Connect Group: Book Club - Mark's Story
Join Teresa Baker in a book study on Matthew’s Story: (The Jesus Chronicles), by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins. Matthew’s Story imagines the life of Matthew, a Jewish tax collector rejected by his people, who leaves wealth and status behind after being called by Jesus.
Books are $5.
This group will meet on two Thursdays per month at 6:30 in the Colonial Room, beginning February 5 until April 16.
Meeting Dates:
Feb. 5
Feb. 19
March 5
March 19
April 2
April 16
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: Family Adventures
Don’t miss the fun! Bring the family and join Pastor Mark and Star for the Winter Olympics and lunch (provided) on Saturday, February 7, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Meeting Dates:
February 7
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 Saturdays, every two weeks, beginning on February 5, from 12:30-2 p.m. in room 208 at the church.
Meeting dates:
Feb. 7
Feb. 21
March 7
March 21
April 4
April 18
Connect Group: Game Changers
Jeff and Teri Soyez have some competitive card game nights planned for the Game Changers. They will meet you in the Colonial Room once a month on Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. The group meeting days will be February 13, March 13, and April 17.
Meeting Dates:
February 13
March 13
April 17
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 Feb. 17, March 21, and April 19.
Meeting Dates:
Feb. 17
March 24
April 14
Lent Prayer
Join us in the chapel on Friday mornings during Lent at 7 a.m. for Prayer. February 20-March 27
Connect Group: Food, Faith & Friends
Join Bill & Wendi Martinez for our Food, Faith, and Friends group once a month for dinner on Mondays. Please RSVP with Bill and Wendi so arrangements can be made to accommodate the group.
Meeting Dates:
- Feb. 23 at TJ’s Burger House (1003 W. Douglas)
- March 23 (Place TBD)
- April 27 (Place TBD)
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:
February 26 - La Galette French Bakery (1017 W. Douglas)
March 26 - Egg Cetera (242 N Mosely)
April 23 - Home Grown (6445 E. Douglas Ave.)
Lent Prayer
Join us in the chapel on Friday mornings during Lent at 7 a.m. for Prayer. February 20-March 27
Lent Prayer
Join us in the chapel on Friday mornings during Lent at 7 a.m. for Prayer. February 20-March 27
Connect Group: Get Fit, Don’t Quit in 2026
Join us for our monthly 45-minute workout that combines strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance exercises. 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. This group will meet monthly on Saturdays, March-October, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Meeting Dates:
March 7
Lent Prayer
Join us in the chapel on Friday mornings during Lent at 7 a.m. for Prayer. February 20-March 27
Spring Breakaway
We will join Life Point Church’s youth group for a Spring Breakaway Retreat March 15-17! The cost is $75 (including lodging, food, and other fees during the retreat. This includes a free T-shirt!) If you are concerned about the cost, please let us know so we can help get your students to this event. Don’t let the cost be a reason you do not attend!
This retreat will be an overnight event at Camp Hiawatha in Wichita (1601 West 51st Street North, Wichita KS). The guest speaker is Taylor Johnson.
Please pick up a packet of information from the foyer to know what to bring, expectations, and the schedule of events.
Applications and cost need to be turned in by Wednesday night, February 25, for students to have an event t-shirt as a part of their experience. If you need more time, please let us know as soon as possible.
Lent Prayer
Join us in the chapel on Friday mornings during Lent at 7 a.m. for Prayer. February 20-March 27
Lent Prayer
Join us in the chapel on Friday mornings during Lent at 7 a.m. for Prayer. February 20-March 27
Kids Camp
Kids Camp 1 is from Sunday, May 31 - Wednesday, June 3. For kids who have completed 2nd grade (in May) to those entering 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 online (when registration opens) & follow the steps below:
Step 1: Select the number of male or female campers. Then select Continue.
Step 2: Add your camper’s information!
Campers will need to meet at the campgrounds (Wheat State Retreat Center) on May 31 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.
Joy Connection
Ladies, join Linda Esterline for Bunco and Brunch on January 31 at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up; a definite number is a must due to the nature of the day. The deadline for signing up is January 25. Bring a brunch dish to share. Please let us know what food you will be bringing. There is no cost!
Connect Groups
Connect Groups will be launching on Sunday, January 25. 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
Family Service
No Sunday School on December 28.
Service is a shortened Family Service beginning at 10:30 a.m. There are no Nursery-6th grade classes. Mrs. Emily has prepared activity packets for your kids to engage with during service time if your child would like one.
Sunday School will meet again on January 4.
No Sunday School
No Sunday School on December 28. Service is a shortened Family Service beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School will meet again in January.
Christmas Eve
Join us for a Christmas Eve candlelight and communion service. Service begins at 5 p.m. This is a family service, there will not be childcare.
No Kids Church (K-6th grade)
Kids church (K-6th grade) will not have class on Sunday, December 21, or Sunday, December 28. Both services will be a family service. Mrs. Emily will have packets available for kids to do during church if they would like one!
Advent Morning Prayer
We hope you can join us during the Advent season for Friday morning prayer. We will be meeting in the Chapel of the church at 7 - 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 5, 12, and 19.
Kids Christmas Program
Kids Christmas Program will begin at 10:30am - No Sunday School classes
All K-6th grade should be in the Sanctuary at 10am.
Preschoolers will attend their classes before the program.
Kids Christmas Practice
Program Date: Sunday, December 14 at 10:30 am / Dress Rehearsal Saturday, December 13 at 10 am
Elementary (K-6th grade) will not attend worship with the adults on Sunday, November 30 or December 7. We will utilize that time to practice choir songs for the Christmas Program in our normal classroom.
Kids cast with speaking lines should attend a one-hour practice on Wednesday, December 3 and December 10 at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
We will only have ONE official dress rehearsal; your child must attend on Saturday, December 13 at 10 am.
Dress rehearsal for kids K-6th grade is Saturday, December 13, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Please have your child wear something nice in red, white, or black on Saturday, the 13th and Sunday, the 14th.
Preschoolers will need to attend rehearsal on Saturday, December 13 at 11:45 a.m. and will be done at 12:30 p.m.
Elementary kids need to meet in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 14 at 10 a.m.
Preschoolers will attend their classes on Sunday morning and our teachers will get them dressed in costume before the program. Please make sure they are wearing clothes the costumes can easily go over.
Advent Morning Prayer
We hope you can join us during the Advent season for Friday morning prayer. We will be meeting in the Chapel of the church at 7 - 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 5, 12, and 19.
Christmas Program - Kids Rehearsal
All kids with speaking or acting parts should plan to attend a rehearsal on Wednesday, December 3 and December 11. Rehearsal is from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
This is an important time for your children to run through their scenes with their peers before all kids come together for rehearsal on Saturday, Dec. 14.
No Sunday School
We will not have Sunday School the month of December. Service will begin at normal time, 10:30am
Advent Morning Prayer
We hope you can join us during the Advent season for Friday morning prayer. We will be meeting in the Chapel of the church at 7 - 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 5, 12, and 19.
Christmas Program - Kids Rehearsal
All kids with speaking or acting parts should plan to attend a rehearsal on Wednesday, December 3 and December 10. Rehearsal is from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
This is an important time for your children to run through their scenes with their peers before all kids come together for rehearsal on Saturday, Dec. 14.
BGMC giving Sunday
Join our “Pie-in-the-Face” BGMC giving Challenge! From November 23 through December 14, you have the opportunity to give to BGMC to help the kids meet their giving goal for 2025 of $1,800! Bring your BGMC offering on Sunday and use it to vote for the person you would like to see get a pie (or 4) in the face! We have 4 jars in the Sanctuary, each with the face of a wonderful contestant you get to vote on. The person with the most money in their jar will be pied by all other contestants on Sunday, December 14. Our four contestants are: Amanda Hatfield, Bobby Holmes, Cindi Mason, and Bill Martinez.
Our Goal:
For the year 2025, our church giving goal is $1,800.
In 2024, we gave $1,693
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
We will not have Sunday School classes on Sunday, November 30 through December 28.
Sunday School will meet again beginning January 4, 2026 at 9:30am.
Give Joy - Foster Care Christmas Giving
Give Joy this Christmas as we partner with Ember Hope to give kids in foster care Christmas gifts. You will find a Christmas tree in the foyer that will have ornaments items for kids in foster care.
For more information see: www.colonialheightschurch.com/givejoy
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.
Bring your recipe and the accompanying dish. The theme this month is Breakfast! Share some great ideas for feeding the holiday visitors.
Meeting Dates:
Nov. 8 @ 5:30
Youth Con
It’s time for YTHCON!!!
Youth Con is November 7-8 and is for students in grades 6-12, and is held at Bethel Life Center.
$55 Registration is due by October 17. (includes snacks, breakfast, and lunch on Saturday). $65 after the 17th. Register with Pastor Cheira.
This is a great opportunity for our youth to draw closer to God, friends in the Anchor Youth group, and students from around Kansas.
Students should meet at Colonial at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and be picked up on Saturday at Colonial Heights at 4:00 p.m.
What to bring:
Overnight items (pillow, sleeping bag or bedding, towel, shower supplies, toothbrush, and toothpaste)
Clothing for the next day
Cash for giving to STL (optional)
STL Pancake Fundraiser - No Sunday School
On Sunday, November 2, 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.
Daylight Savings Time
Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour and enjoy the extra hour of sleep!
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.
Clergy Appreciation Day
Let’s Celebrate!!! God has blessed our church with some wonderful leadership. We want them to know how we feel about them during October, which is Clergy Appreciation Month.
October 12 has been designated Minister’s Appreciation Day. This year, we want to bless Pastor Mark in a meaningful way — through financial gifts and words of encouragement.
A red box will be placed on the communion table for: Cards and notes of appreciation, Gift cards, and Monetary gifts.
If you would like giving credit, place cash in a church envelope marked "Pastor Appreciation" or make checks payable to the church, noting "Pastor Appreciation" in the memo.
Pastor Mark,
For your guidance, wisdom, and unwavering faith, we are forever grateful.
Let’s honor him well!
Connect Group: Young Adult Movie Night
Laban, Cheira Massey, Lydia, and Jonathan Mettee will host young adults for a movie night 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:
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.
No Sunday School Classes
We will not be having Sunday School classes on Sunday, August 31. Services will still start at 10:30am!