About Sandwich
Church of the Nazarene
We are Christian
We center ourselves in Christ, and we witness Christ revealing the nature and reality of God. Out of our encounter with Christ, we are being restored and reconciled, and we seek to manifest the same kind of work in the world around us.
We are Holiness
Indeed, the reconciliation that we experience is one that leads to closeness with God, our fellow human beings, creation, and our true selves. And yet we notice that what comes naturally to us is not closeness, but distance and separation. As we come together in intentional relationship, we see God addressing that very problem, and we seem to be experiencing a radical change from the inside out. God is increasing our ability to love.
We Value:
Hospitality
We welcome our guests and our long-time friends in the same familial way. There is room for everyone in the family of God.
Gospel
This word has become our way of life. We are people of good news, period. We treat one another with respect and love, and when we mess up we seek reconciliation.
Participation
We need each other. In fact, we confess that at the beginning of each service, and we are actively incorporating more people in our activity.
We are Missional
This love, which we understand to be a divine love planted within us by God, is so strong and formative that is sets us in motion. We cannot merely say we love—It must take on flesh. So we find ourselves taking care of one another, and learning to let others take care of us. Here's the crazy part: we have even begun to love those we used to think of as our enemies. We know, it sounds too good to be true, but around here we just like to call that 'Gospel.'
Our Pastor
Rev. Matthew Jones
2016-Present
Matthew grew up in the Church of the Nazarene in Eureka, IL. From there, he went to Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL., where he earned a B.A. in Religious Studies ('14) and an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry ('17). Matthew was ordained in May of 2019. He currently works part time at the Sandwich Public Library and enjoys watching movies, hanging out with friends, and reading. In Spring of 2022 he self published his first book, entitled "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?: Essays for Holy Week", which can be purchased on Amazon.
Donations & Our Vision
We appreciate your donation! Here at The Corner, our goal is to operate a resale store that sits at the intersection of quality and affordability, offering a gently-used, carefully-selected inventory. Our thrift shoppe is different; we have high standards for what we sell because our community deserves the best there is. Each person who shops at The Corner is important, and we want each one to have an enjoyable experience. What we sell reflects our value for those we serve. Those who donate their items, like yourself, make this vision a reality. Thank you!
Before You Donate
With that vision in mind, we appreciate your understanding that we have to be selective in what we can accept. As you consider your donation to The Corner, here are a few helpful questions to ask yourself before you load up the car:
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Why am I getting rid of this item?
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“It no longer fits, but has a lot of life left in it.”
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“It was a gift that just wasn’t my style and I didn’t use.”
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“My tastes or décor have changed.”
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These are great reasons to bring them to The Corner!
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“It’s dirty, broken, stained, ripped, sticky, smells awful, or half empty.”
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“I want it out of my house but I just can’t bear to throw it out.”
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We are unable to accept these items, but we can offer suggestions on what to do with them!
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Would I pay for an item in this condition? If the answer is yes, please bring it to The Corner!
Would I purchase this item as a gift? If so, come on down to The Corner!
Prepare to Donate
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Clean your items. We especially ask that you wash and fold clothes before you bring them.
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When possible, please bring your items in closed bags or closed boxes.
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Donating furniture? Be sure to call in advance. We only accept furniture donations by appointment. This allows us to be ready for your beautiful pieces that are ready for a new home!
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Large quantity donations, including estate donations, require an appointment.
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Bring Your Items.
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Come inside and let one of our volunteers know that you have a donation. We want to meet you and thank you for being a part of The Corner!
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Please do not leave items outside the store or in the entryway. For the safety of our staff and to preserve the quality of our goods, any items dropped off outside will automatically be discarded.
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What We Accept
We aim to offer a wide variety of items, but we gladly accept
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Clothes
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Household Items
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Books, Movies, and Music
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Games
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Toys
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Decorations
When in doubt, ask! One of our volunteers would be happy to talk with you about your donations.
We Are Unable to Accept
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Mattresses and mattress accessories
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Baby cribs, car seats, & recalled items
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Liquids, household cleaners, & chemicals
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Large appliances
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Pianos & organs
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Computers & printers
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Televisions & VCRs
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Entertainment centers
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Weapons
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Items that are broken/do not work
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Stained, torn, sticky, dirty, smelly, or wet items
Our goal is to move donated items to the sales floor quickly and efficiently, and items that do not meet these criteria will slow the process and prevent us from blessing and helping our community.