Christmas Party

Medina CHF Christmas Party

Medina Main Library

Conference Room B

Friday, December 9th

2:00-4:30pm

*Please note location is subject to change to the Highland Library based on RSVPs. Hoping to maximize our layout and space and keep it at Medina though.

Hi all! Looking forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus and this time of year together! For anyone new, the Christmas party is just a fun low key time to fellowship and eat, have the kids do a small craft and hang out/do a fun gift exchange. Please read all the details below and post in the comments how many kids will be attending with you and ages. Also, post what items you can bring from the list or if you are willing to help lead the craft and what you need for that. I will update as food items and paper products etc are volunteered for so we know what is still needed. If you can lead the craft, please create a separate post with details so we can help you get the things you need. Thanks ladies!

The following items are needed:

• rectangular tablecloths (disposable or cloth) to help cover tables (if each family can bring one that would be great!)

• Silverware, plates, cups and napkins

• Drinks

• An appetizer or dessert to share

• A wrapped white elephant gift for the kids/teen exchange (see description below)

• A wrapped ornament for the moms gift exchange (see description below)

• Board games or card games if you have any to share in case we need extra activities for the kids during our time together.

• One or two moms to plan and lead a Christmas craft (see description below).

Christmas Craft:

I need one or two mamas to plan and lead a simple Christmas craft for the kids. Please post if you are willing to take this on. We can all bring items to help if you post a list of what you need. I have a ton of pine branches just FYI! (For reference, Last year we brought pine branches, pine cones, ribbon, twine and paper plates and made wreaths. Anything you come up with will be great! Feel free to keep it simple.)

White elephant gift exchange info:

This year we are going to do things a little different. I dialogued with some of you and I know finances are tighter than usual around this time. In an effort to respect that but still do something fun w the kids, we want to try something new! In the past we have had each kid bring something worth $5 or less. This year, we just want each kiddo to bring something silly, fun, useful, unique or practical that you already own to gift to another kid their age. We will do one gift exchange for 12+ and one for the kids that are under 12. We have had so much fun with this in our youth and children’s ministries that my family has been a part of in the past. If you feel the need to go buy something, Good Will or Salvation Army or Dollar Tree are good find spots but totally not necessary. There is no right or wrong here. Don’t stress out over it 😝 I will do something similar to what Kim did last year and have someone read aloud a Christmas nativity left-right poem during which the kids will pass the gifts right or left as the story is read until the end.

Mom’s Ornament Exchange:

If you want to be part of the moms ornament exchange, please bring a wrapped ornament. Homemade or regifted are totally fine! Each mom will just grab one at the end to take home. We want you to have something beautiful and fun too! ❤️

Setup and Tear Down:

I will need help setting up tables and getting the room ready at 2. If each family can bring a tablecloth, it’s always really helpful. Also, please plan to stay at 4:30 to help clean up if you are able. We will need to tear down tables, chairs and vacuum. Maybe a mom can take the kids to play in the kids area while we do that.

Please let me know if you have any questions or if I forgot anything! Thanks all ❤️