07/15/2021
Announcing an exciting event, so grab your calendar for the 1st ever "7th Heaven Sale" to be held on Saturday, July 24th from 8-6 in the gym at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception school on the corner of Beall Ave. and Bowman Street in Wooster. The actual address is 527 Beall Ave. for those who use GPS.
Inspired by Jen Hatfield's book, "7", we are encouraging donations of very good condition, clean, usable and unique items in the categories mentioned on our event info sheet. No clothes will be accepted other than baby clothes, ages newborn-24 months, in very good condition (no stains)
This is not a rummage sale; it is specifically designed to be a sacrifice of wants vs. needs to get closer to Jesus, by living simply, not letting consumerism and materialism become a god in our life. It's an experiment that the author of "7" lived for 7months; each month with a different focus. of 7 things. Our fundraiser is focusing on month #3, possessions. Jen Hatfield gave up 7 things a day for 30 days, and she struggled.
We realize that giving up 210 items may not be realistic for everyone, even for some families, but we are finding out that many people who have pledged to donate, are indeed pledging 210 items!
We've already gotten pledges of a camping tent, bicycles, lots of jewelry, a generator, a Step 2 toddler wagon, a tile saw, furniture, collectibles, and so much more....all in very good condition. Remember, these are items that are being sacrificed to rid lives of excess and greed in order for us to focus on what is important, and to realize we have so much while the overwhelming majority of those in this world have so little.
Items can be brought to St. Mary school gymnasium on Thursday, July 22 from noon-5, and Friday, July 23 from noon-7. Volunteers will be there to help unload.
Now, here's the part that makes this sale even more special; we are encouraging everyone to attend the sale, and bring lots of friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, and others. The whole premise is to buy what you need, what you can give as gifts, what you can donate to a cause or organization, or to surprise someone who has a need they can't afford or get on their own. It's all about getting closer to Jesus!
Proceeds will benefit the St. Mary Youth Group trip to a multi-day conference in Indianapolis this fall, and the Mission Possible A to Z start-up preschool program in the country of Zambia in Africa. Most families cannot afford the $3.50 per month tuition at the poor government school "out in the bush" where Mission Possible A to Z works. These families also can't afford to give their children a breakfast to help them focus on learning, rather than their rumbling tummies. Our program will allow hundreds of children to attend school, and our mission will provide a banana and a cup of goat milk each day for breakfast. This is life-changing!
