OCEAN PINES–The main purpose of the Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop at Community Church at Ocean Pines is outreach ministry.  It also provides great fellowship among the volunteers who work there. All the volunteers are working hard to improve the Nook, to make it a better place to shop and to volunteer.
Currently the Flea Market area of the Nook is under construction and is temporarily closed until the work is completed. The side walls have been enclosed, windows installed, and exterior siding is in place. Work is being completed by capable volunteers from the congregation. Pastor Boyd has dubbed them the “Community Church Construction Company.”
The work on the Flea Market is moving right along, and we hope to reopen that area in a few weeks. Please hold your household items until the reopening as we are a little short on storage space.
The main shopping area of the Shepherd’s Nook remains open with bargains on clothing for children, women and men. Shoes and accessories are also available, as well as an assortment of bedding items and curtains. Shopping hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
As an additional mission outreach Sarah’s Pantry is located within the Shepherd’s Nook. This area serves as a food pantry and helps the less fortunate in the community in coordination with area agencies. The pantry is always grateful for donations of non-perishable foods from the community.   Stop in and visit the Shepherd’s Nook and discover the items for sale at bargain prices.  While you are there check out the work on the expansion of the Flea Market area.