"Gifted" Marketplace

All of the proceeds from the marketplace go toward the orphan care ministry and in lieu of paying for a table, vendors are asked to make a donation to the ministry. Some of them pay a flat fee while others give a percentage of their total sales, Forehand said.

About 60 vendors are expected at this year’s event, which is set for Nov. 1 at SMBC, from 1 to 8 p.m. 

Vendors will sell jewelry, reclaimed wood, clothing, food, goat milk, soaps and other items, Forehand said. Piper and Leaf will also be there with their tea products, she said. Some of the vendors, Forehand said, are there to support their own adoption process, and the day provides a chance to display their talents.

The first 500 guests will receive a shopping bag, Forehand said. Tickets are $5 at the door.

According to the church’s website, “The goal of Orphan Care Ministry is to help bring awareness to the plight of children in the foster care system and orphans around the world, all while demonstrating God’s hope for a better future.” Shades Mountain Baptist Church is located at 2017 Columbiana Road. Go to shades.org to learn more.