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Theme Baskets

Friday Evening, September 24

Brethren Disaster Relief Auction

Checking out the contents of theme baskets

The main auction was held in North Hall and began at 5:00 p.m. This auction was in Southeast Hall and began at 6:30 p.m.

Theme baskets contain items of a similar theme.

Basket #24 – “Bench and Books”

Duane Ness welcoming the audience to this auction

Prayer

Karen Gingrich (left) checks out the contents of her container while the previous container is held up for auction.

Stan Boyer holding up a basket for auction

Basket #39-  “Gifts from Nicholas” was a special box from a gracious young boy.

Nicholas donated all the gifts he received at his birthday party last November.

Jim Boyer holding up a basket

Basket #27 – “Fall Harvest Wagon”

Basket #62 – “Earth’s Bounty”

Karen delivering a basket to a successful bidder.

Basket #97 – “In Memory of Daddy”

This lawn chair was filled with some of Russell Funderwhite’s favorite things. Russell passed away on March 26 of this year. This theme container was donated by his family.

There were 113 baskets listed on the auction paperwork for the evening.

If I keep my eyes on God, I won’t trip over my own feet.

Psalm 25:15 (The Message)

If I keep my eyes on God, I won’t trip over my own feet.

Psalm 25:15 (The Message)

Friday Evening Auction

Friday, September 24

Brethren Disaster Relief Auction

After walking around the Expo Center and getting pictures of most events, I reserved a seat on the front row so I was in a good position for picture-taking.

The view from my seat

Hanging a quilt for the backdrop. It will be the first quilt auctioned on Saturday morning.

Gary, a friend of ours thought there should be a picture of me – so kidnapped my camera while I was enjoying french fries.

I can see this fascinating marble chaser (designed by our friend Hiram Minnich) from my seat, and think our grandchildren would enjoy it – but expect it will sell well beyond my bidding range.

This chainsaw bear is directly in front of me.

5:00 p.m. – Duane Ness, Chairperson of the Disaster Relief Auction, welcomed everyone.

Opening prayer by Rev. Earl Ziegler

First items auctioned

Auctioneer, Luke Witman

My stepbrother, Meredith, preparing to announce the next item up for bid.

Gary (the one who took my picture) holding items for bid.

Auctioneers looking for bids

Waiting to hold up items for bidding.

Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. [Jesus]

Matthew 16:24 (The Message)

Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. [Jesus]

Matthew 16:24 (The Message)

Auction Items

Friday & Saturday, September 24 & 25

Brethren Disaster Relief Auction

Nitoche and LaShon (sisters) check out items in the country store. These items are priced.

The following items were for the auction.

A creative decoration made with a songbook.

Eagles and Steelers Longaberger baskets

There was some beautiful china, including RS Prussia pieces.

Animals

Friday & Saturday, September 24 & 25

Brethren Disaster Relief Auction

The cattle auction was held on Friday Afternoon.

It was a special event for this family, and when they saw me with a camera, they asked me to take this photograph.

These three were in pens next to each other – and not real pleased about being so close.

Animals

Friday & Saturday, September 24 & 25

Brethren Disaster Relief Auction

The cattle auction was held on Friday Afternoon.

It was a special event for this family, and when they saw me with a camera, they asked me to take this photograph.

These three were in pens next to each other – and not real pleased about being so close.

If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Rivers of living water will brim and spill out of the depths of anyone who believes in me this way, just as the Scripture says.

John 7:37-38 (The Message)