What is the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale?

Started over 40 years ago, the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale has been an annual event of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a relief organization formed in 1920.  Some 70 Mennonite, Brethren in Christ, and Amish congregations in Kansas, and their friends, donate their gifts and services for this annual festival and benefit auction.  All proceeds from the sale are used to provide for material needs and community development in North America and across the world in the name of Christ. The Kansas Sale is but one of around 45 Relief Sales that take place annually all across the USA and Canada.

		Through participation in the Mennonite Relief Sale, we share our resources to mend a broken world.  We send food to satisfy hunger, clothing to warm the cold, and compassionate people to help build self esteem and community.

What fun things are there to do at the sale?

Whatever your interests, the MCC Relief Sale probably has something for you! Come for the auctions and pick from a rainbow of useful (and decorative) household items, many hand crafted, admire and buy some of the hundreds of beautifully hand-made quilts, eat and take home delicious foods including traditional German and Russian dishes, pick up some plants (house, perennials, grasses, berries, trees), and take home lovely craft items or supplies. Also, have your children bring their pennies and help fill up a big stock tank! Don't forget to toss in your spare change as well.

Take a look at the Schedule of Events and Relief Sale Directory/Map.

How can I help?

First and easiest, come to the sale! Bring some money, leave the money at the sale, and go home with full stomachs and useful household items and crafts. If you can't make it to the sale but would like to make a donation, it may be sent to Tim Miller, Treasurer, Kansas MCC Relief Sale, 4805 Broadacres Rd., Hutchinson, KS 67501

Volunteer for this or future MCC Relief Sales. All the workers are volunteers, and you can help by helping park cars, serving food, selling crafts, child care, and in many other ways. If you or your church can help for several hours or part of a day, call a relief sale contact person in one of the sponsoring churches.

Who can I contact?

• Rod Chrystie, chair - 620-665-7406 - rac@southwind.net
• Arlin Buller, vice-chair
• Barbara Reeves, secretary
• Becky Blough, publicity chair - 620-345-3088 - publicity@kansas.mccsale.org
• 10333 N. Willow Lake Rd.
  Moundridge, KS 67107
• Send financial contributions to:
• Tim Miller, treasurer - 620-665-0030
  Kansas MCC Relief Sale
  4805 Broadacres Rd.
  Hutchinson, KS 67501

• Kansas Relief Sale Board Members (2009)

  «» Rod Chrystie, '10, Chairman, Hutchinson «»
  «» Arlin Buller, '10, Vice Chair, North Newton «»
  «» Tim Miller, '09, Treasurer, Hutchinson «»
  «» Barbara Reeves, '09, Secretary, Buhler «»
  
  «» Matt Schmidt, '10, Executive Board, Newton «»
  «» Pat Stucky, '10, Executive Board, Moundridge «»
  «» Jerry Toews, '10, Executive Board, Goessel «»
  «» Ruth Vogt, '10, Executive Board, Hesston «»
  
  «» Becky Blough, '12, Moundridge «»
  «» Herman Diener, '09, South Hutchinson «»
  «» Richard Ediger, '12, Buhler «»
  «» Francis Funk, '12, Newton «»
  «» Lloyd Funk, '09, Hillsboro «»
  «» Beryl Isaak, '12, Inman «»
  «» Ellsworth Kauffman, '09, Wichita «»
  «» Kevin Krehbiel, '09, Inman «»
  «» Royce Krehbiel, '09, Pretty Prairie «»
  «» Chad Martens, '11, Buhler «»
  «» Donna Regier, '11, Buhler «»
  «» Jason Regier, '10, Hutchinson «»
  «» Loren Reusser, '09, Newton «»
  «» Arlyss Schroeder, '09, Inman «»
  «» Ben Stucky, '11, McPherson «»
  «» Bruce Thiessen, '11, Inman «»
  

  
  
• Errors or corrections to this web site can be sent to kansas@mccsale.org

Future Sale Dates

The following dates have been established for future Kansas Mennonite Relief Sales:

Planned Sale Dates	Easter falls on
2010: April 16-17	April 4
2011: April 8-9	April 24
2012: April 13-14	April 8
2013: April 12-13	March 31
2014: April 11-12	April 20
2015: April 17-18	April 5