Youth in Mission Auction

Youth in Mission Auction
2015 Auction Catalog
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Silent Auction Preview at 10 am
Lunch begins at 12:15 pm
Program begins at 12:30 pm
Auction Closes at 1:30 pm
About Our Ministries
Over 40 Years Serving Appalachia
In 1969, Glen “Tex” Evans founded the Appalachia Service Project in response
to the desperate poverty he witnessed while traveling in the hills of central Appalachia.
Evans, a United Methodist minister and former missionary, established ASP’s first
center at Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. In the first year of ASP’s existence,
volunteers repaired just four homes using whatever supplies they could scavenge.
Tex Evans had a vision of a ministry that served a dual purpose: to empower the
youth of America to live their lives in service to others and to transform the lives of
Appalachia’s poorest families by offering them home repair. Today, more than forty
years later, more than 15,000 volunteers repair approximately 500 homes in Appalachia
each year.
ASP has played a vital role in the youth ministry of Metropolitan Memorial since
the project’s inception in 1969. This year marks our 41st year serving ASP. It is a vital
part of our youth ministry as they participate in God’s work in Appalachia.
The money raised during this auction will send five crews of youth to the West
Virginia for a life-changing experience. Our dates for serving in mission with ASP are
June 20th- 27th. We are excited to build upon our four decades of work with ASP.
Youth 4 the DC Cause
Our middle-school-aged youth have a great opportunity to do service right here in
Washington, DC. This is our fourth year doing Youth 4 the DC Cause, and we invite all
youth from rising sixth graders to rising high school freshmen to participate in serving
mission projects throughout our city. These projects will be focused largely on the
environment and our work on food security. We are hoping to expand our camp to have
two weeks from July 19th-24th and July 26th-31st. If you would like to participate or if you
have any questions, contact Patrick Landau at [email protected].
Big Items
#1 ~ Week at the Beach in Rehoboth (August or September 2015)
Enjoy a four bedroom three and a half bath rental
in Rehoboth, Delaware. This wonderful vacation
home comes with its own pool and is a short two
blocks from the beach. Available for one week in
August or September. For details:
http://www.gotogallo.com/rental/delaware/rehoboth-beach/575
Donated by: Brian Boyle
Estimated value: $5000
#2 ~ Week at Bethany Beach
Cozy beach cottage that is three houses off the ocean in
Bethany Beach, Delaware. Four bedrooms, 21/2 bathrooms,
and an open floor plan. Within walking distance of downtown.
Available for one week this summer (2015) at the owner’s
discretion.
Donated by Trish and John Long
Estimated value: $3600
#3 ~ A Week in London
Experience the wonders of one of the world’s most fascinating cities: London. Visit the
British Museum (I spent an entire week there and barely scratched the surface); watch
the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace (it’s twice as much fun if you sing the
A.A. Milne poem while you do it!); wonder at the beauty of St. Paul’s Cathedral (you can
sit in the same spot as the Bird Woman in Mary Poppins!); track down Sherlock Holmes
at 221B Baker Street (it’s actually a bank now, but there’s a fun museum inside); and
did I mention the Wesley Chapel? Beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath London flat next to
Holland Park. Easy walk to the Central Line tube and the 24 hour bus to Oxford. An
opportunity not to be missed! Mutually agreeable dates to be arranged with Jutta.
Donated by: Jutta Pegues, Charlie and Jeannine Parker
Estimated Value: $3,000
#4 ~ Costa Rica Vacation
Experience endless summer by spending a week in this 2-bedroom 2-bath condo in the
beach town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The condo is on the first floor with a terrace
overlooking the swimming pool, just steps to the beach. Take excursions from town to
an active volcano, waterfalls, rain forests, fishing, sail boating, a zip line through the tree
tops, ATV or horse-back riding along the beaches. Tamarindo is on the Pacific coast,
within one hour from Liberia International Airport (LIR). Visit us
at www.CostaRicaVacationCondo.com.
Note: When you know your dates, send to [email protected] to verify availability.
Limited Availability. Please schedule your trip within 1 year.
Donated by Randy & Kris Oberdick
Estimated Value: $2,000
#5 ~ Catered Dinner Party
Enjoy a private multi-course dinner with your closest friends designed and catered by
Foxhalll Catering. The event will be tailored to the winner and 6-8 guests. Eron was
trained at the world-famous Culinary Institute of America and he brings years of
experience to his cooking. One example party is “An Evening of Chocolate”: 5 savory
and sweet courses all designed around the theme of chocolate.
Donated by Eron Picus
Estimated Value: $1400
#6 ~ One Week at “Treetops” Cottage in Virginia
One week at four-season Bryce Resort vacation home on Lake Laura with views of the
North Mountains of Virginia. Three bedrooms and three baths; sleeps six. Pick your
season and enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tubing in winter, or golf, tennis, swimming,
canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, zipline rides in other seasons. Or simply relax in
front of the fire or out on the deck looking into the treetops and mountains. Two hours
from Washington off I-81. Mutually agreeable dates.
Donated by: Judy Edstrom
Estimated Value: $1,000
Dinners
#7 ~ Italian Dinner for Eight
Ann cleverly gave Chuck cooking lessons for a gift a few years back and he got hooked!
He’ll prepare a dish that was taught to him by former Washington Post Restaurant Critic
Phyllis Richman.
Donated by Chuck & Ann Cochran
Estimated value: $300
#8 ~ Church Lady Soup!
It’s the return of this most incredible, popular item. Pat House and Anita Seline will cook
up a pot of soup delivered to church on a Sunday. One soup per month for six months!
Donated by Pat House and Anita Seline
Estimated value: $200
#9 ~ Sam’s Texas Chili
You’ll get a 12-quart pot of Texas Chili, plus a 6-quart pot of pinto beans on the side,
which is enough for 12 Texans or 24 people with “normal” appetites. Gauge your party
size accordingly. Sam needs two week’s notice for preparation.
Donated by Sam Rawlings
Estimated value: $200
#10 ~ Macon Bistro Dinner for Four
Enjoy dinner for four at the new Macon Bistro in Chevy Chase, DC, which is owned and
ran by our very own Tony Brown.
Value: $200 Gift Certificate.
#11 ~ Imperial Saintly Spaghetti
Tastes like heaven! Enjoy a delicious meal for a family of 4-6 with spaghetti, salad,
French bread, and brownies for dessert. Delivered to your home! One week’s notice
please.
Donated by Pyper Imperial
Estimated value: $50
Activities – Events
#15 ~ Metro House Meals for a Season
Sign up for monthly shelter meals for a season of Metro House but let Kent Weaver do
the work for you. Outbid your fellow congregation members and see who can make the
biggest contribution to the Youth In Mission Auction and provide food for our homeless
ministry too. Support two organizations at once!
Donated by Kent Weaver
Value: $210
#16 ~ St. Luke’s Shelter Meals for a Year
Sign up for monthly shelter meals for a season at St. Luke’s Shelter but let Kent Weaver
do the work for you. Outbid your fellow congregation members and see who can make
the biggest contribution to the Youth In Mission Auction and provide food for our
homeless ministry too. Support two organizations at once!
Donated by Kent Weaver
Value: $360
#17 ~ Naval Observatory Tour and Dessert
Up to 12 people for an evening tour of the US Naval Obersvatory including its historic
library and telescope viewing (weather permitting). Dessert and coffee or tea included.
Date and time to be coordinated with Jon and Lisa White.
Donated by Jon and Lisa White
Estimate Value: Priceless
#18 ~ Tour the US Capitol
We will guide a group of up to 12 people through a tour of the Capitol, and we’ll visit
many spots beyond the tour for tourists.
Donated by Duane and Cynthia Pugh
Estimated value: Priceless
#19 ~ In Home Wine Tasting Party
Steve will come to the winner’s home for 20 people to enjoy great wines compliments of
Paul’s Wine and Spirits.
Donated by Steve, Paul’s Wine and Spirits
Value: $500
#20 ~ Two Tickets at Woolly Mammoth Theatre
Two show tickets to your choice of “Zombie: The American” or “Second City” at Woolly
Mammoth Theatre Company.
Donated By Steven Dawson
Estimated Value: $100
#21 ~ Tickets at Imagination Stage
To be confirmed.
Services
#22 ~ Design Consult with Paula Robin-Ventures
Paula Robin-Ventures, designer of homes, offices and theatre productions will partner
with you to work magic in YOUR space or take you to the D.C. Design Center’s new
location to “play!”
Donated By Paula Moore
Value: $300
#23 ~ Babysitting: 3 hours
Three hours of babysitting by freshman Sean Gill. Great with active children.
Donated By Sean Gill (ASP Participant)
Value: $45
#24 ~ Yardwork: 3 hours
Three hours of help in your yard – mowing, raking, shoveling (if we get another storm),
or any general yard work needed.
Donated By Brian Gill
Value: $45 (ASP Participant)
#25 ~ One night of Babysitting (1-3 kids)
One night of babysitting from an experienced freshman at Woodrow Wilson High
School, who is also red cross certified for babysitting. Mutually agreeable date.
Donated By Elena Remez
Value: $65 (ASP Participant)
#26 ~ Voice Lesson with Jennifer Rutherford
Voice lesson with Jennifer Rutherford, alto soloist in the Chancel Choir. She has been
teaching since 1981 and holds a master of music focused in voice and opera. All
musical styles welcome (except heavy metal).
Donated By Jennifer Rutherford
Value: $80
#27 ~ Singing Telegram or Serenade
Our very own Ian Urriola will visit a friend, loved one, or pretty much any one within the
DMV and delivera a message via song.
Donated By Ian Urriola
Value: Awesome
#28 ~ Gingerbread House
Totally edible!!! Including base and decorations. Great for parties. Need 2 weeks
advance notice. Delivery date must be claimed before December 20th.
Donated By Pam Ellsworth
Value: $50 or more
Art
#29 ~ Artwork by John Parker: Pen & Ink
Original medical related artwork drawn by renowned artist John Parker.
Internal cross-section of lizard’s ear.
Donated By John Park c/o Beth Sanford
Value: Priceless
#30 ~ Artwork by John Parker: Dry-Point Water Color
Original medical related artwork drawn by renowned artist John Parker.
Eye.
Donated By John Park c/o Beth Sanford
Value: Priceless
#31 ~ Red Ceramic Box by Artist Ana Cavalcanti
Stoneware thrown and altered box with lid.
Donated By Ana Cavalcanti
Value: $350
#32 ~ Sandro Botticelli Portrait Book
Portrait book cataloging Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli's paintings and work with
over 200 full color illustrations.
Donated by Kate Murphey
Value: TBD
Jewelry – Accessories
#33 ~ Keyhole Scarf
Dark navy scarf hand made.
Donated By Zoe Eng
Value: $30
Jewelry By Leigh Rollins
Various pieces hand crafted or donated by Leigh Rollins.
#34 ~ 2 bracelets and 2 semi-precious necklaces
Donated by Leigh Rollins
Value: TBA
#35 ~ 2 bracelets with 2-drop peyote stitch—glass beads
Made by Leigh Rollins
Value: TBA
#36 ~ Single strand glass bead bracelet with sterling silver and pearl clasp
Made by Leigh Rollins
Value: TBA
#37 ~ Double-stand glass bead bracelet with sterling silver and fused glass clasp
Made by Leigh Rollins
Value: TBA
#38 ~ Square jasper pendant with brown and yellow glass beads and jasper beads.
Made by Leigh Rollins
Value: TBA
#39 ~ Pale blue and tan chalcedony semi-precious beads: necklace and pierced
earrings with non-allergenic niobium ear wires.
Made by Leigh Rollins
Value: TBA
#40 ~ Handmade silk cord with ceramic beads and sterling silver findings.
Made by Leigh Rollins
Value: TBA
#41 ~ Turquoise, sterling, and coral necklace with pewter pendant.
Made by Leigh Rollins
Value: TBA
#42 ~ Tuareg (Sahara Desert Nomads) necklace with sodalite beads and sterling
beads, sterling and agate pendant.
Donated by Leigh Rollins
Fun Stuff
#43 ~ Basket of Goodies
In this basket you will find: Batch of brownies, batch of lemon bars, and a batch of
chocolate chip cookies. All Home Made!
Donated By Elena Remez (ASP Participant)
Value: $1,000,000 (Approximately)
#44 ~ Caramel Filled Snickerdoodle Cookies
Crescent dough with cinnamon sugar (snickerdoodle) filled with gooey caramel.
Donated By Caroline Sanford (ASP Participant)
Value: Priceless
#45 ~ Minion Mania
Plush minion blanket, minion trash can and popcorn combo.
Donated By Holly Adams(Y4DCC Participant)
Value: $35
#46 ~ Crazy About Crayola
Crayons, markers, finger paint, window markers, chalk and construction paper – perfect
for young kids.
Donated By Caralee Adams
Value: $30
#47 ~ Junk Food Junkie Pleaser
Variety of candy and snacks – along with an iTunes gift card – teen enternatinment
combo.
Donated By Spencer Adams (ASP Participant)
Value: $40
#48 ~ Autographed Book
Away from the White House by Larry Knutsan. Hardback coffee table book on
presidential retreats, escapes, and vacations.
Donated By Lara Kline
Value: $60
#49 ~ Green Basket
Assortment of “green” items including Green Bible, MMUMC water bottle, Book"Square Foot Gardening," flower/veg seeds, gardening gloves, LED lightbulb, "Bamboo"
paper towels- saves 285 rolls of paper towels, reusable shopping bags for fruit/veges.
Donated by Jane Ward and Metropolitan Green Team
Value: $60
#50 ~ Wen by Chaz Dean (Hair Care Products)
Hair care system includes in Sweet Almond Mint scent 3 bottles conditioner, 1
replenishing treatment mist, 1 anti-frizz styling cream, 1 straightening smoothing gloss,
and 1 travel kit of conditioner and mist. There is also 1 bottle ultra nourishing cleansing
treatment in lemon rosemary vanilla bean.
Donated by Kate Murphey
Value: TBD
#51 ~ Sticky Buddy (AS SEEN ON TV)
It’s awesome.
Donated by Kate Murphey
Value: TBD
#52 ~ Youth Yoga DVD
Move with Me Yoga Adventures DVD Series.
Donated By Wendy Piret
Value: $45
#53 ~ Black Salt Gift Card
Donated By Mike and Kristina Gill
Value: $100
#54 ~ Chef Geoff Gift Certificates
Donated By Linda Davenport
Value: $40 each
Antiques – Collectibles – Treasures
#55 ~ Soviet Vodka
For real. It’s vodka from the Soviet Union. Unopened and original packaging.
Donated By Kathy Portis
Value: TBD
#56 ~ Wall Mirror
Donated By Nancy Riker
Value: $150
#57 ~ Antique Cabbage Leaf Plate and Stand
Antique Wedgewood cabbage leaf plate and wooden stand.
Donated By Rob and Ruth Hartman
Value: $40
#58 ~ Porcelain Dolphin
Lenox porcelain dolphin.
Donated By Rob and Ruth Hartman
Value: $12
#59 ~ Ceramic Lemon Tree
Italian made ceramic lemon tree.
Donated By Rob and Ruth Hartman
Value: $50
#60 ~ Brass Tray
Brass tray from the Middle East
Donated By Rob and Ruth Hartman
Value: $35
#61 ~ Glass Pig
Fitz and Floyd glass menagerie pig in original box.
Donated By Rob and Ruth Hartman
Value: $25
#62 ~ Grandfather Figurine
Willow Tree grandfather figurine.
Donated By Rob and Ruth Hartman
Value: $30
#63 ~ Cubist Appetizer Tray
Four glass compartments hold everything from olives to nuts. A center section holds
stainless steel picks to keep things civilized.
Donated By Rob and Ruth Hartman
Value: $80
#64 ~ Antique Japanese Inkwell
Ceramic antique Japanese inkwell.
Donated By Rob and Ruth Hartman
Value: $25
#65 ~ Brass Candlesticks
A pair of brass candlesticks with individual hurricane shades.
Donated By Rob and Ruth Hartman
Value: $70
#66 ~ Music Box
Humpty Dumpty with “It’s a Small World”
Donated by Jane Ward
Value: $5
#67 ~ Music Box
Annie and dog from musical Annie with “Tomorrow”
Donated by Jane Ward
Value: $5
#68 ~ Glass Floral Basket
Donated by Jane Ward
Value: $5
#69 ~ Wooden Rhinocerous
Donated by Jane Ward
Value: $5
#70 ~ Carved Asian Statue
Carved bone Asian deity.
Donated by Jane Ward
Value: $5
#71 ~ Vase
Wedgewood Bone China floral, butterfly vase
Donated by Jane Ward
Value: $20
#72 ~ Teapot
Pyrex modern teapot and two glasses with wire holders.
Donated by Jane Ward
Value: $20
#73 ~ Tulip Arrangement
Spode Bone China Tulip arrangement.
Donated by Jane Ward
Value: $30
#74 ~ Decorative Wire/Gem Trees
Donated by Jane Ward
Value: $5 each
Last Minute Surprises
While most auction items are in, there are rumors of other items on the way. Some of
these items are…
Basket of Beanie Babies
One Direction Comfortor Set
Sign Poster of President Jimmy Carter
Unicorns and Rainbows
Environmental Items