What Is This All About?
Manchester (New Kensington, Pa.) RPC in Upper Burrell Township, just northeast of Pittsburgh, conducts a flea market on the first Saturday of every month.
In the winter months it is held in the basement of the church. The flea market has helped many people in many different ways. We sell items below market value so customers get what they need and want at a very reasonable price. Many people have purchased a lot of kitchen items when setting up housekeeping. Parents of college students have found our items to be beneficial.
We give away medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, braces, and canes. We also give away baby items to new or expecting mothers. The proceeds go to the mercy fund of the church, which helps those in need. It has helped to buy groceries, pay utility bills, fix cars, or even repair houses. But the primary goal is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with our neighbors. The flea market is a ...