UPDATED Fundraisers
The Youth raised nearly $1,600 at their Variety Show and Basket Raffle March 25!
That puts their fundraising total at nearly $20,000!
A special THANK YOU to the members of St. MICHAEL for supporting all the fundraisers!
2012 Youth Gathering Fundraisers
Arts & Crafts available
Proceeds benefiting youth attending The Gathering
Duct Tape Wallets: Looking for a unique gift or need a new wallet? Zach M. & Cyndi Celinskis have crafted some colorful and creative wallets from duct tape. They are $5 per wallet and are available for purchase.
Star Bella Scarves: Want to keep your neck warm this winter, or adorn the neck of someone you love? Hannelore Schuetterle and others are knitting and selling “Star Bella” and other scarves as a fundraiser for the Gathering. Please see the beautiful display in the Gathering Area. Checks should be made to Hannelore Schuetterle for $25. WE HAVE NEW COLORS IN! Also available, Hand Knitted Necklaces, $15 apiece. See Nancy Adair for purchase.
Baskets by Faye & Linda: Are you looking for a handwoven basket for your home or as a gift for someone else? Faye Moss & Linda Harriz have all sorts & sizes of beautiful baskets available for purchase. Prices vary based on basket.
Hand Knitted Baby Quilts: Expecting a baby or looking for a special shower gift? Ruth Howard has hand knitted some beautiful baby quilts, and is taking orders for specific colors or sizes. Prices vary based on size. See Ruth to purchase or order.
Hand Painted Pictures by Chip and Lorraine: Do you have a blank space in your home or office you may want to fill with a beautiful hand painted picture? Chip Fulmer & Lorraine Martinie have painted amazing pictures that may catch your eye. Prices vary based on size and style of painting. See Chip and Lorraine for purchase.
“Rustic” All Natural, Hand-Crafted Birdhouses: Want to give those birds in your backyard a cozy home? Tom Harriz has built some rustic birdhouses you may want to see! There is a display in the Gathering Area. Prices vary based on size.
We’ve all heard of church mice, what about church birds? Jim Kelsey has built some lovely “Lutheran” looking birdhouses (with red doors) that may be just what you’re looking for. See some displayed in the Gathering Area. $25 per house. Make checks payable to St. Michael and give to Nancy Adair.
Bonnie’s Bees: Need the perfect centerpiece for your dining table or the sideboard in your foyer? Bonnie Cook has handmade some gorgeous silk floral arrangements that would brighten up your day! Prices vary based on size and style. See Bonnie for purchase.
Boy Scout Survivor Bracelets: You never know when you may need 5 feet of parachute cord! Mathew H. has been making survivor bracelets for those unpredictable moments in life when you may need to propel down a mountain, escape from or a burning building or tie something up. Or if you just want a cute bracelet in your favorite colors, they’re good for that too! $5 per bracelet. See Mathew for purchase.
American Girl Doll Clothes: Do you have an American Girl Doll or know someone who does? Then you may want some handmade fashionable clothing crafted just for your doll! Christie Finn has sewn some adorable doll clothes. Prices vary based on outfit. See Christie for purchase.
Do you have a gift or talent you would like to donate to help raise money for our youth to attend the Gathering in New Orleans? – Do you sew? Bake? Paint? Woodwork? Knit or Crochet? We invite you to share your gift to support our youth! Please see Nancy Adair or email her if you are interested in helping fundraise. adairnaa@bellsouth.net.
SUBWAY Gimme Cards. Do you eat at Subway? Do you purchase a 6 inch or larger sub sandwich? PLEASE ASK FOR A GIMME CARD when you do and return the card to Nancy Adair or Pastor Elise. A portion of the cost of your sandwich will go to support the youth attending the Gathering.
BI-LO BoostersPlus Program: The BoostersPlus fund-raising program rewards schools, churches, and charities by giving them one percent of the grocery purchases made by church members and other supporters, when they shop using their BI-LO BONUSCARD. Have the card scanned you’re your BONUSCARD the next time you shop at BI-LO. That one-time scan keeps your BONUSCARD linked to your group until the following May. For the rest of the program year, all you have to do is shop with your BONUSCARD to help fundraise! Please see Pastor Elise or Nancy Adair to receive your BoostersPlus card!
