SPLINK for the week of April 29th

April 29 - May 5 Provision     100 Gifts Challenge   Items needed: piece of poster board or long piece of white paper Marker   Will your family take the 100 Gifts Challenge?   Can you think of 100 things that you are glad God has given you or provided for you?   If so, write the numbers 1-100 on the paper and keep a running list. Every time anyone thinks of something they are glad they have, add it to the list. Don't forget to add simple things like jelly for toast, running water, clean socks, etc.   See if you can think of 100 things in 1 week! (I dare you!)         Lunch Box   Just as God used the boy who shared his lunch with Jesus, He can use US to help others in need. God often uses people to meet the needs of others. If a family needs groceries, God does not throw groceries from Heaven. He uses the church family to bring meat and soup and pasta and fruit to give to the family to meet their need.   Pack a box of your favorite foods to share with a family in need; check with Pastor Beau to see where you can give your Lunch Box.   If money is tight for your family, brainstorm ways you can share that doesn't require money—time to help a neighbor clean out a flower bed or a talent that can be shared in children's church.             The Share Award   Items Needed: small badge (made of construction paper or cardstock) that says,Share Award   Announce that one person will win the Share Award each day.   Look for examples of sharing during the day and point them out. "Thanks for sharing your popcorn with me.  Seth let Gabe play with his cars this afternoon.  Anna, that's kind of you to let your sister play with your art supplies."   Announce the winner of the Share Reward each evening at dinner and reward him/her with a special privilege—stay up 30 minutes later, choose a game to play, pick a snack, choose an extra book to read, etc. (Praise is a good way to reinforce the behavior you want to see more.)   God has given us what we have so we can share with others. On the journey with you, Pastor Beau