I had never heard of a church based Trunk or Treat
until I became a youth pastor (a long time ago). To be honest, I wondered if
the idea was blasphemous to encourage trick or treating at the church facility.
I found out quickly that it was an excellent outreach event to our community
and that I should probably get over my legalism and celebrate every chance to
share Jesus with people.
October 31st is not an evil day. It is
the Lord’s day, just like every day is. Trunk or Treat sees our parking lot
become a location for hundreds of kids and their parents to safely experience
the American tradition of Halloween. If you have never been to our Trunk or
Treat, here is what you can expect:
On the lot you will find cars, trucks and vans that
have been transformed into candy distribution locations. Many of our vehicles
have been morphed into fun booths where the kids play games to earn their
“candy prizes.” Each vehicle is decorated in a fun theme which makes it tons of
fun. We serve food and drinks as well and we love to get to know the families
that are visiting with us. Each family registers at the entrance for a door
prize and that empowers us to follow up with them and encourage them to visit
Shadycrest for worship services, bible study groups, and other events.
We believe in this event because it fits directly
into our “Mission.” We are called to glorify God together (side by side—Phil
1:27) through gospel sharing and serving others. Trunk or treat is a bridge
ministry that helps us do just that. If you aren’t already involved, join our
Trunk or Treat team today. Yes, we all can have a role at the event. Sign up
today!
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