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First Baptist Church holds yard sale for trip to El Salvador
Posted: 03.18.2012 at 8:43 PM
KTVO Newsdesk
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KIRKSVILLE, MO -- The First Baptist Church in Kirksville is raising money for a summer mission trip to El Salvador. 

The church hosted a big yard sale, selling clothes, appliances, computers, technology, a bike, and even a van.

As of noon Saturday, Pastor Marty Joplin said they raised $2,000.

The church is sending seven people to the Central American country July 19-28. 

The missionaries will visit churches and share their testimony.

Also they will give away 500 bibles and school supplies to the children they meet during the trip.

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