SPLINK for the Week of February 12th

Every week I'll be posting the newest and slightly modified SPLINK (Students and Parents LINK) for you and your family. This excellent resource reinforces what your kids have learned on Sunday by giving you 3 different activities to do with them throughout the week that all relate back to the lesson. I know that many of us are busy and feel that we can't possibly squeeze one more thing into our busy, hectic schedules.  I want to challenge us to begin to carve out a specific time each week devoted solely to the spiritual growth of our children.  SPLINK is an easy, pre-planned way for us to begin. So, go ahead!  Be courageous and strong!  Lead the way for your children to discover who God is and His great and wonderful plan that He has for each one of them!  I am confident you'll find that as you help lead your children on their journey with Jesus you will discover that your relationship with them and God will grow exponentially. On the Journey with you, Pastor Beau PS:  Even though I'll be posting a modified version of SPLINK here every week, I suggest that you sign up to have SPLINK sent directly to your inbox.  Use it as an easy way to be reminded every week :) February 12-18 Trust Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt Items Needed: clues (below) Treat—candy, cookies, or small prizes Celebrate Valentine's Day with a treasure hunt.  Print the clues below (or make up your own) and hide them all, except the first one. Give the kids the first clue to start the hunt. Wrap a small gift for each child or put a box filled with goodies for them to find at the end. (You may have to adapt these a little for your house.) Clue 1: Look on the bookcase to find what you must do.                If you do this, you will get your next clue. Clue 2: Say “I love you” three times as quickly as can be;                Then look behind the TV if your clue you want to see. Clue 3: Roses are red, violets are blue;                Go to the guest room to find your next clue. Clue 4: Kiss each person on the forehead.                Then go look under your parent’s bed. Clue 5: I wonder where the next clue will hide;                Maybe in the place where the clothes are dried. Clue 6: Say something nice to each person in the                room.               Then go to the place where we keep the broom. Clue 7: Good things come to those who look;                A clue can be found in a favorite book. Clue 8: Concerning clues, if you want to find more.                 Go to your dresser and count down four. Clue 9: Turn around now and give each person a hug;                Then go to the bathroom and look under the rug. Clue 10: If you want to find Clue Number 10,                Look in the room where people come in. Clue 11: This hunt is fun; we think it’s really neat.                Look on the bottom of what you put on your feet. Clue 12: You’re close to the treasure, you’re almost a                winner.                 Look under the table where we eat dinner. Clue 13:  Unlock the door and go down the stair.                There’s a treasure hidden to show that we care. When you obeyed what the clue said, you eventually found a treat! It is always good to obey! What Makes You Feel Loved?      Ask: What makes you feel loved? (Listen carefully and you may get good insight to your child's heart.) Read John 14:15 (If you love me, you will keep my commandments.) When we love God, we obey His commandments; we do what He has told us to do. First John 3:23 says that we should love one another.  How? We should love with good deeds and truth . . . not just with words (1 John 3:18). Draw names (keeping it a secret) and do something for the person whose name you drew that would make him or her feel loved.    Ten Commandments Memory Game Review the Ten Commandments: 1.  Keep God first in your life. 2.  Worship only God. 3.  Respect God's name and keep it holy. 4.  Remember Sunday and keep it special. 5.  Respect and honor your parents. 6.  Don't murder. 7.  Honor and keep your marriage vows. 8.  Don't take what is not yours. 9.  Always tell the truth. 10.  Be happy with what God has given you... don't want what others have. Make and play a memory game. Write each commandment twice (with a pencil so it won't show through on other side). Write them on red paper hearts if you want to be festive! Turn them all over, scramble them up, and take turns choosing two to see if you can find a match. The one with the most matches wins!