Lord’s Acre Sale – Saturday, October 17, 2009
October 4, 2009 by Mike
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On Saturday, October 17th, 2009 Henry Fork Church of the Brethren will be participating in Franklin County, VA’s annual Lord’s Acre Sale. Any crafts, products, food, etc. that you would like to donate to help raise funds for the church will be greatly appreciated! Here is more information from the county’s website – http://www.franklincountyva.gov/resources/other-county-agencies
Fall in Franklin County brings a change in the color of the leaves, cooler nights, and the yearly ‘Lord’s Acre Sale’. Beginning in 1964 with just a handful of participants, the event now has nearly fifty churches of all denominations joining in the celebration. Currently held in the High School parking lot on the third Saturday in October, the ‘Lord’s Acre Sale’ offers congregations a chance to raise money for building projects, educational opportunities, missionary work, or other important church needs. After a year of planning and work, church members sell apple butter, quilts, crafts, woodworking projects, and other products produced by their talents.