{"id":965,"date":"2013-12-10T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2013-12-10T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/?p=965"},"modified":"2018-12-04T18:22:26","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T23:22:26","slug":"christmas-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/christmas-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Your Christmas Coffee or Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Planning<\/p>\n

My first Christmas in Kentucky, I was invited\u00a0by a new friend\u00a0(as her guest) \u00a0to my very first Christmas Coffee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I love that the hostess invited women from all of her circles \u2013 Bible Study Fellowship, church, neighbors, etc.<\/p>\n

That she specifically instructed her invitees to bring a friend meant I was included! New in town + group of women +\u00a0Christmas goodies \u00a0= Happy Holidays<\/p>\n

In true gather-and-glean fashion, I took mental notes knowing that someday I would host my own Christmas Coffee.<\/p>\n

My very favorite take-home tip was to use an assortment of real Christmas dessert plates<\/strong>. It felt so elegant to use real plates instead of paper (they hold up better too).<\/p>\n

Whether you are hosting a Christmas Coffee for your Bible Study group, Women\u2019s Ministry Team, or the women of your church consider these tips<\/strong> as you plan your event.<\/p>\n

10 Tips for Your Christmas Coffee<\/h4>\n

1. Send out postcard invitations<\/p>\n

2. Schedule 3 floating hours<\/p>\n

3. Use real holiday dessert plates (clearance, garage sales, and Goodwill)<\/p>\n

4. Use clear glass mugs (can be used for other events\/holidays)<\/p>\n

5. Choose two main beverages – \u00a0such as coffee and cider kept warm in coffee pots (serve water too)<\/p>\n

6. Prepare a simple favor (bag of candied nuts, a mini loaf of bread, etc.) for your guests<\/p>\n

7. Balance your menu with some healthy items (yogurt, fruit, crackers and cheese)<\/p>\n

8. Encourage guests to bring a friend (embrace the opportunity to love on them)<\/p>\n

9. Play some Christmas music in the background<\/p>\n

10. Double recipes if you expect a crowd (making 2 of the same is easier)<\/p>\n

In the years since I have hosted a few of my own Christmas Coffees.<\/p>\n

I have invited all of the women in our section of the neighborhood. While it was well received, I should have scheduled it for the evening instead of the morning.<\/p>\n

I’m learning to cast the net wider and issue more invitations knowing that many women will be unable to come.<\/p>\n

Your turn to share: What would you do to make your guests feel special at a Christmas Coffee?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

You may also want to read:
\n<\/strong>31 Christmas Fellowship Ideas<\/a>
\nWhy I Don’t Do White Elephant Exchanges<\/a>
\nChristmas Icebreaker: Pick a Side<\/a>\u00a0