Gather in close and draw near to the flame,

For the shadows whisper a secret name!

In the darkness deep the truth takes flight

From the Holy Book, to go haunt the night!

We'll speak of tales where fear resides,

In silent rooms where evil hides!

Of temptations and tombs and ghouls and ghosts;

of a valley filled with a decaying host!

These stories are old and from ancient days;

They hold warnings deep, in a darkened haze!

And for those who seek the whispered remark,

  Hear the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark!

Join us for worship…if you dare!

There is no story in Scripture that feels more ripped out of the pages of a scary story than the account found in Acts 19—”The Seven Sons of Sceva.” These “would-be exorcists” give it their best shot to expel a demon from an oppressed man—but the evil spirit refuses to go quietly. In fact, the Seven Sons are given a scare (and a beating) that they’ll never forget.

Scriptures

Acts 19:11-20