Fundraising

This year I'm on the fundraising team for the youth at my church. We're raising money for the youth missions trips this coming summer, trips my kids will likely be involved in. 

Every year, the team asks for donations from businesses, artists, and people in our church to host a raffle of themed prize baskets and a silent auction at the same time as the church play. 

In the photo above, you can see one of the "baskets" we will be raffling off. It's actually a handmade bag my friend donated. Another friend of mine made the handmade print inside. We added inspirational journals and pens that were also donated to the bag to make it complete. 

Yesterday, the team worked for several hours wrapping up these sorts of prize basket bundles and getting them ready for the raffle. 

It took hours, and I do not exaggerate when I say we could hardly walk out of church; We were so exhausted. 

Hopefully, the raffle and auction raise a lot of money for the youth as it has in years past, making it possible for more kids to be involved in the missions trips. 

But if anything, the raffle and auction always add a lot of fun to the church play. It's always fun to win a prize at the end of the show. 

In fact, Dwayne has brought home a few, special Ergo Chef knives from this auction over the years. 

Last year, our daughter won the voice lesson with Justin Stoney, which was an awesome experience for her. 

I'm thankful to be a part of the team this year.