Ladies from the Oakland and San Jose, California, congregations gathered for the Women's Friendship Circle annual tea and gift exchange Nov. 19. The ladies sat down to a lovely gift packet of individual teas and a fragrant candle presented by Rita and Andrea Spears.

After tea, scones, finger sandwiches and desserts, the gifts bought at the Feast of Tabernacles were exchanged. A length of ribbon was tied to each gift, and all the gifts were put in a large basket. Each lady picked a ribbon and pulled it out to discover her gift.

After the gift exchange, there was much pleasant fellowship.