Stop, Drop, and Shop

Quote of the Day:

Every year at the flea market I have to buy back stuff from my childhood that my mother is trying to get rid of. -- son of ASLC Flea Market Chair

It's that time of year again. Time for the shameless promotion of the Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Flea Market.

It's Flea Market Time: Tuesday, June 9th, starting at 5, the "Great Unpacking." All ages welcome, especially those with strong backs. Pizza provided. Wednesday-Thursday, starting at 10 am, we will be pricing. Again--all are welcome. Bring your lunch. Friday--more pricing, if needed. We will be buying grocery gift cards for the EMTs' communal meals as a thank you for their many services to members of our congregation. If you bring your donations this Sunday, we are hoping that teens can unload the cars during the Annual Meeting.

What does this mean for you?

Stop: see if you have anything you would like to donate. We don't accept clothing or large furniture. Books, CDs, DVDs, household items, toys, holiday decorations, knick-knacks, linens and sporting goods are popular.

Drop: You can call the church to arrange a drop-off time, or shoot them an email. Contact info here.

Shop: this year's Flea Market will be Saturday, June 13th, from 8 am to 12 pm. Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 10689 Owen Brown Road, Columbia, MD 21044.

Each year the Flea Market allows a small but mighty congregation to make a significant charitable donation to an important cause in our community. This year it will be to our local EMT's. Help us to give big again this year. Come and find your treasures!

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