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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Practicing The Peace We Preach |
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"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
(Colossians 3:15-17, NRSV)
While each night of Vacation Bible School reinforced our theme of peace, Wednesday night's community meal and communion service was extra special. It was wonderful to see two congregations come together as one family of faith, in order practice the peace that we preach within the community we share. Together we welcomed over 150 people to break bread, to proclaim the peace of Christ, and to demonstrate the power of God's Kin-dom to be a blessing for all of God's children.
It's easy to maintain control by going it alone and only doing things by yourself; but by the grace of God and intentionally being vulnerable with ourselves, it is amazing to see what is possible when Holy Spirit moves in unexpected and extraordinary ways because two or three people or churches, gathered together in Christ's name. Jesus shows us time and time again that we are called to be peacemakers in a world full of division and strife. Whenever we come together at his communion table, whether in worship on Sunday mornings or in a special Wednesday service at the end of Vacation Bible School, we embody God's peace and empower one another as the body of Christ to share it in meaningful ways everywhere we might be.
Thank you for taking the time to proclaim the Good News that peace begins with us. Thank you for welcoming fifty children into our sacred space with smiles, songs, and scriptures that reinforce how God's peace rules in all of our hearts. Thank you for living out the words of the prayer we say every week of the year, that God's Spirit of peace may done "on earth, as it is in heaven."
Gratefully,
- David
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This Sunday in Worship: July 23, 2023 |
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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. |
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Sunday's Scripture (NRSV):
1 Samuel 31:1-7
2 Samuel 1:17-27
Sermon Title:
“How The Mighty Have Fallen...”
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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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"King Saul" by Lidia Kozenitzky. From Art in the Christian Tradition at Vanderbilt University Divinity Library.
The story of First Samuel comes to a close and as we study the final chapter about King Saul and David's lament in the subsequent book. As Israel's mantle of leadership passes from one to the other, we have the opportunity to discover something timeless about this life of faith even in the midst of difficult changes.
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Don't forget that Sunday School Classes meet after worship at 11:05am to keep the conversation going. The Remnant class will discuss these passages from worship in room 221 and the Disciples class continues their study in Room 219. Contact David if you would like to jump into either class or learn more about various bible study opportunities. |
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Save the Date for Something Special! |
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We are so excited for our annual Rally Day celebration on August 6! That morning during 10am worship, we will be having a Blessing of the Backpack service. We invite all students and educators to come and receive a blessing as we kick off the new school year! Please let Tyler know if you plan to attend.
And don't forget that our Rally Day celebration continues later that night for our annual August Splash Down at the Kingsport Aquatic Center! All are welcome from 6:30-8:30 for ice cream, snacks, games, water fun, and more. Invite your friends and we hope to see you there!
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Your Session met on Monday evening, July 17. Items of interest included notification of a mid-year budget update from Finance, Administration and Planning scheduled for Sunday, July 23rd, the first reading of an official Funeral Policy for CHPC (returned to Worship for minor editing), a report on a very successful joint Vacation Bible School with Colonial Heights United Methodist Church and the approval of a 5:30pm Christmas Eve service for 2023. The next Stated Session meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 21 at 5:30pm.
In Christ,
David (Moderator) and Clark (Clerk of Session)
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The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Susan Laek given by Tim, Adam, Hanah and Haley Laek.
The Youth Group meets this Sunday afternoon for fun round of putt-putt at Paradise Acres. Please be at the church by 5pm and we will return by 8pm. Speak with Tyler for more details.
Support is needed to feed our youth ministry. A Meal Train is available to provide dinner for our Sunday night gatherings. Contact Tyler for more details or click here to sign up to serve!
An intergenerational Pop-up Bible study will be on August 20 at 4pm. All are welcome to participate as we discuss what scripture shares about the sacraments of Baptism and Communion. A meal will be served as well with more information to coming soon.
Mark your calendars for four special bible studies about the book of James each Sunday night in September. Each gathering will include a shared meal before this intergenerational event. All are welcome!
All items for the weekly Newsletter should be emailed to Mary at office@chpres.org by noon on Wednesday.
The Women’s Ministry partners with First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport to attend this year’s Women’s Conference at Montreat on
August 11-13. Additional spaces have opened up for this last call. Contact Alda Smith directly for more details.
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Prayer Requests
Leon Boyd, Emily Bowman, Joyce Callahan, Susan Fernandez,
Ramona Gothard, Barbara Holt, Beverly Shelton, Ginny Snow,
Lee Walker, Bonnie Cole, Libby Sampson, Boyd Holder, Martha Cooper, Janice Mullins, Clara Hasbrouk, Tony Bennett, Carolyn Neal, Bonnie Parker, Family of Robert Honey (Rick's Culbertson's son in-law)
Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities
Anne Hertel, Evelyn Hill, Sue Fortney, Charles and Linda Gibson,
Betty McMillin, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Jean Faries
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213 Colonial Heights Rd,
Kingsport, TN 37663
423-239-9194
www.chpres.org
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