OK, what a Blur....Our "Countdown for the Cause" Fundraiser was a TOTAL Blast as expected. Someone at church said today " I am amazed on how much fun we had" Isn't that CRAZY we forget to HAVE FUN along the way? Man our employees Danced ALL Night, along with my Sara who stayed on the dance floor until WAY After 1AM.
We had SO many silent auction items. THANKS to all the local businesses that gave to the cause. We raised a few more dollars for the Arc of Williamson County and our GEAR Foundation which IS the frosting on the cake. I ABSOLUTELY Have to Thank my fund raising committee - Angela and David, Tina and Don Tackett, and Sandy my ANCHOR Wife. They pulled off bringing a TON of Silent and LIVE Auction Items to the event.
All was going just fine, until I was told there was a bidding WAR going on.Surprisingly NOT for the Week stay in the Cayman Islands (Sunshine Suites) or the Aqua Marine 14kt Gold Ring (Walton's Antique Jewelry) BUT with the "Cake a Month Certificate" This was 1 Cake or Pie a Month for 12 Months and MAN these Pies and Cakes are OUT OF THIS WORLD. We LIVE auctioned this one to settle to WAR- We sold these for a touch under $200.00 when all was Said & Done. Debbie Gerstenberger started a business dong these and she is UNBELIEVABLE. The Apple Pie that she brought by the store was VIOLENTLY attacked until every crumb was eaten like a HOOVER Vacuum Cleaner. If YOU EVER wanted something Special for someone that is a Gift of LOVE, email Debbie at pastorbob@crossgenerations.org
We are now celebrating our 5th Year serving young adults with disabilities in both our businesses - Our Thrift Store and Our Fulfillment Center. I could not be ore blessed to DO what I DO for these young adults in creating jobs for them in a safe and caring environment.
BIG PLANS for 2009
1. PLEASE pray as we STEP out in Faith Again on Two New Businesses that I believe with ALL my heart the Lord wants us to start that will allow us to SERVE even more young adults with disabilities. We will talk SOON about these as soon as the doors open on these opportunities.
2. I can't WAIT to introduce you to our newest Hire Ashley. Ashley is a spectacular writer and does not fit real well in the working world because of her vision problems. Ashley will be helping me make THIS a Fantastic place to visit every week. We have a STORY to tell and Ashley was brought to us to help tell it. The Lord Knows I can't write.
3. YOUR Homework... Read Proverbs 3:27 - We MUST fulfill this scripture in our lives. THIS year we will ALLOW the Lord to POUR MORE thru us.
We can't look forward without saying goodbye to 2008 and the Blessings we particpated in, can I brag a Little on God?
Last Year we:
- Gave over 50,000 pieces of clothing AWAY
- Supported 7 different minsitries with STUFF they needed WE had
- Processed enough STUFF to support 30 employees
God is Faithful. I pray he shows you "What he has set aside for YOU" in 2009
