It's Auction Time!
The Gateway Woods Annual Benefit Auction will be held on the first weekend of August! The week of the Auction opens up with an online auction Wednesday-Friday and finishes with a large auction on our campus on Saturday, August 2nd. Join thousands in showing their support through fellowship, good food, and bidding to raise money for Gateway Woods. Last year, the 2024 Auction Day ended on a total of $940,000! Praise God!
Wednesday, July 30th - Friday, August 1st: Online Auction
The Online Auction is a great way to stay involved if you can’t make it in person on Saturday, or feel free to participate in both! You can pick up any items you won online on Saturday at the Auction, or we will arrange a drop-off/delivery in the two weeks following the Auction. As a bonus, there will be exclusive items online that you won't be able to find at the Auction!
- Monday, July 28 - 8:00 AM - Online Auction Item Preview & Registration Opens
- Wednesday, July 30 - 8:00 AM - Online Auction Bidding Opens
- Friday, Aug. 1 - 8:30 PM - First Lot Closes
Saturday, August 2nd: Auction Day
For those who are able, join us on campus on Saturday, August 2nd. Not only will you be able to connect with other supporters of Gateway Woods, eat a delicious BLT made by Gateway Farms, or sip a refreshing lemon shakeup, but there will be exclusive items you won't be able to find online!
- 7:30 AM - Breakfast & Bidder Registration Opens
- 8:30 AM - Opening Program
- 9:00 AM - First Auction Item
- 9:15 AM - All Auctions Open
- 10:30 AM - Lunch Opens
- NOON - Teen Auction Begins
It takes about 400 volunteers to make this event happen. There are so many opportunities to be a blessing on the day of - and the weeks leading up. We can’t do it without you. When you show up to volunteer your time, talents, and treasure, you remind staff and residents alike what the body of Christ is capable of when it is united for a common cause. If you would like to volunteer for this year’s Auction, please visit our sign up page. For questions, contact Janice at gwauctionvolunteer@gmail.com
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Thank you for your prayers and support of the ministry of Gateway Woods.
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2024 Event Sponsors
2024 Tent Sponsors
Auction Committee
Mark Ramseyer
Committee Chairperson
Kristi Reinhard
Auction Coordinator
Joanne Gerber
Item Coordinator
Nichole Suvar
Assistant Item Coordinator
Bethany Young
Online Coordinator
Pete Zimmerman
On-Site & Facility Coordinator
Janice Anliker
Volunteer Coordinator
Heather Beer
Office Liaison
Quinn Steffen
PR/FR Liaison
Dustin Hodel
GWFS Board Representative
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Common Questions
Please contact your local church representative or fill out the form above.
If you would like your item promoted in our Summer Gatepost, please give us the details by the second week of June. Otherwise the items need to be given to your local Gateway Representative by July 15.
No. We only take new items. We have found that over the years used and antique items just won't sell as well as a new item.
If you are 21 or older (or younger and accompanied by an adult), and come on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, ask around to see who is the volunteer coordinator, and that person will find you a job. If it is Thursday or Friday when you come out, ask for Pete Zimmerman. There are always jobs that need to be filled in the days leading up to the auction.
Contact your local representative. There are usually several trailers going to various areas.
Yes, this is a family event! There are activities for kids, from jump houses to rides. Check out Kid's Korner (kids only) and Teen Spot (teens only) for pre-priced items. There will also be a Teen Auction at noon in the blue tent!
The Online Auction ends Friday night. Items are available for pickup on Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. next to the Clerking Station in the White Tent. If you are not able to pick up on Saturday, we will be shipping or delivering items within 2 weeks after the Auction.
Yes. The Teen Auction's goal is for teenagers from ages 13-19 to bring their own money and learn how to bid in a real auction under the guidance of an auctioneer. It takes place at noon in the Blue Tent!
YES, please do! You can even use the same bidder number.
While things can change from year to year, we have breakfast sandwiches, pork chop sandwiches, sloppy joes, potato curls, lemon shake-ups, smoothies, coffee, pizza, popcorn, candy, and ice cream. We’ll also have Gateway Farms serving BLT sandwiches!
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