We launched our “Open Your HeartZ” campaign in February, 2009 to continue our support of the Zulu family in Liberia and to begin aid for the Zleh family as well.
The summer concluded with the final HeartZ event for 2009… the Nourish Your HeartZZZ Tapas Buffet and Silent Auction which was held on Sunday evening, October 18. The congregation pulled out all the stops to make the event a hugh success! One hundred-fifty people were present to sample the many foods and desserts, and to bid on a vast array of auction items. The event was such a hit that people asked when the next one would be held! Over $10,000.00 was raised to support the Zulu and Zleh families in Liberia, Africa.
The number of people from the congregation involved in this project was overwhelming and extremely gratifying. We have been blessed and your willingness to share your
blessings will go a long way in assisting the Zulu
and Zleh families in Liberia realize their dreams
of once again becoming self-sufficient.
The following pictures gives an overview of all that went on at the event.
The welcome table and registration kept the guest information in order.
Homer Wentz acted as emcee for the event.
Congregation members prepared the tapas food and arranged them for display (and eating).
Lots of crackers were needed to
serve the food.
Waiters kept the tables stocked with food.
The tables were set, the food was set out
and the auction items were on display.
The food was amazing…
…and beautifully presented.
The auction items were many and varied.
The guests begin to arrive.
Everyone checked out the auction items…
…tried to decide what they wanted,
…checked again,
…and placed their bids.
The food was irresistable…
…you had to try everything!
The kids LOVED the chocolate fountain!
They tried their luck at the fish pond.
Waiting for a bite.
Good food and conversation.
The tables made sampling easy.
Checking out the auction items
and sampling the food.
Discussing auction items.
Checking back to see if you had been
outbid for something you wanted.
Ferrous, the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (AAA baseball affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies) joined the festivities.
Ferrus meets Rufus Zulu.
Ferrous meets the pastor's wife…
…and the pastor.
Even Ferrous checked out the auction items.
Waiting to see if your bid won!
Special lighting added to the festive atmosphere.
The gift basket was raffled to one lucky ticket holder.
