First car boot sale by a local church turns a success

The first-ever car boot sale for Genesis Family Church was held on September 30.

The event featured books, toys, used clothing and handcrafted goods stalls as well as a tea garden and braai area.

According to Janine Davies, she received a vision from God regarding the car boot sale.

“Basically, I had a vision of running a car boot sale one morning as I was praying as I always do.

“The image continued for weeks. When my husband and I approached the church leaders, they were open to the notion.

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“We believe that God will enable us to carry out the vision. We are confident that whatever God brings you to, He will also bring you through,” said Brian Davies.

He said that the event’s main goals were to unite the neighbourhood, raise awareness of the small church and invite people to become members.

All the money made is ploughed back into the church.

Janice stated that by enabling people to sell unwanted items that are no longer needed in their homes. The car boot sale also contributes to the well-being of the surrounding community.

“We also have a couple that is leaving for the coast and they are cleaning up their house.”

The church organises Operation Anti-Freeze, during which they provide meals to approximately 600 children attending various schools and distribute food hampers to those in need.

The Davies family are hoping that the community will become aware of the church and the car boot sales and they will come and support them going forward, as they aim to host the event every first Sunday of the month.

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The importance of such gatherings was emphasized by one of the stallholders, Geraldine Woest, who said that supermarkets would not pay the prices for the goods they were selling, but that at markets, one could sell their goods and turn a profit.