God Cares About Halloween Parties
Or at least He cared about the one I was in charge of.
Ten years ago, I was Activities Chair in my ward. It was one of the more daunting callings I have had. I had no co-chair to help carry the load, and no husband to brainstorm with at home. But I learned that I was not working alone.
My first assignment was to plan a Halloween party — one that could appeal to all age groups. (That’s never an easy task.)
I felt ideas flow. It was clear they were the fruits of inspiration. We would have a carnival-like activity with different booths. The youth would be responsible for the booths, so they could feel needed and involved. The children would be encouraged to do service during the week to earn ‘Boo Bucks’ to spend at the event.
It all just worked.. The party was a success, and I think everyone found it enjoyable.
And I learned that God cares about the stuff of our lives, even ward Halloween parties.
November 1st, 2006 06:25
You are so right, Michelle. I don’t regard myself as a very creative person, but when I have had a calling that required creativity, ideas always came–either to me, or to someone else that I was working with.
I used to suffer from a lot of interior stress about activities, programs, etc. until I learned to have faith, keep working, and trust that the Lord would provide what was needed.
November 1st, 2006 06:27
And that sounds like one fabulous Halloween party!
November 2nd, 2006 00:47
RoAnn,
I was the same way. I never in a million years would call myself a party-planning type person, and yet there I was. Sometime maybe I will write about the Christmas activity we had. Simply stunning. And all from (and infused with) the Spirit. That calling was a real blessing for me in that way alone.
November 2nd, 2006 16:39
Michelle, my curiosity leads me to want more details. I realize that’s not the point of this post, but perhaps it could be for another one.
Approaching this task, what did you do? I’m sure prayer was a big part–what did you ask? What did you expect? Did you do ‘research’? Did you know ahead of time that it would work?
I like reading about how revelation comes to different people =)