Update: halloween 2011

My experience for halloween 2011: I passed out Gospel tracts to the trick-or-treaters. At first it didn't seem like I was going to get very many. The thought even crossed my mind that I might not get a single trick-or-treater. But, low-and-behold, suddenly soon after 7PM they started coming en masse. The last trick-or-treater was shortly after 8PM. I tried to tally up the numbers, but it was hard to keep track with the rush. I think we got around 60 (! :)), which is really good for my neighborhood. Normally I get only in the 20's, possibly 30's. One year I only got maybe 18 when halloween landed on friday night, probably because of the high school football game (seriously!) which is only a mile down the road from me. Anyway, this year I actually ran out of candy because I wasn't anticipating that many trick-or-treaters. But, it was all good because that only happened toward the end and I still had lots of Gospel tracts (although I ran out of the 'little kid' ones so I used some other ones). Again, I didn't anticipate that many trick-or-treaters, but God really heard the prayers blessed me. I really wanted to do this for His glory and to help others. Of course, I am blessed because of it as well, but my main focus was on God's glory and helping others. Thank you all! God bless. Praise the Lord!!! :) Also, the kids seemed to like the Gospel tracts. I heard one kid say "cool," another kid say something like "It's a candy pack!" and I think I also heard a "Wow." I was so focused on hurrying up to snap up the appropriate-aged Gospel tract to the groups of children that I don't recall every expression that the kids made. I just remember the kids generally liking the Gospel tracts. I think they went away really happy from coming to my house. To be honest, it was probably the best treat of the night for them. I mean, of course it was in the sense that it had the Gospel tract in it, but from a different vantage point it's like they got this really cool Gospel tract that is purposely made to be neat for kids and they got a couple pieces of good candy with it all in one little baggie just for them. I mean, to me that is a great treat. If I was a kid and I was trick-or-treating then I would probably think it was the best house of the night. Obviously, kids think back to what their favorite house of the night was. The only reason why I'm speaking this way is because everything good that happened is because of God. It's all thanks to God and it was all for HIM. Thank you Father, Son and Holy Spirit!.

halloween 2011

I will be passing out Gospel tracts and candy to trick-or-treaters on halloween night. I don't celebrate halloween and I haven't since the first year that I became a Christian. I personally believe that it's too pagan in origin and I felt that the Holy Spirit impressed upon me to not celebrate it when I first got saved. I didn't feel right about it even though it used to be my favorite day of the year before I got saved. But, I decided that I could take advantage of the fact that trick-or-treaters come to my house door-knocking every year and that only occurs one day a year, and I can give them Gospel tracts. There are different websites on the Internet where you can buy halloween-themed Gospel tracts for kids and teenagers. These tracts do not necessarily promote halloween, but use halloween as a theme for trick-or-treaters to present the Gospel to them. Also, giving them a candy to me makes it all the more worthwhile of a visit for them. That way, if they don't really like the Gospel tract (although the Gospel tract is really cool) they can feel that they at least got something they liked out of coming to my house and maybe they will appreciate it more and want to come back again next year if they are still celebrating halloween (although I would rather they not celebrate it). I will report back here and give the information about my experience of halloween 2011. Please pray. Thank you and God bless.

Should Christians Celebrate halloween?

Question: "Should Christians celebrate Halloween?"

Answer: Whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween can be a very controversial topic. Some Christians celebrate Halloween simply by dressing up in a costume and having fun, seeing it as innocent and harmless. Other Christians are equally convinced that Halloween is a satanic holiday established to worship evil spirits and promote darkness and wickedness. So, who is right? Is it possible for Christians to celebrate Halloween without compromising their faith?

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Is halloween REALLY the devil's night?

Read "halloween: the devil's night" Gospel tract
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/1053/1053_01.asp

satanists admit that Halloween is not just a make-believe fun time for the kids. Pagans and other satan worshippers have several "holidays" involving truly ghoulish practices. Bible believers are right in not allowing their children to participate in this evil, but we should not overlook the magnificent opportunity to counter the devil's propaganda.

Those who have been involved in satanism tell us that halloween is a key tool in presenting evil as fun, to break down people's resistance to the evilness. It is much like the devil's lie that "white" witchcraft is okay; it's just the dark arts that are bad. Ex-satanist and former vampire William Schnoebelen describes how this progression works in his book, wicca, satan's Little White Lie.

Don't participate in the evil, but use the opportunity

Soul winners need to be aware of the evil roots of the holiday and be equipped to counter that evil with the power of the gospel. Dropping a tract in the candy bag of a trick-or-treater at your door puts an arrow in the heart of any real demon that is maneuvering into the family where that tract will be going.

8 REASONS TO USE CHICK TRACTS ON HALLOWEEN

1. You can get the gospel to lost children (and their parents)
2. You can reach people you couldn’t reach any other time of year.
3. It’s easy! Just drop Chick tracts into waiting, open bags.
4. It’s convenient! You don’t even have to leave your home.
5. It’s fun! Kids love them. Many will thank you for the unique gift.
6. It’s a great way to train your own kids to witness.
7. You’ll rejoice, knowing you turned a pagan holiday into a time of
witnessing.
8. Chick tracts get read and people get saved.

A message from Jack Chick
Most children are growing up without the gospel. What can we do about it?

The history of Halloween
Kid's Treat or Pagan Trick?

Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
Information on why Christians should not allow their children to participate in Halloween celebrations, trick-or-treating, etc.

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Make halloween a Soul-Winning Event

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If the Lord Jesus knew that one night each year a steady stream of unsaved children would come to His door asking for a treat, would He...

A) Run off to church and ignore them so He could fellowship with other believers?
B) Stay home, but turn off the lights and hide in the back room?
C) Use this once-a-year opportunity to share His love with these precious lost souls?

This year, don't let this unique witnessing opportunity slip by. By dropping Chick tracts (and some candy) in trick-or-treat bags, you can give hundreds of kids (and their families) the Gospel, all without leaving your home. If you like doing what Jesus would do, here's your chance.

Kids need your help! Give them the Gospel this halloween.

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