Another Great Auction

Submitted by Doreen Gay

November 3rd, Peoples had it's annual FUNdraising auction. With the professional and very entertaining help from auctioneer Harold Sutherland we raised $4020.10! This amount is much higher than last year and a welcomed surprise, as was the largest audience we have had thus far.

It goes without saying that it wouldn't be possible for me to organize such an event if it wasn't for the support I have from all of you, I can not thank you enough. Please remember to thank these businesses for their generous donation to our auction: Portland Museum of Art, Hair on the Square, Ananias, Shopper's Hardware, South Portland Recreational Dept., Rick Elias from Calm Waters, Portland Stage, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Shaws, Hannaford, ChuckECheese, Eric's Piano Services, Vinny T's, Natasha's, and last but not least Harold Sutherland of Sutherland Auctions in North Yarmouth. If we want continued support from these people it's important that we try to give them our business. Let them know you are from Peoples and that you appreciate their support.

A special note of thanks goes to Howard Wentworth. As you may know, his wife Caro, who is also Sharon Obie's mother, passed away last week. During the time Caro was in the hospital, Howard and Caro were so disappointed they would miss the auction that they sent in a cash donation of $150! To think of the church during this very stressful time is testament to their giving nature. It is very fitting that Pastor Gwyneth would be there for them both near the end of Caro's life here on earth, and that she would be asked to provide a funeral service. Blessings come from unexpected places.

The auction was an exciting time of fellowship, if you haven't attended before please plan to come next year. You are all such a blessing and I appreciate your support and look forward to next year's auction.