JOIN US WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 6PM IN SUITE 240 FOR A VOLUNTEER MEETING. RSVP HERE

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering and serving our Widows! We are blessed to serve at our Widows Tea each year. This year, we may expect more to join us, and we are asking for our sisters to help!

Here are the current needs:

  1. Volunteers to set up, serve food and tea, and clean up.

  2. Table Hostesses to set up and decorate a table of 8 with tea sets, tea pots, tiers, vase of flowers, lunch plates and more.

Here are the details:

Hostesses: Table Set Up Time:

—Friday, February 21 from 1pm to 6pm (if you need additional time, let us know)

Doors open Saturday at 10:30am. Tea begins at 11:00am so we want to be ready to greet and welcome the widows at 10:30am.


Table hostess checklist:

1. Tea cups and saucers for 8 women. Water glasses or goblets if you have them.

2. Tea pots (at least 2). We have 2 types of tea, but feel free to bring your own special tea, too.

3. Lunch plates.

4. Silverware.

5. 1 or 2 tiers for sandwiches and scones.

6. Napkins (cloth or disposable).

7. Cream and sugar containers.

7. Centerpiece (flowers recommended).

8. Small gift for the widows at your table, optional (less than $5)

9. Extra goodies (scones, cookies, fruit, sweets are recommended).

10. Clear your table (we will have a helper assist you).

11. Wash linens, dishes, tea items at home. We unfortunately don’t have large sinks for washing all items.

Table hostesses, you can plan to sit at the table you decorate. The ladies will be so blessed to have you!

Women's Ministry responsibilities:

  1. A leader may sit at each table to pray and minister (selected by Michelle).

  2. Tables and chairs set up.

  3. Set up banquet area.

  4. Name tags for guests.

  5. Provide tea, sugar and cream (you can bring something special to serve - your favorite tea, cream etcetera).

  6. Prepare sandwiches and salads. (You can also bring a special tea and other goodies to serve your table).

  7. Help serve and clear tables.

  8. Provide prayer cards.

  9. Help to pack your items and clean up tables.

  10. Provide ivory 120” table cloths per table.

  11. We may be able to provide items that you need to complete your table if you need them: lunch plates, silverware, water glasses.

FOOD - SCONES, TEA SANDWICHES, DESSERTS

We are making 3 types of tea sandwiches, and providing a light salad with balsamic vinegar. We are asking our hostesses to provide the sweets for their table such as scones, cookies, lemon bars, and other desserts or fruit.

Note: Email women@calvarysouthoc.com for details on how you can contribute or sponsor a table. Thank you and God bless you.