Working Together at the Epiphany Garage Sale
by Erin Haligowski
Each year, Epiphany hosts a HUGE Community Garage Sale to support one of its ministries. This year’s sale, at our Far Hills Campus on Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., will support Epiphany’s Youth Ministry with proceeds benefiting our students going on Spoke Folk, camperships for students attending camps at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Ohio (LOMO), as well as subsidizing the costs of other youth ministry events and expenses outside of our budget.Although youth and their families will be working the sale, this church-wide event needs the help of many volunteers in addition to those directly affiliated with youth ministry. Working throughout the preparation for and day of the sale has a variety of benefits above and beyond the funds that will support life-changing opportunities for our young people. Experience the camaraderie that comes from working together, build friendships with members of your Epiphany family, and get to know our young people by working alongside them.
Two of the main beneficiaries of this year’s sale will be our high school mission trip with Spoke Folk and our campership fund that helps us to send kids to our LOMO camps during the summer:
Spoke Folk is a mission trip that trains high school and college age students to be missionaries in their daily lives through habits of daily prayer, Bible reading, taking five, and discipling relationships. This year, Epiphany will be represented by 12 high school students on three different tours in Minnesota, Ohio and Michigan.
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO) provides a “place apart” where children and youth are led by positive Christian role models through Bible discovery and Christ-centered worship. How many of us remember childhood summer camping experiences with nature hikes, campfires, songs, swimming, games and crafts? By offering campership funds, we are able to open the doors for more young people to experience the unique faith formation that takes place in a Christian camping environment.
There are many ways for you to help to make this annual garage sale a success, and to make a difference in the lives of Epiphany’s children and youth. Volunteering is also a great chance for fellowship, because we will have a lot of fun while working hard and supporting Epiphany’s Youth Ministry. CLICK HERE to sign up!
- Donate Items, May 1-14 (Paradise Park) or May 15-19 (Celebration Center)
- Help on the Large Item Pickup Team (Sunday, May 15)
- Help with setup, sorting, and pricing, May 15-20
- Help out on the day of the sale, May 21 (shifts from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
This is a great opportunity to clean your closets, attics, and garages. We will accept household items, but no clothing. Please drop clothing donations off at the Epiphany Pantry, which can always use new and gently-used clothing items. We are also not collecting old televisions. We recommend recycling old television sets through Montgomery County. Click here for more information on donation guidelines.
This sale is a great outreach to our community, so share this information with friends, family and neighbors. Questions? Contact Erin Haligowski.