Reformation Day Celebration at Grace Valley Christian Center

October 31 is a very important day in Christian history. This date is commonly referred to as “Reformation Day.” It commemorates the day in 1517 when Martin Luther boldly nailed his 95 Theses on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. This event helped spark the Protestant Reformation.

Luther was a Catholic monk who, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and serious study of the Bible, was convinced that many of the practices and beliefs of the Roman Church were contrary to the Bible. For example, the Church taught that a living person could pay money to release the souls of a deceased person from purgatory. Luther argued that this idea was not found in the Bible, and the practice was merely used to fatten the pocketbooks of church clergy. The posting of Luther’s 95 Theses caused a great uproar throughout Europe. Luther’s insistence that salvation was granted by God through faith alone, rather than by faith and good works, was revolutionary in the lives of many people.

In honor of the Protestant Reformation and how it has impacted our lives today, Grace Valley Christian Center is hosting its annual Reformation Day celebration. This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 31, at 6:30 pm. The evening will begin with a worship service in the sanctuary, followed by activities and refreshments in the gym. Children are welcome to dress in wholesome costumes (inappropriate costumes include ghosts, skeletons, witches, monsters, etc.). The cost is $2 per child or $5 per family. We hope to see you and your family there!

Visit GVCC’s Reformation Day page for more information and to view pictures from past events. You can also read the original posting of this article found on the GVCC blog.

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