ABC Charity Auction Raises $6,000 for LifeNets Scholarship Fund
Sunday evening, April 29, 2012, the Ambassador Bible Center class of 2012 presented the annual charity auction, the proceeds of which were donated to the LifeNets Developing Nations Scholarship Fund. This fund helps young people in Latin America receive an education in their country, to improve their lives and and their chance for better employment.
The event was held at the home office, and about 150 brethren attended the event. The production was themed, “A Night at the Movies,” and was a great success under God’s divine blessing.
Items put up for auction in both the live and silent auctions raised about $6,000 towards the fund. Attendees were very generous in their donations!
The silent auction began an hour before the show, and a variety of items were sold—paintings, gift cards, jewelry, gift baskets, books, wine and more! Businesses in the surrounding area also donated several coupons for their products, as well as tickets to visit the Creation Museum and the Cincinnati Zoo.
During the show, there were several different acts performed. Students were singing, dancing, playing instruments, and Randy Stiver even recited one of his favorite poems. If the students weren’t on stage, they were behind the scenes as stage crew, sound crew, cake walkers or in the kitchen preparing and serving delicious hors d’oeuvres!
In between acts, ABC student Chad Johnson conducted live sessions for bidding on desserts and other baked goods made and donated by students and members in the local area. The highest-selling dessert was a peanut butter ice cream pie, made by Mitchell and Dana Moss, which sold for $250. Many other delicious desserts sold for very generous donations!
Janet Hines, head of the ABC service committee, worked diligently with Victor Kubik to make this charitable event profitable and unforgettable! Katherine Rowland did a magnificent job as the show director. The students worked and prepared for the event for endless hours, but everyone agreed that it was God who blessed the class’s efforts and provided an evening so blessed!
