Peoples Sponsors Live(ly) Auction
One of the highlights of the Fall program at Peoples United Methodist Church is the annual Auction that was held on Friday, October 26. Those attending and bidding were welcomed to view a wide va
riety of items that had been gathered by Doreen Gay and a cadre of assistants. Working on the check in and check out table were Sue 
Angell, Betsy Morrison and Marlene Tordoff. Some of the items were new while others may have been at one time family keepsakes. Other treasures that received live bids included camp rentals, elegant meals, parking privileges at Higgins Beach and many gift certificates. Harold Sutherland, a local professional auctioneer, again volunteered his unique services to the event. Sammy Sidyl and Braden Wellington ably assisted him. The two young men of the church displayed and delivered the "wares" to the audience.
Food was available at the kitchen counter and Alan Gay and Betty Lane both worked in that arena. Nearly 100 people were in attendance and some items received a
lot of attention in the bidding.
Home made food items like Barbara Kenny’s Buckeyes and Fred Wade’s cheese cakes soared in value as one bid after another made these items in a word: delicacies". Brad Morrison, our chef in residence, offering an elegantly catered meal, as always found his contribution to be among the most desired items at the auction.
Through the generosity of Pastors Jamie and Gwyneth Arrison some lucky folks will be spending a weekend or a week at the Arrison home in Bridgeton near beautiful Moose Pond. I know that the Tordoff family will be looking forward to that opportunity next summer.
Accolades go to Doreen for all of the painstaking work that she puts into this event each year. While the auction may be intended as primarily a moneymaker for the church the event is a great time for all those in attendance as the bidding is certainly entertaining and Harold Sutherland’s means of presentation is often hilarious. It is an event that is fun for the whole family, even if you don’t buy anything and your primary purpose is to see how others act and react. This year’s event brought in at the close of the evening over $3400.
Many other events are held in the life of Peoples. As you see them advertised think about attending or participating. It is always a great feeling when those who expend the effort to plan and carry out such events are supported by other members of our church, the Peoples Church family.
One of the highlights of the Fall program at Peoples United Methodist Church is the annual Auction that was held on Friday, October 26. Those attending and bidding were welcomed to view a wide va
riety of items that had been gathered by Doreen Gay and a cadre of assistants. Working on the check in and check out table were Sue 
Angell, Betsy Morrison and Marlene Tordoff. Some of the items were new while others may have been at one time family keepsakes. Other treasures that received live bids included camp rentals, elegant meals, parking privileges at Higgins Beach and many gift certificates. Harold Sutherland, a local professional auctioneer, again volunteered his unique services to the event. Sammy Sidyl and Braden Wellington ably assisted him. The two young men of the church displayed and delivered the "wares" to the audience.Food was available at the kitchen counter and Alan Gay and Betty Lane both worked in that arena. Nearly 100 people were in attendance and some items received a
lot of attention in the bidding.
Home made food items like Barbara Kenny’s Buckeyes and Fred Wade’s cheese cakes soared in value as one bid after another made these items in a word: delicacies". Brad Morrison, our chef in residence, offering an elegantly catered meal, as always found his contribution to be among the most desired items at the auction.Through the generosity of Pastors Jamie and Gwyneth Arrison some lucky folks will be spending a weekend or a week at the Arrison home in Bridgeton near beautiful Moose Pond. I know that the Tordoff family will be looking forward to that opportunity next summer.
Accolades go to Doreen for all of the painstaking work that she puts into this event each year. While the auction may be intended as primarily a moneymaker for the church the event is a great time for all those in attendance as the bidding is certainly entertaining and Harold Sutherland’s means of presentation is often hilarious. It is an event that is fun for the whole family, even if you don’t buy anything and your primary purpose is to see how others act and react. This year’s event brought in at the close of the evening over $3400.
Many other events are held in the life of Peoples. As you see them advertised think about attending or participating. It is always a great feeling when those who expend the effort to plan and carry out such events are supported by other members of our church, the Peoples Church family.
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