{"product_id":"gather-at-the-manger-christmas-event-kit","title":"Gather at the Manger: Christmas Event Kit","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5b8f8a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eGive Your Women a Place to Sit Down Together This Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eGather at the Manger is a done-for-you Christmas event kit for one warm, two-hour fellowship gathering. The timeline, run of show, host script, devotional, activity, and menus are already done, so you can start with something solid instead of a blank page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eIf you lead the women at your church, you already know how December goes. There's shopping and baking, the children's program, family coming in, and a calendar that fills up faster than you can write on it. And somewhere in the middle of all that, \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eyou're also carrying the women's Christmas gathering\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eEvery December, my own women's group reserves the big back room at our favorite Italian restaurant. Over the years I've noticed that nobody remembers what was on the menu. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eWhat we remember is the laughter\u003c\/span\u003e, the conversations that kept going out in the parking lot, and how good it felt to sit down together at Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eYour women need that too. You don't need a big budget, a stage, or a big team to give it to them. You need a warm room, good food, a short word from Scripture, and \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003ea little space for God to move\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eIn Luke 2, the shepherds turned to each other and said, \"Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened.\" They went together, and they found Jesus right where God said they would. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eThat's the heart of this kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #5b8f8a; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(184, 125, 140);\"\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003e27-page Gather at the Manger: Christmas Event Kit (PDF)\u003c\/span\u003e, for one gathering of about two hours that works with brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert and coffee, and stretches to a half day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eThe Six-Week Planning Timeline\u003c\/span\u003e, a week-by-week checklist from six weeks out through the follow-up afterward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eThe Run of Show and Host Script\u003c\/span\u003e, a minute-by-minute plan plus the words for the welcome, the opening prayer, each transition, and the closing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eDevotional: Let's Go Together\u003c\/span\u003e, a 15 to 20 minute devotional from Luke 2 that follows the shepherds, with five table discussion questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eActivity: Good News to Tell\u003c\/span\u003e, where each woman writes one way God showed His goodness to her on a paper star and lays it in the manger, with a printable star page (works for 8 to 80 women)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eThe Menu Guide\u003c\/span\u003e, with three menus planned for 20 women and a potluck sign-up sheet organized by category\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eThe Simple Decor Guide and Supply List\u003c\/span\u003e, with a budget-friendly option for every piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eVolunteer Roles and Prepare Your Own Heart\u003c\/span\u003e, eight simple roles plus a page just for you the week before\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eClosing Prayer, Go Home Glad Take-Home Cards, and a Half-Day Plan\u003c\/span\u003e, with Luke 2:20 on each card and eight add-on ideas if you'd like more time together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eBonus: Christmas Scripture Prayer Cards\u003c\/span\u003e, twelve cards, four to a page, each with a Christmas verse from the NIV and a one-line prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eBonus: Christmas Favor and Gift Tags\u003c\/span\u003e, \"So glad you gathered with us\" favor tags and Merry Christmas gift tags, nine to a page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eBonus: Editable Invitation and Flyer Set\u003c\/span\u003e, two 5 x 7 invitations to a page and a full-page flyer, as fillable PDFs plus Canva and Google Slides templates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eBonus: Welcome and Table Sign Set\u003c\/span\u003e, a welcome sign that also prints at 11 x 17, a Luke 2:15-16 table tent, a table blessing tent, and buffet food labels with allergen checkboxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✅ \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eBonus: Volunteer Thank-You Notes\u003c\/span\u003e, four to a page with Philippians 1:3 and lines for a personal note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(184, 125, 140);\"\u003eHOW IT WORKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eDownload your files immediately after purchase, and print what your group needs as many times as you need. For the invitations and flyer, type your details into the fillable PDF, or open the Canva or Google Slides template and make it your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eGather at the Manger walks all four steps of the Purpose to Plan Path™, the four-step framework behind every resource in this shop, for one Christmas gathering. The Scripture, the devotional, the activity, and the card each woman takes home all point the same direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eWant conversation going at every table? The \u003ca title=\"Christmas Table Talk Cards\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.lovingchristministries.com\/products\/christmas-table-talk-cards-conversation-starters\" style=\"color: rgb(184, 125, 140);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eChristmas Table Talk Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e give your women thirty conversation starters, some light and fun and some a little deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0ece8; border-left: 4px solid #b87d8c; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Very inclusive with lots of tools to help gather friends for a party or even a mini-retreat to help get our hearts and minds ready for the Christmas Season.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important; color: #5b8f8a;\"\u003eSylvia G.\u003c\/span\u003e, on the Connect with Christ this Christmas Bundle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0ece8; border-left: 4px solid #b87d8c; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I purchased the Falling in Love with Jesus bundle to use for our first ever Fall Tea Women's event. I had a friend from outside the church use the speaker's outline and bring the message to our ladies. The conversation starters were a hit! Thank you for all these resources in one place!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important; color: #5b8f8a;\"\u003eDeb P.\u003c\/span\u003e, on the Fall in Love with Jesus Printable Theme Bundle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0ece8; border-left: 4px solid #b87d8c; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is fabulous, like a retreat in a box… everything I needed wrapped up and just waiting to be opened. We are short on time but with this package we are ready to roll within weeks.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important; color: #5b8f8a;\"\u003eJudith L.\u003c\/span\u003e, on the When Life Gives You Lemons Printable Theme Bundle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #5b8f8a; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This is a digital product. Nothing physical will ship. Please review all images before purchasing. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDue to its digital nature, no refunds will be given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #5b8f8a; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(184, 125, 140);\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003e✞ What do I get, and how do I get it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 27-page kit PDF plus five bonus downloads: the Christmas Scripture Prayer Cards, the Christmas Favor and Gift Tags, the Editable Invitation and Flyer Set, the Welcome and Table Sign Set, and the Volunteer Thank-You Notes. Everything is delivered right after checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003e✞ Does it work for brunch, dinner, or dessert and coffee?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The run of show is built for a two-hour gathering at any mealtime, with notes for adjusting the timing to your meal, and the menu guide has a version for each one. The half-day plan shows you how to stretch it to about four hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003e✞ Do I need a big team or a big budget?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot at all. For a group of 20 to 30 women, three to five helpers is plenty, and for a smaller group you and two friends can cover everything. The decor guide starts with what your church already owns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003e✞ How do I edit the invitations and flyer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType into the fillable PDFs, which work best in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, or open the Canva or Google Slides template and change anything you like. The template links are in a one-page how-to guide that comes with the bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003e✞ Which Bible translation does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture is quoted from the NIV. Every passage is referenced, so your women can follow along in whatever Bible they bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003e✞ Will I need to update it next year?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Nothing in the kit or the bonuses is tied to a year, so you can use it this Christmas and pull it out again next December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"\u003e✞ What's your refund policy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this is a digital product delivered immediately after purchase, we don't offer refunds. Please review the images before purchasing, and reach out if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loving Christ Ministries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43781511774269,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/1817\/2206\/files\/rhobqqpyua0lpqrp08f1qpsh.jpg?v=1791468150","url":"https:\/\/shop.lovingchristministries.com\/products\/gather-at-the-manger-christmas-event-kit","provider":"Loving Christ Ministries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}