2010 FHE Lessons

ldquoI Know my Savior Livesrdquo

Family Home Evening Lessons for a Year

For I know that my redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth (Job 1925)

July I can follow Jesus Christrsquos Example Lesson 25 Jesus always obeyed Heavenly Father Lesson 26 Jesus Christ went about doing good Lesson 27 Jesus Christrsquos example teaches me how to live Lesson 28 Jesus Christrsquos example teaches me how to live August Jesus is a God of miracles Lesson 29 Jesus Christ is a God of miracles Lesson 30 Jesus Christ can heal the sick Lesson 31 Jesus Christ has power over death Lesson 32 Miracles come to those who have faith September I obey Jesus because I love Him Lesson 33 I show love for Jesus when I keep the commandments Lesson 34 I show love for Jesus when I keep the commandments Lesson 35 My love for Jesus Christ grows when I pray Lesson 36 My love for Jesus grows when I study the scriptures October The Church Mission is to invite all to come unto Christ Lesson 37 Following the prophet helps us come unto Christ Lesson 38 Sharing the gospel helps others come unto Christ Lesson 39 We come unto Christ by repenting of our mistakes Lesson 40 Temple work helps me and my family come to Christ November When we serve others we serve God Lesson 41 Jesus taught us how to serve others Lesson 42 Jesus taught us how to serve others Lesson 43 When I serve my family I serve God Lesson 44 When I serve my neighbors I serve God December I Know that my Redeemer Lives Lesson 45 Jesus came to earth as promised by the prophets Lesson 46 Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world Lesson 47 Jesus Christ will return to the earth someday Lesson 48 I can live with Jesus Christ again

ldquoI Know My Savior Livesrdquo

Family Home Evening Lessons for a Year January We Believe in God and Jesus Christ Lesson 1 God is the Father of my spirit Lesson 2 Jesus Christ is the Son of God Lesson 3 My Heavenly Father and Jesus love me Lesson 4 Heavenly Father and Jesus love me February Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer Lesson 5 Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer Lesson 6 Through the Atonement all mankind may be saved Lesson 7 Through the Atonement all mankind may be saved Lesson 8 Jesus Christ was resurrected and I will be too March God speaks through Prophets Lesson 9 Prophets are called by God Lesson 10 Prophets testify of Jesus Christ Lesson 11 There is safety in following the prophet Lesson 12 God speaks through prophets April Jesus restored the fullness of the gospel Lesson 13 Heavenly Father amp Jesus appeared to Joseph Smith Lesson 14 Book of Mormon translated by the power of God Lesson 15 Jesus restored the gospel through Joseph Smith Lesson 16 Jesus restored the gospel through Joseph Smith May Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel lead me to Jesus Lesson 17 My faith in Jesus is strengthened when I obey Lesson 18 I can repent Lesson 19 When I am baptized I make a covenant with God Lesson 20 When I am confirmed I receive the Holy Ghost June The Holy Ghost testifies of the truth Lesson 21 The Holy Ghost is the 3rd member of the Godhead Lesson 22 The Holy Ghost speaks in a still small voice Lesson 23 The Holy Ghost can guide and protect us Lesson 24 By the power of the Holy Ghost we know the truth

Lessons geared for families with younger Primary children Lessons coordinate with the weekly themes contained in the 2010 Outline for Sharing Time in Primary and are compiled using the following resources

bull LDS Standard Works bull 2010 Outline for Sharing Time bull The Friend Magazine bull Behold Your Little One Nursery Manual bull Primary 1 I Am a Child of God bull Primary 2 Choose the Right A bull Primary 3 Choose the Right B

Lesson 1 God is the Father of my spirit

Opening Song ldquoI Am a Child of Godrdquo (CS page 2) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Psalms 826 Lesson Vicki F Matsumori ldquoSharing Time I Am a Child of Godrdquo Friend Mar 2003 18

All of you are children of the most High (Ps 826) Name some of your favorite Primary songs Why did you choose those particular songs You probably enjoy them because they have a good melody or an important message

One song that is a favorite for Primary children throughout the world is ldquoI Am a Child of Godrdquo It was written for a Primary conference in 1957 by Sister Naomi W Randall and Sister Mildred T Pettit Sister Randall prayed for help in writing the message She awoke in the middle of the night with the words of the song in mind She mailed the words or lyrics to Sister Pettit who lived in California Sister Pettit put the words to music

A few years later President Spencer W Kimball then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles suggested changing ldquoTeach me all that I must knowrdquo to ldquoTeach me all that I must dordquo He said that ldquoto know isnrsquot enough hellip We have to do somethingrdquo (Friend Oct 1984 14)

In Primary you learn some important truths when you sing this song You learn that you really are a child of God You learn that Heavenly Father has sent you to a home with parents to help you And especially you learn that when you do what is right you can one day return to live with Heavenly Father

Activity Display pictures of some of the children in your family Tell how each child is differentmdashand special Testify of each childrsquos divine nature Make copies of the picture for kids to color Discuss various talents and personality traits such as being good at athletics music or art being friendly being kind Have the children stand in a circle Choose one child to be ldquoItrdquo The child who is It tosses a beanbag or other item to someone standing in the circle and calls out a talent such as ldquoathleticsrdquo then counts quickly to 10 The child who catches the beanbag must name an athletic talent such as ldquoplaying soccerrdquo before It reaches 10 if not he or she becomes It Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 2 Jesus Christ is the Son of God

Opening Song The First Article of Faith (CS pg 122a) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Matthew 317 Lesson Sharing Time Ideas Friend Magazine February 1999 Some people have heard or seen Heavenly Father witness that Jesus is His Beloved Son Sing or say the words in verses 1ndash3 one at a time of ldquoThis Is My Beloved Sonrdquo (CS p 76) After each verse display the appropriate picture and have the children teach what they remember about the story the picture represents (and the song teaches) Verse one Matthew 316ndash17 (baptism of Jesus) verse two 3 Nephi 113ndash7 (the Savior appears to the Nephites) verse three Joseph SmithmdashHistory 117 (Joseph Smithrsquos First Vision) Ask ldquoWho besides Heavenly Father testifies that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of Godrdquo Possibilities the early prophets (JSmdashH 117) Christrsquos Apostles and friends (John 669 Matt 1615ndash16) latter-day prophets (DampC 7622ndash24) including President Thomas S Monson and Christ Himself (3 Ne 119ndash10 John 425ndash26) Sing verse 4 of the song Bear your witness that as we read the words of Christ in the scriptures daily we will gain an increasing testimony in our own hearts that Jesus is the Son of God Activity Have the children put together the pieces of the puzzle with the picture below of Jesus the Son of God Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 3 My Heavenly Father and Jesus love me

Opening Song ldquoMy Heavenly Father Loves Merdquo (CS 228) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Psalm 826 Lesson Primary Manual 1 I Am A Child of God Lesson 6

Say each childrsquos name and tell each one something you like about him or her

Ask each child to name someone who loves him or her and tell what that person does that makes him or her feel loved

Explain that this lesson is about two people who love us all They gave us this beautiful earth and the gospel and the Church

bull Who are these two people who love everybody (Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ)

Remind the children that before we came to earth we lived with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ They planned for us to come to earth so we could learn and grow They know us and care about us

Display a picture of the world

bull What did Heavenly Father ask Jesus Christ to create for us (The world)

Explain that Heavenly Father had Jesus create the earth and everything on it Help the children understand that Heavenly Father and Jesus planned all the things we need to live and be happy These things remind us of their love for us

Activity Bring an object such as an empty beverage bottle that can spin like a pointer Seat the children in a circle on the floor and place the bottle in the middle of the circle Spin the bottle on the floor When it points to a child that child should name something that Heavenly Father and Jesus have given us that shows their love for us Help each child think of an answer when it is his or her turn After a child responds let him or her spin the bottle so it points to another child Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 4 Heavenly Father and Jesus love me

Opening Song ldquoJesus Loved the Little Childrenrdquo (CS 59)

Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Romans 839

Lesson Primary Manual 1 I Am a Child of God Lesson 6

Show a picture of Christ and the Children Tell the story of Jesus blessing the children as found in Mark 1013ndash16

Point out that Jesus took time to love and bless the children even though some of his followers thought he shouldnrsquot be bothered by children

bull What did Jesus do when the children came (See Mark 1016) bull How do you think the children felt about Jesus

Show picture of Jesus Blessing the Nephite Children Explain that after Jesus died he visited the people in America America was far away from where Jesus lived on earth

Tell the story of Jesus blessing the Nephite children as found in 3 Nephi 1711ndash12 21ndash24 Explain that Jesus blessed each child individually

bull How did Jesus show his love for the children bull How do you know Jesus loves you

Activity Hold up a mirror and have the children come up one at a time As each child comes up and looks in the mirror say ldquoThis is (childrsquos name) and Heavenly Father and Jesus love (childrsquos name) very muchrdquo Coloring page below

Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 5 Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer Opening Song ldquoHe Sent His Sonrdquo (CS 34-35) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony John 316 Lesson Ann Jamison ldquoSharing Time Always Remember Jesus Christrdquo Friend Apr 2000 37 Talk about the childrenrsquos names Share how each childrsquos name was chosen Is it a family name Does it have a special meaning Tell the children that Jesus Christ has many names and these names will help us to remember Him and to understand what He has done for all of us Show pictures from the GAK or other Church resources that illustrate His names (4 small images are included below 1- The Good Shepherd 2- The Babe of Bethlehem 3- The Healer 4- The Teacher) Jesus is the Savior Jesus loves us so much that He suffered and died for us On the third day after His body was laid in the tomb He arosemdashwas resurrected He said ldquoI have laid down my life and have taken it up again therefore repent and come unto me ye ends of the earth and be savedrdquo (3 Ne 922) We come unto Him when we remember Him and keep His commandments Because He made it possible for us to be forgiven of our sins and be resurrected and return to live with Heavenly Father Jesus is our Savior Activity Look at a weekly calendar and write down something you can do on each day to remember Jesus Make sure you have at least one thing written down for each day of the week (ie Sunday ndash take the sacrament Monday ndash talk about Jesus at FHE Tuesday ndash read scriptures etc) Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 6 Through the Atonement all mankind may be saved

Opening Song ldquoSecond Article of Faithrdquo (CS 123) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Moses 139

Lesson Karen Ashton ldquoSharing Time Jesus Christrsquos Atonement Is the Greatest Gift of Loverdquo Friend Feb 1996 36

Do you know that you lived with Heavenly Father before you were born When Heavenly Father presented His plan for your life on earth and your return to Him you shouted for joy You wanted to receive a body and to make important choices and covenants Heavenly Father knew that our earthly bodies would die and that we would make some wrong choices and sin He loved us and wanted to make it possible for us to repent He knew that someone would have to come to earth to free us from death and pay for our sins To do this would be so difficult and so painful that only a perfect being could do it We could not do it for ourselves Jesus loved us so much that He asked Heavenly Father to send Him He was willing to suffer pain for the sins of all people He was also willing to give up His life to overcome death He did not offer to do this because He wanted glory or honor but because He loved us and Heavenly Father

Activity Make paper doll chains to show how our family can be together if we make good choices and follow Godrsquos Plan of happiness for us on earth Fold a piece of paper accordion-style Sketch one side of the figure of a boy or girl on the center of the folded paper with arm and foot extending to the folded edge Cut around the figure remembering to not cut the folded edge where the hands and feet extend Encourage the older children to color each doll to represent a family member Closing Prayer Treat

Opening Song ldquoThird Article of Faithrdquo (CS 123) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Moroni 741

Lesson ldquoSharing Time I Can Repent and Be Happyrdquo Friend Apr 2006 14ndash16

Tell the following story There was a girl who got a splinter in her finger Her dad took his pocketknife cleaned it and gently scraped it across her finger to catch the end of the splinter and pull it out Even though her dad was gentle it hurt to have the splinter removed The next time the girl got a splinter she didnrsquot tell anyone After a few days her finger became infected It hurt so much that she wanted the splinter removed no matter what Her dad gently removed it After the splinter was gone her finger began to heal

When we do something wrong it always hurts us and it often hurts others We may think the hurt will go away if we ignore it But left alone the wrong will continue to hurt us and make us sad

Heavenly Father loves us He wants us to be happy He sent His Son Jesus Christ to make it possible for us to repent Through His Atonement Jesus paid the price for our sins so that we can repent and be forgiven

Repentance is a way of removing and healing from a sin that hurts us spiritually The first thing we need to do is to realize that we have done something wrong and to feel sorry that we did it This feeling comes from the Holy Ghost We must ask Heavenly Father and any people we have wronged to forgive us We need to do the best we can to correct any problems caused because of our wrong choices We must also decide not to do the wrong thing again After we have done all that we can to repent because of Christrsquos Atonement Heavenly Father will forgive us Repentance makes us happier now and makes it possible for us to live with Heavenly Father and Jesus forever

Activity Help the children memorize the following poem (or at least the phrase ldquowashed cleanrdquo) by Boyd K Packer (Friend Apr 1999 inside front cover also ldquoWashed Cleanrdquo Ensign May 1997 11) If we could only understand All we have heard and seen Wed know there is no greater gift Than those two wordsmdashldquoWashed cleanrdquo Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 8 Jesus Christ was resurrected and I will be too

Opening Song ldquoI Wonder When He Comes Againrdquo (CS 82) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony John 316

Lesson Elizabeth Ricks ldquoHe Livesrdquo Friend Apr 2007 14ndash16

Sister Nielson was teaching the Sunbeam class She held a picture of Jesus showing His wounds after He had been resurrected ldquoYou mean He lived again after He was deadrdquo Heather asked Jake exclaimed ldquoYes He did We will live again toordquo

How did three-year-old Jake know that Jesus lived again How did he know that he too would live again

Each week Jake listened to Sister Nielsons lessons She taught about Jesus and bore her testimony Jake listened to his parents during family home evening and at other times They taught about Jesus and bore testimony of Him The feeling in Jakes heart told him to believe the words of his teacher and parents

After Jesus was resurrected He showed Himself to His disciples Thomas was not with them The other disciples told Thomas they had seen Jesus But Thomas said ldquoExcept I shall see in his hands the print of the nails and put my finger into the print of the nails and thrust my hand into his side I will not believerdquo (John 2025)

Eight days later Jesus did show Himself to Thomas Jesus let Thomas feel the nail prints in His hands and touch His side Then Jesus said ldquoThomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believedrdquo (John 2029)

Like Jake we can believe in Jesus even though we do not see Him Our faith will grow when we know without seeing that Jesus is our Savior

Activity Illustrate the separation of spirit and body and the reuniting of spirit and body using a glove to cover and uncover your hand Let the children try demonstrating life (glove on hand) death (glove removed from hand) and resurrection (glove placed back on hand) Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 9 Prophets are called by God Opening Song ldquoFifth Article of Faithrdquo (CS 125) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Fifth Article of Faith

Lesson ldquoProphetsmdashCalled of God for Usrdquo Friend Jan 2001 28

For his word ye shall receive as if from mine own mouth in all patience and faith (DampC 215)

Because Heavenly Father loves us and wants us to return to live with Him He had His Son Jesus Christ create the earth and establish His church on it Then Heavenly Father called special men known as prophets to teach and guide His people according to His plan And when people strayed from His counsel and destroyed His church He called more prophets to help us because He loves us so much

Three of these prophets are Adam Lehi and Joseph Smith

Adam helped Jesus Christ create the earth Later Adam was the first mortal man on earth and thus the ldquofatherrdquo of all of us He was married to his wife Eve by the Lord was taught the gospel of Jesus Christ was baptized in water and received the Holy Ghost and taught the gospel to his sons and daughters He will come again at the end of the Millennium to conquer Satan and his forces forever

Lehi was a prophet during a time when the Jews were rebelling against the gospel He warned them that they would be destroyed and scattered across the earth if they did not repent They did not repent so God told Lehi to take his family and flee into the wilderness He took the brass plates with them so that they would have their family history and the scriptures to help them remember Heavenly Father and His teachings when they went to their new home in the promised land Lehi died in the promised land but was promised that the story of his people and Godrsquos love for them would someday be told to all the worlddagger

The Lord called Joseph Smith to be a prophet when he was just a young man The true Church of Jesus Christ was no longer on the earth and the Prophet Joseph was called to restore it He received the priesthoodmdashthe power and authority of Godmdashand all the priesthood keys needed to restore the Church He translated the Book of Mormon the story of Lehirsquos people and another testament of Jesus Christ He preached the gospel to all who would listen and he built the first temple in modern timesDagger

Activity After you have read each set of clues about a prophet write the prophetrsquos name on the blank line then color the figure For answers and to learn even more about each prophet refer to the scripture references Mount pictures onto lightweight cardboard Cut out each figure with its accompanying riddles Fold on the dotted line tape a flat stick or drinking straw 1Prime (25 cm) from the bottom on the inside then glue together (see illustration) Use these figures and riddles in a Primary talk or a family home evening Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 10 Prophets testify of Jesus Christ

Opening Song ldquoTell Me the Stories of Jesusrdquo (CS 57) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 2 Nephi 2526 Lesson Linda Christensen ldquoStories of Jesus Tell Them to Merdquo Friend Dec 2008 10ndash12

What are your favorite stories of Jesus Do you like the story of His birth Have you read about how He calmed the stormy sea Did you know He healed a blind man and raised His friend Lazarus from the dead Have you read about how He loved the children

Stories of Jesus are found in the scriptures Nephi a Book of Mormon prophet wrote ldquoAnd we talk of Christ we rejoice in Christ we preach of Christ we prophesy of Christ and we write according to our propheciesrdquo (2 Nephi 2526) Heavenly Father commanded His prophets to testify of His Son Jesus Christ and keep sacred records so we can learn about Jesus

The prophets have asked you to read the scriptures every day Read about Jesusrsquos birth and the miracles He performed Talk with your family about the precious gift of the Atonement As you learn the stories of Jesus you will be blessed to feel His love for you and your testimony of His gospel will grow

Activity Color the following picture of the prophets who foretold the birth of Jesus Christ Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 11 There is safety in following the prophet

Opening Song ldquoFollow the Prophetrdquo (CS 110-111) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 1 Ne 37 Lesson Cut out the images of the prophets below and mount on popsicle sticks if desired and use the song ldquoFollow the Prophetrdquo to tell the stories and teachings of these prophets Help the children learn at least the chorus of the song

Activity Turn off the lights and lead the children through the house using a flashlight Teach them that if they follow the light theyrsquoll always know which way to go Remind them that Heavenly Father calls Prophets to share the light of the gospel and Heavenly Fatherrsquos plans for us and if we follow them wersquoll always know which way to go

Lesson 12 God speaks through prophets Opening Song ldquoQuickly Irsquoll Obeyrdquo (CS 197 ndash change words to ldquoWhen the prophet tells mehelliprdquo) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony DampC 215

Lesson Diane S Nichols ldquoSharing Time The Prophet Speaks for Heavenly Fatherrdquo Friend Jan 2001 14

Pretend that itrsquos a beautiful summer evening and you have been playing outside with your brothers and sisters Now imagine that your mom calls to you and asks you to tell them to come in for dinner You are speaking for your mom delivering a message for her to your family Will they listen

Throughout the ages Father in Heaven has chosen certain men to speak for Him These men are called prophets They teach us what Heavenly Father wants us to know They warn us about what will happen if we disobey They also tell us about the wonderful blessings that will come when we do obey Will we listen

The scriptures tell us about the prophets who were called by Father in Heaven to speak for Him Noah was asked by the Lord to warn the people that if they didnrsquot repent a terrible flood would come and cover the earth Noahrsquos family were the only ones who listened and they were saved from the flood (see Gen 6ndash8 2 Pet 25)

The prophet Lehi was shown that the Messiah (Jesus Christ) would come and be the Savior of the world Lehirsquos son Nephi prayed to know if the words of his father were true The Lord visited Nephi and he believed all the words of his father Later Nephi also spoke for the Lord (see 1 Ne 118ndash19 1 Ne 216ndash18)

As a young boy Joseph Smith went into the woods to pray to Father in Heaven and ask which church he should join Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him and gave him instructions that opened the way for the restoration of the gospel in our day (see JSmdashH 111ndash20)

We have a living prophet today Gordon B Hinckley He is the President of the Church and he speaks to us for the Lord He was chosen by God and called through proper priesthood authority President Hinckley testifies that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and he teaches us the gospel All the prophets testify of Jesus Christ and teach us what He wants us to do (see Jacob 711 DampC 211 4ndash5)

When we pray to Heavenly Father as Nephi did we can know that the words of the prophets are true Prophets are men who ldquowalk with Godrdquo (see Gen 69) They keep His commandments and are obedient to the things He tells them to do When we hear the prophet we will know that he speaks to us for the Savior Yes we will listen Activity Play ldquoMommy Saysrdquo or ldquoDaddy Saysrdquo (like Simon Says) When you preface an instruction with ldquoMommy Saysrdquo the children should obey and do what you said (for example Mommy says smile) Do opposites without including ldquoMommy Saysrdquo (for example Frown) Explain that we will get different directions from different people but that we can trust the Prophet because hersquos called of God and that we need to follow his directions

Lesson 13 Heavenly Father amp Jesus appeared to Joseph Smith

Opening Song ldquoOn a Golden Springtimerdquo (CS 88 verse 3) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony James 15

Lesson ldquoLesson 5 The First Visionrdquo Primary 3 Choose the Right B (1994)20

Early one spring morning Joseph walked to a grove of trees near his home After looking around to make sure that he was alone Joseph knelt down to pray

As he was praying he saw a very bright light in the air above his head Joseph described what he saw in this way ldquoWhen the light rested upon me I saw two Personages whose brightness and glory defy all description standing above me in the airrdquo (Joseph SmithmdashHistory 117)

Show the picture below

One of the personages called Joseph by name and pointing to the other said ldquoThis is My Beloved Son Hear Himrdquo (Joseph SmithmdashHistory 117)

bull Who were these two personages (Heavenly Father and Jesus)

Joseph asked Heavenly Father and Jesus which church was right and which he should join He was told that he should not join any of the churches because they were all wrong Joseph learned that Jesusrsquo true Church was no longer on the earth

The place where Joseph Smith saw Heavenly Father and Jesus is now called the Sacred Grove

bull How do you think Joseph Smith felt after having seen Heavenly Father and Jesus

Ask the children what Joseph Smith learned from his vision Bring out the following points

1 Joseph saw Heavenly Father and Jesus He learned that they have bodies of flesh and bone

2 He learned that Heavenly Father and Jesus care about us and answer prayers

Activity Have the children draw tall brown rectangles for tree trunks Gather leaves from outside and glue them to their papers to make their own picture of the sacred grove Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 14 Book of Mormon translated by the power of God

Opening Song ldquoThe Golden Platesrdquo (CS page 86b) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Eighth Article of Faith Lesson ldquoComing Forth of the Book of Mormonrdquo Friend Sep 2004 24ndash25 Share the story of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon using the illustrations below Activity Let the children color the pictures for the activity Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 15 Jesus restored the gospel through Joseph Smith

Opening Song ldquoThe Church of Jesus Christrdquo (CS page 77) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony James 15 Lesson Pat Graham ldquoFollow the Prophetrdquo Friend Apr 2008 34ndash35

Joseph Smith read from the Bible in James 15 ldquoIf any of you lack wisdom let him ask of Godrdquo

Joseph wondered which church he should join He prayed to know what to do Joseph saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ Joseph obeyed the instructions They gave to him and became a leader and a prophet

We can follow Josephrsquos example We can talk to Heavenly Father about our questions and we can follow the answers that come to us Remember these things as you read the poem and color the picture of the Prophet Joseph Smith below

Joseph Smith a young boy asked which church was right God the Father and His Son appeared in heavenly light He received the gold plates restoring gospel truth Joseph organized the Church again upon the earth Activity Color the picture of Joseph Smith Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 16 Jesus restored the gospel through Joseph Smith Opening Song ldquoOn a Golden Springtimerdquo (CS 88 verse 3) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony DampC 130 Lesson Diane Nichols ldquoSharing Time Joseph SmithmdashProphet of the Restorationrdquo Friend Jul 2001 14 Display a bouquet of four artificial flowers and one real flower Ask how the flowers are different from one another Point out that the main difference is that only one is a true flower Explain that though there are many churches in the world today only one of them is the true Church of Jesus Christ Be sure that the children understand that the Church was taken from the earth when the Apostles died and the members strayed from the truth The Lord chose Joseph Smith to help restore (bring back) the true church Jesus Christ is the head of the Church and He chooses the prophets of His Church today just as He chose Joseph Smith to be the first prophet and President of the Church in the latter days Activity Jennifer Hughes ldquoJoseph Smith Finger Scenesrdquo Friend July 2001 32

Glue the following pictures onto heavy paper and let it dry Then cut out the scenes and glue the ends of each tab together to make finger rings Let the glue dry Be sure to make the thumb rings large enough Let the children wear the finger rings and discuss what parts of the restoration the pictures represent Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 17 My faith in Jesus is strengthened when I obey

Opening Song ldquoFaithrdquo (CS 96) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 2 Nephi 3117

Lesson Chad E Phares ldquoFaith Is like a Seedrdquo Friend Mar 2009 36

Teach the following poem and actions Explain that when we do the things we are supposed to do (read scriptures say prayers etc) our faith grows and we know and understand Jesus and Heavenly Father even better

1 My faith is like a tiny seed (Hold thumb and index finger close together)

2 That is hard for me to see (Make circles around eyes with thumbs and index fingers)

3 But when I read the scriptures (Open hands in front of self)

4 Faith grows inside of me (Put both hands on chest)

5 And when I say a prayer (Fold arms)

6 I feel it in my heart (Put hand on heart)

7 My seed of faith becomes a tree (Put hands together above head)

8 When I do my part (Point thumb at self)

Activity Plant a fast growing seed (wax bean sunflower zinnia etc) in a clear plastic cup with the seed very near the edges of the cup so throughout the week you can watch the roots develop and the seed sprout Talk about how just like the seed will grow when taken care of our faith grows when we do things Heavenly Father has asked us to do Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 18 I can repent Opening Song ldquoSeek the Lord Earlyrdquo (CS 108) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 3 Nephi 922 Lesson ldquoLesson 10 Repentancerdquo Primary 3 Choose the Right B (1994)46

Show a bandage to the children

bull Have any of you ever had a cut

bull How did it feel

bull What should we do when we get a cut (Clean and bandage it)

bull Why should we clean and bandage a cut (To help it heal faster)

When we do something wrong it is like having a cut It hurts inside and makes us sad because we know we have done wrong Repentance can help us when we have made a mistake It is a way of cleaning and healing a spiritual hurt

Tell the following story and ask the following questions Ricardo was at the store to get some thread for his mother He saw some candy for sale on the counter He wanted some but did not have enough money While the storekeeper went to find the thread Ricardo put some candy in his pocket When the storekeeper returned Ricardo paid for the thread He ate the candy on his way home Later Ricardo began thinking about something his parents had taught him

Have an older child read Exodus 2015 or read it aloud yourself

bull How do you think Ricardo felt (Unhappy) bull What has Ricardo done wrong (He stole some candy) bull What can Ricardo do to get rid of this unhappy feeling (Repent)

Explain that when we realize that we have done something wrong we should admit that wersquove done wrong and feel sorry that we did it This feeling is Heavenly Fatherrsquos way of helping us to know we have done something wrong

Point out that when we repent of our wrong choices we must ask our Heavenly Father and the person we have wronged to forgive us We need to admit that we have made a wrong choice and then ask to be forgiven for what we have done

Explain that the third thing Ricardo has to do is to try to right the wrong Sometimes we cannot correct the problems (such as replacing something that we ruined) but we need to do the best we can

Another thing Ricardo must do is to decide not to make that wrong choice again Conclude that Ricardo has to decide never to make that wrong choice again He will know he has truly repented if he feels sorry for doing wrong and is willing to admit it asks to be forgiven tries to right the wrong and decides never to make that wrong choice again

Activity Linda Magleby ldquoSharing Time I Can Repent and Be Happyrdquo Friend Apr 2006 14ndash16

Cut out the shape below on the heavy black lines Fold it on the dotted lines to make a pyramid Glue or tape the tabs so they are on the inside of the pyramid Choose a case study from the list toss the pyramid and tell how to apply the part of repentance that is facing you to the situation described by the case study Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 19 When I am baptized I make a covenant with God Opening Song ldquoBaptismrdquo (CS page 100) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 3 Nephi 2720 Lesson ldquoQuestions and Answers about Baptismrdquo Friend Aug 2008 24ndash25 Do I make a promise when I am baptized - Yes You promise to keep Heavenly Fatherrsquos commandments He promises that you can live with Him in His kingdom These promises are called covenants Where will I be baptized - Where possible you will be baptized in a font in a stake center If you cannot be baptized in a font you may be baptized anywhere approved by your bishop or branch president such as a pond or ocean There has to be enough water to cover you completely Thatrsquos what baptism by immersion means Why is baptism important - Itrsquos more than importanthellipit is necessary Jesus Christ said that people must be baptized to belong to His Church and enter the kingdom of God (see John 35) Is baptism scary - No The person baptizing you holds onto you the whole time You are under the water for only a moment What do I need to do to prepare to be baptized Want to be baptized Keep the commandments Be willing to live the teachings of Jesus Christ and follow His example Be interviewed by your bishop or branch president Why arenrsquot babies baptized in our Church - Children are born innocent Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ give parents eight years to teach their children the gospel so their children can learn right from wrong before they become accountable for their sins (See DampC 6825) Who can baptize me - A priest in the Aaronic Priesthood or a man who holds the Melchizedek Priesthood When can I be baptized - You need to be at least eight years old (see DampC 6827) What will the person baptizing me say - ldquoHaving been commissioned of Jesus Christ I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost Amenrdquo (DampC 2073) What happens after baptism - After you are baptized you are confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and you receive the gift of the Holy Ghost You are then accountable for your sins and you need to repent when you do something wrong Before you take the sacrament each week you should repent of whatever you did wrong that week and ask for forgiveness Then when you take the sacrament you covenant to take upon yourself the name of Jesus Christ which means you will always try to remember Him follow His example and obey Him When you do this you are promised that His Spirit will be with you What will I wear when I am baptized - White clothing usually borrowed from your stake district or mission

Do the scriptures tell about people who were baptized - Yes Here are some you can read about Adam Moses 664ndash65 Alma Mosiah 188ndash16 Jesus Christ Matthew 313ndash17 3000 in one day Acts 238ndash41 Paul Acts 917ndash18 Limhi and his people Mosiah 2517ndash18 Zeezrom Alma 1512 Joseph Smith JSmdashH 168ndash71 Activity Sydney S Reynolds ldquoSharing Time I Can Keep My Covenantrdquo Friend Aug 1999 45 Make a ldquomovierdquo of your life-to-be Mount page 44 on heavy paper fill in the blank cut out the display frame and two picture strips then tape Picture A over Picture B (if yoursquore a girl vice versa if yoursquore a boy) Cut the two dashed-line slots in the display frame Insert the left side of the picture strip from behind into the right slot and then into the left slot (Optional You may now want to tape the left edge of the title picture to the right edge of the last picture to make a continuous reel) Pull the strip or reel through the display frame to show your personal story Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 20 When I am confirmed I receive the Holy Ghost

Opening Song ldquoListen to the Still Small Voicerdquo (CS 107) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony John 35 Lesson Ann Jamison ldquoSharing Time One of Godrsquos Greatest Giftsrdquo Friend Jun 2000 43

If you could have your choice of any gift in the world what would it be There are many wonderful gifts we might receive in this life but President Wilford Woodruff taught that there is one that is more precious than all the rest President Woodruff said ldquoYou may have the administration of angels you may see many miracles hellip but I claim that the gift of the Holy Ghost is the greatest gift that can be bestowed upon manrdquo Heavenly Father promises this great gift to all who are baptized and keep their baptismal covenant

When you are given a gift for your birthday if you want to keep it you must take care of it It is the same with the gift of the Holy Ghost There are important things you must do so that He will be your constant companion

Heavenly Father gives the Holy Ghost to those who obey Him You obey Him when you choose to be baptized You obey Him when you pray each day and study His words in the scriptures You obey Him when you obey your parents You obey Him when you are kind honest patient and loving toward others You obey Him when you keep His commandments You obey Him by remembering His Son Jesus Christ and trying to do what He would have you do As you do these things you will be worthy to have the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost

The Holy Ghost will guide you and help you to choose the right (see DampC 1112ndash14) You must learn to choose the right in order to be worthy to live again with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

The Holy Ghost is called the Comforter (see John 1426) He can give you peace and comfort when you are sad or lonely or worried When you feel love or joy or peace or patience when you are gentle and kind you are feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost in your life Sometimes we say that the Holy Ghost ldquowhispersrdquo We hear His voice with more than our earsmdashwe ldquohearrdquo Him with our minds and our hearts (see DampC 82)

President Ezra Taft Benson gave this important counsel ldquoPray to Heavenly Father to bless you with His Spirit at all times hellip The Holy Ghost is hellip a gift from Heavenly Father hellip He whispers to you in a still small voice to do right When you do good you feel good and that is the Holy Ghost speaking to you The Holy Ghost is a wonderful companion He is always there to help yourdquo (Ensign May 1989 page 82)

When you are baptized confirmed and told to receive the Holy Ghost and keep your promises to Heavenly Father He will bless you with the greatest gift in this world the gift of the Holy Ghost Activity ldquoLesson 13 The Gift of the Holy Ghost Can Help Merdquo Primary 2 Choose the Right A 61Help the children trace each of their hands on a piece of paper with different colors of crayon Have the hands overlap representing the laying on of hands to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost Label each picture with the childrsquos name Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 21 The Holy Ghost is the 3rd member of the Godhead

Opening Song ldquoFirst Article of Faithrdquo (CS 122) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony First Article of Faith

Lesson Karen Lofgreen ldquoSharing Time The Godheadrdquo Friend Feb 1995 36

You are special You know many things Do you know someone who knows everything Three glorious persons do know everything God the Eternal Father His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost They are the three members of the Godhead

When the Prophet Joseph Smith wrote the Articles of Faith he knew that it was important for us to know about the Godhead and to understand how the members are alike and how they are different ldquoThe Father has a body of flesh and bones hellip the Son also but the Holy Ghost hellip is a personage of Spirit (DampC 13022)

God the Eternal Father is the father of everyone He is kind and he loves you and all his children Because he loves you he sent his Son Jesus Christ to be your Savior and to be an example for you to follow

Heavenly Father also wanted someone to always be near you to help you and to teach you so he sent the Holy Ghost The Holy Ghost helps you make right choices

Activity Gather manipulative items (blocks coins small toys etc) and group them in sets of three to represent three members of the Godhead

Lesson 22 The Holy Ghost speaks in a still small voice

Opening Song ldquoListen Listenrdquo (CS 107) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 2 Nephi 325

Lesson ldquoLesson 26 The Holy Ghost Can Help Usrdquo Primary 3 Choose the Right B (1994)122

Some time ago [before Thomas S Monson became the President of the Church] Elder Monson and his wife were sent by the prophet to visit the islands of Samoa While they were there they visited a class of children who lived in the village of Sauniatu Elder and Sister Monson each spoke to the class After they finished their talks and as the childrenrsquos teacher was announcing the closing song a thought came into Elder Monsonrsquos mind He was prompted to personally greet each one of the 247 children

However when he glanced at his watch he realized that it was getting late and that he wouldnrsquot have time to greet each child individually

He tried to put the thought out of his mind but he couldnrsquot

Before the closing prayer he was prompted again to take the time to shake the hand of each child

He finally turned to the teacher and said ldquoI would like so much to shake the hand of each boy and girl Would this be possiblerdquo

The teacher smiled and in the Samoan language spoke to the children They nodded their heads eagerly in approval He told Elder Monson the reason for the childrenrsquos smiles When the teacher learned that the President of the Church had asked one of the Twelve Apostles to visit them in Samoa the teacher had told the children that if they would each pray sincerely and have faith as did the people in the Bible and Book of Mormon the Apostle would visit their village He would also be prompted by the Holy Ghost to shake the hand of every child (see Thomas S Monson ldquoTalofa Lavardquo Friend May 1972 pp 12ndash13)

Point out that the Holy Ghost prompts people in different ways Most often he speaks to our minds as he did to Elder Monsonrsquos Explain that because Elder Monson listened to the promptings or instructions of the Holy Ghost he was able to do what Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ wanted him to do

Activity ldquoLesson 7 The Holy Ghost Helps Merdquo Primary 1 I Am a Child of God 19 In a quiet voice say ldquoEveryone who can hear my voice put your finger on your nose Everyone who can hear my voice put your hand on your headrdquo Continue designating other parts of the body until all the children are listening to your quiet voice Explain that even though you were speaking quietly when the children listened they could hear your voice and obey your instructions Explain that the Holy Ghost sometimes speaks to us in a quiet voice If we listen carefully he will tell us important things Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 23 The Holy Ghost can guide and protect us

Opening Song ldquoListen Listenrdquo (CS 107) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Doctrine and Covenants 82

Lesson ldquoLesson 13 The Gift of the Holy Ghost Can Help Merdquo Primary 2 Choose the Right A 61

Sara Jane was a pioneer girl who walked across the wilderness in America long ago to find a new home After she arrived in Utah she lived with her aunt in an unfinished house Stretched across the top of the walls was a canvas roof held in place by a large rock at each corner

Sara Jane was at home sewing one day when she heard a voice say ldquoMove away quicklyrdquo There was no other person around but Sara Jane moved to the other side of the room Just after she moved one of the rocks holding down the roof fell into the room If Sara Jane had not moved the rock would have hit her (See ldquoMove Away Quicklyrdquo in Remarkable Stories from the Lives of Latter-day Saint Women comp Leon R Hartshorn 2 vols [Salt Lake City Deseret Book Co 1973ndash75] 234)

bull Who spoke to Sara Jane bull What did the Holy Ghost say to her bull What did Sara Jane do bull What would have happened if Sara Jane had not listened

Remind the children that the Holy Ghost does not always speak in a voice we can hear Many times he gives us feelings about what we should do

Activity ldquoLesson 13 The Gift of the Holy Ghost Can Help Merdquo Primary 2 Choose the Right A 61

Play the following quiet game with the children to show that they may be guided by a still small voice

bull Show the children a small item you will hide for this game Have one child leave the room for a moment while you hide the item When the child returns explain that he or she must listen carefully to find the object Use a quiet noise such as lightly tapping a pencil gently clapping your hands or humming a song to show the child which way to turn to look for the hidden object Gently tap when the child looks in the correct direction Tap more quickly (or hum louder) as the child moves closer to the hiding place until the item is found Repeat the activity giving another child an opportunity to look for the object as often as desired

bull Explain to the children that they may be guided in their lives by listening to the still small voice of the Holy Ghost Remind them that the Holy Ghost does not always speak out loud Sometimes he gives us ideas or feelings such as a warm feeling when we do something right or a bad feeling when we do (or want to do) something wrong We must pay careful attention to know what the Holy Ghost is telling us to do

Lesson 24 By the power of the Holy Ghost we know the truth Opening Song ldquoI Know My Father Livesrdquo (CS 5) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Moroni 105

Lesson ldquoLesson 7 The Holy Ghost Helps Merdquo Primary 1 I Am a Child of God 19

Explain that the Holy Ghost can help us know when something is true or real Show the children a bag with an object in it Tell the children that there is something in the bag but do not show them the object

bull Is there something in this bag

Explain that even though the children cannot see the object in the bag they know it is there because you told them it was there Even though few people ever see Heavenly Father and Jesus the Holy Ghost can help us know that Heavenly Father and Jesus are real and that they love us Explain that this knowledge is called a testimony Sometimes people bear their testimonies in Church meetings and tell us that they know that Jesus lives The Holy Ghost has helped them know this is true

Activity Color the cube illustration if desired Cut along the solid lines and fold along the dotted lines Tape or glue the tabs to make a cube Roll the cube you made Read the caption on the top of the cube and have the children repeat it with you Then have the children do some simple actions to go with the picture When the side with the words ldquoThe Holy Ghost Helps Merdquo comes up tell the children that the Holy Ghost helps us know when wersquove done something good Repeat giving each child a turn to roll the cube Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 25 Jesus always obeyed Heavenly Father

Opening Song ldquoChoose the Right Wayrdquo (CS 160) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony John 828ndash29 Lesson ldquoLesson 30 I Can Be Obedientrdquo Primary 2 Choose the Right A 153

Explain that in the Bible Jesus Christ taught that it is important to obey Heavenly Father Read aloud the following phrases from John 828ndash29 ldquoI do nothing of myself but as my Father hath taught me hellip For I do always those things that please himrdquo

Explain that these are Jesus Christrsquos words and they mean that Jesus always did what Heavenly Father wanted him to do He did only the things that he knew would make Heavenly Father happy We should obey Heavenly Father in whatever he wants us to do just like Jesus did

Explain that if we obey Heavenly Father we will also obey our parents Point out that one of the Ten Commandments tells us to obey our parents Read aloud the first part of Exodus 2012 ldquoHonour thy father and thy motherrdquo Explain that obeying our parents is one way to honor them

Activity Before FHE prepare and hide clues for a small treasure hunt around your home Each clue should lead the children to the next clue until the final clue leads to the treasure You may want to have a small treat or gift for each child as the treasure at the end of the hunt

bull Discuss with the children how they must obey the instructions on each clue to find the treasure Read the first clue aloud to start the treasure hunt

bull After the children have finished the treasure hunt help them understand that if we obey our Heavenly Father he will give us the greatest treasure of all he will let us live with him forever

Closing Prayer

Lesson 26 Jesus Christ went about doing good

Opening Song ldquoJesus Said Love Everyonerdquo (CS 61) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony John 1512 Lesson ldquoLesson 5 Jesus Christ Showed Us How to Love Othersrdquo Behold Your Little Ones Nursery Manual (2008)24ndash27

Share these three stories about how Jesus loved others

1- Many people had come to hear Jesus teach They were there a long time and got very hungry (have the children pretend to be hungry) There was only a little bread and fish to feed all of the people Jesus blessed the food and told His disciples to give it to the people Everyone had enough to eat and there was a lot of food left over (have the children pretend to eat) (See Matthew 1413ndash21) Have the children say with you ldquoJesus showed us how to love othersrdquo a few words at a time (See illustration to be used for the activity at the end of the lesson)

2- One day Jesus saw a man who was blindmdashhe could not see (have the children cover their eyes) Jesus blessed the man so he could see (have the children uncover their eyes) (See John 91ndash12) Have the children say with you ldquoJesus showed us how to love othersrdquo

3- After Jesus was resurrected He visited the Nephites Because He loved the children He blessed each one of them (have the children hug themselves) (See 3 Nephi 1721ndash24) Have the children say with you ldquoJesus showed us how to love othersrdquo

Activity Color the picture of Jesus providing food for the hungry people

Lesson 27 Jesus Christrsquos example teaches me how to live

Opening Song ldquoJesus Once Was a Little Childrdquo (CS 55) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony John 1315

Lesson Sydney S Reynolds ldquoSharing Time Follow Jesus Christrdquo Friend May 1999 44

When Jesus Christ lived on the earth He set a perfect example for us to follow in treating other people He said ldquoFor I have given you an example that ye should do as I have done to yourdquo (John 1315) He showed us at least three things that each of us can do He was kind He loved everyone He served others

I can be kind Jesus taught that we can share what we have with others We can visit people who are sick We can make someone who is new feel welcome Jesus did these things and we can too He said that when we do these things for others we are doing it for Him (see Matt 2540) When we share with others we are not just sharing with themmdashwe are sharing with Him When we visit others it is as if we are also visiting Him When we make others feel welcome we are making Him feel welcome too Surely that is why being kind helps us to have a good feeling and to feel close to our Savior

I can love everyone When Jesus knew that He was about to be crucified He gave His disciples a most important commandmentmdashto love one another the same way He loved them He told them that people would know that they were His disciples if they followed this commandment People will know that we are followers of Jesus Christ when they see that we are trying to love everyone

I can serve others Jesus spent His whole life serving others He even gave His life for othersmdashfor us He taught that the greatest among us would be those who serve others as He did (see Matt 2311) That is hard for some people to understand They think that if everyone serves them it means that they are very important Jesus Christ taught a better waymdashto serve others by helping them by comforting them by treating them as He treated others

ldquoFollow merdquo Jesus said (see John 812) Let us follow Him forever

Activity Sing or say the words to ldquoDo As Irsquom Doingrdquo (Childrenrsquos Songbook p 276) with the children Have the children follow whatever actions you do such as rolling your arms clapping your hands or pretending to fly like a bird

Explain to the children that when they did the same actions you did they were following your example When we follow someonersquos example we do what they do Tell the children that Jesus said ldquoFollow merdquo Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 28 Jesus Christrsquos example teaches me how to live Opening Song ldquoIrsquom Trying To Be Like Jesusrdquo (CS 78) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 2 Nephi 3112 Lesson ldquoLesson 36 I Can Be a Good Examplerdquo Primary 1 I Am a Child of God 119

Jesus the Christ Explain that one of the reasons Jesus came to earth was to be an example for us and show us how to live Jesus was perfect That means he did everything the right way The way he lived when he was on the earth is the way we should try to live

Open the Bible and read John 1315 to the children Tell the children that these are Jesusrsquo words Emphasize that we want to be like Jesus and follow his example

Activity Karen Ashton ldquoSharing Time What Does Jesus Christ Want Me to Dordquo Friend Sep 1997 36

Color the ldquoWhat Does Jesus Christ Want Me to Dordquo reminder Mount it on heavy paper cut it out along the heavy black lines fold it on the dotted lines then glue it where indicated Put your reminder in a place where you will see it often Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 29 Jesus Christ is a God of miracles Opening Song ldquoTell Me the Stories of Jesusrdquo (CS 57) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Psalms 7714 Lesson ldquoFor Little Friendsrdquo Friend Apr 2006 30ndash33

Activity Cut out and complete the following puzzle Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 30 Jesus Christ can heal the sick

Opening Song ldquoThe Seventh Article of Faithrdquo (CS 126) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 3 Nephi 177 9 Lesson ldquoJesus Heals a Sick Manrdquo Friend Nov 2009 3

Activity We may not be able to do miraculous things like Jesus but we can follow his example in serving and helping people in need Color some cards with pretty pictures that will make people smile and take them to someone you know who is sick or lonely and make their day Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 31 Jesus Christ has power over death

Opening Song ldquoDid Jesus Really Live Againrdquo (CS 64) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Mosiah 1520 Lesson ldquoLesson 41 Jesus Christ Is Our Saviorrdquo Primary 2 Choose the Right A 223

Tell the story of Jesus Christrsquos crucifixion burial and resurrection (see Matthew 2745 57ndash66 281ndash6 and John 1930) Let the children hold up the cutouts at the appropriate times

Have a child hold up cutout 2-5 scene of the Crucifixion

Explain that Jesus was placed on the cross sometime before noon At noon the sun was hidden from view and darkness spread over the land for three hours (see Matthew 2745) Christrsquos pain was more terrible than we could stand Christ could have chosen not to suffer and die but he had promised Heavenly Father that he would come to earth and suffer and die for us

Tell the children that the earth trembled and shook Those who were watching in the darkness heard Jesus cry out ldquoIt is finishedrdquo (John 1930) His suffering had ended He bowed his head and died His spirit left his body

bull How do you think Jesusrsquo friends and disciples felt after Jesus was crucified

Have the child lay down the cutout of the Crucifixion scene

Have a child hold up cutout 2-6 wrapping Jesusrsquo body

Explain that Jesusrsquo friends and disciples carefully removed his body from the cross They wrapped his body in fine linen cloth with spices as was the custom in those days

Have a child hold up cutout 2-7 tomb

Explain that the Saviorrsquos friends placed his body in a tomb A tomb is a small room often carved out of a large rock in which people can be buried

Have the child lay down the cutout of wrapping Jesusrsquo body

Have children hold up cutout 2-8 large stone and cutout 2-9 guards

Tell the children that a large stone was placed at the door of the tomb and guards stood by the stone

bull Why were the stone and the guards placed at the door of the tomb (See Matthew 2762ndash66)

Explain that for three days Jesusrsquo body was in the tomb Early on the third day which was Sunday the earth trembled and shook again (see Matthew 281ndash2)

Have a child hold up cutout 2-10 angel

Explain that an angel came down from heaven and rolled back the stone from the door of the tomb

Have the child lay down the cutout of the large stone

bull What happened to the people who were guarding the tomb (See Matthew 284)

Have the child lay down the cutout of the guards

Have a child hold up cutout 2-11 women with ointments

Explain that on that same Sunday morning Mary Magdalene a follower of Jesus and another woman visited the tomb (see Matthew 281) They wanted to put some ointment and spices on the body of Jesus (this was a custom of the time) When they came near the tomb they could see that the stone had been rolled away The tomb was empty Jesusrsquo body was gone

Explain that the women saw the angel who told them not to be afraid Read aloud from Matthew 285ndash6 what the angel said to the women

Have all the children lay down their cutout figures Have a child hold up cutout 2-12 Jesus resurrected

Explain that when the angel said ldquoHe is risenrdquo he was telling the women that Jesus Christ had been resurrected His spirit had come back into his body and he was alive again

Tell the children that Jesusrsquo disciples and friends were very glad to hear that he was alive again

Activity Let the children retell the story themselves using the cutouts

Closing Prayer

Lesson 32 Miracles come to those who have faith

Opening Song ldquoFaithrdquo (CS 96) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Alma 3740 Lesson ldquoLesson 29 Having Faith in the Lord Jesus Christrdquo Primary 3 Choose the Right B (1994)138 Faith is believing and trusting in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ We show our faith by being obedient and prayerful We have been promised that we can have our prayers answered if we ask in faith for what is right We need faith when we pray to our Heavenly Father Heavenly Father has promised to answer our prayers if we ask him in faith It is not enough for us to just say our prayers We need to believe that he will answer our prayers in the way that is best for us A story illustrating a young boyrsquos faith and the miracle he experienced

ldquoEleven-year-old John Roothoof lived in Rotterdam Holland He had once been happy going to school and church playing with his friends and doing all the things a boy enjoys Then without warning a painful eye disease caused him to lose his sight No longer could he go to school or read He could not even see well enough to play with his friends Each day was filled with darkness and suffering

ldquoWord reached the Latter-day Saints in Holland that President Joseph F Smith was coming to visit them John thought about this for a long time and then he said to his mother lsquohellip If yoursquoll take me with you to the meeting so he can look into my eyes I believe Irsquoll be healedrsquo

ldquoAt the close of the meeting the next Sunday President Smith went to the back of the small chapel to greet the people and shake hands with each one Sister Roothoof helped John his eyes bandaged go with the others to speak to their beloved leader

ldquoPresident Smith took the blind boy by the hand and then with great tenderness lifted the bandages and looked into Johnrsquos pain-filled eyes The prophet blessed John and promised him he would see again

ldquoArriving home Johnrsquos mother took the bandages from his eyes so she could bathe them as the doctors had told her to do As she did so John cried out with joy lsquoOh Mama my eyes are well I can see fine nowmdashand far too And I canrsquot feel any painrsquo rdquo (ldquoPresident Smith Took Him by the Handrdquo Friend Aug 1973 p 36)

Activity Color this page showing a child being blessed by the priesthood according to her faith Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 33 I show love for Jesus when I keep the commandments

Opening Song ldquoKeep the Commandmentsrdquo (CS 146) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Mosiah 241

Lesson and Activity ldquoHappy or SadmdashFacing Our Choicesrdquo Friend Sept 2001 32

You can give a family home evening lesson on how to be happy For each person you will need scissors a magazine two paper plates glue and two paint-stirring sticks You will also need yarn crayons (optional) and tape

Have each person make a happy face and a sad face by cutting eyes noses ears and mouths out of the magazine and gluing them onto the fronts of the paper plates use yarn for hair Or they can draw the faces or parts of the faces on the plates Have a grown-up glue or tape a paint-stirring stick to the back of each plate

When each person has a sad face and a happy face ask someone to read these two scriptures Mosiah 241 and Alma 4110 Point out that keeping the commandments leads to happiness Breaking them leads to sadness Explain that you will tell several brief stories about people who obeyed or disobeyed Heavenly Fatherrsquos commandments You might want to ask another family member to help you think of stories Each person will vote by holding up the happy or sad face whether the choices in each story lead to happiness or sadness For example you might say ldquoJohn smoked a cigaretterdquo or ldquoMary helped her motherrdquo Or you can make the stories harder

After each story and face-vote talk about why the choice made would lead to happiness or sadness If you wish you can let another family member take a turn telling a story while you take a turn voting

Opening Song ldquoKeep the Commandmentsrdquo (CS 146) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony John 1415

Lesson Explain that following Jesus Christ means being willing to do what he has asked us to do Ask the children to listen while you read about one of the things Jesus has asked us to do

Read aloud John 1415 Explain that these are Jesusrsquo words Have the children repeat the scripture with you

bull What did Jesus say we must do bull What does it mean to keep Jesusrsquo commandments

Describe for the children some situations in which they could follow Jesus Have the children take turns explaining what they would do in each situation Use the examples below or create some situations that are more appropriate for your class

1 You are playing at school and find a purse with money in it bull How will you follow Jesus

2 You are ready for bed and are so tired that you want to go to sleep right away bull How will you follow Jesus before climbing into bed

3 Your mother has asked you to watch your little sister so she wonrsquot run into the street Some friends come by and invite you to go play with them bull How will you follow Jesus

4 A new boy has started attending your school and some of the children make fun of him bull How will you follow Jesus

5 Some friends have invited you to go with them to visit relatives but they wonrsquot be back in time for you to go to church bull How will you follow Jesus

Invite the children to describe other situations in which they could choose to follow Jesus Point out that when we follow Jesus by doing what he wants us to do we are choosing the right

Activity Give each child two pieces of paper and a pencil Let the children make sets of footprints by tracing their own shoes Write or have them write I will follow Jesus Christ at the top of their papers Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 35 My love for Jesus Christ grows when I pray Opening Song ldquoI Pray in Faithrdquo (CS page 14) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony D amp C 1047 Lesson ldquoLesson 3 I Can Pray to Heavenly Fatherrdquo Behold Your Little Ones Nursery Manual (2008)16ndash19

Through prayer we can talk with our Heavenly Father We tell Him we love Him we thank Him for blessings and we ask for help for ourselves and for others in need We end our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ Prayer is one of the greatest blessings we have while we are here on earth Bring a few small items or pictures that represent things we are thankful for (such as clothing food the scriptures and so on) in a large bag Write ldquoWe Thank Theerdquo on the bag Bring another bag with items or pictures representing things we might ask for in a prayer (such as a happy family strong bodies love and so on) Write ldquoPlease Bless Usrdquo on this bag Place all items on the table and let the children place them in the correct bag Activity Color if desired Make a flip book by cutting along the solid lines and folding along the dotted lines Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 36 My love for Jesus grows when I study the scriptures

Opening Song ldquoSearch Ponder and Prayrdquo (CS 109) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 1 Nephi 1923

Lesson ldquoLesson 17 We Believe the Book of Mormon to Be the Word of Godrdquo Primary 3 Choose the Right B (1994)80

Arrange the four standard works on a table place several other books such as a storybook recipe book and textbook in separate corners of the room Prepare to discuss with the children the various types of books you have displayed so that they understand the purpose of each

Place the various types of books in separate corners of the room and tell a little about each Then ask the following questions or other questions pertaining to the books that you have displayed After the children answer each question correctly have them go to the corner of the room that contains that book and point it out to you

bull Which of these books explains how to make a cake

bull Which of these books has pretend stories

bull Which of these books has teachings of the prophets that will help us keep the commandments

Explain that Heavenly Father wants us to obey the commandments He told the prophets to write his words so that we could know his teachings and commandments

bull What do we call the sacred books in which the prophets have written (The scriptures)

Explain that many prophets recorded the gospel and how people lived it so we would know what the commandments are These commandments are recorded in our four books of scripture We sometimes call them the standard works When we read the scriptures we learn about Jesus And the more we learn about Jesus the more we love Him

Activity Color and read the page below Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 37 Following the prophet helps us come unto Christ

Opening Song ldquoFollow the Prophetrdquo (CS 110) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony DampC 138

Lesson ldquoLesson 43 We Have a Living Prophetrdquo Primary 1 I Am a Child of God 142

Tell the children that we have a special leader to follow our prophet Explain that a prophet is a man who speaks with GodmdashGod tells the prophet what we should do Tell the children that if we follow the prophet we will be happy and Heavenly Father will bless us Explain that to follow the prophet means to do the things he tells us to do

Display the picture of the living prophet Tell the children something you know about the prophet

Have the children stand and say ldquo(Name of the living prophet) is a prophet of Godrdquo

bull Why do we need a living prophet (So we can know what Heavenly Father and Jesus want us to do)

Explain that the prophet teaches us by speaking at conferences Conferences are big meetings attended by a lot of people We might be able to listen to the prophet on television radio or recordings His words are also written in Church magazines that our parents or others can read to us

Activity ldquoLesson 24 I Will Follow the Prophetrdquo Behold Your Little Ones Nursery Manual (2008)100ndash103 Color and talk about the following picture Fold along the dotted lines to make stand-up figures Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 38 Sharing the gospel helps others come unto Christ

Opening Song ldquoI Hope They Call Me On a Missionrdquo (CS 169) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony 2 Nephi 25 26

Lesson Margaret Lifferth ldquoSharing Time I Can Share the Gospel Nowrdquo Friend Nov 2005 13

What is a missionary Some missionaries wear Sunday clothes and name tags every day They work full-time finding and teaching others the gospel of Jesus Christ Do you have a brother or sister who is a full-time missionary Are your grandparents missionaries Do you know the full-time missionaries serving in your ward or branch

Who can be a missionary President Hinckley encourages you to be good examples and share your testimonies of Jesus Christ with your friends Speaking of missionary work he said ldquoLet even the Primary children think of ways to assist Many a parent has come into the Church because of a child who was invited to Primaryrdquo (Ensign May 1999 107)

Sandy was a Primary child who showed that she could be a missionary too When she was five years old she invited her best friend Craig to go to church with her on Sunday Craig wanted to go with Sandy and was excited to ask his mother But Craigrsquos mother had other plans and she said no When Craig asked his mother the next week if he could go to church she said no again Because Sandy was a good missionary she asked Craig a third time to go to church with her family Craig got up early on Sunday morning and put on his best clothes Then he woke up his mother and asked if he could go to church with Sandy When she said no for the third time Craig started to cry Craigrsquos mother decided that if he wanted to go so badly maybe she should go too Craig and his mother went to church that day with Sandy and her family That evening they began learning about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the full-time missionaries and soon they were baptized

More than 20 years later when Craig tells this story he likes to count all the people who are members of the Church because of five-year-old Sandy who invited a friend to church He can count more than 100 people Craig says ldquoI donrsquot know how many others Sandy invited to church hellip I do know that I owe her more than I can sayrdquo (Friend Oct 1998 36ndash37)

Like Sandy we can be missionaries now by being a good example by inviting our friends to Primary or activity days and by sharing our testimonies

Activity Complete the following page Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 39 We come unto Christ by repenting of our mistakes Opening Song ldquoHow Firm a Foundationrdquo Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Mark 835

Lesson As the children enter the room or gather for the lesson deliberately make some mistakes in arranging the classroom or preparing for the lesson You mightmdash

bull Drop something on the floor

bull Place a chair backwards

bull Display a picture upside down

After each mistake say ldquoIrsquom sorry I made a mistakerdquo Then correct the mistake

Ask the children if they noticed all the mistakes you made Point out that everyone makes mistakes Explain that as we are growing up and learning to choose the right sometimes we make wrong choices These are not just mistakes like putting a picture upside down these are times when we do something that is wrong something that Heavenly Father and Jesus and our parents do not want us to do By making wrong choices we may make ourselves and other people unhappy

Help the children understand that when we know we have done something wrong we need to admit it Then we need to say ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo We also need to try to correct what we did wrong and promise that we wonrsquot do it again

Activity Use a bottle of clear water as a representation of a person free from sin (mistakes) Drop a small amount of blue food coloring into the water and point out how the color spreads throughout the water Compare this to sin and say ldquoWe feel blue when we make mistakes and bad choices But we can feel happy and clean again if we say wersquore sorryrdquo Then add a few drops of liquid bleach to clear up the color and compare this to how repentance cleanses us from sin (You might want to try this experiment in advance to know how much food coloring and bleach to use) Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 40 Temple work helps me and my family come to Christ

Opening Song ldquoI Love to See the Templerdquo (CS 95) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony DampC 88119

Lesson Show a picture of your local temple Explain that a temple is a sacred place (see DampC 9715ndash17) Ask the children to repeat the word sacred This means that the temple is a very special place where everything reminds us of Heavenly Father and Jesus

Tell the children that if they keep Heavenly Fatherrsquos commandments they can go to the temple when they are older Explain that in the temple we make special promises to Heavenly Father to obey his commandments We can also be married in the temple and we can be baptized for people who werenrsquot baptized while they lived on the earth

Have the children hold up three fingers and repeat three things they can do in the temple when they are older

ldquoIn the temple I can make special promises to Heavenly Fatherrdquo

ldquoIn the temple I can be marriedrdquo

ldquoIn the temple I can be baptized for othersrdquo

Activity Color and discuss picture below Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 41 Jesus taught us how to serve others

Opening Song ldquoLove One Anotherrdquo (CS page 136) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Galatians 513

Lesson ldquoLesson 5 Jesus Christ Showed Us How to Love Othersrdquo Behold Your Little Ones Nursery Manual (2008)24ndash27

Show the children a copy of the scriptures Tell them that in the scriptures we learn how Jesus showed love Briefly tell the following stories

Story 1 (show the illustration below) Many people had come to hear Jesus teach They were there a long time and got very hungry (have the children pretend to be hungry) There was only a little bread and fish to feed all of the people Jesus blessed the food and told His disciples to give it to the people Everyone had enough to eat and there was a lot of food left over (have the children pretend to eat) (See Matthew 1413ndash21)

Have the children say with you ldquoJesus showed us how to love othersrdquo a few words at a time

Story 2 (show the illustration below) One day Jesus saw a man who was blindmdashhe could not see (have the children cover their eyes) Jesus blessed the man so he could see (have the children uncover their eyes) (See John 91ndash12)

Have the children say with you ldquoJesus showed us how to love othersrdquo

Story 3 (show the illustration below) After Jesus was resurrected He visited the Nephites Because He loved the children He blessed each one of them (have the children hug themselves) (See 3 Nephi 1721ndash24)

Activity Color the first picture used in the lesson about Jesus showing us how to love others Closing Prayer Treat

Opening Song ldquoIrsquom Trying To Be Like Jesusrdquo (CS page 78) Opening Prayer FamilyBusiness Scripture or Testimony Mosiah 217

Lesson Esther Kindred ldquoBrother Lenstromrsquos Carrying Caserdquo Friend Feb 1994 30ndash31

Why is Brother Lenstromrsquos carrying case so beat-up Katie wondered She was waiting for her dad after church and Brother Lenstromrsquos brown leather carrying case was the only interesting thing to look at She decided that at church next Sunday she would watch him carefully to see how his case had gotten so shabby

The next Sunday when her family got to church Brother Lenstrom was just ahead of them Katie ran to see if he had his carrying case An elderly couple in front of him was struggling with the door so Brother Lenstrom hurried over and stuck his carrying case in it before it closed on them The door left a big mark on his carrying case but Brother Lenstrom just smiled

Katie took out her piece of paper and wrote 1 Held door open

When she got to Primary Katie was glad to see that Brother Lenstrom was a substitute teacher Now she could keep watching him and his carrying case He kept it on the floor until singing time then to the delight of all the children used it to beat out the rhythm of ldquoBook of Mormon Storiesrdquo Katie quickly scribbled on her paper

2 Drum for Primary

Katie persuaded her family to sit in the row behind Brother Lenstrom in sacrament meeting Sister Brown and her two little boys were sitting next to him He smiled at the squirming boys asked Sister Brown something then took a Friend magazine out of his carrying case He opened it to the For Little Friends section and gave it to the boys Katie took out her list and wrote

3 Holds FRIEND to share

During the meeting when one of the boys was trying to color a picture Brother Lenstrom let him use the carrying case as a drawing table Katie got out her list and wrote

4 Drawing table

After sacrament meeting Katie didnrsquot think shersquod see Brother Lenstrom again but she didmdashat the drinking fountain He was helping a small boy reach the water by using his carrying case as a stepping stool Katie wrote on her list

5 Stepping stool

On the way home while she looked at her list she realized that Brother Lenstromrsquos beat-up carrying case was always used in the service of others It was more than an ordinary carrying casemdashit was a ldquocaring caserdquo

Activity Chad E Phares ldquoI Can Help My Family Be Happyrdquo Friend June 2009 37

When we share with and serve family members our families can be happy When we fight or yell our families are not happy

Look at the pictures on this page In the circle next to each picture draw a happy face if the child is doing something to make the family happy or draw a sad face if the child is doing something that doesnrsquot make the family happy

Lesson 43 When I serve my family I serve God

Opening Song ldquoWhen Wersquore Helpingrdquo (CS 198b) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Galatians 513

Lesson Memorize ldquoBy love serve one anotherrdquo (Galatians 513) Teach that when we serve our family members it shows we love them and are thankful for them Have the children listen for another word that means the same thing as serving while they sing the first verse of ldquoWhen Wersquore Helpingrdquo (p 198) (Helping)

Tell the children you want them to try smiling with their lips closed then with their teeth showing and then with their mouth open Have them try smiling with only their eyes Explain that smiling is one of the easiest ways we can serve our family Help the children suggest other ways they can serve family members (Examples help cook help mow the lawn help a younger brother pick up toys write a letter to grandparents etc) Write responses on the board Ask a child to choose an idea from the board and act it out Let the other children guess what it is Choose children to act out some of the other ideas To encourage the children to serve members of their family give them a piece of paper to take home and ask them to draw something they do during the week to serve their family Have them bring their paper back next Sunday to share Take a few minutes next week to let the children tell about their acts of service

Activity Color a happy face and a picture of each child doing something helpful for a family member When they do that thing during the week they can place the picture on the family memberrsquos pillow Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 44 When I serve my neighbors I serve God Opening Song ldquoWhen Wersquore Helpingrdquo (CS 198b) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Galatians 513

Lesson Cheryl Esplin ldquoWhen Wersquore Helping Wersquore Happyrdquo Friend Nov 2009 12ndash14

ldquoI am going to shovel Sister Gourdinrsquos sidewalkrdquo Phoebe said to her mother Sister Gourdin was an elderly neighbor

ldquoCan you do it by yourselfrdquo Mom asked Phoebe When Phoebe said she could her mother helped her put on her boots and zip her coat

Mom watched out the window as Phoebe began to lift the deep snow with a large shovel Soon Phoebe had finished the sidewalk She found Sister Gourdinrsquos newspaper in the snow and was excited to leave it on the doorstep

Phoebersquos mother told her that shoveling the snow was a wonderful way to show love to Sister Gourdin

When Phoebersquos older brothers and sister got home from school her mother told them what Phoebe had done ldquoWhere do you think she came up with the idea to do thatrdquo Phoebersquos mother asked them And then she said ldquoIt came from watching all of you who are such good examples of helping our neighborsrdquo

Phoebersquos act of service shows that no one is too young to serve others

Activity Color and discuss the picture below Closing Prayer Treat

Closing Prayer

Lesson 45 Jesus came to earth as promised by the prophets

Opening Song ldquoSleep Little Jesusrdquo (CS 47) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Luke 252 Lesson ldquoJesus Grew Up in a Righteous Familyrdquo Friend Dec 2004 17

And whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do good is of me for good cometh of none save it be of me hellip I am the light and the life and the truth of the world (Ether 412)

Heavenly Father gives us parents and families to teach us righteous principles so we can return to Heavenly Father and live with our families forever Heavenly Father planned for Jesus Christ to be born into a family too Jesus had righteous parents on earth to take care of and teach Him

Before Jesus was born an angel came to His mother Mary The angel told her that she would have a son and that she should call Him Jesus He would be the Son of God The angel told her ldquoThe Lord is with thee blessed art thou among womenrdquo (Luke 128) Mary told the angel that she would do as she was commanded ldquoBehold the handmaid of the Lord be it unto me according to thy wordrdquo (Luke 138)

The angel also appeared to Joseph The angel told him that Mary would have a son that His name would be Jesus and that He would be the Son of God The angel told Joseph that Jesus would save His people from their sins (see Matt 120ndash21)

Mary and Joseph had faith They did what they were commanded to do When we remember Jesus Christ and follow His example and the example of Mary and Joseph our families will be blessed

Activity Make copies of the picture for your family Color the pictures then roll them up to look like scrolls Tie a ribbon around each one and give them to people who have helped your family this year (for example a neighbor a grandparent or your bishop or branch president) Closing Prayer Treat

Lesson 46 Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world Opening Song ldquoHe Sent His Sonrdquo (CS 34-35) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Luke 2219

Lesson ldquoLesson 30 Jesus Christ Is the Son of Heavenly Fatherrdquo Behold Your Little Ones Nursery Manual (2008)124ndash27

Invite the children to look for the baby in the picture Tell them His name is Jesus and invite them to say ldquoJesusrdquo Have the children pretend to cradle a baby in their arms

Point to the baby Jesus in the picture again Tell the children you are going to sing a song Invite them to say ldquoHe sent His Sonrdquo when you point to the baby Jesus Let them practice a few times and then sing or say the following words to ldquoHe Sent His Sonrdquo (Childrenrsquos Songbook 34ndash35)

How could the Father tell the world of love and tenderness He sent his Son (point to the picture of baby Jesus) a newborn babe with peace and holiness

Show the picture of Jesus Christ on page 106 Tell the children that the baby Jesus grew up to be our Savior Jesus Christ Invite them to say ldquoHe sent His Sonrdquo when you point to the picture of the Savior Sing or say the following words to ldquoHe Sent His Sonrdquo

How could the Father show the world the pathway we should go He sent his son (point to the picture of the Savior) to walk with men on earth that we may know

Lesson 47 Jesus Christ will return to the earth someday

Opening Song ldquoWhen He Comes Againrdquo (CS page 82) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Job 1925 Lesson ldquoLesson 43 Jesus Christ Will Come Againrdquo Primary 2 Choose the Right A 235

Testify that Jesus Christ will come to the earth again although we do not know when Tell the children how much you want to follow the teachings of Jesus so you can have the privilege of seeing him when he comes again Express your desire that each child in the class follow the teachings of Jesus so you can all be together with him

Show the children an oil lamp or a simple drawing of an oil lamp Explain that Jesus taught us the importance of preparing for his coming in a story about ten virgins (or girls) and their lamps Tell the parable of the ten virgins as found in Matthew 251ndash13 Explain that oil lamps cannot give light unless they have oil to burn Emphasize that because the five foolish girls did not prepare they were not permitted to go to the wedding

bull Explain that the Savior compared the wedding to his second coming The girls getting oil for their lamps can be compared to us preparing to be with Jesus If we are not prepared when he comes we will not be able to live with him

bull Ask the children to tell ways they can prepare for the coming of Jesus (you may need to give them some suggestions such as those used in the game) Help them understand that by choosing the right we are preparing for the second coming of Jesus Christ

Activity Write I Am Preparing for the Coming of Jesus Christ at the top of a badge for each child Have each child use crayons or pencils to draw on the badge a picture of himself or herself doing something to prepare for the coming of Jesus Pin the badges on the children or help them put string or yarn through a hole at the top of each badge to make a necklace

Lesson 48 I can live with Jesus Christ again

Opening Song ldquoI Am A Child of Godrdquo (CS 2) Opening Prayer Family Business Scripture or Testimony Moses 139 Lesson ldquoLesson 3 Heavenly Fatherrsquos Plan for Usrdquo Primary 1 I Am a Child of God 7

Express your love for Heavenly Father Tell the children that someday you want to return to Heavenly Father so you can see him and be with him again Explain that this is also part of Heavenly Fatherrsquos plan He wants each of us to return to live with him when our earth life is finished He wants us our parents and all our families to be with him again

Explain that to live with Heavenly Father and Jesus again we must be baptized and keep all the commandments Show the set of scriptures Explain that the scriptures teach us about Heavenly Father and Jesus and what they want us to do

Using the pictures listed in the ldquoPreparationrdquo section talk about what Heavenly Father wants us to learn and do here on earth He wants us to love our families be unselfish go to church take the sacrament pray morning and night have family prayer and family home evening be baptized be confirmed and receive the Holy Ghost be married in the temple learn about prophets and become like Heavenly Father and Jesus

Express your gratitude for Heavenly Father and for his plan for us Encourage the children to always do what they know is right so they can someday return to live with Heavenly Father and Jesus

Activity Mount picture on heavy paper Cut along the solid lines Glue the second strip to the tab on the first strip Fold back and forth on the dotted lines Closing Prayer Treat

Do I make a promise when I am baptized - Yes You promise to keep Heavenly Fatherrsquos commandments He promises that you can live with Him in His kingdom These promises are called covenants

Where will I be baptized - Where possible you will be baptized in a font in a stake center If you cannot be baptized in a font you may be baptized anywhere approved by your bishop or branch president such as a pond or ocean There has to be enoug

Why is baptism important - Itrsquos more than importanthellipit is necessary Jesus Christ said that people must be baptized to belong to His Church and enter the kingdom of God (see John 35)

Is baptism scary - No The person baptizing you holds onto you the whole time You are under the water for only a moment

What do I need to do to prepare to be baptized

Why arenrsquot babies baptized in our Church - Children are born innocent Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ give parents eight years to teach their children the gospel so their children can learn right from wrong before they become accountable for their

Who can baptize me - A priest in the Aaronic Priesthood or a man who holds the Melchizedek Priesthood

When can I be baptized - You need to be at least eight years old (see DampC 6827)

What will the person baptizing me say - ldquoHaving been commissioned of Jesus Christ I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost Amenrdquo (DampC 2073)

What happens after baptism - After you are baptized you are confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and you receive the gift of the Holy Ghost You are then accountable for your sins and you need to repent when you do

What will I wear when I am baptized - White clothing usually borrowed from your stake district or mission

Do the scriptures tell about people who were baptized - Yes Here are some you can read about Adam Moses 664ndash65 Alma Mosiah 188ndash16 Jesus Christ Matthew 313ndash17 3000 in one day Acts 238ndash41 Paul Acts 917ndash18 Limhi and his people Mosiah

July I can follow Jesus Christrsquos Example Lesson 25 Jesus always obeyed Heavenly Father Lesson 26 Jesus Christ went about doing good Lesson 27 Jesus Christrsquos example teaches me how to live Lesson 28 Jesus Christrsquos example teaches me how to live August Jesus is a God of miracles Lesson 29 Jesus Christ is a God of miracles Lesson 30 Jesus Christ can heal the sick Lesson 31 Jesus Christ has power over death Lesson 32 Miracles come to those who have faith September I obey Jesus because I love Him Lesson 33 I show love for Jesus when I keep the commandments Lesson 34 I show love for Jesus when I keep the commandments Lesson 35 My love for Jesus Christ grows when I pray Lesson 36 My love for Jesus grows when I study the scriptures October The Church Mission is to invite all to come unto Christ Lesson 37 Following the prophet helps us come unto Christ Lesson 38 Sharing the gospel helps others come unto Christ Lesson 39 We come unto Christ by repenting of our mistakes Lesson 40 Temple work helps me and my family come to Christ November When we serve others we serve God Lesson 41 Jesus taught us how to serve others Lesson 42 Jesus taught us how to serve others Lesson 43 When I serve my family I serve God Lesson 44 When I serve my neighbors I serve God December I Know that my Redeemer Lives Lesson 45 Jesus came to earth as promised by the prophets Lesson 46 Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world Lesson 47 Jesus Christ will return to the earth someday Lesson 48 I can live with Jesus Christ again

ldquoI Know My Savior Livesrdquo

Family Home Evening Lessons for a Year January We Believe in God and Jesus Christ Lesson 1 God is the Father of my spirit Lesson 2 Jesus Christ is the Son of God Lesson 3 My Heavenly Father and Jesus love me Lesson 4 Heavenly Father and Jesus love me February Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer Lesson 5 Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer Lesson 6 Through the Atonement all mankind may be saved Lesson 7 Through the Atonement all mankind may be saved Lesson 8 Jesus Christ was resurrected and I will be too March God speaks through Prophets Lesson 9 Prophets are called by God Lesson 10 Prophets testify of Jesus Christ Lesson 11 There is safety in following the prophet Lesson 12 God speaks through prophets April Jesus restored the fullness of the gospel Lesson 13 Heavenly Father amp Jesus appeared to Joseph Smith Lesson 14 Book of Mormon translated by the power of God Lesson 15 Jesus restored the gospel through Joseph Smith Lesson 16 Jesus restored the gospel through Joseph Smith May Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel lead me to Jesus Lesson 17 My faith in Jesus is strengthened when I obey Lesson 18 I can repent Lesson 19 When I am baptized I make a covenant with God Lesson 20 When I am confirmed I receive the Holy Ghost June The Holy Ghost testifies of the truth Lesson 21 The Holy Ghost is the 3rd member of the Godhead Lesson 22 The Holy Ghost speaks in a still small voice Lesson 23 The Holy Ghost can guide and protect us Lesson 24 By the power of the Holy Ghost we know the truth

Lessons geared for families with younger Primary children Lessons coordinate with the weekly themes contained in the 2010 Outline for Sharing Time in Primary and are compiled using the following resources

bull LDS Standard Works bull 2010 Outline for Sharing Time bull The Friend Magazine bull Behold Your Little One Nursery Manual bull Primary 1 I Am a Child of God bull Primary 2 Choose the Right A bull Primary 3 Choose the Right B

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