Fall Tag Sale--October 1 and 2, 2010

FIRST BAPTIST ANNOUNCES FALL TAG SALE OCTOBER 1 AND 2, 2010

The First Baptist Church of Bennington, Vermont, announces a Fall Tag Sale on Friday and Saturday, October 1-2, 2010.  The tag sale features a wide variety of items (fall and winter clothing, household goods, children’s toys, books, etc.).  The tag sale will be held on Friday, October 1 from 10 AM to 3 PM, and Saturday, October 2, from 10 AM to 1 PM.   All proceeds benefit the work of the American Baptist Women’s Ministries.  

Donations of clean, useable clothing and items are welcome. Drop-offs will be received weekdays (9 AM to 3 PM) at First Baptist until Monday, September 27.  For more information, please contact the church office at 802/442-2105 or fboffice@sover.net.

First Baptist is located at 601 Main Street in downtown Bennington, VT.  To learn more about First Baptist and its mission to be “A place for healing, community involvement, and spiritual grounding”, visit www.fbcbennington.org.  Worship services are held Sundays at 9:30 A.M.

Self Care Workshop, Saturday April 17

BENNINGTON -- On Saturday, April 17, the First Baptist Church of Bennington will offer a free self-care workshop open to the entire community. Entitled "Exploring the Riches of God’s Grace: Pathways to Physical and Spiritual Wholeness," the workshop introduces helpful ways for tending one’s soul and various holistic methods for self care. The Rev. Sharon Hughes, minister of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Rutland, will lead the workshop. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (simple lunch included) at First Baptist, which is located at 601 Main St. The workshop is free; however, advance registration is required. Call 442-2105 or email fboffice@sover.net to register by Monday, April 12.