Published March 05. 2025 12:08PM
The community counts on Jerusalem Western Salisbury Union Church holding its annual yard sale the first Saturday of March. The Ladies Aid Society of the church has organized and operated this church fundraiser for over 30 years (excluding the pandemic years). Treasures could be found throughout the inside and outside of the church. Puzzles, backpacks, linens, chairs, electronics and so much more were available to the public 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1. Money raised helps to maintain the building as well as supporting numerous church projects. The members are hoping to raise enough to replace the flooring.
The Ladies Aid Society is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Approximately 30 members organize and run this yard sale every March. There will be numerous events through December to celebrate this centennial event.
The Macungie Band will perform a free concert for the community 3 p.m. March 23 in the church sanctuary. The “airing of the quilts” will also take place in which numerous quilts will be displayed. A free will offering will take place to raise money for the community outreach food packaging event held in April. Linda Held, parish coordinator of the church, explained the concert is being tied to events for Women’s History month which is celebrated throughout March.
PRESS PHOTO BY LISA DRAPERRIGHT: Dipal Boehm and her mother-in-law Maryann Boehm leave the church rummage sale with bags of items.
Dan Curch, of Schnecksville and Sandy Rasch and Deborah Shearer, of Allentown, pick out puzzles.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LISA DRAPERChurch members Sally Nicholas and Bonnie Miller, of Macungie, organize the items for the shoppers.
Church members Georgann Hafer and Phyllis Spangler volunteer to offer food and snacks to hungry shoppers.
Church volunteers Lori Call, of Macungie and Melanie Schade, of Allentown, handle the exchanges at the door.
Church member volunteers Carolyn Lagler and Aletha Schade assist Mario Dougherty, of Allentown, with his purchases. Dougherty hopes to open his own antique shop and enjoys finding treasures at yard sales.
