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What is Night to Shine?
Night to Shine values, honors, and supports honored guests and their famiies through an unforgettable prom experience centered on God’s love. Held simultaneously around the world on the Friday before Valentine’s Day each year, Night to Shine celebrates people with special needs and reminds every honored guest that they are known, loved, and valued.
Messiah St. Charles has been honored to host Night to Shine for 10 years, bringing hundreds of volunteers together to serve out St. Charles community. We hope you’ll join us in making Night to Shine 2027 an incredible night!
You Can Help Make it a Night to Shine!
It takes more than 300 volunteers to make Night to Shine possible at Messiah St. Charles.
Whether you’re paired one-on-one with an honored guest as a buddy, cheering along the red carpet, serving dinner, helping with activities, setting up behind the scenes or cleaning up after the celebration, there’s a place for you.
BECOME A BUDDY
Be paired with an honored guest and experience Night to Shine alongside them throughout the evening.
SERVE AS A VOLUNTEER
Choose from a variety of roles including activities, food, service, red carpet, setup, cleanup, and more!
Ready to Serve? Here's What to Know.
Registration Opens: December 13, 2026
Registration Closes: February 5, 2027
BUDDIES
Contact Jill McCoy
jmccoy@messiahnetwork.org
VOLUNTEERS
Contact Sarah Mullen
smullen@messiahnetwork.org
BACKGROUND CHECKS
All required volunteers must complete a background check before serving. This is for 18 & up only and does not apply to decoration and prep team.
Volunteer Training
Sunday, January 31, 2027 | 12pm
Messiah St. Charles
5911 MO-94 | St. Charles, MO 63304
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
First-time buddies and volunteers
T-SHIRT PICKUP
Pick up at training or at Sunday service on January 31.
CAN’T ATTEND TRAINING?
Notify your team leader and watch required training video.
RESPONSIBILITY FORM
All buddies and volunteers must fill out a responsibilities form to ensure they are equipped to give our honored guests the best experience.
Volunteer Training
WHAT TO EXPECT ON FEBRUARY 12
HONORED GUESTS & FAMILIES
BUDDIES
VOLUNTEERS
| Arrival: | [Insert Time] |
| Boarding Group: | [Info] |
| Enter: | Timbers Entrance |
| Check-In: | Commons |
| What to Wear: | Prom Attire |
| Report to: | Stephanie Silbey |
| Respite Room: | Located on Lower Level |
2027 Honored Guest Registration
We are grateful for the incredible response to Night to Shine at Messiah St. Charles.
Due to our current facility capacity, space for new honored guests is extremely limited as we await the completion of our expansion.
[Insert current registration/waitlist status here]
For questions regarding honored guest registration or the Respite Room,
please contact Stephanie Silbey at ssilbey@messiahnetwork.org
I Want to Support Night To Shine
CAN’T VOLUNTEER? YOU CAN STILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Night to Shine is made possible through the generosity of people who believe
every honored guest deserves to be celebrated, welcomed, and loved.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON FEBRUARY 12
WHAT TO EXPECT ON FEBRUARY 12
