Celebration/Fellowship/Luncheon
Design table decorations reflecting priceless service and individual gifts. Perhaps use a treasure chest sitting on an open Bible as a centerpiece with small bags of costume pearls as favors.
Decorate the Room for a Priceless Recognition Party
- Set up tables around the room.
- Place seashells with pearls on clear plastic saucers with sand.
- Borrow tea pots from the women to use on each table.
- Check thrift stores for China cups and saucers or use clear plastic cups.
- Designate a corner of the room for individuals to bring in memorabilia which is priceless to them.
- Share why the item is priceless during the luncheon.
Refreshments
- Finger sandwiches
- Potato or Macaroni Salad
- Small cakes or cookies
- Fruit salad
- Tea and coffee
A month prior to the event send out invitations to each of the women. Ask them to invite a friend.
Assign a hostess to each table.
Priceless (Table Activity for the Tea)
- Invite the women who brought memorabilia to share why these items are priceless to them.
- List 5 items that are priceless to you.
- List 5 items that are priceless in the world.
- What words go with priceless? Synonyms for the word priceless.
Responsive Scripture Reading
Based on Isaiah 43:1-7
This responsive reading might be appropriate either as a Call to Worship or as a reflection before the Call to Response/ Altar Call
1st Reader: I fear nothing, my God,
for you have made me yours.
All: You know me by name.
2nd Reader: If I must pass through a raging river,
you will be at my side.
All: I will not be overwhelmed.
3rd Reader: If I must pass through a roaring fire,
the flames will not burn me.
All: I will not be devoured.
4th Reader: My God, my Savior—
you purchased my freedom from slavery.
All: You paid a high price!
5th Reader: Because I am precious in your sight,
because you love me—
All: you are always watching over me.
6th Reader: You gather your beloved people to you
from every part of the earth—
All: East, West, North, and South.
