The 18th Annual S’mores & Champagne Gala was a night to remember, overflowing with energy and excitement! We are so incredibly thankful to the Lutherhill community for their unwavering support in celebrating 70 years of outdoor ministry. 275 guests joined us in-person at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott and with those also participating online, we came together and raised over $107,000 for Lutherhill Ministries!
Paddles Up! For new mattresses at camp!
Mattress Matt and the entire Lutherhill Staff is incredibly thankful to everyone who generously donated to “Paddles Up” during the Gala this past weekend – where we raised our paddles for new mattresses at Lutherhill in La Grange! The total cost for 200 new mattresses is $33,350 and our goal this past Saturday was to raise at least $15,000…AND GUESS WHAT!? We raised $18,275 within 10 MINUTES!
So now, we’re asking the Lutherhill community to show us the spirit of Lutherhill and help fund the remainder of this mission to ensure that every camper at Lutherhill Ministries gets a good night’s sleep! Help us reach our goal today HERE.
Holiday Sociable
There are still spots available for Lutherhill’s Holiday Sociable! Get in the festive spirit with an intimate piano concert with Bishop Mike Rinehart and sing-a-long to your favorite Christmas songs! Holiday drinks & treats included. Come join us on December 1st from 3:30-5:30pm at Kinsmen Lutheran Church for this adult-only event. We hope to see you there! Register NOW
Thank you to our Underwriters, Sponsors & Donors!
Underwriters
Platinum | Hilda Peterson, Cynthia & Dudley Piland
Silver | Tara & Matt Albers, Nancy & Randy Baden, Mary Ann & David Harris, Alicia & Henry Goodrow – GoodBiz.Law
Sponsors
Printing | Vicki & Patrick Beecher
Wine Wall | The Roach Family
Table | Kathy Collins & Bill Mintz, Pat & Michael Dittrich, Katrina & Tim Donoughue, Sheri & Rev. Mark England, Anna & Josh Skalka, Nancy & Dr. Arlyn Hartfiel, Natalie & Landon Howell, Holly Hutchins & Brandy Gibson, Katie & Danny Kolkhorst, Lutherhill Alumni 2013, Piland, Adams & Associates, Inc., Becky Roach, Jamie & Eric South, Melissa & Eric Turnquist, Revs. Beth & Mark Warpmaeker, Angela & Butch Wilson
Happy Camper | Sharon & Rev. Lawrence Bade, Kirsten & Phil Beckler, Daniella & Chris Hammons, Paula & John Roalson – Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest, Sandra Teykl CPA & Frank Teykl – Hart Land Real Estate
Donors
Sherry & William Barr, Jean & Jim Card, Kay Carlton – Katy Sweet Confectioners, Debbie & Joey Cox, JoNell & Kelly Gerland, Charlene Morrison, Claudette Pfennig, Carol & Bruce Tobecksen, Kate & Kale Wetekamm
Auction Donors
11 Below Brewing, Axelrad Beer Garden, Barb Kindsvatter, Bella’s Candles, Beth Carr, Billy Bob’s Texas, Bob Leonhardt Realty, Carley Bynum, Carolyn Bennetsen, Carrie Coke, Connie & Tim Jackson, Cottonseed Trading Company, Courtney Barton Store, Crayola Experience, Curtis Bradbury, Cypresswood Golf Club, David Gardner’s Jewelers, Delores Muske, Dorcas Community Sewing Circle of Peace Lutheran Church, Ellis Motel, Emily Eng, Fairytale Photography Studio, Farmstead, Garrett Reavis, George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, GoMega Travel, Hands of Faith Fair Trade, Hannah Holub, Holly Black, Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve, Ixtapan De La Sal, Jamie South, Jeff Liddle, Jennifer DeVries, Jennifer & Ryan Nixon, Julie Aasmyr, Kasey Fink, Kendra Scott, Kerry Sedge, Kristi Jastram, Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, Laura & Geoff Roach and Woody Lyons, Libby’s Kitchen & Studio, Lindsay & Rev. Eric Youngdahl, Liz McLoughlin, Margaret & Keith Hitchcock, Martin Luther Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA, Melissa Blaikie, Messina Hof Winery, Michele Watson, Natalie & Landon Howell, Pete’s Hobby Shop LLC, Rev. Jen Kindsvatter, Richard Schmidt Jewelry Design, Rita & Ed VanSickle, Rohan Meadery, rOks, Rooftop Cinema Club, Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company – Suzanne & Mike Rose, San Antonio Zoo, Sara Ray, Scott Cigich, Sheri Alsguth, Skydive Spaceland – Houston, Texas A&M Rosenthal Meat Center, Tessa Dent, The Nice Winery, The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar, The Royal Standard, The Store Round Top, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, Total Wine & More, Valenzuela Designs, William Chris Wine Company
Thank you to our amazing volunteers!
Gala Committee
Kylie Jo Hartmann, Hannah Jaeger, Barbara & Rev. Chuck Kindsvatter, Ellen-Elizabeth Lee, Sara Ray, Libby Schmidt
Event Volunteers
Taylor Bradbury, Pat & Michael Dittrich, Kellie Escovy, Alicia Jackson, Ashleigh & Caleb Parks, Michele Watson
Video Production
Ryan Anderson – Paper Ketchup Productions
Auctioneer
Tim Knesek
Master of Ceremonies
Rick Janacek