Menu Planning Sheet

 

à Set a definite date and place for your event.

 

à Secure your speaker (if appropriate).

 

à Print your invitations.

 

à Deliver invitations to your guests at least 7-10 days prior to the event.

 

à Arrange for childcare and put away pets.

 

à Prepare food ahead of time.

 

à Decorate your home  appropriate to the time of year.

 

à Make reminder phone calls to guests.

 

à Make name tags.

 

à Call speaker to go over details.

 

à Decide what you are going to do for follow up of your event. (This means informal

                          personal appointments or a simple group Bible Study.)

 

à Make sure the room is set up properly and all phones are turned off.

 

à Find one or two people to pray during your event.

 

à Secure Comment Cards, pencils, and a basket to collect them in.

 

à Select appropriate background music.

 

à Get everything done ahead of time and take a deep breath. 

 

à Pray with your speaker so you are ready to greet your guests and give them your full attention.