“Showers of Blessings” was the theme for a 6:30 p.m. party at First Baptist Church in Pentwater Monday, Sept. 16. The theme was carried out with a shower curtain backdrop for a photo of 45 women attendees wearing shower caps, and by the umbrellas scattered in the room’s center. The invitation was extended to all interested women in the church community and whomever they wished to bring with them. Each attendee brought a wrapped gift with a value of $10-$25 for a gift exchange.
Pam Griffis offered a few introductory remarks and asked each of the 45 women present to say a few things about herself and how she felt blessed. The 10 seconds allotted per woman expanded to a minute for many guests, but the lengthy time required to get around the whole circle of women was punctuated by much laughter and applause. Then the group left their chairs to gather around the refreshment tables, where all manner of healthy treats and decadent desserts were served. Chocolate fountains for dipping a variety of items delighted the eyes and the tastebuds of guests.
After refreshments, Linda Fortich formed the women into four teams for a competitive game of trivia in which she asked 25 questions related to the community. Following the trivia game the women took turns choosing packages and unwrapping gifts. Guests could keep what they opened or choose to “steal” someone else’s gift. There were a few gifts that made it to several chairs around the circle, but most gifts stayed with the person who first unwrapped them. The fun lasted until 9 p.m., by which time many of the guests were ready to head home and retire for the night. What was very clear was that the women present were grateful for many blessings in their lives, not the least of which was their friendship with each other.
