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Mardi Gras Live Auction February 25, 2017
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
“For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you welcomed Me, I was sick and you visited Me, I was in prison and you came to Me‌ Truly, I say unto you as you did it to one of the least of these, my brothers, you did it to Me.â€? -Matthew 25: 35 - 40
All proceeds from the dinner and auction will benefit community ministries.
Thank you for your continued love and support.
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Auction Items 1. Chocolate Divas Are At It Again! Satisfy your chocolate craving with delicious chocolate delights once a month for 12 months! Best of all, you get to take the Ghirardelli Chocolate Covered Nuts home TONIGHT!!! Just think, you will have one of the following chocolate desserts provided each month: Chocolate Fudge, Assortment of Chocolate Goodies, Chocolate Brownies, Mexican Chocolate Cake, The Best Chocolate Cake Ever, Chocolate Walnut Fudge Pie, Brownie Pudding, Special Fancy Brownies, Luscious Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Fudge Nut Layer Bars and Mom’s Chocolate Cake
Desserts will be delivered to the church or within a 3 mile radius of the church ). Exact day of the month to be determined by buyer and baker.) Contact Gabrielle Pate for more information
Donated by: The Chocolate Divas
Starting Bid: $100
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Sweet Dreams 2 Tickets to
Dream Girls
Two tickets to this Broadway hit musical based on a rags to riches story of a 1960’s Motown girl group. Dream Girls sparkles . It will make you want to shout, slide, and groove. Sunday, April 9, 2017 7:30 p.m.Tickets also include a parking pass. PLUS $60 gift card to Artisan Restaurant Hobby Center for Performing Arts Donated by Jean Brackendorff Seekers Class
Starting Bid: $250
3. Everything is Bigger in Texas—and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the biggest and best around. 4 Tickets+PLUS Parking Pass Winning bidder gets to choose from three performances: Tuesday, March 14—--Demi Lovato… or Monday, March 20—--Florida Georgia Line ...or Wednesday, March 22—--Chris Young
Seats are located on the second row of Section 340. Contact Kay Burns. PLUS: Gift $20 Certificate to Casa Dominquez Mexican Restaurant Donated by Rick and Kay Burns Casa Dominguez Mexican Restaurant
Starting Bid: $150
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Summertime Fun! Luck of the Draw Cabin, Hunt, Texas
Spring, Summer or Fall Four days and three nights! Located on the banks of the beautiful Upper Guadalupe River, this vacation home sleeps six. There is room for cots or blow up mattresses if needed. Walk the shallows, fly fish, or just listen to the sounds of the river. Perfect for sitt.’n and sipp’n Some pets allowed. Reserve the Summer weekend and enjoy the famous Criders Saturday Night Dance and Rodeo. Stonehenge, Hill Country Theater are open all year. Located about 4.5 hours from Bellaire. Completely furnished. Includes dishes & linens. Summer dates available at this time: 06/23-06/26 Fall is beautiful and those dates are available. Not available Spring Break, Easter, Memorial Day or Thanksgiving. Contact Fay Peters by April 1st at adafay1944@yahoo.com or 832-524-8173 to reserve! Donated by: Leo and Fay Peters
Starting Bid: $525
5. Decadent Mardi Gras Chocolate Cake & Hand Painted China Have Your Own Mardi Gras Celebration Tonight A delicious Decadent Chocolate Cake Serve it on the special hand painted china. Donated by Sugar Shop Tom and Susan Black
Starting Bid: $50
6. Lovely Lady Day Spend the morning pampering that sweetheart or mother and later she will meet with friends to enjoy fine food for lunch! SPOIL YOUR LUCKY LADY Have a wonderful 30 minute massage by Belle Therapy . Off to CK Nails (5213 Bellaire Blvd) and have a mani-pedi. Shop Bellaire’s wonderful Magpies for that unique gift that only Magpies can offer ($20) and cap it off with a lunch at McHugh Tea Room ($40 gift card) . Also included is a health accessory basket . Donated by CK Nails, Magpies McHugh’s Tea Room
Starting Bid: $135
7. KSBJ’s 35th Anniversary Concert KSBJ is celebrating its 35th anniversary with Steven Curtis Chapman, Francesca Battistelli, Switchfoot, Rend Collective, Passion, Family Force 5 Jordan Feliz, Derek Minor and Urban Rescue performances. Here are your TWO tickets to BBVA Compass Stadium on March 25th @ 5:00 p.m. for this once in a lifetime concert! Donated by John Riggs
Starting Bid: $180
8. Calligraphy for 50
Are you planning a small wedding , anniversary or special occasion to celebrate? Let Natalie Lamont add that very special touch with her beautiful calligraphy. Certainly a one of a kind creation. Donated by Natalie Lamont
Starting Bid: $75
9. Weekend Getaway West End of Galveston Isle at Pointe West
Escape to a three bedroom, two bath condo that sleeps 8-10 any weekend. Subject to availability. Unavailable dates are Spring Break, Memorial Day, Labor Day or July 4th. Great for sunbathing on the sand, fishing, or just hanging out letting troubles blow with the sea breezes. It includes access to two private pools, a private beach club and a semi-private beach. Details are available upon request. Donated by Travis and Karla Crabtree
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Starting Bid: $700
Crawfish on the Canal 20 Persons Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island
Don’t you love those BUGS?? What could be more fun than having 20 of your besties and the Good News Class together for an unforgettable meal? Enjoy a wonderful fresh crawfish meal and Texas BBQ with all the trimmings. Come early and enjoy all that Galveston has to offer on your own or come direct and join us on the canal at 2pm for good food and fun. Choice of dates are March 25 or April 29 2017 (or a date mutually agreed on.) DON’T FORGET CRAWFISH ARE SEASONAL! Donated by Good News Class
Starting Bid: $600
11. Carolyn Shell’s Colorado Cherry Preserves Carolyn Shell is ready to make you her special Colorado Cherry Preserves! Made from fresh Colorado cherries, Carolyn will ship one case (twelve 8oz jars) sometime in August. Exact time will depend on the cherries. What a great treat! Donated by Carolyn Shell
Starting Bid: $95
12. Colorado Calling You To Beautiful Breckenridge for a 5 Night Stay
Enjoy a spectacular four bedroom, three bath home with TWO living areas. Located in the historic district and four blocks from Main Street. You’ll be in the center of everything, clean air, spectacular vistas, restaurants, and shopping galore! Not available during holidays and/or Spring Break. EXPIRES 2/25/2018 Donated by Dave and Cathy Beathard; Mark and Mary Goodman Starting Bid: $1500
13. 8x10 Natural Setting Portrait Strike a pose!
Photographer Dan O’Keefe will capture that special birthday, achievement, or event in your life with an 8x10 natural setting portrait. You choose the location or he will work with you to find an outdoor place that will “tell your story.” http:// www.naturalexpressionshouston.com Donated by: Dan O’Keefe, Natural Expressions
Starting Bid: $150
14. T-Shirt Quilt Wrap yourself in memories! Debbie Sharp will make a wonderful memory-filled t-shirt quilt just for you! Choose your best memories and have them immortalized in a quilt that will wrap you in sweet dreams! Donated by Debbie Sharp
Starting Bid: $100
15. Fiesta for 18 Amigos Y Amigas Dinner for up to 18 hosted by Ellen Bell and Sue Ann Compton. Mouthwatering Mexican dinner served with all the trimmings & dessert. Meet at Sue Ann Compton’s home at a mutually agreed upon date and time. Donated by John and Ellen Bell Jack and Sue Ann Compton
Starting Bid: $500
16. Rover Oaks Gift Certificate
Pamper Fido for seven days and six nights with a Rover Oaks Gift Certificate for a V.I.P. Vacation for one pet.
Rover Oaks V.I.P. Package: One Week seven days, six nights. In a standard Bunkhouse Suite VIP Gold Activity Package: three playtimes each day, a Yappy Hour Treat, and a Bed Time Story and Tuck-in Professional Grooming: Full groom for long coated dogs or Shed Control for short coated or thick-coated dogs Advance reservations are required and the pet must be current on all vaccinations required by Rover Oaks. Donated by Steve Smith at Rover Oaks Pet Resort
Starting Bid: $450
17. Desserts for 12 Months Enough For Six Persons Our fabulous cooks will share their best sweets for a year. Purchaser will make arrangements for the date of delivery each month. Contact: Natalie Lamont Donated by The Discovery Class
Starting Bid: $300
18. ASTROnomical
Four Astro tickets in Section 120 two rows up behind the Diamond Club seats. Great view behind home plate! Tickets also include a parking pass in Lot A. The winning bidder should contact Kay Burns for a mutually agreed upon game and ticket delivery. Donated by Rick and Kay Burns
Starting Bid: $180
19. Dinner for 12 at Bistro New Horizons Dinner for 12 lucky persons at Bistro New Horizons! Transport yourself to the City of Lights (and Love) without leaving Bellaire. Food, fun & friends...profitez des bon moments (enjoy the good moments! Contact Person: Debbie Sharp Donated by: New Horizons
Starting Bid: $500
We will gladly accept a “love donation� at the Connection Center!
Let’s take a 15 minute break But don’t forget to Sign Up For Breakfast Prepared by BUMC Youth Meet your friends where everybody knows your name...at Bellaire Methodist. Have delicious home-cooked breakfast prepared by our own Bellaire Youth during the Sunday School hour. The meal will consist of all your favorites. Fruit, juice, eggs, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, bacon, sausage and toast. All this and More! $10 per person! Date to be determined. Contact: Jordan Payne Student Ministries Director Sign Up Sheet is on the table in the back of the Fellowship Hall. Sign Up Sheets Will Be Taken Up at Break
Chicos Ladies Night Out Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Join one of the most fun events of the year. Chicos will host a fashion show at Jack and Sue Ann Compton’s lovely home. This has been a very popular item. You can even be a model and get the clothes you modeled at a significant discount. Sign Up Sheet is on the table in the back of the Fellowship Hall. April 10 ~7:00pm-10:00pm $25 per person Offered by the HaHo Committee. Sign Up Sheet is on the table in the back of the Fellowship Hall. Sign Up Sheets Will Be Taken Up at Break Minimum: $25 p/p
Act II 20. BUMC Parking Space Your own spot reserved for a year. Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Your parking space awaits you. Donated by BUMC (2 spaces if there is demand)
Starting Bid: $100
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Exquisite Christian Cross Man of Faith/Amazing Woman Coffee/Tea Mugs Exquisite Christian Cross that will enhance a special area . PLUS - The perfect way to start your busy day with two self affirming coffee/tea microwaveable mugs. “Blessed Is A Man of God” “You are an Amazing Woman” PLUS: $30 Gift card to Lemongrass Restaurant.
Donated by Magpies Phillip del Rosario Family Lemongrass Restaurant
Starting Bid: $100
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GUYS GETAWAY WEEKEND on Lake Livingston
Getaway for 2 days/1 night on Lake Livingston for up to 3 people The Ransleben’s Lakehouse ( 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath) is the perfect place for Activities: ! Fishing (bass, catfish)! Canoeing, kayaking, sailing ! “Getting away” – relaxing by the water, by the fireplace, or in a hammock! Stargazing from the dock ! Enjoying great meals the way guys love ‘em: from the grill What’s included: ! All meals, including mesquite grilled filet mignon and gourmet mac ‘n cheese ! Host/Chef/Fishing Guide Randy Ransleben Optional dates (Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday): ! Weekend of May 5 – 7* ! Weekend of May 12 – 14 ! Other dates by mutual agreement Donated by Randy Ransleben
Starting Bid: $550
23. Front Sight Diamond Membership Self Defense Training
Spend time at Front Sight & develop skills to safely protect yourself & your family. Learn how to increase mental awareness, evasive movements & verbal communication, as well as use weapons safely & effectively. With this membership all class fees are voided. Located in Pahrump, NV 89061. Donated by Jack Compton
Starting Bid: $2500
24. Texans Tickets
THREE TICKETS to a 2017-2018 regular season Texans game AND THREE TICKETS to a Pre-Season game . Parking pass comes with both games. Special conditions: The 2017 schedule has not been finalized yet, but December 23, 2017 and Houston vs Dallas not available. PLUS $20 Gift Card from JAX GRILL Donated by Steve and Robbie Roach JAX Grill
Starting Bid: $195
25. 20th Anniversary Quilt Piecemakers’ Colorful Bouquet 64” X 68” Piecemakers’ Bouquet In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Piecemakers of BUMC, they offer this modern version of a medallion quilt with traditional and non-traditional features. Pieced and hand quilted by members of the BUMC Piecemakers.
Donated by BUMC Piecemakers
Starting Bid: $1000
Special Recognition and Thanks to the Following Local Businesses For Underwriting Our Have A Heart For Others Dinner: Frost Bank
Prosperity Bank NEVA Air Conditioning
Special Recognition and Thanks to the Following Local Businesses for Their Donations to the Have A Heart for Others Live Auction:
Rover Oaks Pet Resort Magpies Casa Dominguez Restaurant Lemongrass Restaurant McHugh Tea Room JAX Grill HEB Randalls Sugar Shop
A very BIG “Thank You” To Our Member Donors: Jean Brackendorff Rick and Kay Burns Leo and Fay Peters Tom and Susan Black John Riggs Natalie Lamont Travis and Karla Crabtree Dave and Cathy Beathard Mark & Mary Goodman Debbie Sharp Carolyn Shell John and Ellen Bell Jack and Sue Ann Compton Steve Smith Randy Ransleben Steve and Robbie Roach Phillip del Rosario Family Mrs. Kathleen Hochmuth The BUMC Piecemakers
Church and Sunday School Donors: Good News Class Discovery Class New Horizons Seekers Bellaire Youth Group BUMC Piecemakers Applause! Applause! For our wonderful Entertainment!
Circuit Rider Band
Special Thanks to Our Auctioneer & Assistant:
Joe Presswood & Tammy Landry
Thanks A Million Have A Heart for Others Committee Members!
Without their dedication, talent and time, the dinner and auction could not have taken place. Decoration Committee Ellen Bell Sue Ann Compton Marylyn Jackson Fund Raising Brad Jackson Jack Compton Publicity & Ticket Committee Sue Zinni Ed Zinni Ticket Collection/Payment Pam Young Leo Peters Lana Peralta Boutwell Michelle Comstock Leo Peters Waiters/Waitress Tim & Esmeralda Henderson
Thanks Again For the dinner preparation & service! Robbie Roach & BUMC Food Service & Chance Comstock’s
Thanks A big, big thanks to the church staff for their support and guidance. Seann Duffin Elizabeth Lloyd Jim Love Jordan Payne Kenneth Peters Margaret Miller Marcus Jaurequi Whitney Joseph Jose Pachecho