was there that I met my gorgeous and awesome wife, Marissa Paulsen! We got married and moved back into this area so that I could pursue a Master’s in Divinity at Emmanuel Christian Seminary. I graduated back in 2019 and have been serving with a church in Johnson City since then. My wife Marissa works as an ESL teacher for the Johnson City School System.
We love getting to know people, spending our time with friends and family, and hanging out with our pets. Nothing makes me happier than a cup of coffee and a good book! Speaking of which, I personally try to be an open book, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions.
Finally, I wish the best for all of you during this holiday season, and I very much look forward to getting to know each and every one of you soon!
Grace and peace,
- Tyler Paulsen
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The Season of Advent continues this Sunday, December 19,
with a focus on this week's theme of Love.
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Sunday's Scripture:
Micah 5:2-5, NRSV
Luke 1:39-55, NRSV
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Sermon Title:
“Blessed with Peace to Love”
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Due to livestream technical difficulties, there is (currently) no link for last week's service of Lessons and Carols. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
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Christmas Joy Special Offering
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 and let Starr know to credit your gift to the offering.
Youth Group
Youth group meets this Sunday, December 19 at 5pm for the final gathering of the year. More information will be shared in the new year about what youth will look like in the spring.
Angel Tree
All items for SMILE inventory angels must be returned to the church by this Sunday, December 19. For more information about SMILE Foster Closet, click here. Thank you for supporting foster families in our area!
Remnant Sunday School Class
The Remnant Sunday School Class will focus on passages from Luke 2:1-20, and Isaiah 9:2-7 in the sanctuary after worship. Also, go ahead and mark your calendars now for a special combined adult Sunday school on December 26 and January 2. All are welcome to participate in this intergenerational gathering!
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve is almost here! We will celebrate the coming of our Lord with a candlelight service on Friday, December 24, at 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary. The nursery ministry will be available for our littlest Presbyterians.
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's Covid Protocols have not been adjusted. These protocols include the continued wearing of masks on Sunday morning 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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