Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins!

At my house, we've been getting ready for Halloween. That seems so strange to say, because we have never participated in Halloween. Occasionally, our church would provide an alternative event near or on the 31st... sometimes not.

Our police department sponsors a community event for the kids of the area, on the municipal lawn. Businesses and groups come together to provide booths for a safe place for kids to get their candy 'fixes' for the year. This year, we decided to use that event ~ because there will be around 3000 kids come through ~ to sponsor a booth.

I suppose, technically, we still aren't participating in Halloween. We are using the set up this world has provided, to take the opportunity to get into our community and spread a little of His Light into our world, and bring some glory to God.

Our booth will be The Pumpkin Patch Gospel and will feature carved pumpkins depicting Christian scenes and symbols. Along with about 200 pounds of candy, we will be passing out handouts of The Pumpkin Patch Gospel. We are praying that our handouts and the messages carved into the pumpkins will generate some comments and questions and give us the opportunity to share the Light of the World with someone tonight.