holidays

See this article: “cultural celebrations are permissible observances for individual Christians, but they represent an unwarranted intrusion when they are introduced into the ministry and services of the local congregation … [eg festooning evergreens with lights and ornaments, fashioning garlands of tinsel and holly] … they are nowhere authorized by Christ or His apostles for inclusion in the leitourgia of the church … I enjoy all the bric-a-brac of tinsel and trees, logs and nogs, ca

Poll Results

Does your church decorate for Christmas (either inside or outside) with a creche?

Yes, we have a prominent creche scene or two Votes: 5
Yes, but it is remote and many people do not see it Votes: 3
No, we believe it could give way to idolatry or we want to make a distinction between idolatrous practice and our church Votes: 1
No, we just don’t. Votes: 5
Other Votes: 1

Poll Results

What stance do you take on Trick or Treat?

I let my children or approve of trick or treating no reservations Votes: 3
I let my children or approve of trick or treating with non-occult costumes Votes: 6
I disapprove but have candy for trick or treaters (and maybe tracts, maybe not) Votes: 4
I support alternatives, like trunk or treat or harvest parties Votes: 1
I discourage anything about halloween Votes: 4
Other Votes: 2

This is what Pastor Ed & Marylu did

A lot of us have been more “secularized” than we care to admit. Here are some tips to “Keep Christ in Easter!”