Halloween and the Church
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Many in the Church question the traditions of Halloween, because it started as a Pagan Holiday.  Here is one way that we can work God into our celebration.
                       Pumpkin Prayer

Dear God,  As I carve my pumpkin help me to say this Prayer.

(Cut open the top of the pumpkin)  Open my mind so that I can learn about you.

(Clean out the inside of the pumpkin)  Take away all my sin and forgive me for the wrong things I do.

(Cut eyes shaped like hearts)  Open my eyes so your love I will see.

(Cut a nose in the shape of  a cross)  I  am sorry for turning up my nose for all you've given me.

(Cut ears shaped like the bible)  Open my ears so your words I will hear.

(Cut the mouth in the shape of a fish)   Open my mouth so I can tell others you are near.

(Place a candle inside and light it)  Let Your light shine in all I say and do!