After much anticipation and preparation, we finally had our first tea party at Joytown! Last Saturday, we invited the girls from class 8 who will be graduating to the Joytown Secondary School in mid-November. We were eager to share dining etiquette tips, but more excited about spending the morning with these precious girls.
First on the agenda: how to make a proper introduction and handshake.
Next, how to properly sit in your chair and use your napkin.
Then we demonstrated the do's and don'ts of table manners (this got quite a few laughs).
We put the tips to use by enjoying yummy treats and tea.
And finally, the Major from the Salvation Army talked with the girls about purity and being a godly woman.
Marisa and I gave each guest a notecard with Romans 12:13--
Next, how to properly sit in your chair and use your napkin.
Then we demonstrated the do's and don'ts of table manners (this got quite a few laughs).
We put the tips to use by enjoying yummy treats and tea.
And finally, the Major from the Salvation Army talked with the girls about purity and being a godly woman.
Marisa and I gave each guest a notecard with Romans 12:13--
"Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
Please pray for these young women as they leave Joytown. Pray they will use what they learned to be a woman of character and a light for Christ wherever they go.
Once again, thank you Lord for teaching me to not take the little things for granted. Seeing these girls' faces light up at the tea party really put things into perspective:)
Next week, we are having another tea party for the boys from class 8 (say a prayer: there are 20 of them!)
Enjoying tea and cakes!
Girls from Class 8:)
Francesca and I
Oh, I wish I could be there to see all of this taking place! It sounds so wonderful. Praying for you and those around you daily, Gray!
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