Object: None. The "aid" in this instance is action.

Lesson: Discipleship; God's providence; sharing.

It's one of those Sundays on which I have decided to risk doing something different with the children in order to illustrate the point of the message. So, after the youngsters have gathered on the chancel steps, I turn my back to them and begin speaking. "Well, I guess everyone's here. Good morning."

Not surprisingly, none of them respond. Still facing away from the children, I continue, "Did none of you hear me? I said, 'Good morning.' " This time one boy answers brightly, "Good morning!"

With his response, I turn around. Now facing the youngsters, I ask them, "How did you feel when I turned my back on you?"

"I don't know," one child replies.

"It didn't matter," says another, eliciti…