{"id":9791,"date":"2018-12-11T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T15:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/?p=9791"},"modified":"2020-12-02T11:40:12","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T16:40:12","slug":"the-gift-of-no-dishes-free-printable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensministrytoolbox.com\/the-gift-of-no-dishes-free-printable\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Gift & Outreach Idea: The Gift of No Dishes (Free Printable)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Give<\/p>\n

Know anyone who would love the gift of a night off from doing the dishes?<\/p>\n

Everyone! Right?<\/p>\n

I love the gift of no dishes because:<\/h3>\n

1. It’s a great way to reach out to your neighbors and build relationships<\/strong> going into the New Year.<\/p>\n

2. So many people, myself included, have dietary restrictions<\/strong> and can\u2019t or shouldn\u2019t eat the Christmas goodies you might be making.<\/p>\n

3. It\u2019s a practical and useful<\/strong> gift. Who wouldn\u2019t love to redeem the time it takes to clear the table and wash the dishes?!<\/p>\n

4. Delivering the paper products in a gift bag provides the perfect place for an invitation to your church Christmas events and activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

5. It\u2019s not expensive.<\/strong> You can find cute Christmas paper products at the dollar store, Wal-Mart, and big packs at Sam\u2019s Club. You don\u2019t have to include the whole package \u2013 just enough for the number of family members if you wish. If you\u2019re a planner like me, if you shop the after-Christmas sales you can score some great deals on Christmas plates and napkins to use to bless your neighbors again next year!<\/p>\n

I’ve created two sets of cute cards<\/strong> you can attach to your \u201cgift of no dishes.\u201d<\/p>\n

The cards say:<\/h4>\n

We wish you a Merry Christmas,
\nAnd a night without doing dishes,
\nWe wish you a Merry Christmas,
\nAnd a Happy New Year!<\/p>\n

Give them anonymously, if you wish, or sign your name somewhere on the card.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Click the link below to open the free PDFs:<\/h5>\n

Christmas Dishes Tags Blue<\/a><\/p>\n

Christmas Dishes Tags Red<\/a><\/p>\n

The Gift of No Dishes is perfect for:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Your child\u2019s teacher<\/li>\n
  2. Small group leaders<\/li>\n
  3. Bible study leader<\/li>\n
  4. Members of your women\u2019s ministry team<\/li>\n
  5. Co-workers<\/li>\n
  6. Neighbors<\/li>\n
  7. Church staff members<\/li>\n
  8. Mailman<\/li>\n
  9. Members of your small group or Bible study<\/li>\n
  10. Homebound members of your church<\/li>\n
  11. Food pantry (to bless those who will visit during the holiday season)<\/li>\n
  12. Your hairdresser, dentist, doctor, or anyone you\u2019ll visit this Christmas season<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Embrace the opportunity to be a blessing and provide a night off from the dishes for the people God places on your heart. Merry Christmas!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This post was inspired by Kristen Duke. You can check out her post here.<\/a><\/p>\n