October = Leaves and the Red Baron...

Hey hey,

Another October is upon us! I find that fall is definitely my favorite season. The air gets crisp and there's just a certain smell to it. Football of course is in full swing. Leaves fall...which is cool...and I rake leaves...which is not quite as cool. Things that are pumpkin flavored start popping up all over. And no October would be complete without seeing "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!"...I think its because I always wanted to be the WWI fighting ace, dueling across the skies with the Red Baron. ABC has had the broadcast rights since 2001, and since this is the 40th anniversay of the cartoon, I'm sure they'll air it as Halloween draws near. Oddly, I haven't been able yet to find out what night its going to be on...if anybody finds out, let me know.

This month is also when we're kicking off some stuff: weekly Thursday night gathering at Panera Bread (Ecclesia & Coffee), bowling this Saturday the 7th, and lunch after church on the 15th.

Here's a question for you all: Some churches are against Halloween because of all the non-Christian connotations it carries...witches (wicca), ghosts, demons, vampires, etc etc. What are your thoughts? This is something I'm sure we'll talk about at Ecclesia or lunch, but this is a good chance for you non-local collegey types to weigh in....

Have a great day.

Peace,
Kevin