The Christmas Tea

 Last evening was our annual Ladies Christmas Tea.

It was the first year that I was not involved in the planning.

Granted, my friend Mrs. Rabe, has always been the 

planner, decorator and hostess of this tea

but I was her trusty sidekick.

With the coming of more people to our congregation 

there are more people to share their gifts 

and our new friend, Amy, joined 

Deanna in the planning and presentation this year.

They did a wonderful job!

As someone who has been involved in just about 

everything that has happened at

Sonrise Christian Fellowship for the past 

twelve years it is amazing and wonderful 

to see this taking place.

Kind of like watching your child grow up 

and leave the nest successfully.

The decor was gorgeous as usual.

Georgia brought poinsettias 

which were put to very good use 

in the table decor.

Deanna and Amy brought lamps to 

warm the room.

No harsh overhead lighting.

New this year was something that needs to become tradition.

Young men served us.

And they cleaned up.

Yes, that includes washing all of the dishes.

 

 Anthony offers us an amazing tray of pastries.

After the food was served

we played a game 

involving 

ornaments.

I'm sure you've played that game

where you choose a gift and then the next 

person gets to take it or choose their own?

Well, we did it with unwrapped ornaments.

I'm not sure if Laura got to keep this one

or if it was "stolen".

In the background you can see Laura's oldest 

brother pouring water.

He has been a huge help to me this year

during my busy season as he has started 

playing the piano for worship

every other week.

He seems to love it

and does well.

I don't think I want him give me the boot

completely but it is soooo nice to 

get to be freed up for more opportunities to 

sing (I'm not so good at singing while playing)

 and to chat with my friends.

I find myself more involved with the other 

ladies now that I'm not 

"tied" to the piano.

I didn't realize how much of a difference 

it made.

But it does and I am enjoying 

the freedom.

 

This was a simply delightful evening.

Good times with family and friends.

Good eats.

Excellent mint tea was my tea of choice.

We kept those guys hopping!

That was fun!!