You ask anyone about how they think Christians should view Halloween and you will get a broad spectrum of views. Allow me to offer up one to you. It's not a time my wife decorates for. We don't attend Halloween parties. But, I enjoy this evening that only takes place once a year. Up where we live, the Stover Additon as it is called , we get a whole bunch of children and their families walking around the neighborhood. And this year was no exception. Actually it was the largest Halloween I can remember. I can say this because I keep track of our Trick or Treater's and what Dutchtown kids stopped by. Well over 180 kids this year and almost 30 little Dutchtowners! I enjoy sitting outside, weather permitting as it did this year. I enjoy visiting with each and every family, not just our Dutchtowners. I always offer a candy bar to the parents and many accept. For me it has become a great time of fellowship with my community and Church Family. I am blessed through it and I hope that others are blessed who stop by. And one other great blessing that came our way this year was that we had a couch to get rid of, as we are getting a new one. earlier that afternoon I had some high school boys help me get it outside and then placed a sign on it, "Free Couch! You haul it away!" Not only did it get taken, but I was able to visit with a new family in our community that does not go to Church and guess where they live, Betty Diehl's old house! At the end of the evening, Beckie had a sigh of joy and said, "My couch is in Betty's old house"! So say what you want about Halloween, but this old Pastor will continue to hang-out each year with his community, pass out a little candy and be blessed in the midst of it all.
Love you all! Next Holiday up, my favorite, Thanksgiving!
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