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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A Financial Update From FAP |
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As you may remember, the 2022 CHPC budget included a $59,000 deficit. With that in mind, your FAP committee pledged to review our results after a few months had passed and recommend any actions needed in light of this projection. The approved 2022 budget did not include any raises for the church’s staff. We have conducted that review and can report that a number of factors have contributed to a new projected deficit of $16,000.
Church members have faithfully continued to contribute to the church and contributions are coming in at the predicted rate. In addition, the church applied for and was granted an $18,000 payment from the IRS under the CARES act recognizing that we, during the COVID response, paid a number of staff members for hours not worked due to the church being closed for all but essential operations. Conservative spending by all committees along with work to align staff replacements with church needs will result in a $25,000 savings of anticipated expenses. Your FAP committee recommended to Session and Session approved not increasing salaries in 2022 since the $18,000 in income will not repeat itself. We will address cost of living increases in the 2023 budget.
We will now begin work on a 2023 budget and the 2023 Stewardship campaign. We hope to conduct and conclude the Stewardship campaign during the month of October. We will then adjust our budget projections based upon the results of that campaign. We thank you for your continuing faithfulness and look forward to a successful stewardship campaign as we continue to recover from the changes to our operations that COVID brought.
Your FAP Committee
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Come share the Peace of Christ with coffee and fellowship before worship beginning at 9:30 in the Parlor! All are welcome; hope to see you there! |
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Sunday's Scripture:
Ephesians 5:6-16
Matthew 6:22-23
Sermon Title:
“How great is the Darkness?”
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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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Save the Date for Rally Day! |
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Rally Day is an opportunity to glorify God in worship as we continue to discern the movement of God’s Spirit. It is a time to boldly name the truths of our faith as we recommit to be more involved and engaged in the church’s ongoing communal life and collective mission.
This year's Rally Day includes our annual August Splash Down at the Kingsport Aquatic Center from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with ice cream, snacks, corn hole, games, and more. All are welcome to join in the fun for this intergenerational event, so invite your friends!
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Men's Fellowship
The CHPC Men's Fellowship will gather at the Perkins Restaurant on Fort Henry Drive this Saturday, July 30 at 8 am for breakfast and fellowship. Please let Mike Strickler know if you plan on attending.
Flowers
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Otis Thornton by the Thornford girls.
Blessing of the Backpacks
All children and teachers are invited to participate in a blessing of the backpacks during worship on Rally Day Sunday, August 7th. Parents – please let Tyler know to expect your child so we can have enough for all.
Blood Drive: August 21
We are excited to partner with the Marsh Regional Blood Center by hosting a blood drive right here at CHPC! On Sunday, August 21 the bloodmobile will set up in our parking lot and collect donations from 1-4pm. You may sign up for a time-slot by filling out the online form or by calling the church office. (We only have 9 volunteers signed up so far!) Click Here to view medical requirements for donating.
The Women's Ministry
We are sponsoring gift boxes for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry, providing Christmas joy to the children around the world. Additional information will be provided at the August 28th Women's get together.
Pickleball
If you are interested in playing pickleball, join us on Thursday night at 7pm in the gym. Paddles are available.
Covid Protocols
Current Covid guidelines may be read in detail here. Masking is recommended but not required during worship. If you begin to feel poorly after worship, please continue to contact the front office.
Support Ukraine Through PDA
The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is providing aid to address the humanitarian crisis created by the war in Ukraine. You can learn more about their important work here. If you feel called to contribute financially, please do so through PDA's online giving portal here.
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.
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Prayer Requests
Leon Boyd, Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Bonnie Cole
Susan Fernandez, Jim & Sue Fortney, Buddy Gothard,
Jude Hawpe (Lois Bronson’s grandson), Barbara Holt,
Brandi Isenberg (Al & Denise Doty's daughter-in-law), Steve & Vicky Laek,
Janice Mullins, Karen Mullins, Paul Repass (Rachel Gray's father),
Tom Rubinstein, Libby Sampson, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow,
Betty Renfro
Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities
Gilly Bland, 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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