Valentine’s Day

[diakonos]

Does your church celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Why or why not?

If so, what did they do this year?

I’ve seen posts where churches are doing banquets. Some doing mini marriage conferences.

[Esaias]

The churches of God don't celebrate pagan holy days or pagan rituals.

[diakonos]

Well, we have your answer.

[diakonos]

I knew I’d get that answer from you, or Benincasa.

And it’s a great answer.

Now, those of you who did celebrate, what did you do?

Come on, don’t be skeered.

[Barb]

Just because a church has a marriage seminar doesn't mean they are 'celebrating' anything other than marriage. Agreed?

[diakonos]

Originally Posted by Barb

Just because a church has a marriage seminar doesn't mean they are 'celebrating' anything other than marriage. Agreed?

The timing is sus…

[Barb]

Originally Posted by diakonos

The timing is sus…

Why? What does the timing of an event have to do with it? When the world is doing their thing in the name of love, why not bring the people of God together with godliness and truth?

And who is to say that an unsaved couple will not be invited to a church event where they will hear God's plan for marriage?

I think we make too much of nothing...

[diakonos]

Originally Posted by Barb

Why? What does the timing of an event have to do with it? When the world is doing their thing in the name of love, why not bring the people of God together with godliness and truth?

And who is to say that an unsaved couple will not be invited to a church event where they will hear God's plan for marriage?

I think we make too much of nothing...

Ok. That’s the same “logic” that now has maybe most “apostolic” churches celebrating Hallo… trunk or treat.

[diakonos]

And I appreciate your opinion.

I just never understood the “alternatives to” as if we’re replacing something, as not to miss out on something.

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[Barb]

Originally Posted by diakonos

And I appreciate your opinion.

I just never understood the “alternatives to” as if we’re replacing something, as not to miss out on something.

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I appreciate your kindness in this discussion...

It may not be so much the deal of missing out on something as it is providing them with a safe haven. The world and its system pull out every trick in their ugly book to entice and distract. To me, a Harvest Party is saying that we can have fun here without the junk from outside.

Sir, I don't know... it's late and it's been a trying day. Not sure if I'm even making sense, but I do thank you for letting me try to express my thoughts.