Accepting donated items in the Church Fellowship Hall only on:

Wednesday, June 5th, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday, June 6th, 10 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday, June 7th, 10 AM – 7:00 PM

Volunteers are needed on receiving days: June 5, 6, 7 and on Rummage Sale day June 8th starting at 7:00 AM. Sign up to volunteer here: www.timetosignup.com/wesleysignups/

An in-person sign-up sheet will also be posted outside the Fellowship Hall starting on May 5th.

Go to: https://www.hopeservices.org/how-you-can-help/donate-goods/  for more information about what is acceptable and unacceptable to donate. We will be following Hope Services guidelines.

Only clean clothing, small toys, small household items, small appliances and electronics in WORKING CONDITION will be accepted. We Cannot Accept: Large furniture/appliances. NO mattresses, child car seats, cribs, strollers, or crib mattresses. No e-waste, hazardous materials, paint, tires.

ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT MISSIONS WORK.

For over 60 years the United Women in Faith, formerly the United Methodist Women, has raised thousands of dollars for mission needs. They have sent disaster relief through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), supported organizations like Gum Moon Residence/Mary Elizabeth Inn both in SF, the GEM organization (Girls Embracing Mothers in prison), and have supported the Compassion Ministry which provides food and clothing for the unhoused at St. James Park. All these organizations have benefited from the Rummage Sale.

Let us count the ways that our Rummage Sale has helped:

1.      It brings in hundreds of our neighbors together who shop for clothes and household wares for themselves or families living in Mexico, Vietnam, or the Philippines. Many families in our community are third generation shoppers.

2.      It is a green/environment event which reuses and recycles many once treasured items that would otherwise end up wasting in landfills. All unsold merchandise is given to HOPE Rehabilitation Services in San Jose which restocks their Thrift Store. HOPE operates workshops, day programs, job training, and counseling for individuals with disabilities.

3.      Lastly, it brings church members together in fellowship who want to serve. We don’t know how shoppers and volunteers may be touched. Maybe, the toys, clothes, or kitchen furnishings will find a home for a new family or the unemployed. Someone may find a new hobby today and then donate it to Wesley someday.

It’s a Win-Win-Win Opportunity. Thank you in advance for all your help in this worthy cause!  

For additional questions, contact Terri and Bev through the church office.