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The Canadan Champion Friday. Ocioher 29, 2004-29 Help for the concerned parent in a trick or treat world Halloween will always be a challenge to parents concernied wvith the occult roots of this 'ill celebration'. No matter how much parents would lîke to shelter youngsters from the real world at Halloween time, the grotesque faces of monsters and the sinister, eerie music are al around them. What choices does a parent have in this real life trick-or- treat world? How can con- cerned parents successfully handle the Halloween issue in today's world? What can a loy- ing Mom or Dad do? Turning off all the lights and Iocking the family up in the basernent with the "Lýet's skip Halloween this .year and stay home to memo- rize B~ible verses- and recite poeUy" mentahity will not moti- vtehe children to rush out -M nouf.yo for the local Pwe-o,-to-YsrAward! Su*#Iqb Octoe 31 10.00a.m.I MIN a VtftA PART 7: "UNDENGO NOfUJDGMENTAL THERAPY.. ExperMoeoea faith that ia respectfei of others." www.tWsanctuary.calrniltofl 905.257.3987 Milton senior Centre 500 Clmilds Drive (near the Mail) So what is a parent to do? Considering options is a good place to begin. -If you do not want your children to go door to door begging for candy, plan some fun. safe, alternative Halloween activities for your children. Use the night as an educational opportunity. Visit the library in advance, search through the encyclopedias, photocopy resources and as a family, learn exactly what the origin of thîs masquerade is alI about. Discoveir what is being celebrated. * While pondering Halloween options, many concernied parents will stay away from decorating with occudt symbols in the home. Howleyer they wffl not hesi- tatto disousti tlie: with thi chiden Uncvç# the hîstory of preférIrle We welcome you to... ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURC- 123 Main St. E., Milton Sun. Oct. 31. 10:30 arn ST.* PALUS 152nd ANNIVERSARY Guest Speakers: Henry & Grec@ Hildebrand Worin:g Wath The Menonite Centrai Committee New Church Scho Theme: "The Bood Samaritae" Nursery for babies & toddlers ai 10 iS am Nov 6, 9-3 - 'Fair Ie Angel Square' Craft & Gcft Show Rev. John Benharn & Rev. Gerry Hofstetter Church office: (905) 878-8895 2050 Dey Rd, E POl Box 332. 0 U th M Iton On L9T 4Y9 -8f1I 90 78-5664 s~U i de1U Fac ý 905 170-6676 i e OfcecouthSidennlltac acg ( 1 "C he Chistia andMassaaaara Aliiaice ff anIa: Sunday Worship C Jamn u for a 6(R)0a.fl.oE\enin Seric e 9.3 a.m. SudaySundl oail Octoer 10.45 RegostratSeon bosi egi Tue s'Pdin" 6:reî Safar (Gr 6-8) WebIS Oe w3W atoaO BASE!i alnsday 7m aunlen atGraes-ay" Muic .a7e & cad b s ÇRCWw 'aeBAPTIST.oHRg Halloween symbols and talk about thern. -Instead of spooking; the kids with ghost stories or spooky tales, Morris or Dads may use the Fali season as a back- ground for material for some good solid discussions on more positive views of life and death. Allow the church to, help you. Several local churches have planned alternative events to cater to the needs of the con- cemred parent. Caîl them and find out when the program begins. Participate with your kids. Help out by bringing in bags of candy for distribution to the children in attendance. Thfere are Inany Waf options out there... it's up to the con- Visit a local church this week. Service tirnes and locations are published in the Religious Directory below toi help you! i Submitted by Rev. Dan Rogge, Pastor of Milton's New Life Church CHURCH 0F CHRIST 1412 Britannia Rd. West, Milton, On L9T 2Mf 905-875-2939 Sunday Scbool Classes 10:00 arn Worship & Communion 11:00 arn Thursday Bible Study 7:00 pm Mînister Steve Corbett MILTON GOSPEL HALL 306 Ontario St. N. e 878-3873 10:00 arn. - The Lord's Supper 11:45 arn. - Sunday Sohool 6:30 p.m. - Gospel Service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study "So then every one of us shail give account of himself tu God. Romans 14.12 GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH Clerg>: 317 Mcin StF Re-. D)r. Mark the Cncarch on the 411I iNlcDermnott 905-878-2411 Re%. ( arais Ianglnla F ather n1a,'kF( uni Serv ices î 0r Sun. 8:00 Hol% Communin 10:00 Su ng Eucharist folloued bIn coffec hour 1 hur%. 10:001 Huis Communion fulloNsd 1).% I'a anc' hae'inv VVnecaý 04:cCeSa ihog ,n-aIr atr &:5 graceci urlT 77: 1 com KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 170 Main St. E., Milmon 905-878-6066 6::::in cloelt on c:'cille g a: Il5 of0: a:t:: You re invited to join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. '1 15 Yo:ui: & A:iui9 Sutna: SaC:a:t i', 10 ;0 (hilren'c W:crh:p &o Nur,,,r: Aocroi:tr ildic:'cInd ji iiiu::.ccc NMo/canal groo:igup niooo:"Ococ'c and uppo:ri g::up:, There is aplaceforyu ai Knox. (orne gros' with us! Nâ~ Wherkchair acco.ess at.%1ar, Streeti entraece. MIITON Si \ iN i1i i-i i Vi 11.1r qii 3 Bca..c Si, Mill". FREt- BIBiE tahOI10ill Pl a' B1f a:' : 'a. aa a 'aha 1I'.l a " .' I, a Milton EibIe Chwreh 200 Main 9tmt 1. 10:20 AM Coffo & Convealitoh 11:00 AM WoiihIip gervie Childrén'g Program tunning eOncuttP-nntl! 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