ministry opportunities and notices

At St. Luke's Powhatan we value every member of our Church Family!  We strive to meet the needs of all, and that requires everybody's participation and effort.  We are always looking for volunteers to assist in our various ministries, whether it be taking Eucharist to those who cannot attend services, serving on the vestry, or altar guild, or raking the leaves in the fall, your assistance is vital to serving those in our Church Family, and the surrounding community.  We will be posting areas and commissions that are looking for volunteer assistance on this page.  Please take the time to look over these opportunities to serve others, and contact the person listed to volunteer.  If you know of an area not listed, but that you would like to serve in, please contact the office.

outreach opportunities

powhatan Food Pantry

Powhatan Food Pantry needs for April:
* Vienna sausages
*  Fruit cocktail 
*  Canned pineapple (all types: crushed, tidbits, chunk, sliced) 

backpacks of love

St. Luke’s Outreach Commission has committed to help provide food donations for Backpacks of Love. Since 2011, Backpacks of Love has given over 40,000 backpacks or approximately 240,000 meals to elementary and middle school students in Powhatan, Cumberland and Buckingham Counties.
These backpacks go home each Friday with children who wouldn’t have food to eat over the weekend. We will be collecting donations from church members each Sunday through the end of May. Backpacks of Love is requesting Beanie Weenies, Vienna Sausages, Ravioli, SpaghettiOs, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Lasagna, Chili Beans, Tuna Fish, small cans of Spam, corned beef and juice boxes. All cans should be single serving size with pop tops for easy opening.  PLEASE bring one can each week and place it in the collection box outside the church doors or in the basement foyer. If you have any questions, please call John or Susan Joseph at 598-4099.

ram clinic

The Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic at Wise County, VA, is looking for volunteers July 19-22, 2018.  Jon and Beth Brew are our parish coordinators. Those who wish to help in any way this year are urged to attend. Much work goes into gathering, purchasing, sorting and packing clothing and shoes to be given away at the medical clinic.

You can register to volunteer at this year’s clinic at www.ramusa.org.
If you cannot make the trip to Wise, you can still help by collecting and donating gently used clothing and or by helping organize and pack the clothing that has been donated. Work dates at Redeemer are below.

Clothing Collection: June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Sorting: June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 30th
Staging: (Parish) July 1st to 14th
Truck Packing: July 14th

The Coalition of
Powhatan Churches
2018 Antique Power Show

The Coalition of Powhatan Churches 2018 Antique Power Show is Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. One hundred percent of the show’s profit is used to help people in our county who are in need. Churches and organizations who would like to have yard sales at the show may rent a space. You keep all proceeds. Contact Patsy Goodwyn at 598-4464 to rent a space.
COPC is also looking for good quality items for the Silent Auction. If you have items you would like to donate or sell on a consignment basis, contact Liz Benton at 372-6384.

gospel worship weekend

You are cordially invited to Powhatan Spring’s “Gospel Worship Weekend” which will be held at 2455 Academy Road, April 28 and 29 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This event will be a perfect opportunity to have ALL of our community church choirs, quartets, gospel groups and soloists come together for a weekend of fellowship. Let’s come together and worship as one big family of Powhatan. For more information contact Judy Farr at farrjudithl@gmail.com or cell 804-402-9106. Hope to see you there!
PLANNING FOR OUR 175TH ANNIVERSARY
Please join us on the second Sunday of each month at 10AM in the Parish Hall lobby to be part of the Planning Committee for  St. Luke’s 175th Church Anniversary. We will mark this anniversary with joy and thanksgiving and a number of special events and services. We are seeking parishioners to serve on a committee to help us plan our celebration of this wonderful milestone. If you are interested in helping us plan a year of celebration, please contact Connie Harriss, Laurel Harrelson or the church office.

chanco's 50th anniversary

Chanco’s 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held
May 4, 2018 - May 6, 2018. You won’t want to miss this fantastic celebration of 50 years of ministry at Chanco on the James. Mark your calendars and make plans to celebrate Chanco’s half-century birthday with us.
Call all your Chanco friends and tell them it’s time to come back to the bluff! Stay tuned to Chanco’s website for details as the event gets closer!

Prayer Request Cards

If you would like someone on the prayer list to receive a "St. Luke’s Prayer Card", telling them that people from St. Luke’s are praying for them, please email Laurel Harrelson at laurelharrelson@comcast.net with the name and address.
PHOTOS WANTED
Our Church Family is active in many ministries.  We are always looking for pictures of "St. Luke's in action."  If you would like to take pictures of our family serving others, please contact Dolores Gennari at dolores201@msn.com

st. luke's t-shirts

We still have a few red St. Luke’s T-shirts left in the church office. Feel free to stop by to purchase yours (cost is $6.00 each) or call to hold one for yourself. Thank you.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2245 Huguenot Trail
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 794-6953
Last Updated: April 4, 2018