2026 Mission Dinner and Auction

A Night of Generosity and Impact!

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who joined us for our 18th Annual Mission Dinner & Auction! It was a night filled with neon, generosity, and a shared commitment to making a difference.

THANK YOU to the incredible support of our attendees, sponsors, and ALL-THE-VOLUNTEERS. We raised over $47,000 to support our Mission and Outreach ministry here at COTHA. These funds will help provide support near and far, from local Richmond to Houston to San Antonio, Thailand to Sri Lanka, Uganda, El Salvador, and South Sudan!

This event would not have been possible without your generosity and dedication.

Our 2026 Mission Goals:

Sharing the message of hope in Jesus Christ to a broken and dying world.

As a Gospel imperative, this hope is best evidenced through our love in action. We live out God’s love by strengthening the Church locally and globally through prayer, generosity, hands-on service, and faithful partnership.

Give

We practice generosity as an act of worship, supporting local and global partners where resources are limited and teaching the next generation to invest in God’s mission.

Go

We send and serve. From regional outreach to student mission trips, we create opportunities for youth, young adults, and adults to engage hands-on in God’s work.

Pray

We commit to regular intercession for our partners, our students serving on mission, and the global Church in difficult places.

Sustain

We strengthen clergy, missionaries, and ministry leaders through relational encouragement, practical support, and care for spiritual and emotional health.

In 2026, this means:

• Deepening long-term partnerships

• Supporting vulnerable churches where resources are limited

• Serving our local community with consistency and humility

• Caring for the spiritual and emotional health of those who carry the Gospel in demanding environments

One tangible expression of this commitment is our support of clergy in South Sudan. Many priests and bishops serve without salary or reliable transportation, traveling long distances in challenging conditions to preach, pray, and administer the sacraments. By providing transportation and practical support, we enable the Gospel to reach communities that might otherwise remain isolated.

🛼 📺 🕹️ Evening Highlights 🕹️ 📺 🛼

Attendance:

132 attendees

Donations:

85 silent and 8 live auction items

Money Raised:

$47,000

Guest Speaker:

Alex Large speaking on behalf of Bishop Joseph in South Sudan

Exciting Auction Wins:

Bidders radically competed for items such as vacation homes (Navarre Beach!), wine, whiskey, and front-row parking!

Totally Tubular Dinner & Fellowship:

A beautiful meal by Amazen Chef Creations and like, fer sure, awesome conversations with new and old friends!

What’s Next?

The impact doesn’t stop here! We invite you to continue supporting our COTHA Mission and Outreach ministry by staying tuned for upcoming opportunities to serve and connect.

Save the Date: We’ll be back next year with Royal Ascot on February 20, 2027!

Let me know if you’d like to join the planning team! Together, we are changing lives!

Blessings,

Morgan White

2026 Mission Dinner and Auction Chair