The women of Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover recently gathered for the 14th annual Ladies’ Day event at the church.
For the last 14 years, the event has taken place on the first Saturday in May to celebrate the women of the church.
The theme of this year’s event was “Loving God, Loving Each Other.”
Frances Bellows served as mistress of ceremonies.
In the chapel, the women and guests heard a devotional by Yvonne Sellers of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. Julie Adams gave a memory candle tribute to the women of the church who passed away in the last year. Special music featured performances by Alice Marie and Randy Roberson.
Becky Walker, lay leader, gave the morning’s Bible message from the Book of Luke.
Delores Hydock and Bobby Horton provided special entertainment for the event with “Love Story” and “Songs of Love.”
Those attending enjoyed refreshments prepared by hostesses Opal Humphrey and Sally Frederickson.
Ellen Finley decorated the stage in the Reid Crotty Dining Room with pots of hydrangeas and other appointments for the occasion.
Lunch included raspberry walnut salad, chicken cordon bleu, cheese gravy on angel hair pasta, steamed and buttered broccoli, hot yeast rolls and an assortment of cheesecakes.
The luncheon’s keynote speaker was Beth Chapman, former Alabama Secretary of State. Chapman talked about her experiences as an elected official and said she enjoys writing, public speaking and sharing her sense of humor at motivational, leadership or church conferences.
The church members created tablescapes for the event. First-place winners were Carol and Elsie Medders with Zebra Girls. Second place went to Pat Reese with her Stairway to Heaven-themed tablescape. Third place went to the team from the Shepherd Center with its Flamingo Girls creation.
Door prizes were also given away at the event, which was coordinated by Betty Hottenstein, director of senior ministries at Bluff Park United Methodist. Hottenstein received help from Sara Perry, who was in charge of publicity, and Doris Smith, Anita Smith and Chad Smith.
The Rev. Mike Holly is the senior minister at Bluff Park UMC, and the Rev. Von Herman is associate minister.
