by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear friends and family of LBC,

I understand that many believers consider Halloween the devil’s holiday and a big celebration of evil. As a result, those believers want nothing to do with the holiday. Even when kids come by, they lock their doors and don’t hand out candy. Whatever your views towards Halloween and trick or treating, you have to admit that October 31 provides wonderful opportunities to meet your neighbors. Some of you may not even know what your neighbors look like! One way to look at the holiday is to see it as an awesome opportunity to get to know your neighbors and build relationships in order to share the gospel with them. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to participate in trick or treating, but it would be good to realize that those neighbors of yours who you wouldn’t really talk to you on any other day might spend some time talking with you while their kids go door to door.

But wait! Don’t miss out on the Fall Festival that is at the church at 6:00pm! It’s only $5/adult! And it isn’t just a big celebration of evil! =) But outside of the time for Fall Festival, try to meet the people who live around you. You never know what God might do through the relationships you build. =)

In His grace,
Pastor Patrick