It is Christmas Mart month! The annual Pohick Church Christmas Mart, sponsored by the Women of the Church, Ann Mason Guild, and Martha Guild, will take place on Thursday, November 15, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

There are MANY, MANY opportunities for the congregation - women and men - to participate in making this another successful Mart. A list of the various categories and their respective chairmen are listed below.

Baked Goods/Pantry Shelf: (Judy Schmid, Edwardene Pitcock) Donate homemade cakes, pies, cookies, candy, fudge, breads, homemade jams, jellies, preserves, relishes, vinegars, etc.

Christmas Attic Treasures: (Beverly Peterson, Jane Goeller) A NEW TWIST for this room - this will be for Christmas related items, i.e. old decorations, ornaments, lights, plates, knick-knacks, books with a Christmas theme, etc.

Christmas Shoppe: (Ann Mason Guild, Prudence Brooks) Donate handmade craft items, also items depicting Pohick Church.

Consignment and Art Show: (Edith Bartlett) Fine china, glass, silver, and crafts are sold on consignment.

Decorations: (Susan Homar, Melitta Holmgren) Help with transforming the buildings into a beautiful Christmasy atmosphere.

Frozen Casseroles: (Carol Heintze, Helen Parker) Donate homemade frozen main dishes, soups, sauces, casseroles, etc. These items are very big sellers!

Jewelry: (Cammie Liddle, Anne Poad, Pat Osisek, Lori Napier) Contribute previously owned jewelry including both fine and costume.

Luncheon: (Connie Myers, Jackie Wells) Help in the kitchen preparing the lunch that is served.

Waitresses: (Anita Stribling) Volunteer to be one of the lovely waitresses dressed in colonial costume to serve the delicious luncheon.

Luncheon Ticket Sales: (Phyllis Pinkard) Lunch tickets go on sale when the doors open on Mart Day.

Outside Crafters: (Connie Myers, Prudence Brooks) There are a few tables available for rent to outside crafters, who add to the affair, and help draw the crowds.

Advertising and Publicity: (Heidi Forgione) It is important to get posters and flyers out in the community, as well as in local newspapers.

Docents: (Diana Bland) The Church will be open for tours during the Christmas Mart, so Docents will also be needed.

Set-up and Clean-up: (Kathy Kirkland) This is where the MEN of the Church are encouraged to get involved - “muscle-power” is definitely needed. The moving of the heavy furniture takes place on Tuesday evening, November 13, with the final setup and decorating taking place on Wednesday, November 14. Cleanup begins immediately following the 2:00 pm closing time on Mart Day.

Mini-Mart: (Connie Myers, Prudence Brooks, Susan Homar) On Sunday, November 18, the Mart will be set up in the Common Room to offer the remaining items. This is an opportunity for those who could not attend on Thursday to purchase remaining crafts, baked goods, or Pantry shelf items.

Greeters: (Ginny Newell) Greet the guests as they enter the Parish House, handing out the Christmas Mart Booklet that describes what is offered and where it can be found.

Tellers: (Judy Schmid, Edwardene Pitcock) Count and tabulate the finances at the end of the Mart.

There are MANY ways for everyone to get involved with the Christmas Mart. It is a great way to meet new friends, and share in hours of fun. The money raised is divided among the Ann Mason Guild, the Martha Guild, and the Women of the Church. The funds will be used in various outreach programs. There will be many announcements and requests for help. Hopefully, there will be some way EVERYONE can volunteer! Please contact the names that are listed above, or call Connie Myers, Jackie Wells, or Prudence Brooks.

Tuesday Evening Mart Setup

Frozen Casseroles for the Christmas Mart

The Martha Guild will be making frozen casseroles in the parish kitchen on Sunday, November 4 at 3:00 pm and Wednesday, November 7 at 6:30 pm. Join the fun! Bring a recipe and the ingredients along with an aluminum baking dish, and as a group, the casseroles will be assembled and made ready for the Christmas Mart.

Also, bring a copy of the ingredients with baking directions, foil to cover the dish, and a ziplock bag to insert the dish into for freezing. Feel free to make a casserole at home and bring it in on Wednesday, November 14 to sell at the Mart. Please freeze the casserole first. If made at home, please send a list of ingredients and baking directions for these casseroles by email to cheintze@cox.net.

This activity is not limited to the women of Pohick. Many contributions have been made by men and are welcome additions! Additional casserole recipes will be available from various cookbooks on Sunday. Come join the fun!

Christmas Mart Jewelry Table

Unused jewelry now has a purpose! Please donate any jewelry no longer needed to the Christmas Mart Jewelry Table. Profits from the jewelry sales have been very substantial for the past few years, thanks to lots of donations. Any jewelry, in any condition, is useful. Broken jewelry is bagged and sold to craft makers.

Jewelry can be left in the Church office, or given to Pat Osisek, Anne Poad, or Cammie Liddle. Questions should be directed to Cammie Liddle.

Consignment Shop and Art Show

Thanks to those putting things into the Consignment Shop at the Christmas Mart. Remember items can be donated or consigned. Consignors receive 75% of the purchase price and the Church receives 25%. Desired items include nice knick knacks, silver, bowls, crystal, etc. New crafters are very much welcome - items that have been knitted or crocheted, wreaths, baskets, needlework, or anything that might sell. Contact Edie Bartlett at redsse@aol.com and she will send directions for consigning.

Kitchen Volunteers for the Christmas Mart

The delicious luncheon that is served at the Christmas Mart is always a big hit. Preparing for the 300 lunches that are served requires a lot of help. The following is the schedule of the “behind the scenes” work in the kitchen:

• Saturday, November 10 at 9:30 am: chopping of the turkey. Bring a sharp knife and meet in the kitchen.
• Tuesday, November 13 after 1:00 pm: preparation for Mart luncheon.
• Wednesday, November 14 after 9:00 am: continue with the preparation of the food. Homemade turkey noodle soup is available to ALL Mart workers for lunch!
• Thursday, November 15 beginning at 8:00 am: final preparation and serving Mart luncheon, as well as cleanup.

Please contact Connie Myers if available to help on any of the above dates.

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