Sukkot 2026 For First Fruits Ministries
Pastor Manuse and family have scheduled daily events for celebrating Sukkot on our forested property and surroundings for this year's Feast of Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret. During the week, our community will enjoy each other's company, worship, celebrate, and set up their tents and camp together. See below for more details.
Feast & Holy Convocation9/26 - 10/3/2026
Camping Set-Up / Tear-Down9/25 - 10/4/2026
Who May Attend?
Overnight camping on the property is open to members of First Fruits Ministries, our affiliate churches, or Fellow Fringers only. Day visits are open to all. Anyone wishing to join us in celebrating the Holy Convocation of Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret (the Feast of Tabernacles and the Eighth Day) may come by at any time during daylight hours and stay into the evening as activities persist.
Set-Up & Tear Down
For those camping with us, set-up is Erev Sukkot / Erev Shabbat, 9/25/2026, and tear-down is 10/4/2026. Setting up or tearing down on other days is acceptable, so long as it isn't done on a Sabbath or Feast Day (sundown Friday to sundown Saturday). Tents only — no RVs, campers, or trailers will be permitted on the property. Space is limited. Depending on interest, we may have to decline some overnight registrations.
On-Site Provisions
For those staying overnight, the Manuse home will be open for showers, cooking, grilling, and whatever else is needed. An indoor restroom will be available to everyone during waking hours, regardless of overnight accommodation, and overnight for registered guests only.
Logistics
Girls shower/boys shower → more details at arrival
Everyone cleans the kitchen after use– DON’T LEAVE DISHES FOR THE NEXT PERSON!
Measuring cups/spoons handwashed so the next person has it available
Err on the side of ingredient-assembling dishes
Disposables for eating
Everyone who are staying overnight brings their own towels and toiletries
Guests have access to the fridge in the basement. Please be courteous of others who are also using this fridge.
Everyone can gather together who is there at the time to read the devotional together at a certain time
Logistics
Girls shower/boys shower → more details at arrival
Everyone cleans the kitchen after use– DON’T LEAVE DISHES FOR THE NEXT PERSON!
Measuring cups/spoons handwashed so the next person has it available
Err on the side of ingredient-assembling dishes
Disposables for eating
Everyone who are staying overnight brings their own towels and toiletries
Guests have access to the fridge in the basement. Please be courteous of others who are also using this fridge.
Everyone can gather together who is there at the time to read the devotional together at a certain time
Food & Conduct
All food brought on the property must be Levitically clean, according to God's Word in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. All behavior, attire, and interaction on site must be consistent with Yeshua's instruction, the Apostles' Doctrine, and the whole counsel of God's Word. As a Feast of the LORD, each household is asked to bring their own food and drink offering for their own provision (sharing is certainly welcome) in the spirit of Deuteronomy 16:13-17, with one exception: alcohol will not be permitted at the feast, for the sake of all our brethren.
Sabbath Gatherings
True love feast meals will be held on the two Shabbat/Feast Days. All who attend are encouraged to bring a dish to share, prepared before sunset the previous day.
During regular service hours on the two Sabbaths, we will enjoy worship, prayer, Scripture reading, and devotionals, along with conversational and contemplative reverence toward God within the Sukkah. There will be no formal sermons presented on these two Sabbath Days. The other days are open for Yeshua-focused activities and family fun as the LORD directs our hearts. Stay tuned for more details.
During regular service hours on the two Sabbaths, we will enjoy worship, prayer, Scripture reading, and devotionals, along with conversational and contemplative reverence toward God within the Sukkah. There will be no formal sermons presented on these two Sabbath Days. The other days are open for Yeshua-focused activities and family fun as the LORD directs our hearts. Stay tuned for more details.
We will have parking at the end of the driveway by the house. Please don't be afraid to drive on the lawn to maneuver. Here's a photo of our driveway from the street.
IMPORTANT — CHURCH SCHEDULE CHANGE
- For Shabbat services on 9/25 and 10/4, First Fruits Ministries will not be hosting services at the church in Manchester, and we will not livestream our gatherings on-site at the Manuse property.
- All attendees ought to register ahead of time. Registration does not guarantee permission to attend.
Schedule of Activities
Worship
We will end every evening with worship led by our very own worship leader, Aidan Rose, and worship will also take place throughout the day as the Spirit moves. Please be ready to pour out your hearts to the LORD in singing His praises, for He is good, and His mercy is everlasting.
Prayer
The Sukkah will be set up in a common area and all are welcome to enter into the Sukkah for prayer. This is intended to be a quiet, set apart place to give the LORD our thanksgiving and praise, and to lift up our intentions as a sweet smelling aroma to the LORD!
Devotional Reading and Discussion
Every day of the feast, morning and evening, we will gather around to read and study the devotional that Pastor Kraig of Corner Fringe Ministries put together for Corner Fringe Ministries and the Affiliates. On the Sabbath, these conversations will go on throughout the day, but we intend to have a devotional time each and every day. Please download, print out and have ready this year's devotional for this purpose.
Tzi-tzit Making Class
Led by the wonderful Cheyenne Mason, you will learn how to make varying levels of styled tzi-tzits using wool or cotton string.
Arts & Crafts
Throughout the week of Sukkot, varying art projects will be provided (or you can bring your own) as a group activity, such as yarn crafting (crochet, knitting, etc), painting, etc.
Games
Throughout the week, board games and yard games will be available for use on non-holy days. Feel free to bring your own! We will also have trivia and questions-based games when all are present.
Nighttime Games
Every night we will have a different nighttime activity. Daytime guests are welcome to stay late to participate in these, and invite some friends to join in as well! Bring some flashlights ;)
Kids Activities
There will be printouts of Sukkot-themed coloring pages as well as other coloring pages.
There will also be an edible Sukkah event for the kids (and adults too if you’d like!) where we create Sukkahs using edible items.
We will also be providing a school tent for those who are homeschooled or those who have homework to be able to focus on their studies.
There will also be an edible Sukkah event for the kids (and adults too if you’d like!) where we create Sukkahs using edible items.
We will also be providing a school tent for those who are homeschooled or those who have homework to be able to focus on their studies.
Campfire Nights
Campfires will likely be burning most nights, though we will not kindle a fire on a Sabbath or Holy Day. One night TBD, we will be hosting a campfire night with kosher s’mores, hot chocolate, worship, Israeli dancing, testimonies, and more!
Girls Day
A day where the gals gather together to grow in fellowship and have fun! (Details coming soon)
Guys Day
A day where the guys gather together to grow in fellowship and have fun! (Details coming soon)