A Relief Sale Christmas
I know. It's Christmas. So why am I talking about the Relief Sale? Think about it. What is the purpose of the Northern Michigan Relief Sale? To help those in need, right. What is the message of …
2012 Fall Meeting for NMRS
The fall meeting will be held on 6 October 2012 at Fairview Mennonite Church. It will begin at noon with a simple lunch, followed by the meeting from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. We will review the results of …
Thankful
Thankful almost seems too mild a word to use, but I don't really know a better one. We are truly thankful in many ways. Thankful for good weather (even though it was hot.) Thankful for the many people …
Those Crafty People in the Creative Corner
One of the five buildings used to house the Northern Michigan Relief Sale is devoted to "crafty" things. That's not saying that quilts, baked goods, potted plants, jellies, and other such items don't …
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It’s a Silent Auction
SHHHH! It's a silent auction. Don't say a thing. I mean don't tell anyone what you are bidding. Go ahead and tell everyone about the Silent Auction at the Northern Michigan Relief Sale. Friday …
What is a Sand Dam?
The funds gathered at the 2012 Northern Michigan Relief Sale through Penny Power, the Traveling Water Quilt, Kid's World, and other children's activities are all being directed toward the construction …
I Challenge You
A challenge has been issued. A few intrepid souls have answered. Here are the terms. You will be given five fat quarters. You must use all five. You may add five additional fabrics. You may make more …
Blessing Bids for 2012
The 2012 Northern Michigan Relief Sale is the sixth year for Blessing Bids. This is the part of the event where you get to select from a list of MCC Giving Projects and donate a specific amount of …
He Did It!!
The baseball signed by Prince Fielder of the Detroit Tigers for the 2012 Northern Michigan Relief Sale auction just became more valuable. Last night in Kansas City, Fielder joined another elite club …
