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First Methodist Church Harvest Festival

Carnival/Festival for General Council on Finance & Admins of the United Methodist Church/ First Methodist Church Gatesville
Oct 18, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Deadline: October 1, 2025

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $25,000
Expected Attendance 700
Reach 2,000
Ticket Price $0
Metro Area Austin, TX
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) Church (IRS Form 990 Not Required)
Nonprofit Category X - Religion-Related
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Silent Auction
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Printed Flyers Website Email Blast Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 0-4 Years 5-11 Years 12-17 Years 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 0-4 Years 5-11 Years 12-17 Years 18+ Years
Special Populations Moms Active People Foodies
Description

First Methodist Church of Gatesville 

2600 E. Main St./ Gatesville, TX / 76528                                         

(254) 865-2520

May 2025

Dear friends,

I am asking for your help with the First Methodist Church’s annual Harvest Festival.  The proceeds from the Harvest Festival allow us to donate to many local charities each year.  Participating is also a great way to advertise your business for an extended time.  We acknowledge donors in several ways:  by listing each business/donor name on a large sign which is hung in the Family Life Center and by placing copies of a list of each donor on each table during our barbecue lunch so our guests may see it.  We also thank all donors in The Gatesville Messenger, as well as on Facebook.

Here are a few suggestions  of ways you can help:

            * making a cash donation

            *donating item/items for our silent auction

            *purchasing a $250 sponsorship for our Cornhole Tournament

            *donating gift cards or gift certificates

            *donating tickets to sporting events, etc.

            *donating crafts such as paintings, woodwork, quilts, etc.

            *offering a product or a discount on a service offered by your business

This year’s festival will be held on October 18th,  and will include activities for the entire family:  a pumpkin patch, silent auction, cornhole tournament, Jail and Bail, bounce house, bake sale, craft and food vendors, cookie walk, raffles, and much more. 

Proceeds from the 2024 festival allowed us to

            *Assist struggling families with rent, utilities, or gasoline

            *Purchase materials and make blankets for children entering foster care

            *Support the Gatesville Ministerial Alliance

            *Support the Gatesville Care Center

            *Provide assistance to children wishing to attend Christian summer camp

            *Support the Library renovation and book drive

It is not too early to donate.  If you have any questions or would like for me to pick up your donation, please contact me at (254) 679-9055.  If you prefer to mail a donation, please send to First Methodist Church, 2600 E. Main/Gatesville, TX 762528. 

Thank you for considering this request as I recognize you are approached by many worthwhile organizations each year. Everyone is welcome at the Harvest Festival, and we hope to see you there.

 

Mary Kafer

Harvest Festival Committee

 

First Methodist Church of Gatesville
115 N 31st St
Gatesville, TX 76528