May 9, 2009
With more than 230 people representing numerous churches, ministries, and organizations from Greater Houston, Mission Houston celebrated its Annual Fundraiser Luncheon "Greater Things Have Yet to Come" on May 8, 2009.
Dr. J. Doug Stringer from Somebody Cares was presented with the 2009 Mission Houston Nehemiah Award in recognition of his years of servant-leadership in building and restoring Houston for good.
Providing an inspiring "year in review", Jim Herrington highlighted the Whole & Healthy Children Initiative alive in 8 communities across the city, 7 beautification projects that have taken place, $35,000 raised for school improvements, and more than 110 mentors serving children at risk in elementary schools.
Continuing to cast the vision of Mission Houston forward was Randy Schroeder as he shared from his heart the value and significance of the vision to him and to Greater Houston. Closing of the program, hosted at the well-appointed Junior League of Houston, was Rick Figueroa, as he, too, shared his like-heartedness in casting and embracing the vision of "a Greater Houston for good."
As true servant-leaders, Randy and Staci Schroeder served as Event Chairs, providing wisdom, guidance, and practical advice and involvement for this pivotal annual event. Kyle and Barbara Vann served as Honorary Event Chairs. Kim Kossie added her natural flair to the event as Mistress of Ceremonies, and Elizabeth Wareing served as Event Sponsor.
A spirited finale was led by Russell Thompson II as the audience worshipped to a medley of "Greater Things Have Yet to Come", “How Great is our God”, and “How Great Thou Art”.
This annual fundraiser raised over $70,000 in net proceeds for Mission Houston, and the Lord has provided even more in gifts and relationships since the close of the event.
Included is the video presented at the May 8, 2009 luncheon.
If you participated in the luncheon, your comments are welcome!
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Thank you in advance for your feedback. We hope that you had a great time at the luncheon last Friday. God bless and take care.
Great report - great job done! Way to go, Michael! You (along with those 'other' guys :) did an amazing job with the event! It was SO worth taking the day off to attend!
Congratulations on the immense success of this year’s Mission Houston fundraiser!
Congratulations on a successful event.
Congratulations Michael!
That is great news.
Way to go! God is good. Blessings on you and MH, my brother!
Great job, Michael; really great job!!!! Thanks for all you folks do; bob
You guys did such a wonderful job. I know the organization and felt like I learned and was so moved.
Mostly what I knew about Mission Houston was from my work as the project manager for the work days at Shearn Elementary. I was so moved and inspired that I gave a much larger gift than I came intending to give. I guess that's how you know that you've done good work at one of these things.
and team, great event. Barbara generally doesn't like events like this and when we got in the car afterwards she said, "That was inspiring." I liked doing lunch rather than dinner, and I thought the messaging and the execution of the program was the best it's ever been.
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