Scarves

One of the most popular items at our silent auction were the scarves.  In fact, we have had many people ask how they can order one.  These are made by Chandra's mother Judy Scowden, and can be made in many colors.  Here are three different types of scarves available with a link on the right to order.  If you do not use PayPal you can give us a check and order through e-mail or by leaving a comment on the blog.  The cost is $20 and 100% of the proceeds are going to our adoption fund.  Thank you so much for all your help in bringing our new family members home!!

The Salsa

The Ballerina




The Flamenco

The Water's Arisin'

How was last weekend you might ask?  Well, since you wanted to know here it is:

Windy, cloudy, drizzly, achy, heavy, exhausting, thirsty, hungry, and more thirsty, tense, frustrating, forgiving, neverending. 

And then there was: 

prayer, community, love, worship, prayer, patches of sunshine, filling of the barn, filling of the seats, encouragement, more prayer, embraces, peace, tears, joy.

We are now 1 week past The Event, and we are just catching up to ourselves.  Around 175 people attended and approximately 150 items were auctioned.  WE ARE LOVED shirts were sold, and donations were given.  All of this totaled just over $20,000!

But wait…  more donations are being given, more WE ARE LOVED shirts are being ordered, our pampered chef consultant has kept the fundraising open till next week, the premier design jeweler is continuing to donate from sales through next week, the popular scarfs are now available to be ordered, and we have a few auction items left. 

Well those are the facts since you asked the question, but the truth is:  God blessed.

As we have previously written (see ditch digging or bed filling) it was our job to dig the ditches.  It was God’s job to do the blessing.  And He did. 

He used our family and small group to do the hard work, friends and friends of friends to enjoy the night, and an almost sabotaged prayer time to strengthen us.  So, how do you spend months preparing for an event without being overwhelmed?  For us it was two things… the community and the purpose.  This event was not the end.  In fact, it wasn’t even the beginning.  It was a means to an end--  A purpose driven event to allow us to bring our children home as quickly as possible because it is God who has called us, and for Him this is easy.

We are almost halfway to our goal of $46,000 and have no doubt that God will provide the rest in ways we couldn’t have imagined.  He is imaginative and creative.  And as 1^st Kings says, this is easy for Him.  So sit back and watch how the Lord provides. 

Auction items!

AUCTION COMPLETE.  Thanks for bidding.  We will be in contact with the winners.

What: We have been so blessed by all the donations that have been given for "The Event"!  God has really been showing us His greatness!  So many people have told us that they can't come, but would love to be a part, so we decided that we should have a small online auction.  There are 18 items that we have decided to use to auction online.

When: Starting NOW, ending Thursday, October 11th, at MIDNIGHT!!

Where: Right here on our blog.

Who: YOU and anyone else who you know.  Please tell and forward this to EVERYONE you know!!

How: By commenting on this post, and keeping up on the latest bids!  In the comment section of this post, list the number of the item you want to bid on, your bid, and your name (these comments are not viewable by anyone but us).  October 12th we will notify the winners of each item.

Go!!

"The Event" Auction Items

1. One HVAC precision tune up, professional cleaning, and combustion safety inspection.  Donated by Rory Krueger from Krueger Geothermal Systems.  Retail value $189/ starting bid $75.

2. One copy of a set of 2 Christian instrumental CDs, which include piano hymns.  Donated and performed by Louis Claussen.  Retail value $24/ starting bid $10.  CURRENT BID $12

 3. One Quick Chef chopper by Tupperware.  Donated by Julie Wiseman, Tupperware Consultant.  Retail value $50/ starting bid $25. CURRENT BID:$25

4.  One $50 gift certificate to Lenwood Leather.  Donated by Lenwood Leather.  Retail value $50/ starting bid $25. CURRENT BID:$30

5.  One Family Fun Pack.  It includes two admissions to Dickerson Park Zoo, Six passes to The Track located in Branson on Green Mountain Drive, and $10 VIP Platinum card to Incredible Pizza Co.  Donated by The Zoo, The Track, and The Incredible Pizza Co.  Retail value $83/ starting bid $42.  CURRENT BID:  $60

6.  "The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast" by Kristen Feola, signed copy.  "As you deny yourself certain foods...you will not only embrace healthier eating habits, you'll also discover a greater awareness of God's presence."  Donated by Kristen Feola.  Retail value $16.99/  starting bid $15.  CURRENT BID: $25

7.  Chick-fil-A gift basket which includes 4 gift cards for free chicken sandwiches, 4 gift cards for free kid's meals, a water bottle, and a stuffed cow.  Donated by Chick-fil-A at Battlefield Mall- Kevin Hutcheson.  Retail value $50/ starting bid $25.  NEW CURRENT BID: $45

8.  One quarter of Certified Herford Beef, approximately 125 lbs.  Includes steaks, roasts, and ground beef.  A family owned and operated Herford ranch in Lebanon and Rogersville, MO.  Steers and bulls are naturally grown with a feed ration consisting of distillers grain, soybean meal, corn gluten, and whole corn along with grass, hay forage.  No growth hormones or implants of any kind.  Available November 2012.  Donated by L III Farms- Tom and Siu Ping Luthy.  Retail value $500/ starting bid $300.  NEW CURRENT BID: $450

9.  One Subway gift card for a 6' long party sub.  Donated by Subway- Terry Dowler.  Retail value $75/ starting bid $25.  NEW CURRENT BID: $55

10.  Ten settings of Mikasa 5 piece fine china.  Parchment pattern (locate picture on the internet).  Only two settings ever used.  Includes zip up china protective cases.  Donated by anonymous donor.  Retail value $500/ starting bid $100.  CURRENT BID: $100

11. One Southern Living Ultimate Christmas Cookbook which includes ideas for celebration menus, top rated recipes, quick party ready recipes, how to wrap presents, handmade party invitations, and decorating throughout the whole house.  Donated by Nancy Brown.  Retail value $10/ starting bid $5.  CURRENT BID: $20

12. A.Jumbulaya:  The Rearranging, Ever-Changing Word Jumble Game/ Creative Toy Awards 2008, Game of the Year.  Donated by Legendary Games.  Retail value $25/ starting bid $10.  CURRENT BID: $10
      B. Jumbulaya: The Rearranging, Ever-Changing Word Jumble Game/ Creative Toy Awards 2008, Game of the Year. Donated by Legendary Games. Retail value $25/ starting bid $10.  CURRENT BID:  $30

13. One Kansas City Vacation Pack.  It includes four passes for free admission to The College Basketball Experience, two passes for free admission to American Heartland Theatre, six passes for free admission to Kansas City Zoo, and two passes for free admission to Powell Gardens.  Donated by The College Basketball Experience, American Heartland Theatre, Kansas City Zoo, and Powell Gardens.  Retail value of $127/ starting bid $40.  CURRENT BID: $200

14. Three passes for free tuition for Adult/Teen classes to Kansas City Ballet.  Donated by Kansas City Ballet.  Retail value of $135/ starting bid $30.

15. One pass for two complete meals from Lambert's Cafe.  Donated by Lambert's Cafe.  Retail value of $45/ starting bid $15.  NEW CURRENT BID: $35

16. One pass for two adult admissions to Kirby VanBurch Theatre.  Donated by Kirby VanBurch Theatre.  Retail value of $73.42/ starting bid $20.  NEW CURRENT BID $27

17. One pass for two admissions to Grand Country Music Hall to any show of your choice.  Donated by Grand Country Music Hall.  Retail Value of $60/ starting bid of $10.  NEW CURRENT BID $24

18. Two passes for free admission to the Yakov Live show.  Donated by The Yakov Smirnoff Theatre.  Retail value of $170/ starting bid of $50.  CURRENT BID $50

Let the bidding begin!!!

 

Aubrey for the Evergrowing Stinsons!