The return of .... TidBit Tuesday (I think)

I had this great Halloween Family Home Evening packet for Halloween and wanted to share it with you all. I can't include the little game that went with it, but the lesson and treat are fun and a great way to tie the gospel into Pumpkin Carving. So here it is! Enjoy....

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Start this object lesson with a dirty pumpkin sitting on the table, or if you have more time you could pick your own pumpkin. Talk about the following points as you clean and carve the pumpkin.

- Heavenly Father picked you out of a patch.
- Brings you in and washed al the dirt off of you.
- Then he cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff
- He removes the seeds of doubt, hate adn greed.
- He then carves a new smiling face
- He puts his light inside of you to shine for all the world to see.

Oreo Spider Cookies
1 pkg. Oreo Cookies
1 pkg Black or Red LIcorice Strings
1 pkg mini M&M's
1 can frosting, any flavor

(You can also use preztels and pb instead of licorice and frosting for a more "healthy" spider)

Carefully take apart Oreo cookie to reveal frosting. Use a knife to spread additional frosting on one half of oreo. Use 4 stings of licorice adding them to the frosting for legs. Put top of Oreo back on. Use frosting to secure M&M's as eyes. Serve with a glass of milk.

Happy Halloween to all. This is one of our favorite holidays and Sam has been preparing for over two weeks. He's become quite a good little aim with his bow and arrow!