for Allwood Program

INTRODUCING “eBAY FOR ALLWOOD”

A CYBERSPACE GARAGE SALE TO BENEFIT ALL! 

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Contact us at: ebay@allwoodcommunitychurch.com

As many of you are well aware, the rising costs of gas, electricity, classis dues, general operations and maintenance to smaller churches like ourselves can be fiscally draining not only to our funds but in turn to yours.

As an example – Since PSE&G has completed their final stages of deregulation in the State of NJ, most people have seen a jump in their heating and electric bills. At the church we have seen a dramatic increase – to the point where our PSE&G bill is at the level we spent for the entire year last year and we are not even through the first 6 months of our agreement.

In light of these situations and others the Consistory has been challenged to find more creative ways to raise money and save money. So we would like to introduce an exciting new program called “eBay for Allwood”.

Many of you know that eBay is a safe, viable, and profitable way of selling items “on line”.  Pastor Cari calls it a “cyberspace garage sale”!  Your items are available for anyone to view “on-line” 24 hours a day.  No house visits, no phone calls, no worrying about the weather!  eBay for Allwood is set up and monitored by the Consistory.  Here’s how it works and how you can both help the church and benefit yourself.

Do your spring cleaning!  Any items – from dishes to electronics – with a value of $50.00 or more will be accepted.  Notify the church office that you have items for sale (call 973-777-7360).  The item can be brought to the church and photographed.  Your items are then listed on eBay.   The buyer notifies the church and arrangements are made for the item to be shipped (also done by the Consistory) or picked up.  The church will take care of all interaction with the customers. 

Now, here’s how everyone wins!  The buyer gets a desired item.  The seller gets more space in their home, receives a check for 75% of the purchase price (minus the minimal eBay selling fees), and a tax deductible donation statement for the remaining 25% of the purchase.  This 25% of the purchase price, goes directly the churches general operating fund.  Think about it!  When was the last time you received a tax deduction for cleaning the basement!

With spring approaching and those attics, garages, and basements overflowing – please consider helping the church get “eBay for Allwood” up and running and our heating bills paid!

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