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Powhatan Day Of Mission: June 4

by Church Staff

Join Manakin and St. Luke’s on June 4 as we serve others within our own community during a day of mission. We will have breakfast at Manakin at 8:30 a.m. and then depart to our designated missions, including Shalom Farms, Powhatan County Library, Habitat for Humanity and the Food Pantry. Additional activities will include making fleece blankets for Powhatan Animal Control and conducting a roadside cleanup along 711 / Huguenot Trail (for ages 18+). After a fulfilling morning of mission, we will gather again for lunch at St. Luke’s. If you would like to participate, add your name to the sign-up sheet in Denny Hall or contact the church office.

Powhatan Day of Mission

by Church Staff

Did you know Manakin and St. Luke’s are the only Episcopal churches in Powhatan County? We want to help more people get to know us, and what better way to do so then living into our missions and serving our communities.

We are having a Day of Mission on Saturday, November 6. On that day, people of all ages from both congregations have the opportunity to participate in one of three ways:

  • Gathering produce at Shalom Farms for those in need
  • Filling backpacks with food for children in need
  • Helping customers “shop” at the Powhatan Food Pantry

This is a great opportunity to help the community and for us to get to know the congregants from St. Luke’s.

Those interested in participating should meet at St. Luke’s at 8:00 a.m. for coffee, muffins, prayers, and distribution of tasks. We will then go to our job sites, where we plan to volunteer from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. After, participants are invited back to Manakin for lunch at conversation from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.

To take part in our Day of Mission, sign up in Denny Hall or contact the Church Office (office@manakin.org).

Brunswick Stew Sale

by Church Staff

Place your orders now for Manakin’s Men of the Church Brunswick Stew. The cost is $9 per quart, and those interested in getting stew are strongly encouraged to place their orders in advance. Orders may be added to the sign-up sheet in Denny Hall or may be placed and paid for online using the secure link https://onrealm.org/manakin/give.

If ordering online, select “Brunswick Stew” from the dropdown box in the “fund” field. Enter your email address, and follow the instructions. Please make sure you pay the total amount for the number of quarts you want. You will receive an email receipt when your online order is completed.

The stew will be ready for pickup Saturday, October 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Denny Hall.

If you have questions, contact the Church Office at 804-794-6401 or office@manakin.org.

ChandlerFEST

by Church Staff

Manakin Episcopal Church invites you to ChandlerFEST, an event to benefit the Boys Home of Virginia and to honor and celebrate our friend Chandler Williams as he celebrates his birthday.

ChandlerFEST takes place September 26, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Phillip’s Farm in Midlothian, and features food, bluegrass music, and fun. Tickets are $30 per person with a cap of $75 per family. A smoked chicken or pork meal, with all the fixings, from Mission BBQ is included with your ticket and will be served from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The winners of the Mexican vacation giveaway will be announced at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased at https://chandlerfest.cheddarup.com/.

All proceeds from ChandlerFEST will benefit the Boys Home of Virginia.

Vacation for a Cause

by Church Staff

The Boys Home of Virginia is dedicated to providing support, education, shelter and guidance to young men in need. The vision of the organization is to be a community that inspires young men to positively impact those around them, a vision shared by Chandler Williams, a longtime supporter of the organization and a member of Manakin’s loving community. Chandler’s giving spirit and ongoing desire to help the Boys Home while educating people about its important mission, has led to an exciting giveaway. He is donating two one-week stays a a luxury resort in Mexico to be offered in a vacation giveaway drawing! All funds raised will go to the Boys Home.

Each vacation giveaway includes eight days and seven nights at the Vidanta Grand Luxxe property in Nuevo Vallarta (next to Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Ocean) or in Riviera Maya (halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean). The villa, which is rated for eight adults and two children (under the age of 12) and is ideal for two-three couples or a large family, includes:

  • Two spacious master bedrooms with king beds and large bathrooms
  • A full kitchen and half bath in the family room
  • A third room with a trundle bed, large sofa, a mini kitchen and deck
  • A plunge pool on the spacious balcony

At the resort, you can enjoy championship golf courses, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, and parasailing. Each trip includes ownership privileges of six rounds of golf with cart and forecaddie, as well as two free spa treatments and free tennis court time.

Additional details:

  • The giveaways do not include airfare.
  • Black-out dates: Holy Week, Easter, Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Reservations must be made in calendar year 2021. Vacation must be taken in 2021 or 2022.
  • Giveaway Vacation value over $18,000.
  • You need not attend or be present to win.
  • Want to learn more about the resorts? Visit the www.Vidanta.com website for pictures and information.

Tickets for the Mexican Giveaway Vacation are $100 each, and the winner will be announced at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Tickets may be purchased at https://mexican-giveaway-vacation.cheddarup.com.

Those who do not wish to purchase a ticket but would like to celebrate Chandler may do so with a donation to the Boys Home.

Operation Christmas Child

by Church Staff

You are invited to join Manakin as we work together to bring hope and joy to children through Operation Christmas Child. Those interested in participating in the program are asked to fill a shoebox with gifts as explained at https://samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/. Boxes may be picked up at the church. You may fill up the box and return it to the church, or we can make arrangements to pick it up at your door. You can even put together your gift box online. All filled boxes should be returned to Manakin by Sunday, November 15. Manakin will pay for shipping the boxes, as it did last year. If you’d like to learn more, including details about picking up or dropping off boxes, contact the Church Office.

Rise Against Hunger Meal-packaging Event

by Church Staff

You are invited to join us on January 18 for Manakin’s 10th Annual Rise Against Hunger event. During this fun-filled morning, people of all ages will come together to package 30,000 meals to help with international hunger relief. The meal-packaging event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and is expected to be wrapped up around noon.

If you’ve liked to volunteer, you are encouraged to register in advance at http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/mec118. Bring your family and friends!

Reach for the Stars Gala Tickets Now on Sale

by Church Staff

Mark your calendars, and join Manakin for its 12th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala. This annual fundraiser, which supports Manakin’s Outreach activities, includes a silent auction, live auction, raffle, food, music, fellowship and fun.

This year’s Gala will be held Saturday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Salisbury Country Club. Tickets are $50 and are on sale now. New this year: you can buy a “reserved table” of 8 for $600 or 10 for $750. Reserved table purchase includes Gala tickets, a Heads & Tails raffle necklace for each seat at the table, and recognition in the event catalog.

In addition to selling tickets, the Gala Committee is busy collecting donations. If you’d like to make a donation – whether an item to be sold at auction or a cash donation to support Gala expenses – please let us know.

Contact the church office (804-794-6401 or office@manakin.org) to find out more about purchasing tickets, buying a reserved table, or making a donation to the Gala.

Children and Youth Programs

by Church Staff

From infants to teens, Manakin offers opportunities for kids of all ages.

Nursery

Manakin is excited to have Katie Harrison as its new nursery care giver. Katie, a longtime member of the parish who has been a teacher in our Christian Formation program, has an extensive background in childhood education and is certified in first aid; youth protection training; and Medication and Ministration (MAT).

Thanks to a trio of hardworking Manakin volunteers, the church’s nursery space has been expanded. Bill Daniels, Don Marsh and Angela Marsh recently completed the work, which effectively doubles the size of our nursery.

Sunday Morning Children’s Program

Building Blocks of Faith Summer Program for children continues. The program explores the stories of the Bible, helping our children build and strengthen their faith block by block.  Through the program, children are encouraged to use their creativity and imagination and Legos or building blocks to create scenes from story and to share what those stories mean to them. The program is held every Sunday morning. Tell your friends!

Youth Trip to Wintergreen

Manakin’s senior youth will spend July 21 – 23 at Wintergreen for a Summer Retreat. This will be a time of fun, fellowship, worship, hiking, food and other activities. To learn more about the retreat, contact Julie Eliades, Manakin’s director of Christian Formation at julia.eliades@comcast.net.

Youth to Participate in Mt. Moriah Feeding Program

At the end of July, Manakin’s youth will help with our parish’s outreach to the Mt. Moriah Feeding Program. On July 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., our young people will help pack lunches for the program. Then, on July 31, the youth are invited to help pass out the lunches at Mt. Moriah Church, starting at 11:45 a.m. To learn more about this opportunity, contact the church office at 804-794-6401 or office@manakin.org.

Join us as we Rise Against Hunger

by Church Staff

Join us on Saturday, January 19 at 9:00 a.m., as we take part in an international hunger relief effort – Rise Against Hunger. On that day, the Manakin community will spend a few fun-filled hours working side-by-side to package more than 30,000 meals. This is Manakin’s ninth annual meal-packing event with Rise Against Hunger. All are invited to participate, so bring your family and friends! There are tasks available for ages 6 and up! If you’d like to participate, we ask that you register at http://events.stophungernow.org/MEC by no later than Monday, January 14. If you have any questions, please contact our church office at 804-794-6401.

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