The Rev. Ken Pierce, commented to the Clarion Ledger. “It’s not going around to strange houses. It’s an opportunity the culture presents us to share the Gospel with those who may not otherwise come to the church.”

Halloween is upon us once again and, like the year before, remains to be a date that Christians approach differently – especially as it falls this year on a Sunday, the Day of Sabbath.

While some believers refuse to participate in the annual ritual due to its pagan roots and focus on darkness and evil, others not only take part but host special events as a way to reach out to members of their community and to open new opportunities to share the gospel.

Bethel Church in Modesto, Calif., for example, will be holding a “Trunk or Treat” event Sunday night, during which cars will be decorated and filled with treats and other goodies that youth can pick up as they go from car to car…

Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Jackson, Miss., also holds a “Trunk or Treat” event, and further adds a biblical lesson at each car. “I think it’s wholesome and it’s safe,” Trinity’s pastor, the Rev. Ken Pierce, commented to the Clarion Ledger.

“It’s not going around to strange houses. It’s an opportunity the culture presents us with to share the Gospel with those who may not otherwise come to the church.”

Some, however, are opposed to having their kids participate in the observance due to the event’s dark and sometimes horrific undertones.

(Editor’s Note: We also note that Marco Island PCA in Florida (Bill Lyle, pastor) participated in the Trunk or Treat program, according to their local paper.)

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