Grassroots Church
Happy Holy Halloween: Observance, Origin, and Opportunity
What should our response be to Halloween? Should we observe it? What was its origin? Grassroots Church in Pearland, Texas 77581. grassrootspearland.org
Locations & Times
Meeting at Dancescape Studio
2014 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581, USA
Sunday 10:15 AM
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One Pearland is a non-profit organization that partners with local churches, local businesses, and local individuals to make a difference in our community through marketplace events, prayer initiatives, church trainings, and others resources.
https://onepearland.orgGuardrails
Guardrails are everywhere, whether we need them to be or not. The thing about guardrails is that we don’t need them . . . until we do. And when we need one, it can be the difference between life and death. Ever wonder if your greatest regrets could have been avoided? What if you had established guardrails in your life in areas like friendships, finances, and marriage?
http://grassrootspearland.org/guardrails/How do you see Halloween most commonly observed?
The Origin of Halloween: Samhain (SAH-win)
“The Druids believed that on the eve of Samhain [Nov 1] the veil between the present world and the world beyond was pierced, releasing demons, witches, and hobgoblins en masse to harass the living....In order to make themselves immune from attack, people disguised themselves as witches, devils, and ghouls…[and they] attempted to ward off evil spirits by carving grotesque faces on gourds illuminated with candles [Jack-o-lanterns]; and placated the spirits with a variety of treats.” -- Christian Research Journal
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” -- Winston Churchill
The Church’s Opportunity:
All Saint’s Day
All Hallow’s Eve
All Hallow’s E’en
All Saint’s Day
All Hallow’s Eve
All Hallow’s E’en
Darkness just gives an opportunity for light to shine brighter.
You cannot turn out your light.
Light cannot hide from darkness.
Take the Next Step
What's your next move today? A "grassroots" church is committed to growth and movement. How will you move toward growth today? Baptism - Group - Give - Serve - Partner. Follow the link below to take the next step.
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This is the best decision you'll ever make. Simply take a step of faith to choose to follow Jesus. Trust him with your life. And you'll begin living life to the fullest.
Then share your decision with us by following the Next Steps link below or simply TEXT "Forgiven" to 97000.
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Get involved in a Grassroots Group
Small groups are the way we partner with everyday people to help us live on mission everyday. Life is better in community.
Find a group through this link, or visit the Next Step table in the back.
http://grassrootspearland.org/groups/Find a group through this link, or visit the Next Step table in the back.
Give
Giving teaches us to put God first and to become generous people. Thanks for giving with and through Grassroots Church! A generosity box is in the back and online at grassrootspearland.org/give. Or text any dollar amount to 8-4321. (There is a short, one-time set-up process for the first time you give online).
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