tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89093450993313877062024-03-13T06:06:21.449-05:00On Our Way to OngoleRecovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-82846299294648627192009-11-09T08:22:00.002-06:002009-11-09T08:37:49.109-06:00Fundraising UpdateWell, it has been a long time since I've updated this blog. Our fundraising slowed a bit over the summer, plus I had a lot of personal things going on and never got around to updating our blog.<br /><br />So here's our update!<br /><br />After the success of our first two movies nights, we decided to hold two additional movie nights.... that didn't fare so well. The third movie we decided to show was <em>Jurassic Park</em>. We thought it'd be a huge hit, but it turns out that many parents didn't want their children to see it. For our last movie, we showed a more family friendly movie <em>Night at the Museum</em>, but the turn out was not so great either.<br /><br />I think movie nights as fundraisers have huge potential, but location is key. We live in a small town that has been saturated with our fundraisers. Plus, I have to admit, although we did put an announcement in the local paper, we didn't advertise as well as we should have done. I do encourage, however, other groups to consider movie nights if they're fundraising because it is a lot of fun and the potential to raise money is there.<br /><br />Also, we found that we made a little more money when we sold hot dogs and nachos in addition to popcorn and candy.<br /><br />A few weeks ago we had another garage sale and raised over $1100!! One of the keys to our garage sale success is that we kept all of our garage sale leftovers from the previous sale in church storage. That, plus new donations, meant that we had a huge selection of things to sale. We also decided that Fall garage sales tend to better than Spring.<br /><br />Our last fundraiser (we think) is scheduled for this Saturday, November 14. We're holding our 2nd bake sale and we're doing a raffle as well. This is turning out to be a GREAT fundraiser!<br /><br />We have three prizes to give away:<br /><br />1. A Wilson NFL football autographed by Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys<br />2. An iPod Touch (16 gb)<br />3. A Nintendo Wii<br /><br />Truthfully, if you have someone in your group who is good at soliciting, you can probably get prize donations for free. I'm terrible at that, so we ended up buying the prizes ourself and we're just considering it a donation to the cause. The football (which sells for around $350) was autographed by Emmitt Smith for free because India's Hope (Sarah's Covenant Homes U.S. parent organization) is a nonprofit and we were able to show nonprofit status in our request.<br /><br />Thank you Emmitt Smith for autographing our ball for free!<br /><br />We had 750 tickets printed online (ticketprinting.com) for $36. We're selling the tickets for $5 each or 5 for $20. We've been advertising via facebook and blogs and several members of our church have been selling tickets at work. So far, we've raised over $1000!! Never underestimate the power of good hearted blog readers!<br /><br />One family who is in the midst of raising money for an adoption bought $200 worth of tickets. Another family who is going through a personal crisis gave $100 and a single mother with 4 children gave $60. Thank you!<br /><br />We will also be selling tickets at the bake sale and drawing the winners at the end of the sale. I hope I'll be able to report that all our tickets were sold!<br /><br />And, finally, I wanted to say that our fundraising efforts allowed us to buy 3 tickets to India AND donate $1000 to help Sarah buy new beds for the new children that she's about to take in at Sarah's Covenant Homes. Praise God! I want to mention, though, that the biggest help for our fundraising efforts has been church members designating their tithing funds to the mission trip fund. Without church financial support we never would have gotten as far as we have. Thank you Cornerstone Church members!<br /><br />Until next time!Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-70355576901948518572009-06-20T00:21:00.006-05:002009-06-20T00:41:23.619-05:00Willy Wonka Movie Night FundraiserWhew. We did it! Another successful movie night under our belt.<br /><br />Earlier tonight, Books For Less hosted a "Movie Under the Stars" event to benefit our mission trip to India. They showed <em>Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory</em> and nearly 100 people were there. Yeah!<br /><br /><br />The movie was free, but we did have a concession stand. Also, as an incentive, we played along with the Willy Wonka theme and sold Hershey Bars with tickets taped to the back. Three tickets were the "golden tickets" and came with a prize.<br /><br />I've never seen such a mad rush for chocolate in my life!<br /><br />Overall, we made $213 to go towards the mission trip. Fantastic!<br /><br />A big thank-you to Buddy & Cherie for lending their space, the Rhys Family & the Parker girls for working the concession stand and for setting up, all the Cornerstone guys who helped tear down the "theater" after the movie, and especially everyone who attended and made the night a success.<br /><br />Don't forget that next month we're showing Jurassic Park. Mark it on your calendar.<br /><br />Until then, here are some pictures from tonight's event:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxzstKB6PI/AAAAAAAABtw/ejAtAktmXgs/s1600-h/DSC02521.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349277669282408690" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxzstKB6PI/AAAAAAAABtw/ejAtAktmXgs/s320/DSC02521.JPG" /><br /><p align="center"></a></p>Abbie, Allie, Tuesday, Madelynne, & Kaity working the concession stand<br /><p align="center"><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxznLIsH9I/AAAAAAAABtI/AVh0H46cruE/s1600-h/DSC02514.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349277574250635218" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxznLIsH9I/AAAAAAAABtI/AVh0H46cruE/s320/DSC02514.JPG" /></a> Everyone's waiting in line hoping to get a chocolate bar with a golden ticket!<br /><br /><br />A<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxznsGP94I/AAAAAAAABtg/ZKHtgmcEpos/s1600-h/DSC02519.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349277583098771330" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxznsGP94I/AAAAAAAABtg/ZKHtgmcEpos/s320/DSC02519.JPG" /></a> A view of the audience<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxznQs2uEI/AAAAAAAABtQ/RjegqVpnbxY/s1600-h/DSC02516.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349277575744501826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxznQs2uEI/AAAAAAAABtQ/RjegqVpnbxY/s320/DSC02516.JPG" /></a>Tuesday with her golden ticket: An Ipod Shuffle<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sjx1LRg3ZqI/AAAAAAAABt4/Uzz_R1PyLJM/s1600-h/DSC02517-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349279293949568674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sjx1LRg3ZqI/AAAAAAAABt4/Uzz_R1PyLJM/s320/DSC02517-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxznugNA2I/AAAAAAAABtY/2VkJTreeLf8/s1600-h/DSC02518.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349277583744500578" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjxznugNA2I/AAAAAAAABtY/2VkJTreeLf8/s320/DSC02518.JPG" /></a> Marky with his golden ticket. He won a pinata filled with candy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sjxzn6VV24I/AAAAAAAABto/hIxymlTwdTw/s1600-h/DSC02520.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349277586920168322" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sjxzn6VV24I/AAAAAAAABto/hIxymlTwdTw/s320/DSC02520.JPG" /></a>Natalie won a movie basket with DVD's, candy, and drinks with her golden ticket!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-57921122137550539672009-06-16T08:38:00.006-05:002009-06-16T22:21:44.514-05:00$1 Parking Lot Book Sale Fundraiser<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjeiVxZ-6hI/AAAAAAAABtA/jVS8_ZB_rpo/s1600-h/DSC02497.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347921577449024018" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjeiVxZ-6hI/AAAAAAAABtA/jVS8_ZB_rpo/s320/DSC02497.JPG" /></a><br />Cherie and Emily are one of the mother-daughter teams that will be going with us to India in January.<br /><br />Cherie and her husband, Buddy, own and operate the local bookstore in our town - Books For Less. They have been <em>instrumental </em>in helping us fund raise for our trip. Not only have they been emotionally supportive, but they have graciously allowed the use of their parking lot for our monthly movie nights.<br /><br />Thank you!!<br /><br />Last Saturday, they decided to clear out some of their excess stock by holding a $1 Book Sale in their parking lot. All the proceeds will go towards Emily's portion of the trip.<br /><br />They made $147!!! That's a lot of books!<br /><br />This was a great idea and we hope that they continue to do it at least once a month until we leave in January. Not only will it be a great way for Emily to raise money, but it also gives us an opportunity to buy some fabulous books at a great price.<br /><br />Here are some pictures from the event:<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347920163926457714" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjehDfn8PXI/AAAAAAAABso/GMdGrsaP6RY/s320/DSC02496.JPG" /><br /><div align="center">Katelynn & Emily</div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjehDh9WCOI/AAAAAAAABsw/mBVhPKqErKI/s1600-h/DSC02497.JPG"></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347920169180288722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SjehDzMjVtI/AAAAAAAABs4/gA4FOE63O7M/s320/DSC02498.JPG" /> <p align="center">View from the parking lot<br /><br /></p>Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-16014864390084587532009-06-07T14:39:00.003-05:002009-06-07T14:44:24.277-05:00Garage Sale Pictures<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwX83BUn_I/AAAAAAAABsg/yUtZ8RPHVmA/s1600-h/DSC02483-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344673192111022066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwX83BUn_I/AAAAAAAABsg/yUtZ8RPHVmA/s320/DSC02483-1.JPG" /></a> Nathan, Nyah, and Naomi had a blast killing time with the plasma cars</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwX84-SH3I/AAAAAAAABsY/cBizDl1pVPA/s1600-h/DSC02479-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344673192635146098" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwX84-SH3I/AAAAAAAABsY/cBizDl1pVPA/s320/DSC02479-1.JPG" /></a><br />Nandini tests out the baby swing to make sure it's still working...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwX8kowP2I/AAAAAAAABsQ/hbmuOFk-xgA/s1600-h/DSC02478-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344673187176136546" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwX8kowP2I/AAAAAAAABsQ/hbmuOFk-xgA/s320/DSC02478-1.JPG" /></a>The toy section <br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwX8YFNqlI/AAAAAAAABsI/GnwBSdwC9Zw/s1600-h/DSC02477-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344673183805844050" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwX8YFNqlI/AAAAAAAABsI/GnwBSdwC9Zw/s320/DSC02477-1.JPG" /></a> Hmmmm... leave it to Eli to find all the dinosaurs in the sale<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXyMfJDWI/AAAAAAAABsA/gJ-K1PhvCnM/s1600-h/DSC02476-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344673008894676322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXyMfJDWI/AAAAAAAABsA/gJ-K1PhvCnM/s320/DSC02476-1.JPG" /></a>The men's section<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXxzwEYWI/AAAAAAAABr4/8n1DFeCrRE4/s1600-h/DSC02475-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344673002254786914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXxzwEYWI/AAAAAAAABr4/8n1DFeCrRE4/s320/DSC02475-1.JPG" /></a>Cherie manning the register<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXx4dZP4I/AAAAAAAABrw/eiwXXTn338Y/s1600-h/DSC02473-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344673003518640002" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXx4dZP4I/AAAAAAAABrw/eiwXXTn338Y/s320/DSC02473-1.JPG" /></a> Julie setting up the books and videos<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXxahGSnI/AAAAAAAABro/jP9NJqEd6SM/s1600-h/DSC02472-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344672995481111154" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXxahGSnI/AAAAAAAABro/jP9NJqEd6SM/s320/DSC02472-1.JPG" /></a> A small portion of the clothes for sale<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXxPdHQ9I/AAAAAAAABrg/DK5rb4PrjRc/s1600-h/DSC02471-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344672992511607762" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/SiwXxPdHQ9I/AAAAAAAABrg/DK5rb4PrjRc/s320/DSC02471-1.JPG" /></a>No event is complete without a popcorn machine!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-91731474985507108842009-06-07T09:28:00.002-05:002009-06-07T10:50:21.147-05:00Garage Sale Success!We had an amazing garage sale this past weekend. We made $1042!! We stored all of our leftovers and plan to have another one in the Fall. There are also a few items that we took out to put on Craigslist and Ebay later this week. We're hoping that our grand total will equal at least $1350 - which is the cost of one roundtrip ticket from Dallas to Chennai.<br /><br />God is good!<br /><br />Here's our advice for garage sales.... plan plenty of time to set it up! We started on Monday and worked all through Thursday evening just to get it ready. We held the sale on Friday and Saturday from 8 - 4.<br /><br />We found that it's a great idea to have a popcorn machine and ice cold drinks for sale. The popcorn was a donation only and the drinks sold for 50 cents a piece. Clothes were marked from 25 cents to $1.00 and jeans were $2 - but we came down on the price on the second day of the sale.<br /><br />We also discovered that men are always looking for tools and that women <strong>love</strong> costume jewelry. We set our good jewelry up at the front at the register to catch everyone's eye as they walked in.<br /><br />Helium ballons on the door and road signs are also a sure way to attract customers.<br /><br />We have plenty of pictures to post later on in the day.<br /><br />A big thank you to Cornerstone Church for letting us hold the sale inside the building. Also thank you to everyone who donated items and your time to help us have a successful fundraiser!<br /><br />Extra big thanks go to Cherie, Donna, Tristan, and Leslie for spending their entire week up at the church. And thanks to their husbands for letting them come up (and for watching the kids!). Also, thank you to Kenya and Julie for working the sale on Friday - and Kaylee for working the sale on Saturday. (Kaylee, now that we know you can make popcorn, we're specifically requesting you for each event! :-)<br /><br />Also, thank you to the Crosses, the Newmans, the Holts, the Blacks, and the Smiths for coming up on Thursday night after Lifegroup to help us put out the last items we needed before the sale begin on Friday. And Gina and Melissa, we sure appreciated your help setting up during the week.<br /><br />We also can't forget the men! We couldn't have taken down the sale without the help of Jeff, Mark R, Noah, John, and Mark G.<br /><br />I know that we're forgetting some names, so please excuse us if we've forgotten anyone.<br /><br />Don't forget that Emily and Tuesday will be holding a fundraiser at Books-For-Less on Saturday, June 13th. It will be a $1 book and popcorn sale in the parking lot. All funds raised will go towards the purchase of their individual tickets.<br /><br />Our next movie night is Friday, June 19th. We'll be showing <em>Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory</em>. Prizes will be given to the three people who discover a golden ticket in their chocolate bar. So brings lots of change with you to load up at our concession stand!<br /><br />Again, one last big thank-you to everyone who is helping to make our fundraisers a great success. We still have plenty more to do, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any ideas.<br /><br />Hope you all have a great week! Pictures will be posted later today.Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-38027284936699522662009-06-07T09:26:00.003-05:002009-06-07T09:43:51.176-05:00New Craft Fair TotalWe sold an extra $36 dollars in pillowcases. This brings the total to $190.50 - with $35 still going into the general pool.Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-83080385439586152182009-05-23T17:31:00.005-05:002009-05-23T17:45:46.467-05:00Craft Fair Grand TotalWell, we just did a final count and we made $154.50 at the craft fair. It's actually not bad. I know that if you live in a larger town or city then it might not seem like a lot. But you have to remember that we live in a really small town, so $154 is not that bad.<br /><br />Out of that $154, 50, $115.50 goes towards one <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">individuals</span> ticket, $4 goes towards another person, and $35 goes into the general pool.<br /><br />All of the money that you see on our sidebar is money that's in the general pool (unless otherwise specified).<br /><br />We're setting up at Pioneer Days in Eustace on June 20<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and we'll be selling popcorn, drinks, doing a bit more face painting and maybe some crafts.<br /><br />Until then, be sure to come by Cornerstone Church on June 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and 6<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> for our super humongous fundraising garage sale!Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-25771462740246947842009-05-23T14:50:00.008-05:002009-05-23T17:46:00.389-05:00Cedar Creek Arts & Crafts FestivalThe Cedar Creek Arts & Crafts Festival was today. Actually, it's still going on as I'm writing this, so I'll be back later tonight to post an update on the amount raised.<br /><br />We had a great turnout! There were a lot of booths set up and a lot of people milling around. We'd like to this opportunity to publicly thank everyone who helped make today a success:<br /><br />April - donated bracelets<br />Carol - donated custom spiritual artwork (framed)<br />Melissa - custom made pillowcases (and donated her time to work the booth)<br />The Parker Girls - donated time and helped with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">facepainting</span><br />Tuesday - did face painting and donated custom framed pencil drawings<br />Mark - donated time to help set-up the booth<br />John & Donna - donated handmade swords & shields<br />Rick - donated handmade shelves<br />Eli & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nandini</span> - donated <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">handpainted</span> decorated wooden crosses<br />Leslie - donated handmade clothespin dolls<br />Tristan - donated custom paintings, fairy wands, and lots and lots and lots of time<br />Cherie - donated homemade soap with dragonfly decorations<br /><br />Although the festival is still going on, I can safely say that Tuesday, one of the teens going on the mission trip, was a huge hit with her face painting. She constantly had a line of kids eagerly awaiting to be transformed into cheetahs and other wild animals.<br /><br />Here are a few pictures of the event. Be sure to check back later for the grand total.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Shhb68bqAwI/AAAAAAAABrI/ZWx-KRLTwgI/s1600-h/DSC02446.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339118426460390146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Shhb68bqAwI/AAAAAAAABrI/ZWx-KRLTwgI/s320/DSC02446.JPG" /></a> Tuesday doing face painting with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nandi</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Shhb7JciL8I/AAAAAAAABrQ/BQnukRNzchk/s1600-h/DSC02449.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339118429953732546" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Shhb7JciL8I/AAAAAAAABrQ/BQnukRNzchk/s320/DSC02449.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nandi</span> - a beautiful little cheetah</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhaSy2yZ_I/AAAAAAAABrA/v0ED3c3EtcE/s1600-h/DSC02456.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339116637183436786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhaSy2yZ_I/AAAAAAAABrA/v0ED3c3EtcE/s320/DSC02456.JPG" /></a>Sword & Shield Sets - courtesy of John & Donna<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhaSqZQZuI/AAAAAAAABq4/4V1H9aJ7ZUw/s1600-h/DSC02455.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339116634912089826" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhaSqZQZuI/AAAAAAAABq4/4V1H9aJ7ZUw/s320/DSC02455.JPG" /></a>Framed fairy drawing by Tuesday<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhaSXYJ0vI/AAAAAAAABqw/DBAH74tkw5U/s1600-h/DSC02451.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339116629807190770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhaSXYJ0vI/AAAAAAAABqw/DBAH74tkw5U/s320/DSC02451.JPG" /></a><br />Adorable little Joanna wearing one of April's bracelets<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZXeo6zYI/AAAAAAAABqo/l9yCbWMMdyU/s1600-h/DSC02445.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339115618144275842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZXeo6zYI/AAAAAAAABqo/l9yCbWMMdyU/s320/DSC02445.JPG" /></a>A sample of some of Melissa's cute pillowcases<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZXKQCOVI/AAAAAAAABqg/E5WDXk9KSi8/s1600-h/DSC02444.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339115612671195474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZXKQCOVI/AAAAAAAABqg/E5WDXk9KSi8/s320/DSC02444.JPG" /></a><br />Clothespin dolls & one of Tristan's paintings<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZW5xU5iI/AAAAAAAABqY/hf52J7Q1f2Y/s1600-h/DSC02443.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339115608247428642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZW5xU5iI/AAAAAAAABqY/hf52J7Q1f2Y/s320/DSC02443.JPG" /></a><br />Tristan's Painting<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZWr9_POI/AAAAAAAABqQ/5zk1NDyeCZk/s1600-h/DSC02442.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339115604542438626" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZWr9_POI/AAAAAAAABqQ/5zk1NDyeCZk/s320/DSC02442.JPG" /></a> Clothespin dolls by Leslie<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZWawKfhI/AAAAAAAABqI/kZH1a3oRFwY/s1600-h/DSC02441.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339115599921053202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhZWawKfhI/AAAAAAAABqI/kZH1a3oRFwY/s320/DSC02441.JPG" /></a><br />More clothespin dolls<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXWCL9qcI/AAAAAAAABqA/0_Wnkle4dfw/s1600-h/DSC02439.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339113394303510978" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXWCL9qcI/AAAAAAAABqA/0_Wnkle4dfw/s320/DSC02439.JPG" /></a>Painted crosses made by Eli (age 5) and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nandi</span> (age 4)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXV0X3bpI/AAAAAAAABp4/qIxqfs7mmlo/s1600-h/DSC02438.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339113390595337874" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXV0X3bpI/AAAAAAAABp4/qIxqfs7mmlo/s320/DSC02438.JPG" /></a>Only a 5 year old boy would put a T-Rex on a cross....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXVjCr5-I/AAAAAAAABpw/rcgXR0GGC5o/s1600-h/DSC02437.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339113385943099362" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXVjCr5-I/AAAAAAAABpw/rcgXR0GGC5o/s320/DSC02437.JPG" /></a> Some of the bracelets donated by April<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXVb3hkKI/AAAAAAAABpo/Xv5DR8cgTN4/s1600-h/DSC02436.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339113384017236130" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXVb3hkKI/AAAAAAAABpo/Xv5DR8cgTN4/s320/DSC02436.JPG" /></a><br />Cherie's gorgeous handmade soap with a dragonfly in the middle<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXU7D5eEI/AAAAAAAABpg/uXqa4trsrJI/s1600-h/DSC02435.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339113375210764354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/ShhXU7D5eEI/AAAAAAAABpg/uXqa4trsrJI/s320/DSC02435.JPG" /></a><br />More pillowcases and another painting by Tristan<br /><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-58112402711213383862009-05-19T20:16:00.003-05:002009-05-19T20:41:57.770-05:00Greathall Educational Storytelling CD's - NEW Fundraiser!We're embarking on a great new fundraiser that we hope you will all be a part of.... <a href="http://www.greathall.com/"><span style="color:#6600cc;">Greathall Educational Storytelling CD's!</span></a><br /><br />These CD's are amazing!! You can choose between 42 storytelling classics, such as Just So Stories, A Tale of Two Cities, Romeo and Juliet, The Prince and the Pauper... the list goes on and on.<br /><br />Each story is told by award-winning professional storyteller, Jim Weiss.<br /><br />For every Jim Weiss Greathall CD that we sell for fifteen dollars, $4 will go towards our India trip.<br /><br />We really hope that you will consider purchasing a CD for your family. These would be perfect to supplement any education, to listen to in the car (perfect for upcoming summer vacation trips!), as a birthday present or as a donation to your local library.<br /><br />We hope you will take a look at the different products that are available <a href="http://www.greathall.com/"><span style="color:#6600cc;">HERE</span></a> and let us know if you are interested in purchasing a CD. You can email Leslie at <a href="mailto:recoveringnoah@yahoo.com">recoveringnoah@yahoo.com</a> and she will handle all of the details.<br /><br />Also, if you are local to the Cedar Creek Area, we will have official order forms available in the next few days.<br /><br />This is a great opportunity to raise money for our trip to India and for Sarah's kids. Please help spread the word!<br /><br />Thanks!Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-78009323654007254812009-05-17T07:52:00.003-05:002009-05-17T18:11:13.878-05:00Bake Sale UpdateWe brought our baked good leftovers to church last night and sold an extra $14!! That brings our total to $290.45!<br /><br />Thanks everyone!Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-61032193999502992462009-05-16T16:21:00.003-05:002009-05-17T18:11:03.440-05:00First Bake Sale - ReviewOur first bake sale was this afternoon. We made $276.45! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Whoo</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">hoo</span>!<br /><br />Not bad considering that it RAINED the entire time and we were only there for about 2 1/2 hours.<br /><br />Tristan did a fabulous job setting up the sale. It looked amazing! We've learned that presentation is the key to a successful bake sale and we can't wait for our next one!<br /><br />We want to give a big thank-you to everyone who made this bake sale a success:<br /><br />The Rhys'<br />The Coopers<br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Holts</span><br />The Wests<br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Parkers</span> (Melissa)<br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Parkers</span> (Kim)<br />The Blacks<br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Goswicks</span><br />The Cross'<br /><br />Also, a huge thank you goes to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brookshire's</span> Grocery Store in Seven Points for letting us hold the bake sale. And, of course, we can't forget all of you who came out in the rain and supported us.<br /><br />For those of you interested in holding a bake sale, we quickly discovered that sugar cookies on a stick are a big seller. (Thanks Shara!). Also, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dreama</span> scored big time with her Dolly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Madison</span> 7 layer bars, Melissa's spiced pecans were scarfed up, and who knew that the Cedar Creek Community loved homemade blueberry scones. They were gone in less than an hour.<br /><br />Here are some pictures from today's bake sale. I arrived late, so missed out on getting pictures of some of the teens who came out and helped.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8u56cZqZI/AAAAAAAABpA/AmMon-5tYwU/s1600-h/DSC02419.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336535655933127058" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8u56cZqZI/AAAAAAAABpA/AmMon-5tYwU/s320/DSC02419.JPG" /></a>Always have an adorable kid help sell your food. Abby was a hit with the customers. Honestly, who could resist such a face? </p><p><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8u5kUXV8I/AAAAAAAABo4/RyGRCuursTw/s1600-h/DSC02418.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336535649993840578" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8u5kUXV8I/AAAAAAAABo4/RyGRCuursTw/s320/DSC02418.JPG" /></a> Cindy C. and Elijah- who just bought <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dreama's</span> 7 layer bars.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8u5pC6EJI/AAAAAAAABow/4bB8p5zSyls/s1600-h/DSC02417.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336535651262795922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8u5pC6EJI/AAAAAAAABow/4bB8p5zSyls/s320/DSC02417.JPG" /></a>A nice couple we met who just moved here from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Denton</span>.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8u5i5fvQI/AAAAAAAABoo/oMcA5WSpN2Q/s1600-h/DSC02416.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336535649612709122" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8u5i5fvQI/AAAAAAAABoo/oMcA5WSpN2Q/s320/DSC02416.JPG" /></a>Leslie and Abby standing in the rain.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8urRIWk8I/AAAAAAAABog/Saw98edkHUQ/s1600-h/DSC02414.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336535404325016514" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8urRIWk8I/AAAAAAAABog/Saw98edkHUQ/s320/DSC02414.JPG" /></a>Shara's cookies on a stick and Melissa's spiced pecans.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8urPeXvMI/AAAAAAAABoY/64rou7xWORQ/s1600-h/DSC02413.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336535403880496322" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8urPeXvMI/AAAAAAAABoY/64rou7xWORQ/s320/DSC02413.JPG" /></a>Emily & Tristan<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8urEkOMaI/AAAAAAAABoQ/QqvwaAxsu-w/s1600-h/DSC02411.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336535400952246690" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8urEkOMaI/AAAAAAAABoQ/QqvwaAxsu-w/s320/DSC02411.JPG" /></a>Looks good, doesn't it!!??<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8urG_bMaI/AAAAAAAABoI/Fh3sNdriYIg/s1600-h/DSC02409.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336535401603215778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8urG_bMaI/AAAAAAAABoI/Fh3sNdriYIg/s320/DSC02409.JPG" /></a><br />Emily, Katie, and Leslie in their cute little aprons<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8uq1dZrsI/AAAAAAAABoA/5ksuqedsAME/s1600-h/DSC02408.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336535396897107650" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8uq1dZrsI/AAAAAAAABoA/5ksuqedsAME/s320/DSC02408.JPG" /></a>Abby - working her customer service magic<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-18827109153959425062009-05-16T16:01:00.006-05:002009-05-16T16:19:54.501-05:00Stars Wars Movie Night - REVIEWThanks to everyone who helped out at last night's Movie Under the Stars. We had about 75 people show up... which isn't bad for our small little town. However, our goal is to double that for the next movie night (scheduled June 19<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>) and keep on growing it after that.<br /><br /><br />We raised $215. 75! Not bad!! Our biggest sellers were the glow bracelets and the canned drinks. The kids LOVED the glow bracelets (some of the kids used them as light sabers). We also sold a lot of popcorn. Man, that was some good popcorn!<br /><br /><br />We learned a lot from our first movie night. Things to consider: more advertising, posters, etc. We also plan to get a strobe light to attract people to the next movie night. We had to turn off the parking lot lighting in order to show the movie, so most people just drove right by and didn't notice we were having a special event. The strobe light (pointed upward) should <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">attract</span> attention for next time.<br /><br /><br />We're also going to have a "gimmick" for the next movie. We plan on showing the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . In addition to our regular concession stand, we're going to sell chocolate bars... and there will be three separate bars that hold a golden ticket. We're still working on the prizes, but someone generously donated a new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipod</span> Shuffle, so that will be the top prize.<br /><br />We're pretty excited!<br /><br />Until next time, here are a few pictures for you to enjoy from last night.....<br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sL1oFxoI/AAAAAAAABn4/v-UBJdpbHvw/s1600-h/DSC02400.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336532665342740098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sL1oFxoI/AAAAAAAABn4/v-UBJdpbHvw/s320/DSC02400.JPG" /></a> The bomb pops and fudge bombs were a big hit. Here's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nandini</span> with her patriotic bomb pop.</p><p align="center"><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sHNxeycI/AAAAAAAABnw/ZRBvShYPB_I/s1600-h/DSC02407.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336532585925233090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sHNxeycI/AAAAAAAABnw/ZRBvShYPB_I/s320/DSC02407.JPG" /></a> Tristan (popcorn maker <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">extraordinaire</span>) and beautiful baby Sailor.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sGxVAqCI/AAAAAAAABno/sHjeeGhpkhE/s1600-h/DSC02405.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336532578289625122" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sGxVAqCI/AAAAAAAABno/sHjeeGhpkhE/s320/DSC02405.JPG" /></a>Nicholas and his friend - all decked out in glow bracelets. Nicholas wins the prize for the child who spent all of his Daddy's money at the concession stand. :-)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sGh4SRXI/AAAAAAAABng/RpFfo6a3bEY/s1600-h/DSC02396.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336532574142612850" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sGh4SRXI/AAAAAAAABng/RpFfo6a3bEY/s320/DSC02396.JPG" /></a><br />Best friends: Brett Vader & Eli Vader<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sGoK89MI/AAAAAAAABnY/w3ca7Zczduw/s1600-h/DSC02393.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336532575831520450" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sGoK89MI/AAAAAAAABnY/w3ca7Zczduw/s320/DSC02393.JPG" /></a><br />Popcorn anyone?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sGl-dN4I/AAAAAAAABnQ/iHmIDiqL2kk/s1600-h/DSC02392.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336532575242237826" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gFGN0SbHzAA/Sg8sGl-dN4I/AAAAAAAABnQ/iHmIDiqL2kk/s320/DSC02392.JPG" /></a><br />A partial view of the crowd.<br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div>Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-21269817772136862472009-05-15T16:23:00.004-05:002009-05-16T09:24:27.040-05:00Who Loves Cupcakes?? Bake Sale Tomorrow!Cornerstone will be holding a bake sale tomorrow at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brookshire's</span> in Seven Points.<br /><br />If there's one thing we can say about the women who attend Cornerstone Church (and the Cedar Creek <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Homeschool</span> Society).... they are fabulous bakers!<br /><br />We'll be selling baked good from 10:00 - 2:00. Trust me, you don't want to miss it!<br /><br />Can we tempt you with a small sampling of some of the items that will be for sale?<br /><br />Blueberry Scones<br />Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cupcakes<br />Triple Chunk Fudge Brownies<br />Popcorn Medley<br />Cinnamon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Streusel</span> Muffins<br />Seven Layer Bars<br />Cookies on a Stick<br />Paula Dean's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Poundcake</span><br /><br />Trust us, the list goes on and on!<br /><br />It's cash only, so be sure to bring your money and your appetite. As always, any donations will be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />See you there!Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-63795917585191086462009-05-15T16:18:00.003-05:002009-05-16T09:24:41.178-05:00Stars Wars Under the Stars - FREE Movie NightFor all of you in the Cedar Creek area, be sure to stop by Books-For-Less in Gun Barrel City for Cornerstone's first India Trip fundraiser.<br /><br />Buddy and Cherie Holt, who run Books-For-Less have generously donated their parking lot for Cornerstone to hold a Movie Night Under the Stars.<br /><br />Actually, we have FOUR nights planned over the next four months.<br /><br />Tonight we're going to show Star Wars IV - A New Hope. Otherwise known as the first Star Wars movie that most of us saw as children.<br /><br />This is a FREE movie. Donations will be accepted and we will also have a concession stand that will include popcorn, drinks, candy, ice cream, pickles, and glow sticks.<br /><br />The concession stand opens at 8:30 and the movie starts at 9:00.<br /><br />Be sure to bring your family, some lawn chairs, and a blanket.<br /><br />See you there!Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909345099331387706.post-77319586304920754262009-05-15T15:58:00.006-05:002009-05-16T09:24:53.186-05:00Welcome to Our Blog!Hi! We're a group of members from Cornerstone Church in Mabank, TX and we want to welcome you to our India Fundraising Blog.<br /><br />We'll be headed to Ongole, India this coming January to work with <a href="http://www.sarahscovenanthomes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#993399;">Sarah's Covenant Homes</span> </a>- and we can't wait!<br /><br />We thought this blog would be helpful for several reasons:<br /><br />1. To keep track of all of our fundraisers<br />2. To raise awareness for Sarah, her children, and her work<br />3. To help provide a one-stop fundraising site for other churches and organizations who need fundraising ideas for future mission and humanitarian trips.<br /><br />So, first things first... let's tell you a little about Sarah and her children...<br /><br />Sarah is an American missionary who is married to an Indian minister named James. Together, they run India Christian Ministries. A little over a year ago, Sarah also opened up Sarah's Covenant Homes, which currently houses 43 abandoned children who have special needs.<br /><br />Sarah and her kids are truly inspiring!<br /><br />You can learn more about Sarah by visiting her blog: <a href="http://www.sarahscovenanthomes.blogspot.com/">http://www.sarahscovenanthomes.blogspot.com/</a> . It's a fantastic site that is updated daily and lets you follow the progress of her children and gives you ways to become involved with God's work.<br /><br />If you have a heart for missions, India, and/or children with special needs, then you definitely want to follow Sarah's blog!<br /><br />Want to know a little bit more about Sarah and SCH? Then click <a href="http://sarahscovenanthomes.blogspot.com/2009/05/sch-article-brochure-for-download.html"><span style="color:#993399;">HERE </span></a>to link to an article that was recently published in Earthern Vessles magazine. It can be downloaded in brochure form. In fact, we're going to have copies of it at all our fundraising events.<br /><br />Also, be sure to click on our sidebar and watch the slideshow of Sarah's kids. But be prepared.... you might want to have a tissue handy. You're sure to fall in love - and get a little inspired!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by our blog. We've got lots of fundraisers planned. You can also follow our blog on blogger or subscribe to it via GoogleReader. That way you'll always know when we have a new fundraiser coming up.<br /><br />Thanks again!Recovering Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.com0