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The Volunteer Ministry Center Presents

CARRY THE TORCH KNOXVILLE

A Benefit Luncheon Featuring Darryl Strawberry, Baseball Legend, Author, and Minister

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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Strawberry's life story is proof that you can overcome life's adversities one decision, one step at a time. It's time to Turn Your Season Around.

Darryl Strawberry has seen it all--the highs and lows of an intense career as a Major League Baseball all-star, drug addiction, marriage challenges, prison time, and battles with cancer. In his book, Turn Your Season Around, with honesty and transparency, Strawberry shares the same foundational principles that transformed his life from the inside out--the power of prayer, cultivating healthy friendships, weathering trials without losing heart, refreshing the way you think, and letting God change your life for good.

 

Strawberry weaves compelling stories from his own life with those of others he met through his speaking and ministry work across the nation. With scriptural insights and real-life examples, Strawberry celebrates the miracles God works in us for healing, cleansing, and new beginnings.

Honorary Chair
Jimmy Hyams
Knoxville Sportswriter
and Radio Host

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Carry the Torch is a sponsored event, but  limited reserve seating is available to the public for $100 per seat. Seats may be purchased through the VMC website at www.vmcinc.org or by contacting Mary Beth Ramey at 865-524-3926, x 229.  Donations to the event can be also be made online at vmcinc.org.

For information regarding sponsorships please contact Mary Beth Ramey

at (865) 524-3926 Ext. 229

Mission Fair

10:00 am -11:45 am 

Luncheon

11:45 am

Book Signing

 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

2023 CARRY THE TORCH KNOXVILLE SPONSORS

Diamond Torchbearer

The Boyd Foundation

Gold Torchbearer

John and Judi Nelson

Steve and Ann Bailey

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Silver Torchbearer

Rodney Lawler Fund

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Neill Albers Townsend

Anonymous

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Bronze Torchbearer

Nancy & Jim Freidrich

Emily & David Cox

Marty Smith/Selena Brewster

David & Jeane Claire Jones

Tom McCarley & Denise Moretz

Dr. and Mrs. Frank White

Robert and Carney Ivy

Dr. Howard Filston/Kay Stout

 Judy Hodge

Randy and Robin Gibson

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Herb and Mary Berl

Episcopal Church of the Good Sarmatian 

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John M. Smartt, Registered Investment Advisor Representative

Susan and Pye Conway

Nancy Bowen 

By the Tracks Catering

Torchbearer

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Hank and Sandy Bertlekamp

Bo & Beth Townsend

Old Gray Cemetery

John and Kathy Buckingham

Jenny and William Eversole

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Karen Sproles & Liz Rea

Jenny Stowers Brock

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Miller Disability Law, P.C. 

Mary Ann Rinearson

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Mark and Laura Walker

First Presbyterian Church

Central Baptist Bearden Church 

St. John XXIII Catholic Church

St. John's Lutheran Church

Fred and Harriet Hodge/Don & Flo Messer

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral

David & Meg Arning

St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church

Fred and Rose Perkinson

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Immaculate Conception Church

Second Presbyterian Church

Stephanie and George Piper

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John & Laura Seymour

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Rick and Becky Jenkins

Mary and Trevor Martin

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Episcopal Diocese of East TN

Kramer Rayson Attorneys

Hunter and Emily Purnell

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First Presbyterian Church

Charlie and Patsy Daniel

Michael and Heather Ramey

Connie Steele

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