Welcome to
THE NEXT BIG THING
September 19, 2025
Crimson Gala
By Faith We Move.
Together, we journey. Together, we build.
The Crimson Gala is more than an evening out—it’s a chance to transform lives. Together, we’re building the Student Financial Aid Fund, ensuring that no family is ever kept from a Christ-centered education because of financial barriers.
Friday, September 19, 2025
First Baptist Church
Doors open at 5:30 PM | Auction begins at 6:30 PM
Dress Code: Business Casual
Tickets & Registration
Your ticket includes a heavy hors d’oeuvres dinner and a full evening program.
Individual Ticket: $125
Early Bird Special: $75 (if RSVP is received by September 1)
Auction Highlights
This year’s gala features live, dessert, and online auctions with something for everyone. Online auction opens Monday, September 8th and closes Thursday, September 18th at 8pm.
We’re bringing back one of the sweetest parts of the Gala—our Cake & Dessert Auction! Get ready to bid on delicious, show-stopping desserts again this year!
Want to preview or bid online? CLICK HERE!
Evening Schedule
5:30 – 6:30 PM | Guest Arrival
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Enter through First Baptist main doors
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Check-in & Photo Booth in lobby
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Heavy hors d’oeuvres served as dinner (gluten-free options available)
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Contact Laura Bristow (308-270-0291) for dietary needs
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Build-Your-Own Flower Bouquets by Rose & Co. $5, proceeds benefit FCS
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Tours of the new high school space
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Attire: Business Casual
6:30 PM | Program Begins
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Welcome & Heads or Tails Game
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Each guest starts with one bead strand
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May purchase up to 10 additional strands ($5 each)
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Your Game Hosts – Jerromy Cissell with Davin Helmer will explain the rules and lead the fun.
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Live Auction by Adam Marshall (Desserts & Feature Items)
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Bid paddles ready; we encourage spirited bidding
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Fund-a-Need
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Guests have the opportunity to give directly at varying levels
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8:00 PM | Program Wrap-Up
Ways to Give
Direct Donations: For those who cannot attend but still wish to support.
Fund-a-Need Goal: Help us raise $100,000 in student financial aid.
Recurring Giving: Set up monthly giving to make a lasting impact!
Event Logistics
Parking: Please park in the southeast lot and enter through the east main doors for check-in.
Food: Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Gluten-free options are available.
Stay Connected
Laura Bristow
308-270-0291
Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up to help at the Gala.
Heads or Tails: Play for Prizes
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Special Entertainment: Heads or Tails – Bead Challenge Fundraiser
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Everyone begins with one bead string at their table.
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Additional bead strings may be purchased for $5 each, up to 10 total. More beads mean more chances to win.
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Each round, the emcee will call “Heads or Tails”
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Players choose heads by placing hands on their head, or tails by placing hands on their hips. A coin is flipped to determine the outcome.
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If you guessed correctly, you keep your beads. If not, you remove one and hand it in.
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The last person standing wins the Grand Prize!
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As a bonus, if the winner is seated at your table, your entire table is entered into a mini-draw for a Table Prize.
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