We carved our pumpkin this year based on the Pumpkin Prayer. We got this at church, with Mom's Connection, when Trevor was maybe 2 or 3. I really wanted to make the impression on the kids that Halloween is a dark holiday, but we can be the light in that darkness. Well.....at least a seed might be planted. :o) They lasted about 10 minutes into the carving and then they played. I went through the prayer afterwards and explained the reasons behind it. Here is the prayer and pics of our pumpkin:
The Pumpkin Prayer
As I carve my pumpkin help me say this prayer:
Open my mind so I can learn about You: (cut the top of the pumpkin)
Take away all my sin and forgive me for the wrong things I do. (clean out the inside)
Open my eyes so Your love I will see: (cut eyes shaped like hearts)
I'm sorry for turning up my nose to all you've given me. (cut nose in the shape of a cross)
Open my ears so Your word I will hear; (cut ears shaped like the bible)
Open my mouth so I can tell others You're near. (cut the mouth in the shape of a fish)
Let Your light shine in all I say and do! Amen. (place a candle inside and light it)
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