Take a few ideas for a small meeting or take several for a larger event. These are suggestions for you to build upon. Be creative...Julia
Take Me Away! Womens Ministry Theme
A spa night theme revolving around being re-energized in the Lord. |
Alternative Theme Titles:
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
- Pampered Princess
- Spa Night
- Pamper Me Please!
- Getaway!
- Be Still And Know
- Relax and Reclaim
- On Vacation With The Girls!
- Pamper Party
- Quiet Reflections
- Girls Night In
Theme Verse Suggestions:
- "Be still, and know that I am God..." Psalm 46:10
- "…and ye shall find rest unto your
souls." Matthew 11:29
Devotional:
Take Me Away! by Julia
Decorating Suggestions:
Color Scheme
Calming colors such as blues and greens.
General Decorations
- This theme focuses on a spa-like atmosphere.
- A few terry cloth robes draped over chairs.
- Large floor pillows.
- Small Electric Waterfall/Fountain.
- Lots of Candles.
- Baskets/trees of greenery.
- Use a few "fresh" flowers.
- Sprinkle rose petals on floor and tables (you can sometimes get the silk ones at the .99 and $Stores).
- Make "stations" for different spa treatments.
- Stacks of towels.
For The Tables
- Simple flower arrangements (White Roses or Magnolias - You could float some magnolias in a clear glass bowl)
- Candles and tealights.
See Centerpiece and Table Arrangements
Games and Ice-breakers:
See the Icebreakers Index for more ideas.
Music:
- Relaxation CD for Background Music (Waterfall, Nature Sounds, etc.)
Favors:
- Make Bath Sundaes (craftsayings.com)
- Make Shower Puffs (craftbits.com)
- Make Bath Cookies (craftbits.com) Make sure you add a tag as to what they are so no one tastes them:)
- Any bath product (bath beads, oils, gels, etc.)
See the Favor Index.
Just For Fun:
- Have everyone dress in comfy clothes (pajamas if you wish).
- Have everyone bring a pair of slippers to wear.
- Do some beauty treatments (facials, nails, pedicures). Have all your supplies on hand.
Nail polishes, facial and foot treatments, cucumber slices (sliced and chillded), nail polish remover, etc.
- Have stacks of hand towels (preferably white like at a spa).
- Make some homemade beauty treatments as a group project.
Spa At Home Treatments (spaindex.com)
Homemade Bath Recipes (Pioneer Thinking)
Homemade Bath Treatments (Craft Bits)
- Use Self Adhesive Labels to print verses regarding "resting" in the Lord. Place them on water bottles for your event.
Doorprizes:
- Gift Certificate to Bath and Body Works
- Gift Certificate for a manicure or pedicure.
- Bath Brush
- Bath Pillow
- Any Bath Product
- Manicure Set
- Spa Basket - Fill with bath oils, beads, gels, lotions, brushes, etc.
- Relaxation Music CD
See the Doorprize page
Skits:
- Rest Skit by Bob Snook
See the CLM Skit Links
Food Suggestions:
- Fruit Platters
- Veggie Platters
- Yogurts
- Water Bottles
- Flavored Waters
- Herbal Teas
- Fruit Smoothies
- Bowls of nuts
- Bowls of dried fruits (cranberries, apricots, banana chips, etc.)
See the Recipe Resource Page
Copyright 2001-2007 Julia Bettencourt
This material is intended for your use as banquet and event ideas for your own local church. Permission is granted for printing for reference only. It should not be reprinted for any other reason or reposted on any other website or message/forum board.Theme IndexTools For Womens Ministry
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