Happy Mardi Gras 2012!
My sweet California friend, Aimee, threw an awesome Mardi Gras party a few years ago. She's a native Lousianian so her food and Hurricanes were delish!
So when we decided to host the Young Couples Fellowship for the month of February, I themed it Mardi Gras, emailed Aim for ideas and recipes, and bought fun decor at Dollar Tree.
However, Mardi Gras is actually a very sinful holiday. It's associated with lots of drinking and impurity in preparation for giving one of those sins up for Lent (a very Catholic tradition).
We sought to redeem it:
We don't believe that the excessive partying of Mardi Gras or the excessive fasting of Lent is the way to live for the glory of God (I Cor 10:31). Instead, the "good life" is thankful appreciation of all God's gifts - such as Hurricanes!
So without further ado, our Redeemed Mardi Gras 2012:
Guests decorated themselves in Mardi Gras attire upon arrival.
Waiting for food to be served!
Karla was queen of the stove. She rocked the ettouffee and King's cake.
Dan & Heather were quite the bartenders. They made awesome Hurricanes, New Orlean's Style.
(Thanks for your help, Rauks and Laus!)
What's on the menu?
Shrimp Ettouffee
Sausage Jambalaya
King's Cake (with a hidden bean)
Veggies & Dip
Other snacks
Bethany found the bean in her piece of King's cake.
She was queen for the evening and shared her privileges with Baby Mac.
(Sorry the picture is blurry; I still wanted to use it!)
Chattin', games, & food
Ping Pong!
I'm so glad our basement is the church's youth room because there is lots to do down there!
Greg & Kevin are bustin' some moves on the Wii.
Way to shake those booties!
Wii Dance Cheerleaders.
Guestlist:
Kurk & Jenn
Aaron & Vic
Kyle & Lisa
Cody, Bethany, and Baby Mac
Brian & Heidi
Greg & Jen
Lance & Christine
John & Megan
Kevin & Karla
Host & Hostess
We are thankful to the LORD for these new friendships. We pray that our monthly times of fellowship grow us closer to one another and also to our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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