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The Gift of Hospitality

Top 10 ways you know your group's host/hostess doesn't REALLY have the gift of hospitality.

The Small Group Network Community  |  posted 7/12/1998

Topics:Community, Fellowship, Food, Fun, Hospitality, Host, Humor, Leadership
Filters:Coach, Connect, Director, Group Leader, Pastor
Purpose:Fellowship
References:1 Peter 4:9
Date Added:July 12, 1998


10. The door bell button triggers a disinfectant spray.

  • Craig McClun, Christ Community Church, Leawood, KS

9. Watched NBA playoffs with back turned to group during the entire meeting.

  • Martin Burch, Mill Creek Community Church, Shawnee, KS

8. One hour into the meeting she turns on Martha Stewart and says, "let's see if there's anything else we can talk about."

  • Craig McClun, Christ Community Church, Leawood, KS

7. 14 ft. chain link fence topped with barbed wire surrounding the house.

  • Martin Burch, Mill Creek Community Church, Shawnee, KS

6. You're halfway home before you remember that you forgot to turn the lights out as you left.

  • Karl Ingersoll, Moncton Wesleyan Church

5. You wish that you had gotten your coat out of the master bedroom before the host couple retired for the evening.

  • Karl Ingersoll, Moncton Wesleyan Church

4. The signs that line the driveway say "10 minute parking only—Violators will be towed at owners expense."

  • Bryan Parris, Loving Baptist Church, Loving, TX.

3. Hostess excuses herself, then comes back in bathrobe, pajamas, and slippers.

  • Martin Burch, Mill Creek Community Church, Shawnee, KS

2. It's your turn to wash the dishes and vacuum tonight after the meeting.

  • Karl Ingersoll, Moncton Wesleyan Church

1. Mat at front door reads: "Depart from me, I never knew you."

  • Martin Burch, Mill Creek Community Church, Shawnee, KS


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