16 Dec A Cup of Christmas Tea

The Healthy Ministry Resources staff started the day with a tradition that goes back a number of years–a Cup of Christmas Tea. Donna Hollopeter started this back in the 1990s.

The lights were dimmed as we entered the conference room, with candles burning and instrumental Christmas music playing quietly. A nice, tranquil atmosphere.

After we were all seated, Donna read the Christmas story and prayed. Then she introduced the food at the front of the room–bread, cheeseballs, coffee cake, and much more. And then there were the teapots, five of them, all filled with a different kind of tea.

We filled out plates. Then, as we ate, Donna introduced “A Cup of Christmas Tea,” a poem written and read by Tom Hegg. We continued eating, often trekking to the front for more food or to try a different flavor of tea. Then we just sat around talking for a while. It was a great way to begin the day, and a reminder of why Christmas is special. Thanks, Donna!