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Youth Ministry Auction

POST AUCTION UPDATE

Thank you to everyone who took part in this auction!  It was a huge success and we could not have done it without your support!

Thank you cards have been sent out with charitiable tax deduction information.  If you have not recieved your card yet, or there is a mistake on it, please contact Josh (josh_westhouse@sbcglobal.net) to right the wrong.  Thanks again!


TCC Youth Ministries invites everyone (public and church member) to a fundraiser for this summer's high school mission trip to Catadupa, Jamaica!  Below is a list of confirmed items for our auction.  We will continue to add items as they are confirmed.

If you or your business has a product, gift certificate, service, or gift item that you would be willing to donate as an auction item, please email josh_westhouse@scbglobal.net or call the church and ask for Josh with details.

We look forward to seeing you at this event and thank you for helping our youth surpass the $10,000 goal we have to help pay for this trip!

 

Auction will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 17th, 2012 (silent 6:30-7:30, live beginning at 8p)

CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Childcare will be provided.

Purchase tickets at the door for the "Heads & Tails" game we'll be playing during the live auction.  A black 16G 3G-enabled iPad 2 w/ black leather cover is the grand prize!!!

NO entrance fee because we want you to put all your money towards buying!

No dinner, but appetizers & hors d'oeuvres will be available all night long!

Thornapple Community Church, R.C.A. -- 3260 Thornapple River Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(auction items subject to change / last updated on March 15, 2012)


CONFIRMED LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

2" Diameter Red Sunset Maple Tree - installed at your home.  (donated by Katerberg-Verhage Inc.)  ($350 value)

One Dessert per Month for One Year: begin with Creme de Menthe Pie and Shamrock Cookies and end with Chocolate Covered Cherries, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Valentine Cookies.  (donated by Robin Murphy)

One Gourmet Dinner for a Party of 6-8 individuals at your home or the chef's home.  (donated by the Dieffenbachs)

An original framed (16"x20") acrylic painting "Molly's at Leland".  Bidding will start at $100.  (donated and painted by Carol Herrendeen)  (click here to see picture)

Two Tickets to the U of M - MSU Football Game on October 20, 2012.  (donated by the VanGeests)

One night at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.  ($160 value)

Basket w/ 2 Barry Manilow concert tickets, music CDs, champagne & flutes, and $50 dinner gift certificate.  (donated by the Grahams)  ($250 value)

Autographed Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford Jersey - "Honolulu Blue".  (donated by the Grahams)  (click here to see picture)

Dinner for 4 at your home.  (donated by Julie Paarlberg)

One weekend use of a 2009 BMW Z4.  ($250 value)  (click here to see picture)

W.g. Grinders will deliver to your location (within 10 mile radius of TCC with 4 days notice) the following boxed meal:
Baked, boneless chicken thighs (hot or cold, seasoned or barbecued)
Cole slaw or Potato Salad
Roll and butter
Brownie
the fine print:
Other options may be available (drinks, etc.) but will be separate from the auction bid
225 total meals are available
Bidding should be for a minimum of 15 meals
Meals will be sold to the highest bidder until all 225 are sold
Approximate retail value of $8.50 per boxed meal

Custom made King-size quilt.  ($500 value - $200 min.)  (click here to see picture)

A weekday evening fishing trip on Catch-A-Bunch Charters in Grand Haven.  The 31-ft. Tiara is docked at Chinook Pier Slip #8.  Good for up to 5 persons during the 2012 season.  ($400 value)

One weekend use of the VandeBunte's Lake Michigan cottage in Montague.  Cottage has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8.  ($750 value)  (click here to see picture 1, picture 2)

Sunset Cruise on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan after dinner.

Composite Decking Material: Universal Forest Products and the Honholts are donating up to 400 lineal feet of decking material (see notation) in the winner's choice of color.  Retail value is approximately $2.25/lineal foot.
(A 12'x12' deck requires 288 lineal feet.  If that is the size of your deck, that is the amount of material you will purchase.)

 

Available to TCC members/friends only:

Enjoy a stay at the Herrendeen cottage on Lake Michigan 90 minutes north from Thornapple Church for up to eight in June, July or August.  Sleeping accommodations include two rooms with double beds and a bedroom for four with bunk beds and sleeping lofts.  Following an afternoon arrival enjoy a sumptuous dinner, swimming, an evening bonfire on the beach, slumber to the sound of breaking waves, arise to the smell of fresh coffee and a hearty breakfast, take another dip in the lake and plan departure in the afternoon following lunch.  (click here to see picture 1, picture 2, picture 3, picture 4)

One night with the Van Laans at their Spider Lake (Traverse City area) cottage!  Enjoy a "bed and breakfast" for up to 4 (or negotiate more) with us at our cottage.  This package includes a boat ride on scenic Spider Lake and/or fishing, water sports.  Comfortable sleeping accommodations, and a hearty breakfast in the morning.  The dates would be negotiated with the Van Laans (many are available) during summer 2012.  (weekends or weekdays are both optional)  (click here to see pictures)

Dinner at Tim and Nancy Rottschafer's Lake Macatawa front home followed by a cruise on their 33' SeaRav Sundancer around Lake Macatawa and out onto Lake Michigan for a beautiful sunset.


CONFIRMED SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

EATING OUT AND EATING IN
101. Pizza Hut: 1 large pizza any way you want it
102. Pizza Hut: 1 large pizza any way you want it
103. Pizza Hut: 1 large pizza any way you want it
104. Pizza Hut: 1 large pizza any way you want it

105. Real Arriero gift card
106. Real Arriero gift card
107. Fortune Chef gift card

108. Monterey Grill gift card
109. Applebees gift card
110. Applebees gift card
111. Uccello's gift card
112. Uccello's gift card
113. Uccello's gift card
114. W.g.Grinders gift card
115. W.g.Grinders gift card
116. W.g.Grinders gift card
117. W.g.Grinders gift card

118. D&W gift card
119. D&W gift card
120. Big O' Smoke House smoked meats package
121. Big O' Smoke House smoked meats package
122. Big O' Smoke House smoked meats package
123. Great Harvest Bread Company - certificate for one loaf/month for 6 months
124. Forest Hills Foods gift card
125. Wine/Cheese/Crackers/Chocolate Basket
126. Wine/Cheese/Crackers/Chocolate Basket
127. Hungry Howie's gift card
128. Hungry Howie's gift card
129. Caledonia Brann's gift card
130. Caledonia Brann's gift card
131. Dinner and a Movie Basket
132. Byron Center Hotel - One Chicken Dinner
133. Byron Center Hotel - One Breakfast
134. More Red Than White Wine Basket - Fenn Valley ($100 value)
135. More White Than Red Wine Basket - Fenn Valley ($100 value)
136. Holland Peanut Store Gift Card & Candy  (located in downtown Holland, MI)
137. Butch's Dry Dock Wine Basket  (located in downtown Holland, MI)

HAND MADE
201. Table doily
202. Black Alpaca hand warmers & cowl set
203. Denim blue booties - womens/girls
204. Wooden block set
205. Blue Baby Quilt - Crib size
206. Embroidered Quilt - Lap size
207. Watermelon Patch Girl doll
208. Wooden cars
209. Small clocks (2)
210. Oak Children's Bench Seat
211. Oak Lazy Susan
212. Note cards
213. Black Cloth Tote
214. Wreath
215. Friendship Cross
216. Apron
217. Apron
218. Wood Axe Man
219. Baby Quilt by Suz's Quilts LLC  ($25 value)
220. Hooded Baby Bath Towel  ($16 value)
221. Hooded Baby Bath Towel  ($16 value)
222. Depression-Style Rag Rug  ($25 value)
223. Depression-Style Rag Rug  ($25 value)
224. Travel Chair Wrap  ($25 value)

LOCAL GIFTS AND SERVICES
301. Manicure and Pedicure
302. Mullers - 4' X 15' Drop Cloth
303. Golf Galaxy - 36 gift cards
304. Swierenga Jewelry - Hand Made Nut/Candy Dish
305. Professional Pharmacy gift card
306. Henny's Yarn Shop - Beginner's Lesson for Knitting or Crocheting
307. Yoga Plus - 3 Classes
308. Yoga Plus - 3 Classes
309. Urban Threads gift card
310. Ninety Nine Nails & Spa Manicure certificate
311. CalWear gift certificate
312. Custom Design Furniture - Nadori Wool Rug
313. Custom Design Furniture - Cypress Red Table Lamp
314. Custom Design Furniture - Bird Cage
315. Custom Design Furniture - Palm Floor Plant
316. Custom Design Furniture - Two Candlesticks with Candles
317. Dutton General Store - Clock
318. Dutton General Store - Lawn Ornament
319. Jones Manufacturing - Personalized Fire Ring (13.5"x4')
320. Cascade Village Bike Shop - Bike Lock
321. Hair Masters Cascade - Highlight & Style
322. Hair Masters Cascade - 5 Assorted Hair Products in a Basket
323. Art Van Furniture - Jewelry Chest w/Sliding Trays
324. Art Van Furniture - Infinity Candle Holder
325. Art Van Furniture - Holiday Diffuser (Vanilla)
326. Design 1 - Certificate for Customized Spa Facial and 1-Hour Massage
327. Golf Galaxy gift card
328. Endurance Fitness Centers - 3-Month Membership
329. Endurance Fitness Centers - 3-Month Membership
330. Endurance Fitness Centers - 3-Month Membership
331. The Healing Spa - Lavender Steam Treatment
332. Studio Nails - gift certificate
333. Standard Lumber - Hitachi 7.25" Circular Saw
334. Standard Lumber - Hitachi 7.25" Circular Saw
335. Daylily Floral - gift certificate
336. Bed Bath and Beyond - gift certificate
337. Super Cuts - Certificate for one Haircut
338. Super Cuts - Certificate for one Haircut
339. Family Video - 4 Entertainment Cards
340. Tilton Chiropractic - One-Hour Full Body Massage
341. Nordstrom Rack - gift card
342. Siegel Jewelers - gift card
343. Siegel Jewelers - gift card
344. Heidi Christine Salon & Spa - Color, Cut, and Highlights certificate
345. Printing Paradigm - 1 Box of 5000 Sheets Printer Paper
346. Talsma Furniture - Wood End Table
347. Talsma Furniture - Wood End Table
348. Carquest - Schumacher Battery Jump Starter and Portable DC Power
349. Sheldon Cleaners - gift certificate
350. Gordon Food Service Marketplace gift card
351. Tim Goggins Stables - gift certificate
352. Mathnasium - Certificate and Shirt
353. DVT Electric - 5 foot Ladder

GALLERY AND LIKE NEW
401. Tuly 26" Necklace
402. Tuly 22" Bead Necklace
403. Tuly Star Earrings
404. Redken Hair Products (Lotions, Gels, Sprays)
405. 5 Senses Body Kit
406. Miche Bag
407. Holiday Gift Package
408. Neoprene 6-Bottle Tote
409. Weber 2726 Fireplace
410. Finch Bird Feeder
411. 10 lbs. Thistle Seed
412. Blue Ray Disc Player
413. 3 Bottles Hydrogen Peroxide
414. 3 Bottles Rubbing Alcohol
415. 2 Picture Frames
416. Color Wash Bath Set
417. iHome
418. 46-Piece Cordless Screwdriver Set
419. 19.2 Volt Cordless Drill Kit
420. Magnetic Dart Board
421. Coach Snowflake Key Ring
422. Men's Leather Wallet
423. Baby's Ribbon Tag Blanket and 3 Girl Headbands
424. Bob Mackie Luggage
425. 4-Piece American Explorer Travel Set Luggage
426. Wood Wall Hanging
427. World of Wheels Remote Control Car
428. Dora the Explorer Backpack
429. Short Candle
430. Bath Beauty Kit
431. Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers
432. Stained-Glass Bird House
433. Stained-Glass Bird House
434. Michigan Jacket
435. Rechargeable Wine Bottle Opener
436. Cheese Board w/Utensils
437. Emerson 4.5cu.ft. Compact Refrigerator
438. Triangle Picture Frame
439. Wallet Pix Digital Photo Album
440. Candle Holder
441. Coldwater Creek Art Easel
442. Natural Home Cleaning basket  (click here to see picture)
443. Premier Designs - Necklace, Bracelet, Rings
444. Creative Memories Kit #1
445. Creative Memories Kit #2
446. Creative Memories Kit #3
447. Creative Memories Kit #4
448. 2 Boxes of Meijer Products
449. Book - Shepherds Abiding
450. Free Set Global Handbag
451. Laura Mercier Bath Set
452. Laura Mercier Bath Set
453. Christian L VerMeulen DDS Dental Care - $500 value (bidding to begin at $200)
454. Orange Bunny Bag (for a boy) - $10 value
455. Pink Bo-Bo Bag (for a girl) - $10 value
456. Bundle Me Infant Car Seat Blanket - $40 value


 

470. Oriental Rug - 6'x25" Runner
471. Magnavox DVD/CD Player
472. Samsonite Carry-On Luggage

473. Small Dog Travel Seat/Bed
474. Brass French Victorian 3-Candle Sconce
475. 3-set Reversible Glass Candle Holders

476. Twin Quilted Spread w/coordinating Sheets & mattress pad
477. Men's Black Leather Jacket
478. 300 lb. Free Weight Set/w Stand
479. ProForm 738 Air Resistance Exercise Bike
480. Russian Sand Artwork
481. Woven Serving Tray w/ Spoon
482. Fishing Wall Hanging
483. General Store Cookie Jar
484. Moose Cookie Jar

ENTERTAINMENT, ACTIVITIES, AND MEDIA CENTER
501. Bible
502. "Smile as Big as the Moon" DVD
503. Adventure Club Book (adolescent literature)
504. "Mysteries in our National Parks" book (adolescent literature)
505. "Mysteries in our National Parks" Book (adolescent literature)

506. Biggest Riddle Book
507. "You Teach" vol. 1 DVD
508. NIV/Jewish Side-by-Side Reference Bible
509. "Through the Bible Through the Year" Book
510. "The Story: The Bible as One Continuous Story" Book
511. Hidden Treasures of the Book of Job
512. Family Christian Stores - gift card
513. Grand Rapids Art Museum - Family Membership certificate
514. Grand Rapids Public Museum - General Admission Ticket & Coupon for Carousel Rides
515. Gerald R. Ford Museum - 4 Admission Tickets
516. 2 Tigers Game Tickets for Saturday, May 5, 4:05 PM at Comerica Park  (Item includes: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox plus 2 Detroit Tigers t-shirts, 2 Detroit Tigers Thermos cups, and 2 Detroit Tigers Can Insulators)  ($125 value)
517. Pavel Datsyuk Collectible Bobblehead
518. Grand Rapids Children's Museum
519. 4 Griffins Tickets for Friday, April 13, 7:00 PM Game (lower bowl, center ice, section 108, row M, aisle seats) 2 Tee Shirts (size L and XL) and 1 Griffins Hockey Puck  (value $175)

 

Thornapple Community Church
3260 Thornapple River Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-942-0821
tim_dieffenbach@sbcglobal.net

Located in Cascade, Michigan
At the corner of Thornhills and Thornapple River Drive.

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