NINE
to DINE Dinner Groups
Covenant's popular Nine to Dine program returns this fall. Sign up and
join other Covenant friends in this excellent program to share in fellowship
with each other. Participants take turns
hosting a meal. The host provides the entrée
and beverage. The guests provide the
salad, dessert, side dish or whatever is appropriate with the host’s menu. The host may pick a theme if they choose.
Each group consists of 7
to 9 people (adult couples and singles.)
Each group should strive to meet every time they are scheduled. The sign-up sheet is on the Activities
Bulletin Board. Here are a few commonly asked questions:
Q
--Where does Nine to Dine meet?
A-- The hostess/ host
may choose to meet in their home or to choose a restaurant where the group will
meet. Each person will be responsible for your check at the restaurant.
Q--How
do I get into a group?
A-Put your name and
phone # on the signup sheet next to this information. We need the names of all
interested by August 28. The Fellowship Committee will put the groups together.
Q-How
will I know what group I'm in?
A-Once the groups are
formed, you will receive a list of your group members in the mail. That list
will indicate initial hosts and they will organize your first gathering. Groups
will start meeting in October.
Q-Is
it always dinner? Does it have to be fancy?
A-Nine to Dine groups
can do whatever they choose to do. It could be brunch, it could be dinner, or
something else. And it certainly does not have to be fancy. Simply enjoying the
company of each other and getting acquainted with fellow church members is as
important as the food.
Q-What
if my place is too small or it makes me nervous to entertain?
A-- You may go to a
restaurant. How about a picnic in a park? It's OK to use your imagination.
Q-What
about Alcohol?
A-The host/ hostess
makes this decision as to whether to serve wine or alcohol.
Q-Is
the Nine to Dine group expected to talk about church and pray?
A-Each Nine to Dine
group usually develops a personality all its own. There are no expectations for
what the group will talk about. A prayer or table grace is up to the host.
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