05/30/2026
Greetings Chosen Family!
Can you believe we are already approaching the end of another semester? Time has flown by, and we have some exciting events coming up!
π½οΈ Potluck β Monday, June 1st
Don't forget our Chosen Potluck this Monday! We will enjoy great food, fellowship, a fun craft, and continue our journey through the Greats of the Bible. We are also doing a craft.
Current Potluck List
Meats
Meatballs β Athena
Entrees
Sides
Vegetables
Desserts
Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake β Athena
Cookies β Athena
Please reply to this email or contact Athena to add your favorite dish to the list!
π€Ό VCW Wrestling β June 6th
For those attending VCW Wrestling on June 6th, tickets have been distributed to everyone who confirmed attendance.
Please note that I will not be at the event, as I will be in Richmond for the Special Olympics State Games on June 5β6.
To all of our athletes traveling to Richmond:
May God grant you safe travels, new friendships, wonderful memories, and the opportunity to shine brightly. We are proud of you!
π€ Chosen Got Talent β June 15th
Our final Chosen gathering of the semester is June 15th, and we're ending with a celebration! Doors open at 5:45, start at 6pm.
What's Happening?
π BBQ-style dinner
π€ Annual Talent Show
π Door prizes and giveaways
π Lots of fun and laughter
I am currently meeting with Mission BBQ to see if we can secure a great meal for everyone. Additional food is always welcomed.
Donations are welcomed to help offset some of the costs:
Cash App: $ChosenMinistry
Got a talent? Bring it! Singing, dancing, comedy, poetry, magic tricks, storytelling, instrument playing, or anything else you'd like to share. We can't wait to see what makes you uniquely YOU!
π₯π½πFREE MOVIES IN JUNE -PORTMOUTH, VA - Thank you Armando for sharing this with Chosen.
June 5 - SpongeBob
June 12 - Lilo and Stitch
Jun 19 -Zootopia
June 26 - Goat
π€Ό VCW Wrestling β July 25th
VCW returns to the Portsmouth Pavilion in Portsmouth, Virginia!
Current ticket list:
3 β Eric J.
3 β Jayden
More information regarding ticket prices and availability will be coming soon. Contact Athena if you'd like to be added to the list.
π Christmas in July... or Maybe August?
I'm currently looking for a church or community location with a large gathering space and kitchen for our annual Christmas celebration.
If you know of a possible location, please let me know. ABC is often unavailable during the summer, so we are exploring new options.
π¨ Artist Workshop β August 13β15
Get ready for three amazing days of creativity, friendship, and fun!
Workshop Details
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August 13β15
β° 10:00 AM β 3:00 PM Daily
π² Cost: $250
The workshop is all-inclusive!
β All materials provided
β Small crafts and major projects
β Lunches, snacks, and beverages
β Great fellowship and encouragement
The only thing you need to bring is your creativity!
Past Projects Included:
Woodworking
Light installations
Clocks
Resin art
Creating our own games
This Year's Theme:
We're exploring movement and outdoor creativity!
Projects will include:
Wind-powered creations
Kinetic art
Moving projects
Indoor and outdoor dΓ©cor
It's going to be one of our most creative workshops yet!
π Prayer Requests
Please continue to pray for:
β€οΈ Our ministry
β€οΈ Those facing health challenges
β€οΈ Our volunteers and leadership team
β€οΈ New opportunities to serve our community
β€οΈ Financial Support
π€ Volunteers Needed
Chosen continues to grow, and volunteers are always welcome!
If you are interested in serving, please contact Athena at 757-537-6637.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers, financial support, kindness, and friendship.
Thank you to the incredible volunteers who have blessed this ministry in service, stayed behind to help clean-up, those who arrived early to set-up and to anyone who has supported this ministry - we truly thank God for you!
I will be working on the September Chosen schedule over the summer and will keep everyone updated.
Have a wonderful week, and we look forward to seeing yosoo Monday!
Blessings,
Athena Jones
Chosen Ministry Norfolk