Scary stuff is everywhere and we can't avoid Halloween. So let's leverage it for spiritual growth!WHERE I’M COMING FROM BIBLICALLY
God is a god of peace and joyJesus came to bring people back to life from death and sinJesus is described as the hope and light of the world If you’re a follower of Jesus, then our worldview should correlate with Jesus Jesus came to bring healing, not glorify sicknessThrough His death we gain eternal life, the end result being the focus not his deathEternity is real and the missions of every Jesus follows is to get people to Heaven, not HellHOW TO TALK ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY
Decide with your spouse, by yourself where you standYou can talk about these things without adding a spooky factor to itDeath is the main topic of Halloween Give a Christian understanding of deathGod didn’t want us to die, but sin caused death. Jesus came to save us. Fear Try and identify fear What is scary about it? What is the concern will happen?Bible stories (Lazarus mummy, Daniel and being afraid)“Goodbye fear, God is here!”Prayer with and for SAFE ACTION STEPS FOR YOUR FAMILY
Protect their innocence as long as possible Pass out Jesus loves kids cards to Trick or TreatersIllustrated sermonIt’s ok to avoid scary aisles, houses, etc. Can do activities without adding the scary/death factor Pumpkin carving, painting. It’s ok to not watch Halloween themed tv episodes Right Now Media (oakcreekag.org/rightnow)