The Girlville Diner

The Girlville Diner was open for sodas and jukebox music Saturday night at the Selma Convention Center.

"Conversations at the Girlville Diner" was the theme for the annual Elkdale Baptist Ladies' Banquet, and our speaker was Christian vocalist, musician and comedian Kim Bolton.

The jukebox is over against the wall on the far right, and yes, there really was 50's music, which I think is some of the best ever recorded!

Wake Up, Wake Up!

Wake up, wake up! It's Monday and time to put on the strength of the Lord's power to prepare for a new week. A little coffee made in retro pots won't hurt either! This creatively designed table was among my favorites at the Elkdale Baptist Ladies' Banquet Saturday night.

Chocolate Fountain

Who can resist a chocolate fountain? The lucky ladies who sat at this table got to dip strawberries and pretzels into this fountain of flowing chocolate...PLUS eat M&Ms! What could be more wonderful? This table was among those at the Elkdale Baptist Church Ladies' Banquet this past weekend. Okay, I don't remember the Bible verse theme for this table, and I don't know if chocolate is mentioned in The Bible, but I'm sure the hostess worked it out...perhaps something about fountains of blessings!

A Time for Everything

"A Time for Everything" was the theme of this Ladies' Banquet table. I like the black and white contrast...simple yet elegant. The verse was chosen from Ecclesiastes 3, and I believe it was the subject of the Oldie Goldies song, "Turn, Turn, Turn." The hostess used clear plates and designed the clock and verse theme on white paper underneath. I took this photo before the table was finished...which explains why there are no glasses or coffee cups. The time for adding those was later!

The Ladies' Banquet

"A Virtuous Woman" was the theme of this tablescape at the annual Ladies' Banquet Saturday night. Held at the Selma Convention Center, the event features elaborate decorations based upon Bible verses. Volunteer hostesses plan and bedeck their tables. This year's worship leader was Bonnie Keen, a Christian singer, author and speaker. The interdenominational banquet is a big night out and is sponsored by Elkdale Baptist Church.