Well today is Halloween and tonight is dress up for many kids (and adults) as they go through the neighborhoods looking for some treats. Many churches and individuals denounce the yearly event as a Satanic celebration. Others, like Denbigh Church of Christ try to redeem the time by offering the neighborhood community a safe alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating by having church members park their vehicles on the church front lawn and giving away treats from each participants trunk.
We have been doing this for several years now and have found it to be a lot of fun. We have even had contests for the best decorated vehicle and best costume. I believe this to be a great way to meet our community and would like to continue doing this for years to come.
Tonight Keri and I and some others will dress up like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I will probably be "Dopey" as that probably best represents my personality. My question for you is "Should we continue doing this because it is a good thing or are we dabling in an area of concern because it falls under the "abstain from all appearence of evil" (KJV 1 Thess 5:22)
Let me know your thoughts.
Roger, over and out!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Trunk-n-Treat
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I think it's a good idea. I don't think any members of Denbigh were guilty of having the appearance of evil so I think it's a fun time and an oppportunity to outreach to the community. I do think we should perhaps do a better job of outreach such as handing out invitations to worhsip with us along with candy.
Good comments Will. We have given out invitations in the past and need to do that more often.
Hi,
I do not think it has the appearance of evil.I do believe that in any situation where you are reaching out to the community you should be most certainly concerned with your neighbor's soul salvation. You should feel the urgency to want your neighbor to know Christ and the freedom and life found in Him. So every community effort should have an evangelistic purpose.
Thanks,
Ivy Edlow
p.s. love that Roger and Tuck have blogs...now I can really stay connected!!!
Thanks Ivy. It was an oversite not to have flyers from church to put in each goodie bag especially in this day and age where parents are hopefully going through the candy before the kiddo gets to eat any.
As you probably have noticed Tuck is more into blogging than I am, but that is okay.
I think it's time for an update. :)
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