The First Presbyterian Church of Macomb will hold its annual fall rummage sale Friday, October 3, from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, October 4, from 9 am to 12 noon at the church, 400 East Carroll Street. Shoppers will use the Dudley Street entrance to the church basement. An elevator is available.
On Friday, shoppers can fill provided paper bags with items from the great room for only $5. The French/Better Room items will be priced individually. Items too large for paper bags will be priced individually. On Saturday, bags will be $1 and $2.
The rummage sale is a long-standing tradition of the church. It began in the 1930s as a mission project to benefit those in the community and surrounding area. The project is organized and run by the church’s Presbyterian Women and volunteers. The sale offers good quality clothing, household items, and occasionally furniture at low prices. This is a way to recycle, to fund worthy mission projects, and pay forward our blessings.
According to organizer Rose Elam, remnants from the sale will be given to area organizations. All proceeds from the sale go to area and worldwide mission support.
First Presbyterian Church shares its building with a variety of businesses and organizations including CASA; Giving Gardens’ offices; Prairieland Barbershop Chorus (for 48 years); Rotary Club of Macomb; Fiber Arts Guild; and Frontline Foster Family Foundation. Its organ and piano are used by the American Guild of Organists and for private lessons. The church hosts one of the community’s Giving Gardens in its south yard.
We are a church growing together in God’s abundant grace. First Presbyterian is a Matthew 25 church. We welcome all people. First Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. A traditional church service is held from 10:00-11:00 am Sundays. Services can also be viewed live on YouTube.
For more information, call the church at 309-833-3333 or visit the church’s website www.firstpresmacomb.org
