October 31: Halloween AND Reformation Day

I don't typically blog on Sundays but this one written by our pastor on Saturday  is excellent on Reformation Day which is the same day as Halloween.  If you are unfamiliar with this phrase and its meaning, here you go...

Tomorrow we observe Reformation Day at OGC.

Reformed churches of many types mark October 31 each year as the anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in church history when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the Wittenburg door.

In the morning I will preach from Habakkuk 2:4b a message entitled The Verse That Launched the Protestant Reformation.

Then in the evening we will gather back at the SDA facility for a family celebration of Reformation Day for all ages.

We will assemble in the auditorium for an introduction and instructions. Then we will proceed to the fellowship hall for variety of kid-friendly activities in different booths designed to teach our children and families about various aspects of this most important event in church history. For example we will have a carpenter shop for nail hammering races, an alms booth with penny pitching, a Wittenburg door to dramatize the nailing of the 95 theses, just to name a few. Light refreshments will be served.

Then we will process back to the auditorium to conclude with among other things, songs and a special presentation by . . . oh well, just come and see and enjoy!

We owe much to the work of God in the 16th century that brought about the reforms that shape our church to this very day.

Let’s join together tomorrow in remembering and giving thanks!

Pastor Curt's blog is HERE

My Halloween blog from 2009 is HERE.

I'm the photographer for this event so I'll post photos later.   For those trick-or-treating tonight, have fun.  I'll be giving out candy but only until I leave for this event.

Habakkuk 2:4b

But the righteous will live by his faith.

Our pastor dressed as Martin Luther and explained the significance of the evening at the end.
Here he is "nailing" the 95 Theses to Castle Door.



German food

Singing the Doxology

If you are friends with me on Facebook I have an album with more photos from this event.  
It contains photos of families and children so there is no public access.