Chanco in need of a camp truck

Chanco is in significant need of a camp truck.  If anyone has a connection to a reliable truck that could be donated, Chanco is in need of one to run errands, move equipment around Chanco, and take our boats for service when needed. Please contact Marketing/Development Coordinator Talley Banazek at talley@banazek.com or 804-399-4019 if you can help!  Thank you! Our friends make the difference! 

Church Media Conference offered September 28

Planning has started for a second annual Church Media Conference to be at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Norfolk, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto said participants will learn about bridging the technology gap, webpages, church marketing, advertising, media editing and posting, logo design, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, texting, youth and media, worship music and media, online storage and copyright considerations. To register, go to www.vasynod.org, click on Events.

Boys' Home hosts St. John's, Chester for "Mission Works!"

Boys' Home, Inc. recently hosted a returning mission group from St. John's Episcopal Church in Chester, VA. The group's adult leaders, Ms. Fontaine Gibbons and The Rev. Dale Custer, planned the visit for the end of June as part of Mission Works! The seven youth who came on the "Hill" were very energetic and willing to complete the tasks needed. The main project was removing and replacing landscaping timbers lining the beds for the memorial rose garden. They also assembled a memorial bench, tabulated and sorted Labels for Education and Boxtops for Education. Three youth also helped assemble and finish beds for the cottages.

Mission Works! is an opportunity for youth groups, churches and other organizations to assist in on-campus projects at Boys' Home. Some groups return year after year to share in work and fellowship, helping with a "mission" close to home.

Located in Covington, Boys' Home, Inc. focuses on helping young men, ages six to 17, who have promise, but limited opportunities. Boys' Home has been an integral part of the Alleghany Highlands since 1906 and serves several localities in Virginia, Maryland and throughout the eastern region.

Westminster Canterbury holds 29th annual Super Summer Sale

Westminster Canterbury in Virginia Beach invites you to their 29th annual Super Summer Sale. The sale benefits the Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund that insures availability of residency to qualified individuals regardless of financial ability.

This year's sale will be held at Cox High School, 2425 Shorehaven Drive in Virginia Beach and will be open Thursday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Cash and checks with ID. No credit cards. Return check fee is $25. 

If you've never been to this sale, you should check it out. This is a huge sale, with lots of fine quality men's and women's clothing, china, jewelry, books, glassware, electronic items, kitchenware, linens, and vintage and antique items. 

Jackson-Feild residents help Oklahoma tornado victims

Residents of Rodgers Cottage at Jackson-Feild Homes were touched by the devastation caused the massive tornado that struck the outskirts of Oklahoma City.They were moved to try to help the victims of this disaster which led to a clothing drive both on and off campus. They collected clothing and other items which could be used to help those affected by this tragedy. Pictured are residential counselor Quentin McBeth and residents Al and Kelly. They and others collected items which were shipped to Oklahoma. Residents are encouraged to participate in community service projects. The community service projects help instill in residents a sense of civic responsibility and in the process feeling better about themselves.

Episcopal Relief & Development seeking parish representatives

By The Very Rev. Keith Emerson, St. Paul's, Suffolk; ERD Diocesan Coordinator

As Diocesan Coordinator for Episcopal Relief & Development, I am seeking to build a network of parish representatives appointed by their rectors to promote this ministry at the congregational level. Parish Representatives will work directly with me, receiving:

• Frequent diocesan updates
• Important news items sent by the Episcopal Relief & Development staff
• Reminders of important events or dates
• Examples of best practices from other Parish Representatives.

Parish Representatives are encouraged to visit the Episcopal Relief & Development web site weekly and to stay current with Episcopal Relief & Development's ongoing work through its social media platforms--Facebook, Twitter and its blog.  Armed with information, a Parish Representative meets with his/her parish's clergy to map out a plan to promote Episcopal Relief & Development on a regular basis.

I am asking diocesan clergy to identify a Parish Representative in the congregation(s) where you serve and to share that person's contact information with me. Please feel free to e-mail me at keith@saintpauls-suffolk.org or to call me at 757-539-2478.

Oklahoma tornado relief: Over $15,000 raised to date

Southern Virginia, you have been very generous to our call for funds to help Oklahoma recover from the violent tornadoes. To date, you have contributed $15,320. All contributions have been sent to the Diocese of Oklahoma to directly assist those in need. Contributions are still being accepted and can be sent to the Diocese of Southern Virginia with "Oklahoma Tornado Relief" on the memo line.