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Alternative Hospitality

Saturday, February 5

9:00 AM

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The layout and food make this occasion one of my favorite meals of the year. That’s probably because I don’t have any responsibilities, nor do I have to make sure the food is tasty or that everyone is satisfied and happy. 🙂

150 ladies arrived to see this encouraging sign when entering the fellowship hall at our church.

While I was taking this picture, my sister said, wouldn’t you be surprised if I moved into your photo. Yes, I would. She hates having her picture taken. 🙂

I asked if anyone wanted to stand next to the sign. Jenna (our granddaughter) was standing nearby and volunteered herself and her sister-in-law Valarae. They made my heart smile.

Some beautiful decorations.

Is hospitality only sitting down for an elaborate Sunday lunch? Can it be a cup of tea, clean sheets or a late-night food run? What does hospitality look like today? Join us as we discuss welcoming others in Jesus’ name.

Coffee and tea were welcome drinks prior to locating a seat.

We enjoyed our first course while listening to Darlene Miller share her topic: Hospitality Where I Am.

An empty nest makes room for out-of-town guests: stories of friendship built in the heart of a Lancaster County farm and home.

Darlene asked, “What does hospitality look like?”

Remember you don’t live in a museum you live in a home.

Hospitality is when someone feels at home in your presence – when your house has a spirit of peace. She shared a variety of times when she and her husband Kervin were able to share their home (and even garden space) with strangers.

The main course of our brunch was served while Madison Snyder talked about Hospitality Across Town.

Reaching out to teen girls in Lancaster city and the unique opportunity of being hospitable without a home.

Maddy serves with Culture, a group of women whose purpose is to create safe places for teenage girls and let them know about Jesus.

She shared a few interesting and funny stories as she works at making good memories through hospitality – especially focusing on making them feel loved.

We enjoyed dessert while listening to Tonia Ebersole share Hospitality Across the World.

An open door and a ready tea kettle – a recipe for friendship. A look at hospitality in another culture.

Tonia and her husband, Les, serve the people of Chinggis City, Mongolia.

“I can’t believe I get to live in Mongolia!”

Hospitality is a relationship between a host and a guest. Drop-ins are common there and mean, “I want to be your friend.” Tonia discovered that hospitality was a great way to learn about the people and to speak their language. Drop-ins also taught her to hold her time loosely.

We can’t always schedule hospitality and relationships.