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New Zealand Halloween alternative gears up for growth Monday 19 October 2009
By Wendy Reid

New Zealand Halloween alternative gears up for growth

Date: 1 August 2009

Distribution: For immediate release

From: Light Party Incorporated

New Zealand Halloween alternative gears up for growth

Light Party Inc., a Christian organisation that encourages and supports churches to run a positive alternative to Halloween, is still promoting the Light Party™ concept worldwide.

Wendy Reid, creator of the original Light Party™ says that Light Party™ is again on target to support churches internationally this year after the success of Light Party™ in 2008.

"We already have bookings from the UK", she says "and I expect them to grow as word gets around."

Wendy says that last year Light Party Inc. helped over 100 churches to run Light Party™ Events in New Zealand and over 70 in the UK. She is excited about the number of churches in the UK who have found how effective a Light Party™ can be in connecting the community.

"My hope is that communities worldwide will utilise a Light Party™ to celebrate good things on Oct 31. A Light Party™ is not just an alternative to the negative aspects of Halloween - it's something much better - it's all about celebrating the Good News with our children and with the community, in the spirit of Philippians 4:8."

Wendy has found that many parents, are not happy about the negative influence and practices of Halloween. Some of them are actively looking for a positive alternative, and many are relieved when their local church does provide a safe, fun place for children to dress up and bring their friends.

"Traditions and celebrations are important," she says. "Let's enjoy one that's positive and builds the family!"

Managing Director, Dennis Smith says; "Testimonials can be seen on the Light Party™ website www.lightparty.org and they cover all aspects of the Light Party™ phenomena. There is no question in my mind that Light Party™ is already helping people in a positive way."

Light Party Inc provides resources, support, networking, branding and marketing for churches that are Light Party™ Members. Light Party™ Members are responsible for and conduct their own Light Party™ Events and may use the Light Party™ name and resources as they wish.

Registration is online at www.lightparty.org

Media Contacts:

New Zealand

Wendy Reid
(09) 627 0375
wendy@lightparty.org.nz

International

Dennis Smith
+64 9 489-2344
media@lightparty.org
Media Resources: http://www.lightparty.org/media/