December 3, 2023 //  The theme of the 2023 Bash After Dark was Mission Possible. And “possible” perfectly describes the effort, energy, and success of this year’s event. Heck, it was just plain FUN.

The Outreach Committee is delighted to announce that the 2023 Bash After Dark netted over $53,000 for Outreach Ministry next year. Every penny of these funds will go directly to support organizations and ministries in our greater community in 2024.

As the leader of this year’s Bash, my first thanks are to the hardworking Outreach Committee team, each of whom played a pivotal role in making Mission Possible a success. In addition, heartfelt appreciation to everyone who donated or purchased auction and raffle items, made cash gifts, or purchased event or game tickets. Thank you to the St. Stephen’s members who generously donated all our food and beverage costs. The Bash could never have happened without our event volunteers. This means YOU if worked as a volunteer in ANY capacity. As always, our great staff put in many hours and deserve huge thanks too.

The stated mission of the Outreach Committee is to inspire, facilitate, and provide opportunities, funding and support to respond in faith to Jesus’ call to serve. There is no doubt that this is exactly what happened within our walls at the Bash this year.

My deep personal thanks to each of you,

Susan Dowd
2023 Bash & Outreach Chair