ESTEVAN - The Estevan Bible Camp (EBC) held a fundraiser that showcased plenty of creativity on Sunday afternoon at the Estevan Comprehensive School’s Cafetorium.
The inaugural afternoon tea event had 13 tables set up, each with a different theme. Most of the people at each table were dressed according to the table’s theme.
Eighteen vendors were set up in the back of the cafetorium.
“I was absolutely delighted with the amount of effort that went into it, the amount of vendors and people who were hosting tables and inviting their guests,” said camp director Ladan MacKenzie. “It was just incredible to see the support and the turnout.”
He paid tribute to Melissa Holman for the work she put into the event. She was the one who suggested the decorated tables, having seen it work at a hospital fundraiser in her hometown of Redvers.
Snacks and beverages were served at each table.
“The amount of effort that went into the detail for the different themed tables was incredible. I thought they were beautiful and a lot of fun.”
MacKenzie was able to walk around and see each one and talk to the guests.
The vendors brought a variety of merchandise for people to choose from. A silent auction also happened during the afternoon.
“They did a great job of having their selections out. They brought a large amount of stuff, so there was plenty to look at, and they displayed it quite beautifully,” said MacKenzie.
MacKenzie delivered a report early in the event. Other highlights included a video about the EBC and a musical presentation by some members of the camp’s summer missionary team, who came back to Estevan for the event and brought some friends.
The proceeds from the fundraiser will be directed towards the Bible camp’s efforts to build a couple of bridges, one across a ravine and the other across the Souris River.
“The Bible camp is divided by the river, and then there’s the ravine between the road and the extra land on the north side. So we’re looking to build a bridge to get access to that area, so that we can be using it for the kids to play wide games, and do activities like archery and airsoft.”
The bridge across the ravine could cost $10,000 to $25,000, and would likely be built first, as they could then start to develop the land. The bridge for the Souris River would be more expensive.
