Pastor Brad's
Trunk or TreatWhen I think of Halloween my mind goes back to my childhood. Each year going trick or treating was one of the highlights of my year. As a kid I had some great costumes. One year I was Frankenstein with the "official Hollywood molded mask," one year I was the Grim Reaper. So many great memories running around my neighborhood collecting candy. You might think this to be an odd post coming from a children's pastor. The simple truth is that when I was a kid in the 60's and 70's things were different! Were things perfect? No, of course not. But, here is what I know, we could play outside from morning until night without any fear. We could go from house to house without any feelings that the person behind the door may have less than honorable intentions. I enjoyed trick or treating and part of me wishes that those simple days could come back, but I know they are gone along with "The Brady Bunch" and "Happy Days." By the way I was brought up in a Christian home and we never associated going out and collecting candy with satanic worship; so relax! Have fun with your family. Now it's 2011 and things aren't so simple anymore. My encouragement is to be very careful where your children go, what they do, and, who they "hang out" with. This is why we have provided our Halloween alternative called "Trunk or Treat." Trunk or Treat is fun and it's safe. It's free to the public and there will be plenty of decorated cars and candy on our parking lot. The event will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday October 31st. We still need candy and a few cars to round off a great year. If you are interested in donating candy or decorating a car please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Hope you have a "SWEET" time this year! Blessings, Brad |
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