Halloween

[Gregory Matthews]

Can we really think (Some people do.)  that the following violates what we believe would honor God? I suggest that it honored God--Gregory Matthews.

Light Up the Night!

On October 31, the Pleasant Hill church invited families to an event called “Light Up the Night,” an alternative to Halloween activities. “We wanted to make it a fun evening but maintain a spiritual emphasis throughout the event,” said Natalie Bechtold, children’s ministries director.

Fifty kids, from toddlers to high school students, attended from the church and community. “We were really happy to see our kids bring their friends,” said Bechtold.

Families enjoyed a pizza supper, and then youth group members shepherded the children through many light-themed activities, beginning with a short worship led by Youth Pastor Miguel Verazas. Kids hit piñatas, played on a huge blow-up obstacle course, went on a treasure hunt, and created paper lanterns and lightning bug crafts. They also received treats and prizes, including glow sticks and flashlights.

“Everything was light oriented to drive home the illustration that we can be light in our community,” said Bechtold. “On a dark night, we wanted to be the opposite, making light and joy and creating great memories for kids.”

Thanks to the Northern Lights, of the Northern California Conference for the above.

[stinsonmarri]

On 11/4/2021 at 11:18 AM, Gregory Matthews said:

Can we really think (Some people do.)  that the following violates what we believe would honor God? I suggest that it honored God--Gregory Matthews.

Light Up the Night!

On October 31, the Pleasant Hill church invited families to an event called “Light Up the Night,” an alternative to Halloween activities. “We wanted to make it a fun evening but maintain a spiritual emphasis throughout the event,” said Natalie Bechtold, children’s ministries director.

Fifty kids, from toddlers to high school students, attended from the church and community. “We were really happy to see our kids bring their friends,” said Bechtold.

Families enjoyed a pizza supper, and then youth group members shepherded the children through many light-themed activities, beginning with a short worship led by Youth Pastor Miguel Verazas. Kids hit piñatas, played on a huge blow-up obstacle course, went on a treasure hunt, and created paper lanterns and lightning bug crafts. They also received treats and prizes, including glow sticks and flashlights.

“Everything was light oriented to drive home the illustration that we can be light in our community,” said Bechtold. “On a dark night, we wanted to be the opposite, making light and joy and creating great memories for kids.”

Thanks to the Northern Lights, of the Northern California Conference for the above.

Why do we have to participate on this day period. This is still teaching that this night need to be honor and it doesn't. We cannot serve two masters YAHSHUA preached, you love one and rebuke the other.

Samhain, also known as the origin of Halloween, was a powerful and special demon of Hell and was one of the 66 Seals. He could only rise when summoned by two powerful witches through three blood sacrifices over three days, with the last sacrifice day on the final harvest, Halloween.  Who is Samhain demon? Samhain | Supernatural Wiki

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Isa 5:20

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.  Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1Th 5:21, 22

 Submit yourselves therefore to ELOHIYM. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Jas 4:7

What amazes me that people of other faith realize what the night represents. They do not do anything so why do we? If have a service not for fun and things for the children. Preach the word and to the adults preach the truth concerning Halloween.

Blessings!