You will find in this post the ideas that Linda Myles gave us for having Parties with a Purpose at our last meeting. Feel free to comment and share ideas that you have as well.
World Crafts Party
This is a simple but fun way to make a difference in the lives of people all over the world. World Crafts is a project of WMU that allows artisans in other countries to make crafts to sell to people in the US. By hosting a World Crafts party, you are able to help these people make a living from the crafts they sell. Also, this opens doors for missionaries to go in an tell these people about Jesus. The Arkansas Baptist State Convention has a kit you can check out if you are interested in holding a World Crafts party.
Hurricane Party
This is a great ministry party when hurricanes or other natural disasters occur. Invite your friends over and ask them to bring items that those who are affected by these disasters may need such as bottled water, canned food, peanut butter crackers, and lanterns. Party food could consist of lemonade or bottled water, peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers and vegetable soup.
Celebrate Your Friends Party
This party is a great idea that Linda does for her friends. She invites them over around Christmas so she can tell them why she considers them such good friends. The food for this party is Mashed Potato Sundaes. Fill cute glasses with mashed potatoes and then have all the fixings you would have for a baked potato. You could even include chicken strips and gravy. Linda made homemade desserts for her friends and put them on plates and dishes she found at flea markets and antique stores. I encourage you to celebrate your friends sometime during the year and let them know how special they are to you.
Harvest Party
Linda read us the book "The Pumpkin Patch Parable" for the Harvest Party. This party is a great evangelistic party if you use the book. Obviously, you just need fall decorations and can have pumpkin dip, ginger snaps, and other fall themed snacks. Invite people over who may not have a personal relationship with Jesus. You can read the book and maybe open the door for discussion. This is a great way to celebrate fall.
