Entertaining on a Budget

Submitted by: Amber Moeller

Entertaining doesn't have to be extravagant, expensive or a huge ordeal. Here are a few fun, simple ways to offer hospitality with even the leanest income.

Good Ol'-Fashioned Cook Out

Have guests bring their lawn chairs, their choice of meat (enough for their family) to cook over an open fire or a grill, and a dish to pass for a lovely time of fellowshipping in the great outdoors. Things you may provide for your guests: condiments, drinks (such as: water, iced tea, and lemonade) and a dessert.

Ice Cream Hymn-Sing

What is more heavenly than to hear the Lord's people gathering together to sing of the goodness of their King? Invite friends over for an evening of singing and afterwards a time of fellowship over a bowl of ice cream (buckets of ice cream can be gotten for very little cost or you can make homemade ice cream!). You can also provide lemonade and iced tea to drink, if you so desire.

Game Night

I don't know about your family, but we love to play games! On several occasions we have enjoyed inviting families over for a night of games and popcorn. Again, you can also provide lemonade and iced tea, if you so desire.

Potluck Dinner

You may desire to have someone over for dinner after church. Why not have them bring their Sunday dinner over to your home and you can enjoy your Sunday meals together? Things you may provide: rolls, dessert, drinks.

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