Jo Miller, Audrey Miller, Ida Dudyak, and Judi Eitnier are members of the United Women in Faith at Bird-in-Hand United Methodist Church (BIHUMC), which is organizing the annual Crafter's Bazaar. The event features 100% handmade crafts, and funds raised by the event support a number of mission projects, both locally and abroad.

The third 2022 BIHUMC Crafter's Bazaar will be held at the church, 2620 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to crafts, the event will include gently used holiday decorations, more than 30 themed gift baskets, food, and a baked goods table. Prior to the first Crafter's Bazaar, which was held in 2019, the church had held a holiday bazaar for more than 50 years.

According to Jo, more than 17 crafters will take part in this year's event. Among the many craft items that will be available for purchase are woodcrafts, quilted items, framed jewelry art, candles, Christmas ornaments, rustic holiday wall hangings, handmade jewelry, herbal wreaths, lavender sachets, painted rocks, note cards, and collectible bears in several sizes. Items for dogs that will be available for purchase include blankets and coats. Knitted and crocheted hats, scarves, and critters will also be available. A few of the themed baskets will go up for bids in a silent auction.

In addition, Pillows With a Mission will sell pillows, with all proceeds benefiting school supply kits that go to Mennonite Central Committee. Last year, the group created 361 handmade bags filled with school supplies. This year, 410 bags have been made and filled. The group also purchases fabric to cut and sew the LuoPads for UNTO, formerly Global Aid Network.

Among the local organizations and efforts that are supported by the group are Clare House, programs from the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church, Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services, Weekend Blessings, and Water Street Mission. The group has also collected socks, gloves, and mittens for the Salvation Army; donated to Apple Tree for Teachers and Hudson's Heart for the Homeless; and donated personal care items for the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton.

Organizers plan to sell lunch items, including barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, and beverages.

Readers who have questions about the fundraiser may call 717-397-3047 and leave a message for a return call.