08/03/2026
Good morning, ladies.
I just want to thank all of those who came out to our first Ladies Tea at Orchardville Church, Tea Time with Jesus.
Several ladies participated by wearing their Teatime Hat. Kudos to Sara Hays who was voted āFavorite Hatā. Also, there were six ladies who volunteered to decorate a table for the occasion and kudos again to Sara Hays who was voted āFavorite Tableā. I believe her comment was she should have been born in the 40ās and live in Buckingham Palace. Well done, Sara!
We enjoyed a plethora of wonderful Afternoon Tea refreshments which included a variety of finger sandwiches, scones, and many delightful, sweet treats, all prepared by those who came. Delicious!
Vadawn Stroud led us in games and shared an inspirational devotion God laid on her heart, āDonāt Spill the Tea ā Donāt Gossip.ā She references several scriptures where God tells us gossip destroys. A couple are, Proverbs 18:8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. Proverbs 16:28 A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends. Just because we know something it is not ours to share. We should build up not tear down. She referenced Ephesian 4:29 where Paul tells us āDo not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others upā. Before we speak, we should ask ourselves, is it true, kind or necessary? Our lives should reflect that of Jesus.
In closing our Tea Time with Jesus, I shared 2 Corinthians 12:9, āMy grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weaknessā. To have a good cup of tea, the tea needs to steep. By ourselves we are weak; just a cup of hot water. So, we need sit and steep in His word and in His presence to gain strength and for our lives to be full of flavor.
And what better way to complete an Afternoon Tea than to explore Pearls and Proverbs Boutique, Thanks you Vadawn.
Have a Blessed Day!