Connect Group: Who’s Got Game?
Bring your game face, a friend/spouse, a snack, and your skills to play games. Glenn and Cindy Williams will meet you in the Colonial Room on September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 6 for games (for adults) from 6-9 p.m.
Meeting Dates:
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 6
Connect Group: Young Adult Movie Night
Laban, Cheira Massey, Lydia, and Jonathan Mettee will host young adults for a movie night at their home. The premier event will be on September 13 at Cheira and Laban’s home at 7 p.m.. If you are signed up, you’ll receive a text with more information! This group is intended for people between the ages of 18 and 35.
Meeting Dates:
September 13
TBD
Connect Group: Biblical Brain
This class, led by Tori Drake, will focus on combining the Bible with mental health coping skills. We will explore how faith-based principles can complement psychological strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. The goal is to help participants build resilience, find emotional healing, and strengthen their spiritual and mental well-being. This group will meet on Sundays, every two weeks, beginning on Sept. 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Colonial Room at the church.
Meeting Dates:
Sept. 14
Sept. 28
Oct. 12
Oct. 26
Nov. 9
Nov. 23
Dec. 7
Dec. 21
Connect Group: Lunch Bunch
This group is for anyone available during lunch on Tuesdays once a month. Join Dean and Ermalea Pierce at Spear’s Restaurant & Pie Shop (4323 W. Maple). Come and eat together and enjoy some fun times on Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16
Meeting Dates:
Sept. 16
Oct. 21
Nov. 18
Dec. 16
Connect Group: Family Adventures
Don’t miss the fun! Bring the family and join Pastor Mark and Star for a treasure hunt and lunch (provided) on Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Meeting Dates: TBD
Connect Group: Recipe Reveal
Join Teresa Drake in sharing a dish, a meal, and possibly your secret ingredient! This group will meet once a month at the church. Teresa can’t wait to see what yumminess will be revealed! Dates and times TBD.
Meeting Dates:
Connect Group: Gals' Gratitude and Grace Gathering (4G)
Hey gals! Gather with Kim Hovey for brunch! 4G will meet at each location from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We’ll share moments of Gratitude during this time of Grace Gathering to build each other’s faith.
Meeting dates:
September 23 - Ruben’s Mexican Grill (915 W. Douglas)
October 14 - Meddy’s Mediterranean (120 S. Washington)
November 11 - La Galette French Bakery (1017 W. Douglas)
STL Pancake Fundraiser - No Sunday School
On Sunday, October 19, we will NOT have Sunday School. Instead, the Anchor Youth will be doing a Speed The Light pancake (and more) fundraiser.
We hope you will come to church during the Sunday School hour and enjoy a warm breakfast with us! 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
Cost is $5 for adults & $3 for kids.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat with us on Saturday, October 25, from 5-7 pm.
This is a free, family-friendly community event. We hope your family can join us for an evening of safe fun! Come dressed in your costumes (optional), enjoy the decorated trunks, hayrides, and more!
5200 S. Broadway Wichita, KS 67216 (316) 524-3068
*Trunk or Treat will be moved inside the church building if it is raining the day of the event.
If you are interested in volunteering, please visit https://www.colonialheightschurch.com/trunkortreat to get signed up.
Connect Group: Start Strong, Stay Strong
Come and participate in our monthly 45-minute chair-based movement opportunity. We will work on our balance, flexibility, and strength. Guided by Kelli and Dixi Coates, this group is for ages 18 and older, and both men and women are welcome. come and participate in a monthly combination of strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance workout. The majority of the workouts are chair-based.
Meeting Dates:
Connect Group: Quaint Quilters
Jennifer Mason wants you to join her quilting group! If you are a seasoned quilter or a beginner, you are welcome to join this group. They typically meet every other Saturday morning at the church in room 201. Bring your supplies and come ready to share stories! 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Meeting Dates:
Connect Group: Book Club - Mark's Story
Join Teresa Baker in a book study on Luke’s Story: (The Jesus Chronicles), this is the 3rd book in the series. Books are $5. This group will meet on two Thursdays per month at 6:30 in the Colonial Room beginning September 11 - Dec. 4.
Meeting Dates:
Sept. 11
Sept. 25
Oct. 9
Oct. 23
Nov. 6
Nov. 20
Dec. 4
Connect Group: Food, Faith & Friends
Join Bill & Wendi Martinez for our food, faith, and friends group once a month for dinner. This group will meet at Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux (2661 N. Maize Rd.) on September 9. Be sure to sign up so proper arrangements can be made to accommodate the group.
Meeting Dates:
Sept. 9 - Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux (2661 N. Maize Rd.)
TBD
Labor Day Picnic
Your whole family is invited!
Join us immediately following service on Sunday, August 31, for a potluck lunch and games! Please plan to bring a dish, side, or dessert to share.
We will not have Sunday School classes on August 31. Service will begin at the normal time, 10:30 am.
BGMC giving Sunday
K-5th graders have an opportunity on the last Sunday of every month to give to BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge).
On Sunday, August 31 our students will be serving coffee and donuts that day and you can leave a special offering at the coffee bar for BGMC.
What is BGMC?
BGMC is the only long-standing missions ministry partner in the Assemblies of God that awakens and activates creative compassion in kids within the local church so that the next generation is empowered to pray, give, and go. We are engaging storytellers, givers, local leaders, and directors who challenge kids to embrace sacrificial living for the sake of the gospel. We see every generation personally responsible for the Mission of the Church and strive to instill a missional worldview with the goal of compassionate Missions Champions who discover how God’s heart can be their heart.”
Where Do BGMC Offerings Come From?
Young children giving in Buddy Barrels
Older children making faith promises
Parents and other adults receiving special offerings
What Does BGMC Money Buy?
Our missionaries can use BGMC funds for any ministry supplies that relate to evangelism and discipleship.
Puppets, music, and videotapes
Tracts, Bibles, and literature
Sound systems, computers, and copy machines
And a whole lot more!
Why Give Offerings To BGMC?
BGMC goes to where the need is the greatest, where the timing is the most urgent, and where people's lives can be changed forever.
When you give to BGMC, you are helping our entire ministry team all at once!
Our Goal:
For the year of 2025, our church giving goal is $1,800.
In 2024, we gave $1,693
No Sunday School Classes
We will not be having Sunday School classes on Sunday, August 31. Services will still start at 10:30am!
Connect Groups
Connect Groups will be launching on Sunday, August 24. Come sign up for the Connect Group(s) that you’re interested in!
Groups meet on various dates and involve different activities. If you enjoy going out to eat, playing games, or are looking for a new hobby, there is something for you! Deeper connections and fun are headed your way. Be sure you join at least one group.
If you missed the opportunity to sign up, you can contact the church office for group details and information. 316-524-3068
POOL SIDE SERVICE
Youth have a remote service at Pastor Mark’s home. Kids will eat dinner together, have service, and will get the opportunity to swim! Send their swimsuits!
Youth Bake Sale - STL
Following service, The Anchor will be selling baked goods as a fundraiser for Speed the Light. We hope you will participate in our fundraiser!
The Anchor Youth STL Baking Day
The Anchor Youth will meet in the Colonial room on Saturday, July 26 to help bake, decorate, and package all the desserts they are selling for Speed The Light from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Our bake sale will be on Sunday, July 27, following the service.
Anyone in the church can donate their homemade desserts to the bake sale.
The Babysitters Club (Parents Night Out) - STL Fundraiser
Anchor Youth Group is creating a Babysitters Club and is offering to babysit your kids for a parents’ night off! On July 19, drop off your children (infants—5th grade) at the church at 5 PM and pick them up at 8 PM. Please bring their dinner along as a meal is not provided. Donations should be given per child. This event is a Speed The Light fundraiser!
One Night
The Anchor Youth will lead Kids Church, ONE NIGHT only, on July 16. All preschool-5th graders will join the Youth for a fun-filled service in the Colonial room (think VBS style!)
The Anchor Youth After Hours
The Anchor Youth is having “After Hours” beginning June 18 through August 6. After Hours allows students to hang out, play games, eat food, and fellowship. Please plan to pick up your kids at 10 p.m.
Youth Camp
We are attending Youth Camp (High School and Middle School combined) June 9-13. Campers will need to meet at the campgrounds (Wheat State Retreat Center) on June 9 at NOON. Wheat State Retreat Center is located at 11105 SW 86th St, Augusta, KS 67010. Campers will need to be picked up on Friday, June 13 at NOON.
Register online HERE
$20 due when you register by APRIL 14
Pastor Cheira or the camp office will be able to tell you what cabins Colonial Heights Church students will be staying in.
Download this Parent help sheet for details about camp and what to pack.
Kids Camp
Kids Camp 1 is from Sunday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 4. For kids who have completed 2nd grade (in May) to those entering into 6th grade.
Register with our group (Colonial Heights Church) before April 14 for early registration ($170). Only $20 is needed at the time of registration. You can register HERE & follow the steps below:
Step 1: Select male or female camper quantity. Then select Continue.
Step 2: Add your camper’s information!
Campers will need to meet at the campgrounds (Wheat State Retreat Center) on June 1 at 3 p.m. Wheat State Retreat Center is located at 11105 SW 86th St, Augusta, KS 67010. Campers will need to be picked up on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Mrs. Emily or the camp office will be able to tell you what cabins Colonial Heights Church students will be staying in.
Please take a look at the Parent/Camper Help Sheet to learn details about medication, food allergies, homesickness, guidelines, and what to bring.
Promotion Week
Students will be promoted to their new classes on Sunday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 4. Students will be promoted to the grade they will start in Fall 2025. Preschool-age children are promoted by age on their birthday.
Graduation Sunday
Are you graduating in 2025 from High School or College? Please let us know. We would like to include you in our graduate recognition service.
Join us on Sunday, May 25 as we celebrate our graduates.
Joy Connection
You are invited to a delightful Tea Party to be held on the 3rd of May. Brunch will be served, and the cost for this charming occasion is $5 per person.
Mrs. Cindy Williams is seeking the assistance of ten gracious ladies willing to take on the delightful task of setting a table for six for the event. For those interested in contributing their talents, a separate sign-up sheet has been placed at the Connect Wall.
Mrs. Williams kindly requests that all attendees sign up at the Connect Wall at their earliest convenience.
Family Service
We will be having a Family Service on Sunday, April 27. Family service will be led by Pastor Cheira and Laban. This will be a fun service for the whole family! we will not have any nursery, preschool, or elementary classes.
We will not have Sunday School classes on this Sunday.
No Sunday School - April 27
We will not have Sunday School classes on Sunday, April 27.
Easter Sunday & Baptism Sunday
We hope you join us on Easter Sunday to celebrate our risen King! Service begins at 10:30am.
We will not have K-5th grade classes. Grade schoolers will attend Easter service with the adults.
Water Baptism
If you are interested in being Baptized on Easter Sunday, April 20 during service, please sign up below.
There will be a quick meeting following service on Sunday, April 13 for those who are interested in being baptized. Please plan on meeting in the Chapel.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our community Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 12.
This is a free event! Toddlers through 5th graders can participate in the hunt. Doors to register for the hunt will open at 1:30. The Hunt will start promptly after registration ends. We will have activities, hunt time, storytime, and candy & prizes for all the hunters! All activities will conclude by 3 pm.
Our community Egg Hunt will be canceled if it is raining.
If you attend our church and would like to volunteer for this event, please sign up here.
Individually wrapped candy donations are needed! Please leave your donations in the designated bin in the foyer.
Lent Prayer
Join us in the chapel on Friday mornings during Lent at 7 a.m. for Prayer. March 7 - April 11
Annual Business Meeting
Business meeting will follow morning service. Lunch will be provided.
Lent Prayer
Join us in the chapel on Friday mornings during Lent at 7 a.m. for Prayer. March 7-April 11