Valentine's Luncheon

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Today, I am hosting a ladies luncheon at the church. I wanted to add a few touches to make it special since it is Valentine's Day.

I made a few centerpieces.
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Each lady will take home some chocolate roses. I made white, milk chocolate and dark chocolate roses.
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There will be a place card at each spot.
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Each card has a different verse on God's love for us.
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Originally I was going to have each one share about what they love most about their husbands but then I decided to change it because there are going to be a few ladies there who are not married or have been divorced (and not through a choice of their own). I decided that I did not want to make those women who are struggling feel worse about their situation but wanted to focus on God's love for them.

So I'm going to have each one read the verse in their card and then tell one way they have seen God's love demonstrated in the past month.

It's nice to host these things when there is a definite theme!

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Terri,
    Everything looks so beautiful. Enjoy your day.
    Hugs and Parayers,
    Elizabeth

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    I'm sure all the ladies will feel very loved today! Beautiful!

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  3. ElizabethdFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    You take so much care over your arrangements Terri. I do think you were wise to change the idea from sharing to reading, it might be difficult for some ladies otherwise.

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  4. BrendaFebruary 15, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    That's awesome that you are sensitive to the feeling of the single/divorced women.
    Pretty arrangements too!
    God bless.

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  5. TracyFebruary 15, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Sounds wonderful! And I think it was very thoughtful of you to consider the feelings of all of the ladies that were present.

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  6. KelliFebruary 15, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Everything looks beautiful and I know it was a wonderful time for all.
    ~Kelli

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  7. Lisa @ Life with 4!February 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    love the idea of talking about God's love for us instead of husband's love. For those ladies going through a rough time, it will probably be great to focus on the fact that God's love never fails us, no matter what!
    I know i'm late on this comment and your party is already over. i'm sure it was fun!

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