TRUNK OR TREAT
This yearly outreach event is an act of service to our community. One of our goals in providing it is to cultivate a positive image in the community – to be seen as “givers” rather than “takers.” We also seek opportunities during the event to make connections with those attending, seeking always to be alert to divine appointments that might occur where we have the opportunity to share the gospel with someone, or at least to share with them about our church or to offer prayer support.
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” -- Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” -- Colossians 4:5-6 (NIV)
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...” -- 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)
PRAY . . .
For God to prepare all of our participants that we might fully radiate the love and joy of Christ.
That through their attendance at this event, every person will come face to face with their spiritual needs and will open their hearts and minds to Jesus and consider His plans for them.
That through Trunk or Treat personal contacts can be made that will lead to people visiting our church in the future.
That God will deliver every aspect of the event from the Evil One and evil people.
WEEKLY PRAYER UPDATE – October 21, 2026
Missions:
Capstone Church, Helena, Montana – Caleb Groteluschen, pastor; Ben Quigg, worship leader
Be praying for their Candy Jam on Oct. 30
Lauren Cartwright, Caleb Bowman – BSM staffers at UNT and TWU
Juan Pablo and Sol Herrera – Hispanic ministry in Ponder
Senator Barnes & family – East Asia Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for World Ventures
Steve & Sabrina Marshall – church planting in Lyon, France
Church:
Trunk or Treat, Oct. 25
Long-Range Planning Committee
Staff search for worship leader
Fruit from Women's Retreat
Mother's Day Out
Start-up of Meals on Wheels
Needing several more volunteers for the preschool area on Sundays
This week’s worship service, BodyBuilder groups and all Bible studies
Personal Needs:
Spiritual awakening in our community, in our nation
Salvation -- Those on your "Who's Your One?" list
Martha Wyatt -- recovering at home now from wound care surgery
Shelly Keshler – recoving at home now from knee replacement and broken ankle
Grief: Cheryl Spann & family – death of her husband, Joel
Paula Haddix (former member) – death of her husband, Lloyd; her kidney cancer
Shelly Keshler & family – death of her stepfather
Darrell Pope -- death of wife, Shelly
Steve Simpson's mother, Vel – recovering from broken hip; is angry, desiring to die
Pat Potter -- diagnosed with lung cancer
Gene & Judy Vaughan – dealing with many ongoing issues
Guy Stagner: at home recovering after hospitalization for pancreatitis, gallstones, breathing difficulty, and pneumonia, as well as installation of a pacemaker
Those in assisted living/nursing homes: Barbara Nofziger, Carolyn Gillespie, Bud Smith, Mary Alice Benton
Our government leaders
First responders
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” -- Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” -- Colossians 4:5-6 (NIV)
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...” -- 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)
PRAY . . .
For God to prepare all of our participants that we might fully radiate the love and joy of Christ.
That through their attendance at this event, every person will come face to face with their spiritual needs and will open their hearts and minds to Jesus and consider His plans for them.
That through Trunk or Treat personal contacts can be made that will lead to people visiting our church in the future.
That God will deliver every aspect of the event from the Evil One and evil people.
WEEKLY PRAYER UPDATE – October 21, 2026
Missions:
Capstone Church, Helena, Montana – Caleb Groteluschen, pastor; Ben Quigg, worship leader
Be praying for their Candy Jam on Oct. 30
Lauren Cartwright, Caleb Bowman – BSM staffers at UNT and TWU
Juan Pablo and Sol Herrera – Hispanic ministry in Ponder
Senator Barnes & family – East Asia Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for World Ventures
Steve & Sabrina Marshall – church planting in Lyon, France
Church:
Trunk or Treat, Oct. 25
Long-Range Planning Committee
Staff search for worship leader
Fruit from Women's Retreat
Mother's Day Out
Start-up of Meals on Wheels
Needing several more volunteers for the preschool area on Sundays
This week’s worship service, BodyBuilder groups and all Bible studies
Personal Needs:
Spiritual awakening in our community, in our nation
Salvation -- Those on your "Who's Your One?" list
Martha Wyatt -- recovering at home now from wound care surgery
Shelly Keshler – recoving at home now from knee replacement and broken ankle
Grief: Cheryl Spann & family – death of her husband, Joel
Paula Haddix (former member) – death of her husband, Lloyd; her kidney cancer
Shelly Keshler & family – death of her stepfather
Darrell Pope -- death of wife, Shelly
Steve Simpson's mother, Vel – recovering from broken hip; is angry, desiring to die
Pat Potter -- diagnosed with lung cancer
Gene & Judy Vaughan – dealing with many ongoing issues
Guy Stagner: at home recovering after hospitalization for pancreatitis, gallstones, breathing difficulty, and pneumonia, as well as installation of a pacemaker
Those in assisted living/nursing homes: Barbara Nofziger, Carolyn Gillespie, Bud Smith, Mary Alice Benton
Our government leaders
First responders