Like nothing else, books provide glimpses into the minds of creative human beings. That alone makes them priceless.

But Friendship Church, a United Methodist Congregation is selling books cheap.

"Reading is important for your whole life," said Kay Trostle, who, along with Heather Bressi, has been the co-chair of Friendship Church's book sale for three years. "It's a chance to relax. Depending on the book, you may laugh or cry."

Another one of Friendship Church's incredible book sales is just around the corner. The fall edition of the popular community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, inside the church's designated book room and in an overflow room at 120 W. Main St., New Holland.

A bake sale will be held at the church's entrance in conjunction with the book sale.

The event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.

"People come from all over," said Trostle. "They are surprised at our selection and very excited about our prices."

Friendship Church's book sale will feature several thousand titles, everything from hardbacks to paperbacks, fiction to nonfiction, biographies to autobiographies and large print to audio books. Included in the works are the genres of Christian, military, crafts, cooking, gardening, animals, classics, fantasy and children's and young adult offerings.

Some of the books can be purchased for a dollar or less.

A vast majority of the available books have been donated to Friendship Church by members of local communities. The church is always looking for donated books for upcoming sales.

"If you have a donation, you may put them on the porch by the double glass doors," said Trostle.

Friendship Church is seeking to raise more than $1,200 from its fall book sale. The proceeds will be donated to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky, a United Methodist mission dedicated to constructing healthy, sustainable communities in the southeastern portion of the state.

"That's a lot of books for the low prices," said Trostle.

Friendship Church has been conducting its community book sales for more than 15 years. The church also sponsors a similar book sale during Mother's Day weekend, and its book room is open to the public during the church's annual Christmas bazaar, which this year will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28.

"We are very community oriented," said Trostle. "We collect donations for CrossNet (Ministries), and we also participate in National Night Out."

Friendship Church, a United Methodist Congregation is supported by more than 80 members. The church also conducts activities for seniors and hosts craft groups, vacation Bible school, church bell and choir programs, community meals, Scouting America troops and Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings.

For additional information, go to https://nhumc.us.