One of the busiest and most popular events of the year is the churchwide Yard Sale. Church members and friends from the community converge on our Practice Gym to find furniture, office equipment, appliances, books, exercise equipment, silverware, kitchenware, toys, and other household items.
This past March, the sale brought in more than $22,000, already used to benefit Neighborhood Partnership and Inasmuch Days—two ministries that support the work of trusted local nonprofits and service days in neighboring communities—as well as help with Trunk or Treat, Christmas, utility bills, wheelchair ramps, and general repairs for nearby families in need.
The sale takes place over two frenetic days in the spring, but preparation and planning begin in late summer! Whether you are a seasoned Yard Sale veteran or volunteering for the first time, see below for important dates and ways to help.
Kickoff Lunch and 1st Full Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 4, 11:30am in the Parlor. RSVP to Beth at mediacenter@firstbaptistgreenville.com
Dates to Remember
• 8/11–8/28—Relocate storage and pricing spaces to newly available rooms on the Practice Gym level. (Property Committee Update: The Einstein School, now under new management, has concluded its lease with First Baptist. We are grateful for the positive, collaborative relationship we shared. Moving forward, the Property Committee will explore new leasing opportunities and welcomes ideas or leads from the congregation.)
• 8/27—Yard Sale Steering Team meeting, 4:00pm
• 9/2—Begin receiving donations
• 9/4—Yard Sale Committee Kickoff Lunch
• 9/8—Weekly organizing and pricing begins in new space!
Text “JOIN” to (864) 215-3304 to be added to First Baptist Greenville’s Community Engagement text list.
To visit our Volunteer Hub or sign up for the Community Engagement e-blast, click here: https://firstbaptistgreenville.com/community-engagement/
—Matt Rollins, Minister of Community Engagement, and the Yard Sale Committee