Originally I posted this theme back in 2014, so literally a decade ago! But still I think this is one of my favorite themes. I hope you enjoy the ideas!
Pockets! Pockets! What’s in your pocket?
Pockets Theme Concept
—Originally Posted February 17, 2014 as “Pocketful of Posies” women’s ministry theme
—Updated April 22 2024
The event themes on the website can be used for showers, parties, women’s ministry retreats and activities, or church functions. Each theme will have one or several possible spiritual applications. I give you lots of info and ideas—You pick just a few to enhance your event. More ideas can be used for showers and parties, but less is always more for ministry events.
Theme Title Ideas
- A Pocketful of Posies
- Deep Pockets
- Inside my Pockets
- Pocketful of Faith
- Pocketful of Friends
- Pocketful of Memories (would make a great Mother – Daughter – Friend event)
- Pocketful of Sunshine
- Posies in my Pocket
- What’s in Your Pocket?
Spiritual Applications
- Focus on holding on to those good things and keeping them close.
- Focus on those “hot” pockets or the things we seem to carry with us like sharp attitudes, anger, and frustration.
- Focus on that tiny seed of faith that we can always have at our fingertips to move those mountains.
- Focus on those “posies in our pockets” or those things that give us joy, like the love of Jesus, friendships, relationships, our children, etc.
- Gear this event for a birthday for a senior woman who has shown those gifts (“pocketful of posies”) that she’s given over the years.
Theme Verse Suggestions
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (KJV)
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Matthew 17:20 (KJV)
Devotional Starters & Workshop Ideas
- Download the “Pockets” Devotional/Article Writing Ideas (pdf)
- My “Inside my Pockets” devotional that I originally wrote for this theme is included in my Sweet & Fruitful Devotional Collection available on Amazon here.
Simple Decorating
- Tray filled with pocket-sized things.
- pockets cut from jeans
- pocket calendar
- pocket mirror
- pocket watch
- aprons with pockets showing
- flowers
- things people have in their pockets such as change, car keys, receipts
Ice Breakers
Printable Purse Game
Discussion Starters
- What is the most unusual thing you have ever found in one of your family member’s pockets when doing the laundry?
- If you are wearing pockets, what do you have in them right now?
- Do you like or dislike clothing with pockets in them?
Pocket Point Game
Give a point for every pocket someone is wearing on their clothing at your event or on something that they have with them. Be sure to have them count as many pockets (include zippered sections) of their purses or backpacks. Some people may even have a phone case that has a pocket on it.
Music
- Faith is the Victory (Yates)
- My Faith Looks up to Thee (Palmer)
- All Things Bright and Beautiful (Alexander)
- This is my Father’s World (Babcock)
Favor Ideas
- Pocket calendar
- Pocket mirror
- Cloth hanky
- Pocket packet of tissues
- Pocket size book
- Pocket calculator
- Pocket notebook
Door Prizes
- Apron with pockets
- Pocket size book
- Pocket size Bible
- Gift set of pocket size hand sanitizer
- Purse with lots of pockets
- Small backpack with lots of pockets
- Keychain
- Mini flashlight
Just for Fun
Group Craft
Make a jean pocket craft.
- Applique Heart Jean Pocket (Pillar Blue Box)
- Pocket Bag Tutorial (You Tube from Ire Heart Crafting)
- Jean Pocket Phone Charging Station (You Tube from Sunny Lin)
Food & Serving Ideas
- Homemade hot pockets. See recipe here. (Sally’s Baking Addiction)
- Homemade pastry pockets. See recipe here. (Food Network)
- Taco pockets. See recipe here. (Drizzle Me Skinny)
- Walking tacos. See recipe here. (McCormick)
Photo Source
- Want the photo used for the page title of this theme? Find the original at Unsplash here.
Need more Themes?
See the Event Theme Index
For those of you who like to sew. Here an easy tutorial to add pockets to your clothes. I’m going to try this on a couple skirts of mine that I’d love to have pockets on!
How to Add a Hidden Side Pocket (papermichey.com)
Thanks for stopping into the blog.
Have a lovely day!
Julia
