We stopped at a farmer's stand a couple of weeks ago and the children each picked out a pumpkin.
Last night we finally got around to carving our pumpkins. This was a first for all of them I think. We don't usually carve pumpkins as we do not celebrate Halloween. However, we wanted to use this opportunity to share a gospel message. I found a really cool book at the library called The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs which "illustrates how a loving Farmer can turn a simple pumkin into a simply glorious sight. In the same way, God's transforming love can fill each of our hearts with joy and light."
"God's word is alive and working. It is sharper than a sword sharpened on both sides. It cuts all the way into us...And God's word judges the thoughts and feelings in our hearts." Hebrews 4:12
"I am the Lord, and I can look into a person's heart." Jeremiah 17:10
"He has taken our sins away from us as far as the east is from west." Psalm 103:12
We, however, did not put faces on our pumpkins as the farmer did in the book. I wanted to show that Jesus is the light of the world.
We have 5 pumpkins so we could write the name JESUS. Now we just have to get them on the porch and get some light shining in them.
Looks like fun! I miss the orange pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkins turned out great - and it looks like you guys spent some quality family time, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to spend family time. luv the smile on the wee one's face!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteHow brilliant was that, they looked like they all had great fun heheh!
ReplyDeleteHave a pumpkintastic week ;-)
Now that's a lot of pumpkins! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your Halloween message! My new SIL always designs a saint's picture on his pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteFun pumpkin carvings!
ReplyDeleteNow that's one way to let your light shine for Jesus! Blessings to you, Teresa at NanaHood.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice message that you shared with your kids via the pumpkin carving (and us too!) I love how you carved them. Very nice!
ReplyDeletetoo cute
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots kewkew! I like how you shared a religious lesson with your children using the pumpkins. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a fun family activity and the pumpkins look great!
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone had a great time! I think the carving is very creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun outting. Your little guy looks like he is enjoying digging out the 'guts'. What a nice and different pumpkin display.
ReplyDeleteFaythe @ GrammymouseTails
what a beautiful parable to share with the children.. and lovely carved pumpkins too!
ReplyDeleteI bet they had so much fun! That's cool to spell something out with them.
ReplyDeleteLooks like they had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect day!
ReplyDeleteYou didn't show the scary part--your kitchen after they carved and before you cleaned up.
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Oh wow looks like everyone had loads of fun :)
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkins look great ..
Looks like you just created a wonderful new tradition. And with a lesson too!
ReplyDeleteI love the message! I'll have to read the book! I just started my pinterest party link up on Mondays if you are interested.
ReplyDeleteLove your pumpkins! Looks like you had a great time!
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Happy Wordless.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Halloween.
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That looks like a great day
ReplyDeletePOSH
OOH! Such slimy good fun! I love how you carved the pumpkins! Your sweet children are all growing up so quickly!
ReplyDeleteGreat pumpkin picks!
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Great family activity. Looks like they had fun.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW :)
I love your JESUS pumpkins! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteEveryone looked like they had so much fun, thanks for sharing!
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