oon kids will be knocking on your door, lining up at a trunk-or-treat, or running between booths at your church's fall festival. You have a choice to make. You can hand out candy, which is what every child expects. Or you can also hand out something that lasts a lot longer than a fun-size candy bar: the good news of Jesus.

Churches put a great deal of work into planning Trunk or Treats and fall festivals. Volunteers decorate vehicles, prepare games, buy candy, organize food, and create a safe place where families can enjoy an evening together.

But even a well-planned event will fall short if families in the community never hear about it.

What would happen if you wore a shirt that simply asked, “How Can I Pray for You?” After my 15-year-old granddaughter wore one and a stranger stopped her to share a prayer request, we discovered just how powerful that simple question can be. Sometimes sharing our faith begins with being willing to listen, pray, and see what God does next.