Song of Solomon
2:12
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of
singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
This
column is opening with Song of Solomon, as quoted on spring luncheon table
cards. Women dressed in floral patterns bloomed at a “Parade of Tables” at
Texas Artists Museum. The “parade” was the women circling auction baskets to
support Ladies of Providence. This 18th annual parade raised
funds for local charities.
Naturally,
I noticed the foodie finds, including baskets themed around cookies, tea and
even butter. A Debbie’s Delights collection was a hot topic, as were some
creations dedicated to feeding the birds.
Riverside
Grill, Texas Road House, McAllister’s Deli and Jason’s Deli played roles in the
luncheon, and I loved hearing how some attendees were enjoying the museum as a
venue. A couple said they’d never visited before. Local art on the wall is a
perk when groups rent TAM for events.
Mary
Peterson, senior pastor of Providence Church, asked attendees to “know that God is good” as she
began the luncheon prayer.
“Celebrating
is something that God wants us to do,” she said.
Celebration
begets celebration, joy begets joy and laughter begets laughter was the message
sent to reverberate in one’s soul.
It’s
a good time any group gathers for the benefit of others. This room full of
women from Providence Church of Southeast Texas and their guests represented
those who created and assembled the baskets and those who bit on them to
benefit others. Peterson asked that celebrations be an ongoing way of life.
“May we be the
people who notice God’s goodness, and celebrate,” Peterson said.
Darragh Doiron is a Port Arthur area foodie who loves
hearing about clubs, churches, social groups, etc. work to support all that’s
good about this area. Reach her via panews@panews.com
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