We live in a neighborhood that attracts hundreds and hundreds of trick-or-treaters every Halloween. Our first year here, we had over a thousand knock on our door before we turned off the porch lights and called it a night.
In our minds, this is an amazing opportunity. It’s like reverse door-to-door evangelism: we stay home and the people come to us!
Halloween is like reverse door-to-door evangelism
That’s why I design a new gospel tract every year to drop into all those pumpkin buckets and pillow cases along with the candy we pass out.
In light of all the tragedies America has faced lately, I thought the messaging on this year’s tract would be especially timely:
We are living in troubled times… but don’t let that haunt you!
God’s Word says:
- “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.” – Isaiah 41:10
- “Give all your worries and cares to God, because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
- “Be anxious for nothing; instead, pray about everything.” – Phil. 4:6
- “Fear not, I will help you.” – Isaiah 41:13
- “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself.” – Matthew 6:34
When we trust in Jesus, we have nothing to fear!
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.” – Psalm 23:4
Give all your cares to Christ today.
[click on image to print both sides of tract]
[click on image to print both sides of tract]
Want to send a different message? Then check out these tracts we’ve made in past years. The files are all black & white, so if you want them to look like they do below, print on colored paper. The tracts will print four copies per sheet — you’ll need to cut them apart and fold in the center of each tract.
[2018 Update: We now have 10 trick-or-treat designs to choose from. To view the newest ones, follow this link.]
Trick-or-Treat Tract (Outside)
Trick-or-Treat Tract (Inside)
Hoot Owl Tract (Outside)
Hoot Owl Tract (Inside)
King-Sized Tract (Outside)
King-Sized Tract (Inside)
Nine Lives Tract (Outside)
Nine Lives Tract (Inside)
To download any of our newer designs, follow this link.
Live in the country far away from trick-or-treating neighbors? Prefer to skip Halloween altogether? Then you might be interested in turning the day into a history lesson instead. You’ll find our favorite resources for celebrating Reformation Day here.
Thank you for making these leaflets available. I am using them in the UK
You’re welcome, Sara. I’m so happy to hear it!
Thank you so much! I’ve felt convicted regarding Halloween for our family for years and we are no longer participating. I hope to shed God’s love and word this year. Please pray for us!
We’ll do that, Regina. We have friends on both sides of the issue — those who choose not to celebrate at all and those who use it as an opportunity to share the gospel. We respect both positions and urge readers to be obedient to what God is convicting them to do in regards to Halloween. (And, for those who choose sharing-the-gospel route, we try to make that as easy as possible with a slew of free printables!)
Thank you for these tracts with Scripture and interesting graphics. Please pray as we pass them out to our neighborhood visitors on Oct 31st. We live in an area with people from many nations and this may be their first introduction to Jesus and God’s Word. Thank you for blessing us and our neighborhood!
I’ll do that, Hannah! And you’re very welcome.
Thank you so much for providing this wonderful resource! These are colorful, clear to the point; creative in their approach. I’ll be using these to reach out to my after-school groups, as well as their friends. Thanks again and God bless you!!!
You’re so welcome, Deborah. I’m happy to hear they’re being used. You can find five brand new designs here: Trick-or-Treat Tracts
These are wonderful! Praise God! I never want to miss an opportunity to witness to children and Halloween is the perfect time, because the children are coming to us! These tracks you have made are great! You have thought of everything in making it so easy to print. Thank you so much and someday, you will see how many souls are in heaven because God used these tracks to reach them…… all because you obeyed to put them here for free! Well done! – Pastor Judy
Thanks for all the encouragement, Pastor Judy! I hadn’t thought of it in those terms before — but we do know that God’s Word does not return to Him void. And we’re praying God’s eternal blessings upon all our little trick-or-treaters tonight!
Thank you so much, I will be printing some out and will be handing them out to anyone coming to our door. Just wanted to say, I wouldn’t feel it right to offer sweets (candy, I live in the UK!). I think I will say, “I don’t celebrate Halloween but because I celebrate Jesus I want to give you this. Please take it home and read it and if you would like to come back with a grown-up to ask me anything you like, please do.”
I love your idea of inviting them to come back with a grown-up if they have questions, Miryam. Let me know if you have any takers!
Thank you so much for these! We are looking forward to handing these out on Tuesday!
You’re welcome, Jamie. I’m glad to hear it!