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Craft Fest 2021

Saturday November 13th, 9 am – 3 pm   ** masks required **

Come, shop, and support local crafters and FCCEJ.

Here are the ways that you can help the Craft Fest to be successful:

Crafters:

We are looking for 3 crafters to fill the Fellowship Hall. The cost to church members is only $20 for the table. Please contact Ann Gray at grayann8@aol.com to reserve a table.

Nearly New:

The following is a quick list of best sellers:

  • Books
  • Holiday items, especially Christmas
  • Games & Puzzles
  • Frames
  • Dishes
  • Children’s toys
  • Accessories – scarfs, purses and jewelry

All items can be dropped off in the second floor Gym or in the Marvin Lounge starting Saturday October 30th

Silent Auction:

Due to COVID-19 and business impacts, we are going to rely on Church Members for Silent Auction items. We encourage members who are friends with business owners to please feel free to ask for a donation. The committee won’t be doing their usual solicitation of local businesses. Suggestions include:

  • Donating tickets to a theater, arts or sporting event
  • Giving golf/tennis lessons
  • Baking a cookie/pie/bread of the month
  • Sewing/babysitting/cleaning/yard work
  • Original artwork
  • Homemade quilt
  • Antiques
  • Rev. Mark will have one of his famous sermons as an auction item

All items can be dropped off at the church office.

Please contact Wendy Wark at wbwark@gmail.com to make a donation.

Sweet Shoppe:

We welcome your contributions of unique items such as:

  • Gluten-free options
  • Donuts
  • Whoopee pies
  • Peanut brittle
  • Home-made candy
  • Fudge
  • Cookies
  • Various types of breads

All items can be dropped off in the Nursery on Friday Nov. 12th from 9 am – 5pm.

Please contact Mary Gratton at mgrat14@comcast.net with any questions.

Heavenly Spirit Café:

Please assist by making some of these homemade favorites:

  • Soups
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Chili

Also, please consider donating any of the following:

  • A case of bottled water or canned soda
  • Paper products: bowls, spoons, or napkins

All items can be dropped off in the Kitchen; please make sure that donations are marked ‘Craft Fest’. Please contact Elaine Raymond at ebraymond@gmail.com to make a donation.

If you have further questions about the Craft Fest, please contact Linda Bogardus at lbogardus@myfairpoint.net.

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