Spring Fling
April 2, 2008 by junquejo
Before I had my surgery, I began preparations for our annual ladies Spring Fling at my church. The theme this year is "God's Garden - Bloom Where You Are Planted."
When I first heard the theme, the first thing that popped into my mind was a picnic. I began to visualize what kind of picnic would I have in God's Garden. My mind kept going to a vintage style picnic with linen, glasses and everything packed in one of those pretty vintage metal picnic baskets.
I collect vintage linens, so knew I would already have the perfect tablecloth. One day while I was in St. Louis for a pre-op appointment, I found a beautiful vintage picnic basket for my centerpiece at a wonderful antique mall. I found plates, bowls, etc. at Wal-Mart that were that beautiful vintage turquoise color and looked like vintage Melmac.
I wanted something that explained my choice of interpretation of the theme, so I wrote the following poem. My friend Jennifer, better known as Blestbeads, edited and tweaked it for me. Even though she says that editors don't get credit, I wanted everyone to know that she helped me. I will be printing it out and making it part of a journal I am creating for my table guests as a party favor. Once my table is completely set up, I will post a picture so that you can all see.
A Picnic in God’s Garden
God created a garden, one by one He placed us there;
the ones He calls His children, planted with great care.
He waters, feeds, and prunes us, so we will bloom and grow
He wants nothing but the best for us, His glory now we show.
One day will come the harvest, He'll say with smiling face
"I have come My precious flowers, come feel My warm embrace.
You are invited to My picnic, in My garden full of life;
A Son-filled celebration, the end to war and strife.
Spread out your cloth and rest now, My abundance you'll enjoy -
Come taste My best, eternity blest, a banquet full of joy!"
Jo Troxel & Jennifer Ledford 2008
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When I first heard the theme, the first thing that popped into my mind was a picnic. I began to visualize what kind of picnic would I have in God's Garden. My mind kept going to a vintage style picnic with linen, glasses and everything packed in one of those pretty vintage metal picnic baskets.
I collect vintage linens, so knew I would already have the perfect tablecloth. One day while I was in St. Louis for a pre-op appointment, I found a beautiful vintage picnic basket for my centerpiece at a wonderful antique mall. I found plates, bowls, etc. at Wal-Mart that were that beautiful vintage turquoise color and looked like vintage Melmac.
I wanted something that explained my choice of interpretation of the theme, so I wrote the following poem. My friend Jennifer, better known as Blestbeads, edited and tweaked it for me. Even though she says that editors don't get credit, I wanted everyone to know that she helped me. I will be printing it out and making it part of a journal I am creating for my table guests as a party favor. Once my table is completely set up, I will post a picture so that you can all see.
A Picnic in God’s Garden
God created a garden, one by one He placed us there;
the ones He calls His children, planted with great care.
He waters, feeds, and prunes us, so we will bloom and grow
He wants nothing but the best for us, His glory now we show.
One day will come the harvest, He'll say with smiling face
"I have come My precious flowers, come feel My warm embrace.
You are invited to My picnic, in My garden full of life;
A Son-filled celebration, the end to war and strife.
Spread out your cloth and rest now, My abundance you'll enjoy -
Come taste My best, eternity blest, a banquet full of joy!"
Jo Troxel & Jennifer Ledford 2008
Wow
1:44 PM,
April 2, 2008.. Posted by
krazykatedesigns
The poem is awesome, the idea is so cool!
