There's nothing more fun than being with young kids on Halloween. The Family Promise van dropped off a bit late due to Halloween traffic, but that didn't dampen any little spirits. The kids were absolutely giddy! After a
6am
pick up time and a long day at work, moms were understandably tired, but as moms do, they rallied for their kiddos. We enjoyed a delicious chili dinner prepared and served by volunteers from both churches, and then the kids were treated to an over-the-top, awesome Halloween party hosted by Connor Burrell and Ben Stewart of Boy Scout Troop 827. Christine Burrell did an amazing job providing such a great event for the kids. She even brought costumes and had quite a knack for face painting!
Ready to go, the kids, moms and Father Tripp set off to the neighborhood across the street for trick-or-treating. Members of St. Columba's and The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit cleaned up, stored extra food for lunches and set things up for breakfast the next morning. The trick-or-treaters returned quite a while later. One of our little guests reported with enthusiasm that the neighborhood was "huge with lots of hills!" That was contrasted with an adult's less enthusiastic report that the neighborhood was "huge with lots of hills." Ah, to be seven again!
After faces were washed and the last candy was snuck and stuffed into mouths, it was time for bed and all was quiet at St. Columba's for another night where three homeless families rest in safe, warm beds this week. What a great honor for all of us fortunate to have a hand in making our church a literal home to others.
