First-Centenary United Methodist Church is hosting a sale titled Accessories are Necessities Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money for local and global church mission trips.
“We asked church members to clean out their jewelry boxes and clothing to find gently used items that they no longer wear that others might enjoy,” said Jeanne Brice, a member of the church’s women’s organization. “We still need items to sell, monetary donations and shoppers.”
First-Centenary United Methodist Church member Jeanne Brice, of Hixson, showcases items for sale at the church’s first Accessories are Necessities sale for missions. Items include her personally made jewelry holders, jewelry, purses and more.The public is invited to donate as well as shop at the fundraising event to be held at First-Centenary’s Oak Street Center at the corner of Oak and Houston streets. Items for sale will include new and gently used accessories, such as women’s and men’s jewelry like cuff links, necklaces, earrings, pins, rings and bracelets, as well as scarves, purses, gloves, hats, glasses and hair ornaments. Lemonade and baked goods will be available for purchase as well.
“Everything will be reasonably priced from 50 cents and up,” said Brice, who will sell some of her original sculptures made of dishes and specifically designed to be jewelry holders. “It’s our first ever Accessories are Necessities sale. We hope it will be popular enough to do it again.”
Fundraisers like this are integral to the church’s many mission trips, she said.