Cross Trails Ministry Gift of Faith Gala

Help us raise funds to keep camp affordable for all and make sure no one misses out because of the cost!

 
This year's Gift of Faith Gala will be held as a hybrid event.

There will be a gathering at Ebert Ranch where tickets can be pre-purchased online for the in-person event that will take place on Saturday, March 12th from 5-9 pm.

There will be great food, music, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and safe fellowship. You are invited to come and enjoy a wonderful time while you help to keep camp affordable for everyone!

If you cannot join us for our in-person event, we want to invite you to participate from the comfort of your home.  Our silent auction and other fundraising opportunities will be held online here beginning March 5th.

Our goal this year is to raise $40,000 and we need your help to get there!

How You Can Participate

Register to Participate: Everyone is welcome to participate in our online event! You can bid on items, vote in the Who Would You Rather game, buy raffle tickets, and donate from home by registering for free. 

Become a Sponsor: Event sponsorships help us to cover the overhead expenses of the event. They are a wonderful way for you, your business, or your congregation, to contribute greatly to the Gala's success. Our grateful thanks will be shared at the Gala, in the Gala program, and in our post gala news releases. Those who wish to remain anonymous will also be honored as such. Click the "Sponsor the Gala" button below for more information!

Purchase a Ticket: We would love for you to join us in person at Ebert Ranch!  Purchase a ticket to attend this year's event!

Auction & Event Details

Premiere Items
Visit our Items page to see the Premiere offerings this year, including the opening weekend hunt and a horse lovers' weekend! Plus check out many more items from our wonderful donors!

Raffle
Would you like to own a piece of Camp Chrysalis? Buy a raffle ticket for only $25 to be entered to win one of the last pews from the Camp Chrysalis chapel! Ron Kettler and Jay Miller have shortened the pew and inscribed the Cross Trails Ministry logo to make this a perfect addition to your home. 

Who Would You Rather?
Who do you think should do the Giant Swing in their gala attire? Visit our voting items and cast a vote for the year-round staff member you think should take a fashionable swing!

How to Bid

 1. Register or Sign In

2. Click the "Items" tab or button at the top of the page

3. Select an item you'd like to view or bid on

4. Choose amount - you can use the suggested bid or bid a higher amount.

     TIP: Try using the auto-bid feature - it will make sure you're not outbid until the bidding goes over your set amount!

5. Click bid and watch your item!

 The auction will close at 8:00pm CST on Saturday, March 12, 2022

Receiving Your Auction Items

Auction and event check-out will be done online through GiveSmart. Visit the Pay tab at the top of the GiveSmart homepage to review your purchase summary and check out with a credit card. Payment for any auction item, raffle ticket, vote or donation is due on Sunday, March 13th. Cross Trails Ministry will automatically charge any outstanding balances no later than Friday, March 18, 2022.

If you win an item, we will reach out to you by Friday, March 18, 2022 to coordinate fulfilling your item. Many of our auction item donors have graciously agreed to arrange to mail items to their winners! If that is the case, you will receive the donor's contact information after the auction. If your item is being held by Cross Trails, we will contact you after the auction to arrange a pick up or to mail your item. If you prefer to have your other item(s) shipped to you, please consider adding item #600, "Shipping," to your cart before checking out to help CTM cover the cost of shipping your item.

Thank you for your patience as we work through each item's winning bids to ensure everything gets to the rightful owner. For any questions about auction items, please email [email protected].

 Thank You to Our Sponsors

Be a Gala Sponsor

Sponsorships
Most of the funds raised at this event are raised through the auctions and sponsorships.  Please consider contributing if you are able.  If you would like to sponsor a portion of the event please click the button below or if you have questions, please contact our Outreach Director at [email protected] or 830-257-6340.

Table Sponsor  $1,500

• Reserved table for 10 at the event
  
• Special appreciation treats for each guest at your table
  
• A set of beads for each of your guests to participate in our Heads/Tails game
  
• Acknowledgement in our event program, during the event and in post-event publications
  
• $500 Donation Credit
  

Event Sponsor $500
These sponsorships are essential.  They help camp keep the cost of the event low so that funds raised can go into our campership fund and to help keep costs low for all that attend our sites and programs.  You will receive an acknowledgement in our event program, during the event and in post event publications.

Ticket Sponsorship  $100
These make it possible for us to let staff, honorees, gala committee members, and volunteers attend the event for minimal to no cost. If you would like to sponsor a ticket, please consider a gift of $100 per ticket.  You will receive an acknowledgment in our event program, during the event and in post event publications.

Sponsor the Gala