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October 29, 2026

Holiday Tables

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“A friend loves at all times.” — Proverbs 17:17

October 29, 2026
Doors Open 6:30 PM
Idlewild Baptist · Lutz, FL
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The Experience

Not a Dinner. Something Better.

Holiday Tables is an annual evening where women open their beautifully decorated tables to the women in their lives. Each table tells its own story — styled with a personal theme, filled with people you love, set with intention.

The evening is a table tour: stroll through the room, take in the creativity of each host, and experience the warmth of genuine welcome. Then everyone gathers in the worship center for an inspiring program.

Because this is not a seated dinner, eat a light meal before you come. No church background required. No experience needed. Just come as you are.

A quick note: Holiday Tables is not a seated dinner — it’s a table tour and live program. Arrive anytime from 6:30–7:30 PM. The program begins at 7:30 PM.

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Arrive & Explore

Walk through dozens of beautifully decorated tables — each one a unique expression of hospitality. Arrive anytime from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at your own pace.

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Gather for the Program

At 7:30 PM everyone moves into the sanctuary for stories, laughter, and a message built around this year’s theme: Friendship.

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Community Food Drive

Bring a nonperishable food item to donate at the entrance. Donations support our neighborhood food pantry.

Get Involved

Find Your Role

Four ways to be part of the evening — whether you host, attend, give, or create.

Most Needed

Table Host

The full experience

You purchase a full table (8 or 10 seats), decorate it with your own theme, and fill every seat with women you want to welcome — especially friends who don’t have a church home. You are the host. Your table. Your invitation.

$140 / 8-top
$160 for a 10-top · All seats included · Decorating guide sent by email
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Individual Guest

Individual Guest

Just come as you are

No table to organize, no decorating required — just register and show up. You’ll be seated at a beautifully decorated table. Bring a neighbor, coworker, or a friend who’s never stepped inside a church. This evening was built for her, too.

$25 / seat
Individual registration · No group needed
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Table Sponsor

Table Sponsor

Generosity, seat included

You want to support the evening financially but aren’t up for decorating or hosting a group. You fund a full table and the Women’s Ministry team handles the décor and fills the seats. Pure generosity — opening the door for women who might not otherwise attend.

$140–$160
1 seat included with your gift · Additional seats available upon request
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Guest Decorator

Guest Decorator

Creativity, seat included

You have a gift for creating beautiful spaces and want to contribute something meaningful. You volunteer your time and creativity to dress one of our tables — choosing your own theme. No ticket purchase required. Your seat is our way of saying thank you.

$0
Seat included · Contact Jodie to arrange your table
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2026 Speaker

Meet Our Speaker

Ferne Godfrey — Holiday Tables 2026 Speaker

Holiday Tables 2026 · Featured Speaker

Ferne Godfrey

Guest Speaker · Idlewild Women’s Ministry

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”

Proverbs 17:17 · This Year’s Theme: Friendship

This year, Idlewild Women is focusing on friendship — what it is, what it costs, and what it means for eternity. Expect poignant and honest stories from women who know what it means to walk through life together. You won’t want to miss it.

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Evening Timeline

What the Evening Looks Like

Arrive when it works for you. The table tour runs 6:30–7:30 PM — no formal start, no rush.

6:30 PM
Doors Open

The Table Tour Begins

Arrive anytime and explore. Each table is uniquely themed and set with love by its host. Wander, take it in, and be welcomed.

6:30–7:30
Table Tour

Mingle, Connect, Be Amazed

Women greeting women, creativity on display, conversations that often change something. If you’re a host, this is your moment.

7:30 PM
Program

Gather in the Worship Center

Everyone moves into the sanctuary. This year’s theme is Friendship — expect poignant, honest, and moving stories that stay with you.

A Glimpse of 2025

See It for Yourself

Words don’t do it justice. This quick highlight from last year gives you a real feel for what the evening is like.

This is what it looks like when women open their tables to women they love — themed décor, thoughtful place settings, dozens of creative expressions of welcome all in one room.

Holiday Tables isn’t a church function. It’s a night designed by women, for women, with one simple goal: that every woman who walks through the door feels like she belongs.

  • Beautifully decorated tables, each with a unique theme
  • Women of all backgrounds — members, guests, and first-timers welcome
  • A warm, non-pressured atmosphere from start to finish
  • An evening that has drawn women to faith for over a decade

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Tables is not a seated dinner. Eat a light meal before you arrive.
Not at all. Holiday Tables is open to all women — members, first-time guests, and those who’ve never attended any church. Bring someone who’s never walked through Idlewild’s doors. That’s exactly who this evening is for.
Yes. Individual seats are available for $25 each. You’ll be seated at a beautifully decorated table with other individual guests. You don’t need a group, a host, or any prior connection. Just you is more than enough.
No. Decorating is one way to participate — not a requirement. If you register as a Table Host or Guest Decorator, you’ll receive detailed instructions by email. There is no judging or competition between tables; this is purely hospitality.
Become a Guest Decorator. You decorate the table and the Women’s Ministry team fills it with individual guests. Contact Jodie Montgomery at jmontgomery@idlewild.org or 813-264-8791. No table purchase required for this option.
No. When you purchase a full table, you own all the seats. Guests check in under your name — just share your table number with them after registration. You’ll receive your table number by email once confirmed.
Yes — add a comment at registration noting which tables you want nearby. We’ll do our best based on availability. Early registration gives you the best options.
Yes — tables along the outer edges have easier access, less congestion, and proximity to bathrooms. Note your accessibility needs in the registration comments.
KidsKare is not available for this event. Please arrange childcare before attending.
Email ticketagent@idlewild.org or call 813-264-8707. For host, guest decorator, or sponsor questions, contact Jodie Montgomery at jmontgomery@idlewild.org · 813-264-8791.

It Starts with a Yes

Reserve Your Seat.
Bring Someone You Love.

This October, tables will be set, doors will be open, and women will be welcomed. The only question is — who are you bringing?

Register as a Table Host Get an Individual Ticket ($25)

Questions? ticketagent@idlewild.org  ·  813-264-8707