Post on 09-Jun-2020
NEW Sunday Night Small Group
We’re forming a new Small Group to study Unafraid, the
new book by Adam Hamilton. This 5-week small group
study is for anyone struggling with fear, worry or anxiety; or
for anyone wondering how families and communities can
live as peacemakers in troubled times. This group will meet
on Sunday Nights. Let us know you are interested by stopping by the Connections
Table after worship, by emailing shane@chpres.org, or by texting “New Sunday
Group” to 423-299-4949.
Jam (Jesus and Music)
Preschoolers & Elementary children have been enjoying games & activities with Ms.
Lizzie and music with Ms. Carlene on Wednesday evenings. If you have a child ages 3
through grade 5, join the fun with JAM (Jesus and Music), Wednesdays from 5:15-
6:30.
Trunk or Treat
Mark your calendars, invite your friends...it’s time for our annual Trunk or Treat
Celebration! In order to host this community event we need your help. This year our
event will be held in the gym. We need more crazy and creative tables than ever!
Consider decorating a table and handing out candy to lots of wonderful, candy-loving
kids. We promise you will have fun. Please have participating tables set up in the
gym by 4:30pm, on Saturday, October 27. We also need extra candy. Candy
donations may be dropped off in the designated buckets provided outside the gym
and in the narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Lizzie@chpres.org.
Worshipping with us for the first time?
Text the word Welcome to 423-299-4949. We’d love to connect with you to provide
you with important information about our church, open a personal line of
communication, and give you everything you need to see if this place is a good fit for
you! Welcome - and if you have any questions, please stop by the Connections Table
and chat with a member of our Connections Crew.
THIS WEEK AT CHPC
Sunday, October 14
Peace and Global
Witness Offering 9:00 am Worship Service
10:10 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship Service 4:00 pm Youth Group
Monday, October 15
8:00 pm Basketball
8:00 pm AA
Tuesday, October 16
6:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Boy Scouts
Wednesday, October 17
4:00 pm Sr. Adult Study
Thursday, October 18
8:00 pm AA
Sunday, October 21
9:00 am Worship Service 10:10 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship Service
Parents, please note– there will be no Wednesday
night activities this week due to Fall Break.
Prayer Requests
Emily Bowman (granddaughter of Janis Mullins), Clarence and Joyce Callahan (parents of
Teresa Strickler), Jim Fortney, Barbara Holt, Bill Kelly Jr. (son of Bill Kelly), Janis Mullins,
Billie Pecktal, Dan Puckel, Michael Shelton, Larry Stiles (cousin of Sue Fortney)
Health Care/ Assisted Living Facilities
Gwen Crawford (Emmett Crawford’s mother), Verna Ernst, Ted Hagen, June Hite, Carolyn
Maynard, Betty Ottenfeld, Wayne & Millie Pruett, Don & Cheryl Tench
Gratitude
Nearly a month and 15 years ago I began my
time with CHPC as a lowly Youth Ministry
intern. I was hired under the previous interim
minister, Rev. Dr. Bob Lowry. A few months later
Tom joined the staff and began his tenure as
Head Pastor (and my mentor). Fifteen years in
ministry at one church is a long time- long
enough to make it hard to remember those early
days.
During that first year I was still a full time
graduate student, as well as leading our Youth
Ministry. After I finished school I began the
process of transferring my ordination to the
Presbyterian Church (USA), which meant taking 5
different ordination exams. Clergy commonly
referred to this process as ritualistic
hazing. After completing my hazing I served as a
stated pastor for a few years. Then, in 2009 you
called me as your Associate Pastor, a position I’ve
served in ever since. (continued on page 2)
October 14, 2018
(Continues from page 1)
Tom’s recent retirement brought back many memories over the past 15
years, and one thing stood out among those memories, a consistent thread
running throughout the years… The consistent, loving presence of this
congregation in my life.
Every memory was full of treasures. I saw memories of working alongside
families and students. I saw the faith of students begin to take shape and
then fully become their own. I heard the sounds of countless songs played
with the praise band. I heard the laughter of conversations in small
groups. I remembered the prayers of faithful leaders making hard choices.
You’ve known me as a young adult to whatever you want to call me
now. You’ve been with me through 2 major health scares. You’ve known
me before and after marriage, and before and after fatherhood. There’s no
other way to say it than this. You are my brothers and sisters, my family…
my home. These memories brought out a profound sense of gratitude and
these simple words… I love my church.
Shane Smith, Associate Minister
Dinner & A Movie + Kids Movie Party
Friday, November 9th 6pm
We’ll be showing the film Won’t You Be My
Neighbor, the amazing documentary on
the exemplary life of one of our most
famous Presbyterians… Mr. (Fred)
Rodgers. We’ll have a free pizza dinner for
the whole family. Lizzie and Children’s
Ministry crew will be hosting a Kids Movie Party that same evening so kids
5th grade and younger can have a blast with their own movie party while the
parents are watching Won’t You Be My Neighbor. Sign-up via 1) Connections
Table -or- 2) info@chpres.org -or- 3) text MOVIE to 423-299-4949 -or- 4)
Contact the church office
Habitat Update
The Habitat house build is on the home
stretch! The dry wall is complete, walls are
being painted, and floors installed. We will
keep you updated as our partner churches
and Eastman continue to make progress
on this build. Thank you for your
continued support of this deserving
family.
Peace and Global Witness Offering
The Peace & Global Witness Offering draws Presbyterians together and provides
education and exposure to those who show us how to do this work well. It
allows us to create resources for dealing with conflict and nurturing
reconciliation, and stand in support of our global sisters and brothers, because
the peace of Christ belongs to people everywhere.
As we work to share Christ’s peace with one another, let’s share that peace with
those beyond our doors. Twenty-five percent of this offering will go to our mid
council, joining with other congregations in our area to support peacemaking
work in our region. The second 25 percent of this Offering stays with our
congregation, so that we can commit ourselves to active peacemaking.
And 50 percent of this Offering supports the active work for peace being done
by Presbyterians everywhere. As Presbyterians, we claim Jesus Christ as Prince
of Peace and pattern our lives in the compassion, kindness and grace that He
shows us.
Today we celebrate Peace and Global Witness Sunday. Please consider how you
can share in this work.
I Love My Church
Over the next month we want to hear from you and learn why you love this
church. You’ll see opportunities in worship, in groups and online to share
stories and thoughts on why this place has become important to you. Hopefully
these stories will fill you with a sense of gratitude as we head into this bold new
phase of ministry together.
#ILoveMyChurch