Lots of happenings this year for Halloween.

Bradford’s Trick or Treating hours are 6-7:30PM  October 31.

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“Trunk or Treat” is the name of the event, and the concept is simple: church members from
both Open Arms Community Church and Grace Lutheran will show up to the Community Life Center Parking Lot behind Country Fair
on Mechanic Street, armed with Candy, and wildly decorated car trunks.

“It’s a way for us to show love to our community, by giving them a good time,” says Pastor John Schubert of Grace Lutheran .

The Community Life Center will be abuzz with games and activities for kids as well during
trick or treating time, from 6-7:30PM

Larry and Alisa Petry with their Spiderman Trunk

Grace Lutheran Ministries and Open Arms Community Church
are teaming up this year to bring local trick or
treaters a good time in Bradford.

“Trunk or Treat” is the name of the event, and the concept is simple: church members from
both churches will show up to the Community Life Center Parking Lot behind Country Fair
on Mechanic Street, armed with Candy, and wildly decorated car trunks.

“It’s a way for us to show love to our community, by giving them a good time,” says Josh
Hatcher, Outreach Pastor at Open Arms Community Church .

The Community Life Center will be abuzz with games and activities for kids as well during
trick or treating time, from 6-7:30PM

Then, from 8-10, Open Arms ill be hosting “The Revolution Halloween Bash”. That event
will feature a concert from local band “Until Daybreak” and “Dank” as well as a movie,
and a good time for teenagers and young adults.

Youth Leader Justin Willoughby says, “We wanted to offer something positive for teens to
do on Halloween Night. It’s going to be a safe environment.”

Additionally, this year’s Halloween Bash is meant to be a safe place for teens and young adults to stay off the streets and have a good time this Halloween.

Music will be provided by local bands Until Daybreak and Dank.

Candy, Costumes, and Movies…. and a good, clean, safe, fun time.

Things that go bump in the night, ghosts and ghouls will be the focal point of messages presented this month at Open Arms Community Church in Bradford.

The church is launching a series called “Supernatural: The DARK SIDE of Spirituality,” touching on a topic rarely discussed in churches.

“I’m really excited about the idea of addressing the issues of ghosts, demons, psychics, mediums, and so on.,” said Pastor Mike McAvoy. “We need to talk openly about these issues without always coming across critical and judgmental. I’m even more excited to discuss the power of God and the spiritual experiences we’re to have with him”

Many people are intrigued by the television shows about the paranormal and supernatural. McAvoy said he hopes to tap into God’s perspective with the messages, subjects ranging from ghosts, psychics, witchcraft, and other paranormal phenomenon.

“So many people have supernatural experiences but question the source and the long term effect,” he said. “We’re looking to see what the Bible says regarding how to discern the source accurately, what are the effects, how to face negative spiritual experiences, and how to experience positive spiritual experiences.”

Church services are held 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays. The message may also be downloaded from the Open Arms Community Church website at openarmsbradford.org.

For more information, or Soundbytes, contact Josh Hatcher:
814-362-2813 cell: 814-331-1721 .