Silent Auction Stories: Part 4 of 5

Peyton Manning Autographed Picture

A-1 Peyton Manning Autographed Picture

This item was donated by a Small Group Leader. About 6 weeks ago, he came to me after a Wednesday Night and said he was thinking he needed to get involved in the Silent Auction. He told me he was a huge sports nut with lots of collectibles. He decided that he needed to donate his most prized possession.

You can bid on it here.

Brett Favre Autographed Mini-Helmet

A-2 Brett Favre Autographed Mini-Helmet

I was blown away when a Junior guy told me he would be donating this. He is a huge Green Bay and Brett Favre fan. This was no easy sacrifice for him. I'm still shocked at the current bid for this item.

Bid for it here.

Silent Auction Stories - Part 3 of 5

Ceramic Caroler Set

H-35 Ceramic Caroler Set

These ceramic carolers were handpainted by a High School Junior gal named Morgan . They are approximately 2 feet tall, and took her 7 years to complete. After finishing them, she had many thoughts on what she could do... ultimately, she decided the best choice was to help orphans in Kenya find health and hope!

You can bid for this item here.

4GB Apple Ipod

E-3 4GB Apple Ipod

Donated by a Freshman who explains, “When God first gave me the idea to give up my Ipod, I was all for it. But then I kept trying to tell myself that it wouldn’t be a big deal if I didn’t. In the end, I know that I had to because God was trying to teach me about sacrifice.

You can bid for this item here.

Silent Auction Stories: Part 2 of 5

Kenyan Giraffe

K-8: Kenyan Giraffe

Approximately 2′ Tall. Handcrafted in Kenya.

The story behind this item:

“This giraffe was given to us by Jeremiah and John. They are two Kenyan owners of a curio shop in downtown Nakuru. We have been taking our teams to his shop for over three years. Part of the proceeds from their curio shop help support the ministry for local street kids. During our October trip Jeremiah overheard us talking about the upcoming “Kids In Need” auction at NMC. As we were ready to leave he told me to pick anything from his store as a gift for the auction. When I picked up something small, he said, “No, no. Take something bigger”! Then he asked if I could get this giraffe back in our suitcase. When I told him I probably could, he insisted we take it to put in the auction. It lost an ear in the journey, but I was able to glue it back on. Just wanted you to know the story behind the giraffe!” (from Jamie Lengacher)

Bid on this Item here.

Handmade KIN Bookshelf

H-36 Handmade KIN Bookshelf

Freshman, Benjamin Hoover made this in his High School wood shop class. He could have easily just done a normal project and gotten the grade he needed. Instead, he decided to take it and do something more with it. It's a very nice Shelf... about 4x3 feet, and right now it's selling for much less than it should.

Bid on it here.

Silent Auction Stories - Part 1 of 5

Our Kids In Need Silent Auction is underway. Students and Adults have created and donated items and all proceeds will go to the AGC Abandoned Baby Center in Kenya, Africa. The auction itself has been organized and is being run by NMC students.

Part of the beauty of this event is the multiple levels in which the GIVE sacrificially in our GAIN, GIVE, LIVE focus unfolds. Those who have donated have given sacrificially of time, talents, and treasures. Those who are bidding then have the opportunity to give sacrificially of their treasures. In the end, it all goes to provide life to some of the most beautifual little babies who have been orphaned.

There are several items as a part of this auction that have great stories behind them. I'm going to take a few posts and highlight those items. As you read, consider the possibility of joining in this group effort to do something bigger than ourselves by bidding ridiculous amounts on some of these items!