Eight ways to shine bright this Halloween
By Helen Locke, Evangelical Alliance:
Across the UK, around one in three people will be celebrating Halloween this year, spending an estimated £687 million on decorations, food and costumes. Hours of ghost stories will be told and horror movies watched. Children and adults alike will be celebrating. So how can we use this opportunity to share an alternative narrative and spread the good news of the gospel for all ages?
Halloween is a time of year when some of our neighbours, friends and colleagues become more aware of the thin line between this world and a spiritual realm, a topic the Bible has much to say about. So, we can speak bravely, knowing that we contend with real spiritual forces (Ephesians 3:16). Yet, hand in hand with this, we can shine out with the kind and wonderful love of Jesus in good deeds, showing kindness and generosity to our neighbours (Matthew 5:16).
An opportunity for the church to shine: At Halloween, some of our neighbours are more aware of the thin line between this world and a spiritual realm, a topic the Bible has much to say about.
There are so many things we can do in this season to remember and celebrate the Light, and share it with those around you. Here’s just eight ideas to get you started:
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