Song: “The Holy Ghost” Children’s Songbook pg. 105
Scripture: 2 Nephi 32:5- “If ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.”
The Holy Ghost Came to Adam and Eve
After Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden, they had many children. And their children had children. Spirit children of our Heavenly Father began leaving His presence to come to earth. Just like us!
As they came to earth, the memory of their heavenly home was taken from them. But our Father did not shut them away from His influence. He knew that his children would need help, so he sent the Holy Ghost to comfort and help and guide all of His spirit children.
Attributes of the Holy Ghost
Who are the three members of the Godhead? (Review the First Article of Faith.)
Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are called the Godhead. They are unified in purpose. Each has an important assignment in the plan of salvation. Our Heavenly Father is our Father and ruler. Jesus Christ is our Savior. The Holy Ghost is the revealer and testifier of all truth.
The Holy Ghost is our Heavenly Father’s messenger and is a special gift to us.
When do we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost? (After we are baptized, when we are confirmed.)
Even children and people who are not members of the church can feel the influence of the Holy Ghost.
The Mission of the Holy Ghost
The mission of the Holy Ghost is to bear witness of the Father and the Son and of the truth of all things. This means that the Holy Ghost will help us to know the truth.
The Holy Ghost can guide us and help us to choose the right.
Activity:
Show the children a small item you will hide for this game. Invite one child to leave the group for a moment while you hide the item. Have the child return to the group, and tell him that he must listen to find the way to the hidden item. 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. Make sure that the noises you make are very soft and reverent. Gently tap when the child looks in the correct direction. Tap more quickly as the child moves closer to the hiding place, until he finds the item.
Emphasize to the children that they can be guided in their lives by listening to the still, small voice of the Holy Ghost.
The Holy Ghost is called the Comforter. He can give you peace and comfort when you are sad or lonely or worried. (wrap the children in a blanket/comforter, to help explain this.)
There are important things you must do so that the Holy Ghost will be with you. 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.
President Ezra Taft Benson gave this important counsel: “Pray to Heavenly Father to bless you with His Spirit at all times. … The Holy Ghost is … a gift from Heavenly Father. … 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 you.” (Ensign, May 1989, page 82.)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Fall of Adam and Eve
Opening Song- “I am a Child of God”
Scripture- 2 Nephi 2:22-25
Adam and Eve were the first to come to Earth
Picture here
God prepared this earth as a home for His children. Adam and Eve were chosen to be the first people to live on the earth. Their part in our Father’s plan was to bring mortality into the world. They were to be the first parents.
The Garden of Eden
When Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden, they were not yet mortal. This means they were not like we are and they could not die. This also meant that they could not have children.
While living in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve could walk and talk with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
The Garden of Eden was different from our Earth now. There were tame animals there.
Adam and Eve didn’t know good from evil.
God gave them a commandment to have children. There was also a tree in the Garden of Eden called the tree of knowledge of good and evil. God commanded them not to eat the fruit on this tree, or that they would die.
Satan came and tempted Eve and she ate the fruit. Adam then did the same. The changes that came upon Adam and Eve because they ate the fruit are called the Fall. God then sent them out of the Garden of Eden into the world. They then became mortal, or like we are now. They could have children, and they knew good and evil. They also could not walk and talk with God.
Great Blessing Resulted from the Transgression
Some people believe Adam and Eve committed a serious sin when they ate of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. However, latter-day scriptures help us understand that their Fall was a necessary step in the plan of life and a great blessing to all of us. We now have the opportunity to come to earth and to make choices.
Attention Activity (I like this but I think it is for older children)- found in Primary 6 manual, lesson 4.
Gather four small, undesirable items—such as a bottle cap, twig, or wad of tissue—with string tied around each one; one small object to represent something of value (such as a ring to symbolize eternal life) with string tied around it; and a small bag or container (see the attention activity).
Place the objects you have tied with string into the bag or container so that the objects are hidden but an equal amount of each string hangs over the side of the bag. Ask a child to choose a string and pull an item out of the bag. Then replace the object and string, let another child take a turn, and so on. Show the class all the hidden objects, and explain the value of the desirable one.
Explain that it is difficult to make a correct choice when we don’t know what we are choosing. Heavenly Father wants us to know good from evil so we can choose what is right. Tell the class that this lesson will explain how we were given the knowledge of good and evil and the ability to choose for ourselves.
Scripture- 2 Nephi 2:22-25
Adam and Eve were the first to come to Earth
Picture here
God prepared this earth as a home for His children. Adam and Eve were chosen to be the first people to live on the earth. Their part in our Father’s plan was to bring mortality into the world. They were to be the first parents.
The Garden of Eden
When Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden, they were not yet mortal. This means they were not like we are and they could not die. This also meant that they could not have children.
While living in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve could walk and talk with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
The Garden of Eden was different from our Earth now. There were tame animals there.
Adam and Eve didn’t know good from evil.
God gave them a commandment to have children. There was also a tree in the Garden of Eden called the tree of knowledge of good and evil. God commanded them not to eat the fruit on this tree, or that they would die.
Satan came and tempted Eve and she ate the fruit. Adam then did the same. The changes that came upon Adam and Eve because they ate the fruit are called the Fall. God then sent them out of the Garden of Eden into the world. They then became mortal, or like we are now. They could have children, and they knew good and evil. They also could not walk and talk with God.
Great Blessing Resulted from the Transgression
Some people believe Adam and Eve committed a serious sin when they ate of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. However, latter-day scriptures help us understand that their Fall was a necessary step in the plan of life and a great blessing to all of us. We now have the opportunity to come to earth and to make choices.
Attention Activity (I like this but I think it is for older children)- found in Primary 6 manual, lesson 4.
Gather four small, undesirable items—such as a bottle cap, twig, or wad of tissue—with string tied around each one; one small object to represent something of value (such as a ring to symbolize eternal life) with string tied around it; and a small bag or container (see the attention activity).
Place the objects you have tied with string into the bag or container so that the objects are hidden but an equal amount of each string hangs over the side of the bag. Ask a child to choose a string and pull an item out of the bag. Then replace the object and string, let another child take a turn, and so on. Show the class all the hidden objects, and explain the value of the desirable one.
Explain that it is difficult to make a correct choice when we don’t know what we are choosing. Heavenly Father wants us to know good from evil so we can choose what is right. Tell the class that this lesson will explain how we were given the knowledge of good and evil and the ability to choose for ourselves.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Creation
Opening Song: “My Heavenly Father Loves Me,” Children's Songbook #228
Scripture: Moses 1:33 “Worlds without number have I created;…and by the Son I created them, which is mine Only Begotten.”
Jesus Created the Earth
Jesus Christ created this world and everything in it. He did so through the power of the priesthood, under the direction of our Heavenly Father.
The Creation Activity: (a few different ideas)
1 First Day Darkness divided into day and night
2 Second Day Heaven (sky) organized, with waters in the sky and below it
3 Third Day Water separated from dry land, and plants of all kinds caused to grow
4 Fourth Day Sun set in sky for daylight, moon for light at night
5 Fifth Day Every kind of living creature except man created
6 Sixth Day Man and woman created in image of Heavenly Parents
7 Seventh Day A day blessed and sanctified as a day of rest
Link to pictures to color for a flannel board story.
Gather items/pictures to represent each day of the creation.
Go on a walk and look at all of God’s creations.
If it is warm where you are, have your FHE outdoors!
God’s Creations Show His Love
We are now living in this beautiful world. Think of the sun, which gives us warmth and light. Think of the rain, which makes plants grow and makes the world feel clean and fresh. Think of how good it is to hear a bird singing or a friend laughing. Think of how wonderful our bodies are—how we can work and play and rest. When we consider all of these creations, we begin to understand what wise, powerful, and loving beings Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father are. They have shown great love for us by providing for all of our needs.
Scripture: Moses 1:33 “Worlds without number have I created;…and by the Son I created them, which is mine Only Begotten.”
Jesus Created the Earth
Jesus Christ created this world and everything in it. He did so through the power of the priesthood, under the direction of our Heavenly Father.
The Creation Activity: (a few different ideas)
1 First Day Darkness divided into day and night
2 Second Day Heaven (sky) organized, with waters in the sky and below it
3 Third Day Water separated from dry land, and plants of all kinds caused to grow
4 Fourth Day Sun set in sky for daylight, moon for light at night
5 Fifth Day Every kind of living creature except man created
6 Sixth Day Man and woman created in image of Heavenly Parents
7 Seventh Day A day blessed and sanctified as a day of rest
Link to pictures to color for a flannel board story.
Gather items/pictures to represent each day of the creation.
Go on a walk and look at all of God’s creations.
If it is warm where you are, have your FHE outdoors!
God’s Creations Show His Love
We are now living in this beautiful world. Think of the sun, which gives us warmth and light. Think of the rain, which makes plants grow and makes the world feel clean and fresh. Think of how good it is to hear a bird singing or a friend laughing. Think of how wonderful our bodies are—how we can work and play and rest. When we consider all of these creations, we begin to understand what wise, powerful, and loving beings Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father are. They have shown great love for us by providing for all of our needs.
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