The document describes a Halloween party activity called "Peter Pumpkin" where children carve a face into a pumpkin. As they tell a story, pieces of the pumpkin face are removed to represent sins committing out the day that diminish his light. They discuss how Jesus can restore the light by forgiving sins. At the end, a cross is carved into the pumpkin and the light remains even with sins, representing how Jesus is our constant light.

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Halloween Party
Ideas - Peter Pumpkin
Has your light gone out because
of sin in your life?

2. Theme
When the light of Jesus, shining through us flickers and
goes out because of sin in our life, Jesus’ death can
restore that light.
Materials
One pumpkin, ready to carve, sharp knife, candle for
inside of pumpkin, matches
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3. Procedure
Have children offer their suggestions on
how to carve a face in the pumpkin.
Proceed to carve a mouth, nose, and two
eyes. Insert the candle and light.
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4. Story
“Now let’s pretend that this pumpkin is one of our friends.
Let’s name him Peter Pumpkin. Pete Pumpkin is in (pick a
grade or class that matches your group) like us.”
Peter woke up one morning bright and happy and ready for
the day. His light was shining and he felt good. Let’s see what
happens Peter’s day.
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5. “Oh, Peter!” cried his mother, “Did you remember to
brush your teeth this morning?” “Yes, Mother,” Peter
lied. He really hadn’t brushed his teeth, but if he
stopped to do it now, he’d be late for school! So Peter
lied. Peter’s mouth wasn’t shining quite so brightly
any more. (Put the mouth piece from the pumpkin
back in the mouth hole)
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6. So Peter went on his way to school. He felt kind of bad lying to his
mother, but he wasn’t going to let it spoil his day. When he got to
school, some of his friends were playing with the toys already. Peter
went over, too, but they had already started using the ones he
wanted. (you can adapt this to be art supplies or whatever matches
your group) Peter wanted the toys too. When one of the boys left,
to go talk to his teacher, Peter took the toy. Oops, there goes part of
Peter’s happy face. (insert eye piece)
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7. Continue with similar stories for the remaining
parts of the pumpkin face, each time, inserting
another piece until the whole face is back in place.
Watch what happens to the light.
“Peter’s light has gone out. His face is all dark and
sad now.”
(Relate this to sin in our lives.)
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8. “There is a way for Peter’s face to get bright and happy
again. It’s the same way that our sin can get taken care
of. Do you know who helps our sin?”
With the answer of “Jesus” –carve a cross into the
other side of the pumpkin. Pop out the face pieces
again, and light the candle.
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9. “With Jesus in your life, your light will never go out. The Bible tells us that
Jesus is our light and that when He shines through us, our sins are
forgiven and His love shines through instead!”
Relate how we may still sin (at this point put the pieces back into the face,
except the cross) but with Jesus, the light will not go out–He is with us
always!
Use your “Christian Jack-O-Lantern” at home and shine the cross out the
window on October 31st. A witness for all the passers-by!
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