In 1997, Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church had a fundraiser to benefit Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota after a terrible flood. We hoped to raise $2,000, but ended up sending them $16,340. Since then, our church has raised $601,000 to benefit over 22 different beneficiaries on a local, national, and global level. We are now entering our 21st year of Fruits of the Harvest (FOTH) coming together to work and play to benefit organizations that do incredible work for those in need. This will support these ministries through grants and with our hands-on projects.
Don't miss our biggest fundraiser and party of the year for Outreach Ministries
We thank all our generous donors and volunteers. Our Parish has rallied to support
Outreach even though our yearly allocation of $25,000 from the church budget has been
cut due to the budget deficit. This year, we have had $15,000 reinstated toward our Outreach Ministries and we are so grateful, but we cannot rest here. Last year our fundraiser netted $10,000 less than the year before. With your help we can continue to help our brothers and sisters in great need. Federal funding for programs is being cut in many areas
Outreach Ministries: Many of the ministries we support are represented by a liaison who is passionate about that organization. We can become knowledgeable about all the incredible work that is being done for people in great need. Please check out these groups on the Beneficiaries page on this site.
Taco 'bout a Party:This is a great opportunity for fun and fellowship, for the whole parish to come
together to put
on the event, and for newcomers to
jump
in and meet people. It involves a large number of volunteers who have a great time working together to do the work He has given us to do.
We go all out decorating the venue and many of us really get into the theme by wearing costumes. We have been pirates, cowboys, hippies, sports fans, farmers, Hollywod stars, Star Wars characters, and so many more. Join us or come as you are. Please invite friends and
neighbors to join us. We have extra invitations.
FIESTA TIMELINE
Silent Auction Raffles Buffet
Wall of Wine Fund-A-Need
Line Dancing
No Host Cantina Non-alcoholic beverage bar
THINGS TO KNOW:
Sign Up: Check out the rolling FOTH bulletin board after Sunday services. There will be sign-up sheets
for volunteer
jobs and to donate items for the
silent auction. You can also register and donate at our FOTH
website via www.SaintTimothysDanville.org.
Auction & Raffle Donation ideas: Your donations are what make this night a success. If you need help
coming up
with ideas, just talk to the folks at the table
by the FOTH board or ask Kimberly Bryant, our Auction
Chair. Help our
silent auction by soliciting or donating gift certificates from restaurants.
Melon Color Auction Donation Forms - These have display ideas and important deadlines on the back.
All donations must be accompanied by this form
so we can have a full description for the catalog.
Auction solicitation letters - Please take some with you to your favorite restaurants if you would like to ask
them to donate dinners.
We welcome donations of all sorts: game tickets, special outings, wine, vacations homes, handmade items,
services, restaurant dinners, dinners given by parishioners, original art, and we encourage any new ideas.
Please, no rummage.
We are also asking for support from all ministries at St. Timothy’s with
gift cards to
restaurants or services in lieu of gift baskets.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
March 11 to April 23 - Sign up to volunteer on the FOTH Bulletin Board on Sundays, and sign up your donations on the bulletin board or on the website.
March 11 to April 23 - $55 Early Bird pricing ends. On April 24, it is $60 per person.
April - 22 Last day to sign up donations. Please help us keep our sanity by not waiting until the last minute.
March Decorations Work Party:
April 22 - Bring in your donations to Grace House Library until Thursday.
May 4th - Bring donation items to Youth Center by noon. Saturday, the 5th is too late unless you make arrangements with Kimberly Bryant
May 4 & 5 - Event set-up starts at 9:30. Lunch is provided! Friday is a full day so we'll take you for as
much time
as you can give. On Saturday,
we'll have
you home by 1:30 so you can get ready for FIESTA at 4:00.
May 5 - Clean Up Help Needed Saturday after event - All good Senores and Senoras are needed to make the Parish Hall ready for coffee hour the next day. Be our cleanup angels.
May 6 - Sunday Morning after - We really need fresh people to help. We have been working for three days and we are tired. We will provide lunch. Even if you did not go to the event, you can contribute with your time and effort to help us clean up.
Event Timeline
Silent Auction and raffles will be over by 6:15 p.m. (before dinner) so don't be late or you'll miss it.
4:00 Check in and register at the parish hall. Purchase raffle & beverage tickets, and Wall of Wine corks
Silent Auction and raffles begin! Start your bidding.
5:00 Hola y Gracias
5:30 Raffles and Silent Auction tables will begin to close.
The auction will conclude at 6:15
6:15 Things you need to know
6:30 Salsa out to the patio for the
Buffet Dinner line opens
Fund-A-Need for Outreach Ministries Raffle for Reserved Parking Spot
Line Dancing with Trish and Joe
9:00 Adios, but please help us get the parish hall back together for tomorrow's coffee hour
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Invitations will be mailed by March 20th. If you need some to invite friends, they are at the Bulletin Board on Sundays or in the church office.
Watch for FOTH news in the Sunday Bulletin, The Titus, the weekly 411 online newsletter, the monthly Tidings, and this website.
For event questions, contact:
Leslie Firth, lesliefirth@comcast.net , 925.314.3044
Tania Hanson De Young, taniahd@comcast.net , 925.876.0433
For questions on tickets or payments, contact:
Sally Potts, sallyspotts@gmail.com, 925.785.9823
For auction or web questions, contact:
Kimberly Bryant:
SAINT TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Celebrate FIESTA like there's no manana!
