Creative Hospitality - Softcover

Nancy Van Pelt helps you reach out to others and minister to their needs through warm hospitality by making entertaining easier than ever before. Whether you're planning a cozy dinner for four or a big bash for 40, you'll find all the creative ideas and practical suggestions needed to make your occasion extra-special.

• Menu and Food Presentation
• Advance Planning and Serving Methods
• Reaching Out to Coworkers and Neighbors
• Gracious Serving and Table Decor
• Easy Entertaining ideas for Guests and Their Children
• Helping Nonchurch Members Feel at Home
• Handling Difficult Situations and Accidents
• How to Keep Events and Conversation Flowing
• Creating the Perfect Atmosphere with Music and Lighting
• Introductions and Relating to Guests
• Impromptu Menus and Quick Fixes for an Unprepared Home
• Helpful Hints for Buffets, Picnic, and Fellowship Dinners
• Includes seminar work sheets for small groups

1. One Grand Opportunity
2. Biblical Models of Hospitality
3. Hospitality: Keeping Members
4. Hospitality: A Powerful Witness
5. The Hospitality Game Plan
6. Hospitality Plus
7. Creating a Special Atmosphere
8. On Being a Good Guest
9. Shortcuts, Quick Fixes
10. Setting Pretty
11. Centerpieces
12. Food Presentation Art
13. Toasts
14. Buffet Entertaining
15. Picture-perfect Picnics
16. Creative Church Potlucks
17. The Prime-time Family Hour