God's provision

I realize it's been such a long time since I have written.

I am so sorry.

The banquet was amazing.

We were overwhelmed by the kindness. 

The people...

The prizes.... 

 and the end result...

We raised over $7800!  

All praise be to the Lord.

Also, that night, God had a surprise for us.

The SHOW HOPE foundation, 

established by Steven Curtis Chapman,

called as we were leaving for the banquet.

They partnered with the Tim Tebow Foundation

and provided us with a grant of $8,000.

To learn more about Show Hope click here.

All we can say is "AMAZING".

We are deeply humbled and completely grateful.

Today, the day before we celebrate the birth of Jesus,

I want to take a moment

and remember God's provision.

He provided the Savior.

He provided restoration.

He provided the very best.

He gave His OWN son.

To be born of a virgin.

To live a sinless life.

Even to die.  On a cross.

For our sins.

So that we could have a relationship with God.

Provision.

Salvation.

Restoration.

This Christmas season, may we remember the giving of the ultimate gift.

Sacrifice.

 

The amazing part of this story is that God’s provision did not end

that night in the manger.

He continues to provide.

He richly provides.

The very best.

May you be in awe as God meets all your needs this year.

To God be the glory.

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches 

of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 

Merry Christmas!

~Matt and Katie Long and family

UNC Basketball FANS!

Carolina Fans!

Want to add a signed "Roy Williams"

 ball to your collection? 

Like watching games?  

Live? 

Like, in the stands?

Any plans for December 30^th?

Come to the Banquet 

Friday, November 14 

for your chance to win 

this ball AND 

2 Basketball tickets 

to the UNC vs. William & Mary Game 

on 12/30.  

LIVE AUCTION starts at 7pm!

BUY BANQUET TICKETS HERE

Can’t come to the Banquet, 

but still love prizes?  

Check out 3 GREAT prizes.  

Entry tickets still available.

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS HERE

Disney, Great Wolf Lodge and Wilmington.. so many trips!

Adoption Fundraising Dinner

*FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

*6:00-8:30pm

*TICKETS: $10*

Cornerstone Baptist Church,

5736 Inman Rd, 27410

Dinner ticket sales end 11/11

Buy Banquet Tickets HERE

Amazing Prizes!

*Raffle   

*Live auction @ 7pm   

*Silent Auction

Can't make it to the Banquet?  

Enter the RAFFLE!

Need not be present to win!

$10 Raffle Prizes/ 3 for $25

 Only 100 tickets per prize.

*Wilmington Weekend Getaway

*GREAT WOLF LODGE Getaway

*4 Park Hoppers to Disney World

Buy RAFFLE TICKETS HERE

Contact Matt or Katie Long 336-644-6403 

or Sherri Speight 944-1841 for tickets.

21 Days and counting...

Eat food. Win Prizes.  Support Adoption!

The Adoption Banquet is just 21 days away!

We have sold over 100 tickets to date!

Get yours today!

Tickets are $10 each

Click HERE to buy tickets

MENU:

Carter Bros. BBQ & Fixins’

Texas Roadhouse salad, rolls & peanuts

Hotdog option for kids

Desserts catered by Food Lion

Drinks included

Amazing prizes will be available through raffle, 
silent auction and live auction!

Cash & credit cards accepted.

Live entertainment.

Come hear Matt and I speak about adoption

 and special needs!

See you there!

Chick Fil A Gift Basket for Silent Auction

Sterling and Diamond Necklace

Flip Force Gymnastics Birthday Party

Great Wolf Lodge Getaway with $250 in gift cards

Available to win through $10 ticket raffle

Banquet countdown is on... just 28 days away!

We have already sold over 80 tickets!

Buy yours today!

Ticket sales end November 9^th

You can buy your tickets through the link below

 BUY TICKETS HERE

or see Matt or Katie Long (336-644-6403)

Banquet Details:

Friday, November 14

6-8:30pm

Cornerstone Baptist Church

Tickets $10 each

(under 3 are free)

MENU 
Carter Bros. BBQ & fixins’

Texas Roadhouse Rolls & Salad 
& bagged peanuts w/ free appetizer coupon attached!

Desserts catered by Food Lion

TONS of Prizes... here are a few!

 Gun Accessory Basket donated by Colfax Gun & Ammo  

 Chick-Fil-A Basket donated by Brassfield CFA.  Includes Small catered tray of your choice

Fresh Market Gift Basket + $25 Gift Card 

Flip Force Gymnastics Birthday Party ($175 value)

See you there!

Prize of the DAY!

FRESH MARKET GIFT BASKET
Complete with $25 GIFT CARD!

Come to the Banquet on Friday, November 14
from 6-8:30 pm for your chance to win this!

Cornerstone Baptist Church, Greensboro 27410

Buy Your Banquet Tickets HERE!

My Top Ten List... for today!

Coming up...Adoption Fundraiser Banquet!

Friday, November 14

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Buy your tickets HERE or in person!

$10 gets you Carter Bros BBQ, Texas Roadhouse rolls and salad, dessert, drinks and more!

…and that includes a FREE raffle ticket too!

TODAY…My Top Ten List of Prizes would include:

1. Maid Brigade House Cleaning.  Just in time for Christmas!  Seriously… how great would that be?  2 hours with 2 people cleaning my house?  Awesome!
2. $200 in Handyman services.  I know this guy.  He works fast!  Broken door?  Fixed.  Trim work?  Done!  Paint touch ups?  No problem.
3.  The Jumpin Bean Gift Certificates.  I just love coffee.  I also appreciate local businesses.  And I love coffee.  Kevin makes an awesome Blended caramel mocha.  Yum.
4. Gia – $25 Restaurant gift certificate.  Yum. This place is all small plates.  So you can order 4-5 things and not break the bank.  I like to try a little bit of everything, so this fits me to a tee!
5.  Sunset Hills Photography Package.  Pictures… just in time for Christmas.. and Christmas cards… perfect!
6. The Wilmington Weekend Getaway.  Go to the beach?  Yes, please!  5 passes to the Fort Fisher Aquarium and $50 for lunch at a cute café?  Sign me up!
7.   A Sweet Mess Cake.  These are beautiful.  And delicious. And they are cake.
8.  Celebration Station Unlimited Play Passes.  Have you met my sons?  They have a lot of energy.  Maybe one night of unlimited play would make someone sleep in past 7:30am.
9. Mama Ginna’s Pizza Certificate.  Pizza is always a go at our house.  So this is a definite winner.
10.  Bur-Mil Driving Range passes for 2.  This would be for Matt and Matthew.  Some good father-son bonding time.  Over golf.

So what are you waiting for?  Get your tickets!  

Come to the banquet! Win prizes.  

And support adoption!