#TBT: ABC Sale History

This newspaper clipping shows the chairpersons of the ABC Sale and the director of Lafayette Work Center, George Schumacher in 1982 when we donated $1,200 to Lafayette Work Center.  The sale that year was only held in Gleason Hall, but before Gleason Hall was built, we held it in what is now Fellowship Hall---the entire sale was held in one room!

St. Mark Presbyterian's first rummage sale was held in 1970 when it was held in E. Rothrock's basement for two days.  Then, the stuff was carted to Valley Park where it sold for two more days:  $875 was raised.  The first rummage sale at the church was in 1973 and also ran for two days.  In the first 5 years, $2,602 was raised for charity.  It was officially known as the ABC sale in 1976 which originally was for "Attic, Basement and Cellar" not "Attic, Basement, Closet" which is how we currently advertise it.

Continuing in an over 40 year old tradition, the ABC Sale will be held July 11 (early bird $5 at 7) 8 AM-1 PM and July 12, 2014 (8-noon). Bring your treasures to church beginning Sunday, July 6 and volunteer your time to help with this sale which has donated more than a hundred thousand dollars over the years to our local charities.  For more information consult the church website www.discoverstmark.org or call the office 636-394-2233.

Acts 4:32-35

New Century Version (NCV)

The Believers Share

³² The group of believers were united in their hearts and spirit. All those in the group acted as though their private property belonged to everyone in the group. In fact, they shared everything. ³³ With great power the apostles were telling people that the Lord Jesus was truly raised from the dead. And God blessed all the believers very much.³⁴ There were no needy people among them. From time to time those who owned fields or houses sold them, brought the money, ³⁵ and gave it to the apostles. Then the money was given to anyone who needed it.