First Presbyterian Church Of Lake Forest Observes 69th Year Of Rummage

Celebrating its 69th year of rummage, the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest announced its upcoming fall sale will be held at the church on Saturday, Sept. 28. Doors open at 8 a.m. and close at 3 p.m.

"This fall sale, while somewhat smaller than our annual May sale, still offers more than 20 departments of gently used and recycled goods," co-chairman Cynthia Hessemer said. "Rummage is part of the DNA of First Pres. Way ahead of its time, our sales exemplify the motto of 'Reduce, Repurpose, Recycle.' This year's spring sale raised more than $100,000, all of which has gone to local, national and global nonprofits we partner with," she said.

"This rummage sale has a unique ability to offer a win-win-win proposition," Interim Senior Pastor Bill Ingersoll said. "Donors benefit by having a local source to give cherished merchandise to; shoppers have the opportunity for finding great treasures at a low, low prices; and the community-at-large wins by the abundance of fellowship generated during their volunteer time. We welcome any and many hands in volunteering. The beauty of rummage is that workers represent all religious beliefs, cultural backgrounds and ages. The camaraderie of working for a greater purpose than self builds amazing bridges of friendship and respect."

Available to everyone, by giving a four hour commitment to set up departments, work a shift on sale day or help with cleanup, workers earn early shopping privileges and gain access to sale merchandise before the doors open on Saturday. To volunteer for the sale, visit firstchurchlf.org/rummagevolunteer.

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest is located at the corner of Deerpath and Sheridan Roads in Lake Forest. For more information, visit firstchurchlf.org, or call (847) 234-6250 and ask to be directed to the rummage department.