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October 18, 2011 Ideas? Questions? Opinions? Articles are listed, below. When replying, highlight the text that is pertinent to your response, then hit reply. Title your message to reflect the content. 1) Have you heard of Jesus-ween? 2) The Scariest Words in the Bible 3) Continuing SSTN? & Prayers for Health The Red Button indicates a teacher who needs your help.	*GET READY NOW!*

1) Have you heard of Jesus-ween? I'm wondering if anyone has heard of Jesus-ween? I read an article today about it, but it didn't give much detail as to what it is about, other than a Halloween alternative for Christians. What is your church doing, if anything, to celebrate Fall, Halloween, All Saints, etc. Do you use it as an outreach? If so what do you do?
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2) The Scariest Words in the Bible Class time activity: Ask children to think of scary words or things that scare them. When you say go, have them shout them out loud. (Continue) "Oh my those are scary words, but there are much scarier words in the Bible than those, and Jesus said them! Let me read them to you." Read Matthew 7:21-23 from a child-friendly Bible. "What do you suppose we must... to get the rest of this message, go to "The Scariest Words in the Bible" on our Fall Talks, Gospel Tracts & Bible Lessons page: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/lessons-fall-talks.html

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