If I had a dollar for the number of times I’ve heard this statement, I’d probably be “ballin-out-of-control!” Sadly, it’s been many of my peers in ministry who have designated this day as being “the DEVIL’S day! Doesn’t everyday belong to the Lord? And, isn’t it He who’s given us the choice/opportunity to do during the day what we believe pleases Him? Or maybe David (arguably one of the greatest & influential kings of Israel) misspoke when he said, “This is the day the Lord has made.” (Psalm 118:19)
So, how did the devil get his own holiday? Perhaps a better and more serious question is “why would we give him this one?” Think about it, the activities surrounding Halloween scream AWESOME!!!
Bobbing for apples. Handing out candy. Parents having a BLAST with their children. That sounds like an “OFF DA HOOK” party to me!
At Blueprint Church, we’re using Halloween this year to have our own BLOCK PARTY! We refuse to allow this one day of the year, when parents & kids alike are out enjoying the evening, be the time we go hide and find something more Christian to do? For us, the Christian thing to do is to join up with our Regional Groups (in multiple settings) to have fun while building new relationships and connecting with some of the local “trick or treaters!” This is just one of the ways we’re allowing our words & actions to be congruent: The gospel changes people and people change the world!
If you’d like more information, feel free to visit our website, or if you’d like additional details regarding our locations go ahead & email one of the bruhz below who lives closest to your area.
• North Region (Marietta/Perimeter area): Sam Dula (sam@blueprintchurch.org)
• Northeast Region (Decatur area): Dhati Lewis (dhati@blueprintchurch.org)
• Central: John Onwuchekwa: (john@blueprintchurch.org)
• South: Amisho Baraka (amisho@blueprintchurch.org)
Looking forward to seeing you & HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
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