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| September -October 2008 | Volume 57, Issue 5 |
OP-ED PAGE This page calls attention to current church events. Column writers may apply!
REACHING GOLD
In order for an event or a person to reach "Gold" level, needed qualities are: excellent coordination, something people want, able to attract a crowd, deliver good customer service, and is fun to attend.
In May, Olivet Church was 109 years old. Over the years many fundraisers were created by folks who wanted to have a church in Easton's west ward and plan events to keep the church financially afloat.
Bi-annual Rummage Sales fit the bill. They were and are stand out "ringers" that deserve to be honored.
These on-going sales are very popular. Don't miss our fall sale: Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18. Last day is also BAG DAY! As usual tables are to be set up early - -October 6 and October 7. Then 11 days of sorting begins.
The sale gathers members and friends to do God's work,-that of helping each other, and to reach out to our neighbors, many of whom have very low incomes.
In digging through records and speaking to ladies of the church, the actual beginning of rummage sales is difficult to pin point. We're all quite sure the sale began very early in church history.
What we think we do know: Eleanor Gardner guesstimated her Aunt Ida Hufnagel was coordinator early on, records indicate it could've been as early as 1915. Cora Fritts led the event, may-be as early as 1928, and Winnie Giardiniere, having found Olivet in 1941 worked the sales and jumped in as coordinator in the early 80s. Other leaders were Ruth Gafford, Hazel Edelman, Arlene Wamsley, Barbara Boyd, Florence Fritts, Marjorie Parks, Gerry and Jake Paul and Gerry and Bob Crawford.
Later Pat Kemmerer and Eleanor Gardner created sales for a good number of years, and now sisters Joan Dicker and Kay Davis are currently at the helm.
Almost all ladies of the church since day one participated in some way.
Let's not forget the men of the church who support the gals each and every year.
Exciting public life awards, a mark of high honor, are awarded in public life to deserving folks. Honors such as Trophies, Emmys, Oscars, Tonys, and Olympic Medals.
Therefore, all Rummage Sales qualify for GOLD MEDALS, as well as the leadership and helpers.
REMEMBER! Each sale is a "GOD SEND" to a great many folks and to Olivet Church!
Editor's note: If any names were missed, please add names for this golden honor by sending such info to the church office by email olivet@enter.net or phone 610-258-7990, or fax 610-258-5606
ProJeCt WISH LIST
For Food Bank
Needed: Powdered Milk (envelopes/3-qt boxes), Jelly, Cereal, canned Tomato products (sauce, diced tomatoes), food accessories; and inexpensive can openers.
Also gift cards for pharmacy, food, clothes, etc.
Students are back to school some need back packs, journals, cork boards, new or used 4 drawer file, etc.
*Volunteers for general clerical support-flexible hours
*Male Mentor to work with students ages 16 to 21.
*Tutors 18 years or older to help adult learners. Call 610-258-4361 X14
