When I discovered that October 31st is the day protestants celebrate Reformation Day, that was the end of trying to come up with a Halloween alternative. Not only is there something else to celebrate besides the “harvest” or the “hallows”, it is something so important that it is the foundational to our faith as believers! For the last 5 years we have thrown a Reformation Day party and celebrated the important truths of Scripture that were re-discovered during the reformation. This year we focused on the truths that are found in the 5 Solas : Sola scriptura ("by Scripture alone") Sola fide ("by faith alone") Sola gratia ("by grace alone")Solus Christus or Solo Christo ("Christ alone" or "through Christ alone") and Soli Deo gloria ("glory to God alone").
Where can we find the good news? ~Only in the Bible
How can we be saved? ~ Only by Faith
How can we be accepted by God? ~Only by Grace
Who is our only hope? ~Only Jesus Christ
Why does God save us? ~Only for his Glory
We transformed our church building into the White Horse Inn, which was a place in Cambridge where the early reformers met to discuss the ideas of Martin Luther. His books were smuggled into England hidden in bales of cloth.
The kids had fun with our “horsey” theme this year!
And a good time was had by all.
Stay tuned to find out what happens to the candy my kids brought home!
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