Christmas at the IBC Joy Luncheon

Christmas came early last December for more than 250 women of IBC at the annual Joy Luncheon hosted by the Women’s Ministry. The event was a beautiful time of fellowship, encouragement, and celebration as the ladies gathered to reflect on the true meaning of joy.

The keynote speaker, Kelsey Roberts, shared a heartfelt and deeply personal reflection on joy - one that resonated strongly with many in the room and set the tone for a meaningful time.

We were delighted that Crafts for Hope (CFH) was once again represented at this event. Our booth showcased our latest range of Christmas products, and we had the opportunity to actively share about the work CFH is doing in partnership with the AYU and KITA women in Indonesia. It was encouraging to see such genuine interest and engagement from the ladies as they learned more about these ministries.

By God’s grace, CFH was also commissioned to produce a batik-themed JOY banner as a gift for every woman attending the luncheon. And what is JOY without LOVE, PEACE, and HOPE? Inspired by this, we created three additional banners to complete the set—and they were a complete sell-out!

Sales from the CFH stand, along with those from various overseas ministries, were strong. More importantly, our presence sparked meaningful conversations and generated great interest in IBC’s mission work among the women.

We are truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this joyful occasion and for the continued support of the IBC community. 💛