PUMC Christmas Fair

Peoples Christmas Fair Builds and Serves Community

Barb is preparing for the crowd

Janice and Becky with their candy

The Peoples Christmas Fair historically has most often taken place on the first Saturday in the month of December. Tradition is a very important part of this occasion. On the day before men and women gather in ELLIS Hall to get the lights up, the tables arranged and the decorations and goods prepared for the event on the tables arranged in colorful ways. The Hall is alive with excitement as a large number of the membership work together in community to be prepared for the next day.

Everyone needs to sit down on occasion

Betty and Barb

By 8:00AM on Saturday all is close to readiness with those who will be working tables putting the final touches in order. Jeanne and Sally are ready with knit goods, while Doreen, Pam D and Sharon are polishing the last of their Jewelry displays. Carol and Kathy with help from Linda are also in the center of the room ready to serve with a myriad of items for purchase. On the far side of the room one will find Betty and Barb with Jan and Jody assisting in the trash and treasure confines. Linking with them on the same side one would find Pam B and others ready to sell many different Christmas decorations at reasonable prices. In the breezeway is the used book room presided over by Becky G and Susan assisted by Pam L. Back into the hall we see Mariah and Hannah with their personalized Christmas tree ornaments next door to Marlene and Amy on the baked goods table and just outside the kitchen the candy table where Janice and Becky S tempt the buyers with their gathered homemade goodies.

Jeanne Marlene and Amy

Carol Pastor Tom and Kathy

Doreen and Kathy

Hannah and Mariah

In the kitchen you would likely find Brad, Keith, Danielle and Len (who also held jobs that took him to the rest of the hall to greet folks). While you might want coffee and a

Danielle and Sally

Hear no evil speak no evil

Randy Ellen and Hank

Community Luncheon in December

Jan and Pam B

Jan Joanne Pam and Mike

 John and Kathy

Taking a break

Mariah Hannah Marlene and Amy

Pam D and perusers

Pastor Tom and Wes

Randy Dan Wes and Jim

Rosemary gets some help from Steve

All the scones were gone before the fair opened

Sharon and Doreen

The Doors are open at 9 AM

donut early you would be able to get Corn Chowder and Haddock Chowder as well as hot dogs and chicken salad at Lunch. Betsy with her great smile greeted those who would be eating with us on this occasion.

The Olsons with Marlene and Amy

The last stop or the first stop for visitors would be the Men’s Table where you might find cheddar cheese, green tomato relish as well as many wood creations, key chains, candles advent meditation booklets and note cards. You might also have a chance to talk with Randy, Wes, Jim, Tom, Dan or Art.

While this event held every year works to bring in needed monies for the church it is just as important to experience the spiritual and physical community that is built by working together.

Keep the season bright