The church has hosted the bazaar since 1946. The event originally started as a small activity, acting as a women's hobby, but it is now considered as one of the most important, well-known and respected events in the church, organizers said.
Mary Yongeberg, the event chairwoman, said the bazaar plays an important part in raising funds to support the missions in which the church is involved in.
Yongeberg said money raised supports various missions, including Habitat for Humanity and the Interfaith Council.
Maxine Fitch, 85 years old, has been participating in the bazaar since a few years after it started. "I have been in this event for a very long time, and I am glad that I have been a part of it.
"I wish, and I know, that this event will turn out to be a great one as it has been so far," she said.
The theme for this year's event, which changes each time, was "The Wizard of Oz," which attracted many children. Church youth group officers who assisted with the event volunteered to dress up as the actual characters from "The Wizard of Oz."
Becky Carson, vice president of the church's youth group, was dressed as the Scarecrow, while fellow volunteers Lilli Manm, Anna Baucom and Kevin Joyce were dressed up as Dorothy, the Lion and the Tinman.
The bazaar offered fare for all ages. "Fun Room For Kids" was made up of several desks for crafting, candies and games, while adults enjoyed the homemade goods and various items to shop. Homemade jewelry and Christmas cards were the most popular items among the shoppers.
In the main lunch area, a silent auction offered tickets for musicals and picnics on sailboats, homemade gingerbread and candy houses, house appliances and homemade blankets, among other offerings.
