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The Impact of the Celebration Supper

 
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A Celebration Supper done with excellence can actually make a big impact on a potential guest. For this meal, many courses use real silverware and linens.  If you can find a pianist or small band to play background music, this is a good way to create the feel of a nice party.  However, it is important that you know the audience you are trying to reach and have the Celebration Supper be appropriate.  For example, a rural church in Texas might have a great barbeque and fiddle players.

I was really impressed with the way Holy Trinity Brompton in London, where the Alpha course began, goes all out for their Celebration Supper.  They transform the sanctuary into a beautifully decorated banquet hall with vibrant colors, fresh flowers, tasteful table decorations, long banquet tables adorned with white tablecloths.  The front of the church is layered with white streamers coming from the ceiling with colored lights shinning upward.  A professional band plays light jazz and the whole atmosphere communicates fun, energy and welcome.  The food is of the highest quality, and decadent dessert is always served with additional chocolate.  People are treated like royalty and the smiling faces of the volunteers communicates how glad they are that they’ve come.  
Debbie - Alpha Leader

 
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