Brethren Disaster Relief Auction

Disaster Response

“Thou shalt open thine hand wide onto thy brother, to thy poor and to thy needy in thy land,” Deuteronomy 15:11.

The Shenandoah District Church of the Brethren first organized the auction 15 years ago as a way to raise money for the Disaster Relief Fund, which provides immediate supplies, rebuilding tools and labor to disaster areas. In the past, aid has been sent to the Gulf Coast region, to local communities who've suffered tornadoes, hurricanes and floods; and even to locations abroad, helping people around the world recover from earthquakes, tsunamis and other disasters.

In 2006, In 2006, Brethren volunteers traveled to Pensacola, Florida; Luceadale and McComb, Mississippi; and Pearl River, Louisiana to help in rebuilding efforts after recent hurricanes. Disaster fund allocations also were sent to assist the draught in Kenya, the Philippines after a major landslide, Palestinian medical support, and much more.

Auction

The 15th annual Disaster Response Auction will be held May 18-19, 2007 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, Va.

The success of each auction is a main reason why the Shenandoah District is able to provide such an enormous amount of outreach. The auction transforms the Rockingham County Fairgrounds into a showcase of our community's generosity and talent, as thousands of people arrive for the sale and the chance to browse through the handcrafted items. One side of the exhibit building is filled with solid wood furniture, wall-hangings, toys and other crafts. Quilts are hung clothesline-style and invite guests to meander through their waves of beautiful colors and designs. The other half of the building allows people the opportunity to purchase baked goods and plants, as well as enjoy fellowship over the country ham and oyster buffet.

Schedule

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	Friday, May 18
	7:30 a.m.	* Heritage Oaks Golf Course Registration and Shotgun Start
	1 p.m.	* Heritage Oaks Golf Course 2nd Shotgun Start
	1 p.m.	Arts, crafts, baked goods, plants on sale. Dinner tickets available.
	3-7 p.m.	Oyster/Country Ham dinner
	6:15 p.m.	Auction of arts, crafts and furniture
	6:15 p.m.	Livestock Auction (cattle barn)
	Saturday, May 19
	7-10 a.m.	Pancakes and omelets breakfast
	8 a.m.	Arts, crafts, baked goods, plants, cookbooks on sale
	8 a.m.-1 p.m.	Virginia Blood Services Blood Drive
	8:45 a.m.	Worship Service
	9 a.m.	Auction of quilts, arts and crafts, furniture
	10 a.m.	Sandwiches, strawberry pie, ice cream sales begin
	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Children's Activities
	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Children's Activities
	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Children's Activities Silent auction, white elephant sales, petting zoo, wagon rides
	10:30 a.m.	Auction of new and used items
	11 a.m.	Chicken Tenders/BBQ chicken lunch
	* For more information on the golf tournament please call Doug Hughes at 540-833-5316

Golf Tournament

The 9th Disaster Response Golf Classic will be held Friday, May 18, 2007 at Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg, Va. We hope you'll join us for prize holes, team prizes, fun and fellowship for a great cause!

Registration deadline: May 14

Registration the day of the event begins at 7 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.
Shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Teams of four are $75 each; individuals are $80. Price includes the oyster/country ham buffet at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds.

To register or for more info, call Doug Hughes at 540-833-5316.

Directions to the Rockingham County Fairgrounds

From the north: Take I-81 south toward Harrisonburg. Take Exit 243 (Harrisonburg). At the light, turn left onto Rt. 11 (South Main Street). Go 1.8mi and turn right onto S. Valley Pike Road, under the large "Rockingham County Fairgrounds" sign.

From the south: Take I-81 north toward Harrisonburg. Take Exit 240 (Mt. Crawford/Bridgewater). Turn left onto Rt. 257. At the stoplight, turn right onto Rt. 11. Travel 1.3mi. Turn left onto S. Valley Pike Road, under the large Rockingham County Fairgrounds Sign.

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District Office: 888-308-8555