Art, Auction and Community Support

If you have ever visited Piper Children’s Center on the Boothe Campus, you have probably seen framed Christmas artwork in the hallway with a short biography below it. These framed pieces represent STCH Ministries’ annual Christmas card dating back to 2000, a meaningful recognition for the children. In addition to the framed pieces in Piper Children’s Center, the same artwork has been auctioned off at the Live Oak County Beefmaster Breeders Association bull sale for over 20 years. 

Each year, children from our Campus Ministries and International Ministries submit artwork for the Christmas card and the STCH Ministries calendar. Although hundreds of pieces are submitted, eleven are selected for the calendar, and one is chosen for the card. 

This year, Jada, a 14-year-old on the Boothe Campus, had her artwork selected for the Christmas card. On Saturday, January 11, Jada and others from the Boothe Campus attended the Beefmasters auction and watched as her artwork sold for $5,000, which goes to support STCH Ministries. The experience is one the kids always remember. For many, this is their first time attending an auction, and their eyes widen as they listen to the auctioneer. 

Jada shared her experience: “I was surprised mixed with happiness. It was surprising and also a little overwhelming how much money it made. There were so many nice people. I liked talking to them all. I smiled so much that day!” 

We thank Anthony Mihalski and the Live Oak County Beefmasters Association for their continued support of STCH Ministries and the children whose artwork is selected.