Welcome to
THE NEXT BIG THING
September 19, 2025
Crimson Gala
By Faith We Move.
Together, we journey. Together, we build.
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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.
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Friday, September 19, 2025
First Baptist Church
Doors open at 5:30 PM | Auction begins at 6:30 PM
Dress Code: Business Casual
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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)
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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.
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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!
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Want to preview or bid online? CLICK HERE!​​​​​​​​​​
Evening Schedule
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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
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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!
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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
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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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