Week 45 The Faithful Race
Hebrews 7-13 “An High Priest of Good Things to Come”
Song: “Faith” or “True to the Faith”
Videos:
God’s Priesthood Power- Covenant Path 5- minute cartoon from the church
Sacrifice and Sacrament
The Tabernacle
Good Things to Come
An High Priest of Good Things to Come talk from Elder Holland
Faith is the Evidence of Things Not Seen from Latter Day Kids
From the Manual:
If someone asked you to define faith, what would you say? Sister Anne C. Pingree drew on language from Hebrews 11 to give this definition of faith: “The spiritual ability to be persuaded of promises that are seen ‘afar off’ but that may not be attained in this life” (“Seeing the Promises Afar Off,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2003, 14).
Consider developing your own definition of faith as you ponder the ideas in Hebrews 11. What do the examples of the people mentioned in this chapter teach you about faith? (See also Ether 12:6–22.)
What promises do you see “afar off”? How can you show the Lord that you are “persuaded of them, and [have] embraced them”? (Hebrews 11:13).
Treat:
From the manual: Hebrews 12:5–11 Why does the Lord chasten and correct us? What do we notice in these verses about the way the Lord sees chastisement? How do these verses affect the way we give or receive chastisement?
Show them a simple cookie recipe and tell them you’re going to make cookies. Start throwing in ingredients that don’t follow the recipe (things that will obviously ruin the cookies, like peas or a pinch of flour instead of cups of flour). If anyone corrects you, relate that to the Lord correcting us through chastening. Remind them that He corrects us because He cares about us and wants to help us be happy and receive blessings.
Week 46 Sweet and Bitter Words
James “Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only”
Song: “Have I Done Any Good?”
Videos:
James Taught the Gospel
Joseph in the Sacred Grove Come Create With Me Game
Ask of God: Joseph Smith’s First Vision
True Christianity
Joseph Smith’s First Vision
Continue in Patience (marshmallow experiment with kids to see if they could be patient to earn more)
The First Vision from Latter Day Kids
From the Manual:
James 1:26; 3:1–18 The words I speak have the power to hurt or bless others. Among the rich imagery James used throughout his epistle, some of his most vivid language is found in his counsel about language. Consider making a list of all the ways James described the tongue or mouth. What does each comparison or image suggest about the words we speak? Think of something you can do to bless someone with your words (see Doctrine and Covenants 108:7).
James 3 includes many images that could inspire memorable object lessons to help your family remember to speak kindly. For example, you could build a fire together and talk about how a small, unkind word can cause a big problem (see verses 5–6). Or you could serve something sour in something that is usually used for sweet food—such as lemon juice in a honey jar. This could lead to a discussion about using sweet and uplifting words (see verses 9–14).
Treat:
Use marshmallows or another treat to do the experiment explained in the Continue in Patience video from the church (see if they can wait without eating it to earn more treats). Watch the video and discuss.
Week 47 Glorifying God
1 and 2 Peter “Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory”
Song: “Family History – I Am Doing It”
Videos:
Joy in Every Season from Latter Day Kids
From The Manual:
1 Peter 2:5–10 As you read these verses with your family, consider using rocks to help family members visualize Peter’s teachings that the Savior is our “chief corner stone.” How are we like the “lively [living] stones” that God is using to build His kingdom? What do we learn from Peter about the Savior and our role in His kingdom? What is Peter’s message to your family?
1 Peter 3:8–17 How can we “be ready always to give an answer” to those who ask us about our faith? Your family might enjoy role-playing situations in which someone approaches them with a question about the gospel.
1 Peter 3:18–20; 4:6 What can your family do to feel connected to your ancestors? Perhaps you could celebrate deceased ancestors’ birthdays by preparing their favorite meals, looking at pictures, or telling stories from their lives. If possible, you could also plan to receive ordinances for your ancestors in the temple (for help, visit FamilySearch.org).
More Ideas:
Weaving (Through the power of Jesus Christ, I can develop my divine nature) – Does Christ expect us to become like him suddenly? Help them see that this is something that takes time, but each small thing we do to become more like Christ can end up making a big difference. Compare this to a piece of yarn and show picture from the manual of what lots of pieces of yarn can look like when they’re combined together to form a beautiful tapestry.
Read/discuss/summarize the quote from the manual: “The attributes of the Savior … are interwoven characteristics, added one to another, which develop in us in interactive ways. In other words, we cannot obtain one Christlike characteristic without also obtaining and influencing others. As one characteristic becomes strong, so do many more.” (Robert D. Hales)
Craft: Use colored construction paper or copy the weaving strips/mat below onto two separate colors of paper. Read 2 Peter 1:5-7 and discuss each of the Christlike attributes listed (faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity) while weaving the strips onto the mat.
Instructions for weaving found here.
Glue picture of Christ on top of weaving when done.
2 Peter 1:5 says we should give “all diligence” as we try to get these attributes that Jesus had to become more like Him. Talk about ways we can give diligence to trying to become like Jesus. Remind them that we’ll feel more joy in our lives as we become more like Him.
Download Printable Weaving Activity Here:
You can also use yarn and popsicle sticks to do a weaving project like this one.
Treat:
Make sugar cube temples. We have done this a couple of times, and our girls LOVE making them! One thing we’ve learned to do that helps it go more smoothly is to put homemade frosting in a bowl (powdered sugar mixed with milk), and then they can just dip the bottom of their cubes in the frosting before putting them on their temple. It does drip a little bit, so putting a disposable tablecloth underneath it all would help make cleanup a lot easier. 🙂
Week 48 God and Jesus Hearts
1-3 John; Jude “God Is Love”
Song: “Where Love Is”
Videos:
I Will Always Love You from Latter Day Kids
Jesus is Our Light Come Create with Me drawing tutorial (use black paper with white markers/crayons to draw if possible)
From the Manual:
1 John 2:8–11 To help your family ponder John’s teachings, gather in a dark room so family members can experience the difference between walking “in darkness” and walking “in the light.” How does hatred cause us to walk in darkness and stumble? How does loving each other bring light into our lives?
1 John 3:21–22 What in these verses increases the “confidence” that we have in God and in our ability to receive answers to our prayers?
1 John 5:2–3 Are there any commandments that we consider “grievous” or difficult to follow? How does our love for God change the way we feel about His commandments?
3 John 1:4 What does it mean to “walk in truth”? You might take this opportunity to tell family members how you have seen them walk in truth and talk about the joy this brings you. Family members might enjoy writing about or drawing truths they have learned on paper footprints and using them to make a path your family can walk on together.
More Ideas:
Make this lantern to remind them of the light that Jesus can bring into our lives. Put a tealight inside of it to make it shine. Created by Crystal from www.theredcrystal.org.
Overcoming the World Activity:
Read the story excerpt below from Elder Neil L. Andersen. Talk about how amazing it would be to experience that and how it is possible for us to receive those blessings. Remind them that Heavenly Father and Jesus love us, and that they also want us to receive those blessings.
Read/discuss/summarize 1 John 5:4-5. Talk about what it means to overcome the world and how our faith can help us overcome the world.
Read/discuss/summarize 1 John 2:24-25.
Elder Neil L. Andersen said, “Overcoming the world is not one defining moment in a lifetime, but a lifetime of moments that define an eternity.”
Banner Coloring Page: Have each family member draw a picture of themselves on the “These Are They Who Have Overcome the World” banner page. While coloring, talk about specific things we could focus on to help us as we try to overcome the world (for us it’s probably going to be things like being reverent during church, scripture study, prayers, etc.).
Read/discuss/summarize John 16:33 and John 3:16-21. Talk about how Jesus overcame the world and is able to help us also overcome the world.
Treat:
Use pie dough and strawberry jam to make these cute love notes from Delish.
Come, Follow Me Kid 