LIGHT THE NIGHT 2024

Do you ever think God has called you to meet more people in your neighborhood?

Pick up your Travis info cards, gospel tracts, and Light the Night Info sheets at the Missions Center, Welcome Center, Kids’ Desk, and Preschool Desk.

October 31st is the perfect night to connect with families when they are already willing to ring your doorbell! Light The Night is about being intentional when meeting neighbors and demonstrating the Gospel in words and action. It is easy, fun, and requires little preparation besides prayer.

Goal: Connect with people in your neighborhood to build relationships and demonstrate the Gospel in words and actions.

Strategy: Intentionally engage your neighborhood and community through food and fun. Use the natural meetings you have with neighbors to engage in spiritual conversations, personal testimony sharing, and invitations to church and the gospel.

OPTIONS

Greet from your door:

As trick-or-treaters knock on your door, hand them candy, a church invite card, and a gospel tract. Greet people with a smile. Compliment children on their smile, costume, or manner. If families are willing to engage in a conversation, ask them how you can pray for them.

Plan an outdoor house party:

Host a fun hangout in your front yard. Consider finding other church members or other Christians from your area to host alongside you. A pre-event meal together for the hosts is a great way to begin the evening. For the event, provide a space for people to stop, visit, play yard games/driveway games, and eat. Allow guests to roast marshmallows over a fire pit. Consider having water/juice/soda and any snacks in addition to the candy. If families are willing to engage in a conversation, ask them how you can pray for them, or build a relationship as God leads you. Make sure a church invitation and gospel tract are given to at least one member of the family.

RESOURCES

Include a church invite card or gospel tract as you pass out candy. These will be available to pick up on October 20th and 27th.

Find a simple way to share the gospel with a neighbor here!

First Baptist Church of Houston has more extensive options for providing a great experience. Find information here!