Powhatan Owen: Our Camp Cook Extraordinaire! Powhatan Owen is a camp cook extraordinaire! As the men’s firewood fellowship events grew into a regular occurrence that always included a hearty meal, Powhatan began stepping up more and more as a key member of our food prep volunteer team. It soon became clear that this was his true gift and passion. God has…
When Debra and I were in the youth group at Mechanicsville Christian Center in the mid-80s, long before we were married, our youth pastor, Carter Goolsby, took the teens on a cross-country adventure to a youth rally called Youth America in Oklahoma. It was a 30-hour charter bus ride that our church co-chartered with the youth group from Lighthouse Christian Center,…
The Chickahominy Indian Tribe plays a vital role in Charles City County. As a deeply Christian community, they embody strong family bonds and a commitment to caring for one another and their neighbors. From the outset of our presence here, we've recognized God's call to honor and partner with the Chickahominy people. Troy Adkins has been a steadfast ally and friend…