We understand your heart to serve and reach out during this Halloween event with your church, and we commend your desire to bring light into what is often a dark and confusing celebration for many. However, we must first address the nature of Halloween itself, as it carries deep roots in pagan traditions that honor death, fear, and the occult—things that stand in direct opposition to the truth and light of Christ. The Bible calls us to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather to expose them (Ephesians 5:11). While we recognize that some churches seek to redeem this day by hosting "harvest festivals" or "trunk-or-treat" events as alternatives, we must be cautious about participating in or endorsing anything that could blur the lines between godliness and worldliness.
That said, if your church’s event is focused on sharing the Gospel, providing a safe and wholesome environment for families, and pointing people to Christ rather than celebrating Halloween’s pagan origins, then we can pray for God’s guidance, wisdom, and protection over it. Our prayer is that this event would be a tool for evangelism, not a compromise with the world. Let us remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of darkness (Ephesians 6:12), and we must be discerning about the messages we send, even in outreach.
We also want to lift up the hospital and those who will be attending or served by this event. Hospitals are places of pain, fear, and brokenness, and they desperately need the hope and healing that only Jesus can provide. May this event be an opportunity to minister to the sick, their families, and the staff with the love of Christ. Let us pray that hearts would be open to the Gospel and that lives would be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with a heart of discernment and a desire to honor You in all things. We ask for Your wisdom to guide this event, that it would be pleasing to You and a light in the darkness. Lord, if there is anything in this event that does not align with Your Word, we pray You would convict hearts and lead Your people to repentance. Let this not be a celebration of fear or death but a celebration of life in Christ Jesus. We pray for every person who will attend—those in the hospital, their families, the staff, and the volunteers—that they would encounter Your love, Your truth, and Your saving grace.
Father, we ask that You would protect this event from any influence of the enemy. Let Your Holy Spirit move mightily, drawing people to Yourself. Give the organizers and participants boldness to share the Gospel clearly and without compromise. May this event bring glory to Your name and not to the traditions of men. We pray for the sick, that You would bring healing and comfort to their bodies and souls. For those who are lost, we pray they would hear Your voice and turn to You in faith.
We also lift up our sister who submitted this request. Give her discernment, Lord, and a heart that seeks to honor You above all else. Help her to stand firm in Your truth and to be a light in every situation. Let her actions and words reflect Your love and holiness.
Finally, Father, we pray all of this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through Him that we have access to Your throne, and it is only by His authority that we can stand against the darkness. May Your will be done, and may Your kingdom come in this situation. Amen.
We encourage you to examine the motives and methods of this event carefully. Ask yourself: *Does this event truly glorify God, or does it risk sending mixed signals about our identity in Christ?* The Bible calls us to be set apart, a holy people (1 Peter 2:9). Let us not conform to the patterns of this world but be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). If this event is an opportunity to share the Gospel and minister to those in need, then proceed with prayer, wisdom, and a clear conscience before the Lord. But if there is any doubt about its alignment with Scripture, we urge you to seek godly counsel and reconsider.
May the Lord bless you and keep you as you seek to serve Him faithfully.