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n Friday, Oct. 31, the parking lot of Wrightsville Assembly of God will transform into a Community Fall Fest, offering families an opportunity to collect candy, play games and enjoy a free meal. The festival will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 365 Orange St., Wrightsville. “This will be our 13th annual Community Fall Fest,” said pastor Aaron McNatt. “The idea originated with the desire to make connections and build relationships with our local community.” When McNatt became lead pastor in 2013, one question came to the forefront of his mind: “If our church closed its doors tomorrow, who would care?” “I knew that for our church to fulfill the vision God placed in my heart, ‘Leading people from where they are to where God wants them to be,’ then we would have to begin by meeting people where they are,” he shared. The community’s trick-or-treat night made for perfect timing, he said, noting, “Oct. 31 felt like the easiest opportunity to begin to build relationships. After all, it’s the one night of the year when the neighbors all come knocking on our door.” McNatt and his team were determined to make the church - the house of God - the best house to go to Enjoying a previous year’s Community Fall Fest are See Faith pg 5
Jill (left) and Mitch Meador with their children.
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Have you star te d your C hr istmas shopping yet? Whether you have or not, you’ll find just what you’re looking for at the Olde Salem Craft Bazaar. The event will be held in the social hall at the rear of Historic Salem United C hurch of C hr ist (UCC), 324 Walnut St., Columbia, on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers can peruse fall and Christmas crafts, gently used R122594
Bazaar Will Offer Crafts, Food and More for All BY CAT SHANNON
BY CAT SHANNON
ONLINE FALL EVENT CALENDAR
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Christmas décor, Mary Kay products, toys, jewelry, handmade dolls, plants, books, teacup gnomes and teacup f loral arrangements. New merchandise will include toys, clothing, household goods and Christmas items. Several chance items will be up for grabs, including a peace basket, Lego sets, a gift card giveaway basket, a local business basket, a cozy basket and a health and beauty basket. For people who work up an appetite while shopping, the Historic Salem members with a sample of See Holiday pg 4
items available at the Olde Salem Craft Bazaar
When the organizers of the holiday bazaar at Ironville United Methodist Church say they have something for everyone, they’re not kidding. The church’s annual event will feature craft vendors, a white elephant room, a kids’ area and lots of homemade food. The bazaar will be held at the church, 4020 Holly Drive, Columbia, on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We will have 17 outside vendors selling crafts and 24 vendors in all, including the church tables,” said Marge Osborne, who is on the bazaar committee. Vendors will sell sewn and knitted items, jewelry, primitive décor and more. A group of women from the church get together regularly to make craft items that will be for sale as well, and Marge will sell homemade aprons, among other items. Her husband, Bob, who is also on the committee, will sell painted Christmas balls. “We’ll also have a bake sale table, where we have Amish apple dumplings,” Marge said, noting that sugar-free options will be available as well. The baked goods table is always a popular spot, said bazaar committee member William Bulett. “Come to our bazaar because of the fabulous food,” he shared. “We have many great bakers in this church.” Along with cakes, pies, cookies and more, food will include homemade chicken corn soup and homemade barbecue, as well as hot dogs, chips and drinks. “You can eat here at tables we set up or take your food to go,”
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