Celebration of Friendship Dinner and Apron Auction a HUGE Success!

Surely the Lord is in this place…

So many members of Seneca Presbyterian Church gave generously of time, talent and resources to make our Celebration of Friendship Dinner and Apron Auction on November 10th a huge success.

Thirty-eight exquisitely handmade aprons were beautifully displayed around Pastors’ Hall for both silent and live auctions. There was much lively bidding. Eight high fashion models strutted their stuff and really heightened the interest in these aprons. Why, even Maxine made an appearance as a model. (Boy, did she cop an attitude!)

Each apron came with a container loaded with a wide array of goodies. Members of our church sponsored an apron and shopped for these creative baskets and trays. Many guests and members had multiple bids going because choosing just one was too hard to do.

One of our aprons is going to live in Colorado, while others will find homes in Atlanta, Charlotte, Anderson, and Oconee County.

The Mystery Basket generated extremely high interest. In fact, dear Glenda Pitts left her dinner table at the auction to go run another 200 Charity Chances to sell! The lucky winner of the Mystery Basket was our own Pat Huggins. She had masterfully sewn and donated five aprons to our auction. Her husband Gil had donated a framed, matted photograph of our beautiful mountains.

The evening of Christian fellowship, good food, and fun times raised $5,300 which is being donated to Helping Hands Shelter for Abused and Neglected Children. Please pray that our monetary donation to this worthy cause makes a difference in the lives of these children in need.

Watch a slide show of the Event . . .

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Some quotes from the event . . .

"What an amazing, generous, fun group of people! I am so proud of Seneca Presbyterian Church and to be a life long member. It is our congregation’s commitment to our community and their generosity to this end that makes Seneca Presbyterian Church the best church family ever!"
Kelly Holleman

"Everyone did an incredible job. Thank you for letting us be a part of the event. As a teacher, I saw too many abused children. Hopefully, the money raised will give some children a chance at a better life."
Jill Marett

More Quotes . . .

"It was just delightful to be at the Apron Auction. Your church is so impressive. Everyone really pitched in to help and what a successful and enjoyable evening it was! Taking a sleepless night and turning an idea into an awesome evening was amazing. It was perfectly organized and it was wonderful to know money went to Helping Hands. I was one of the lucky ones who ended up with a beautiful apron and a great basket of goodies."
Jean Thomas, guest

"Kudos, kudos, kudos! What a lovely event. My cousins already want to come back for next year’s auction. She loves her apron and basket!"
Ann Smith

"This was such a grand evening. I want to sew for your next project."
Marie Zellner, guest

"All I can say is that EVERYONE did a GREAT job!"
Dian Yanessa

"I have heard GLOWING reports about the dinner and auction. Sally’s enthusiasm rubs off on others, and everyone not only works but enjoys working."
Lyn Norton

"Congratulations to all parties on a job WELL DONE! The organization and the idea of the event were amazing.
Good times at the dinner and auction. Are you going to do it again next year??"
The Knitters

"The evening was delightful. I came home with the special watermelon apron and container. Granpa Finch and his grand daughter Emma have a “special word” they use with each other, and it is watermelon."
Veta Finch, guest

"Thanks so much for inviting us. What a great event you pulled off at Seneca Presbyterian Church. Fun, fun, fun!"
Pilates Ladies

"Major kudos to all involved in the dinner and auction event. It was wonderful to see so many people involved and having fun for a worthy cause. Great job! Helping Hands will be so grateful and so will the children. Thank you for coming up with such a unique idea."
Barb Barron

"Extraordinary leadership and organization to involve so many members and have a wonderful evening come together! Well done all of you! Congratulations on a very successful event. It was a wonderful evening of fellowship, fun, and funds raised for a very worthy cause. My guests expressed compliments on the food service and how well organized and smoothly everything was accomplished. The presentation of the aprons and gift baskets gave a festive appearance to the hall – and kudos to the auctioneers who made that portion great fun. I can’t think of anything I’d change."
Jan Crismore

"The committee did a wonderful job with the dinner and auction. This will be a “tough act to follow.” We are truly blessed with many talented and giving members and friends."
Shirley Woods