Christmas Coffee

Last night was the annual Christmas Coffee and Cookie Exchange and it was a blast! There was lots of food, coffee, and snacks for the approximately 150 people that showed up. So many people did wonderful things for their cookie containers; there was something everyone wanted. I held a few really nice ones, held being the key word, as soon as I got back to my seat and the next “trade” was announced, I lost it. Of course, this is how it was for everyone…

Beth really wanted a set of oval containers decorated to look like a penguin and she almost had it. During the last trade, it was in her hand and two people came over for it, the first one got it, and had to hand it over as soon as she turned around. Somehow, neither one of them ended up with it, a girl named Chynna had it. (She had been after it ALL night) Well, after the whole exchange was done, Beth was really sad and went to Chynna and asked her if she would give it back to her. I guess Beth had the saddest face in the world because after a short conversation, Chynna gave it to her!!! I was surprised but not really; our church is one of the friendliest churches. Things like that happen at Grace Baptist all the time. The people are so loving and are really concerned about others, even if it is a little container for cookies!