Hold up a cell phone and ask if anyone has ever used one. Ask them to name places where they've used a cell phone. Answers may include in a car, outside, in the house, even on a boat. Now ask the class why they have used a cell phone. Answers may include I needed information, […]
Take a picture of someone in the group with a digital camera, or bring a photo of someone most everyone will recognize like the prophet, a national leader, or your Bishop/Branch President. Describe the person in the photo to your class and ask the students to guess who it is from your description. Be vague […]
After having a discussion with the students on what makes us angry, we searched Alma 20:8-15 for reasons why King Lamoni's father became so very angry with his son. We discussed reasons he may have been angry and then we discussed ways to avoid being angry. We read a few scripture references that give guidance […]
Karen Ashton, “Sharing Time: The Prophets Testify of Jesus Christ’s Birth,” Friend, Dec 1997, 14 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world (3 Ne. 11:10). From the time of Adam, righteous men looked forward to the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The prophets taught that […]
Diane S. Nichols, “Sharing Time: The Prophet Speaks for Heavenly Father,” Friend, Jan 2001, 14 “For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith (D&C 21:5).” Pretend that it’s a beautiful summer evening and you have been playing outside with your brothers and sisters. Now imagine that […]
Karen Ashton, “Sharing Time: Jesus Christ’s Atonement Is the Greatest Gift of Love,” Friend, Feb 1996, 36 “He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life that he may draw all men unto him (2 Ne. 26:24).” Do […]
Items needed: Assemble some gardening aids (small bag of fertilizer, trowel, watering can, picture of sun, etc.), and put them into a box or bag. Paper, tape, marker for making labels Pictures of trees in various stages of growth Lesson: Help the children memorize Alma 32:21. Then have them follow along in their scriptures as […]
I was sitting in Church on Sunday listening to a great talk -- seems like it was LaRene's -- and it occurred to me that a weak testimony could be founded on ideas and understanding of the relationship they have with God on His tender mercies, instead of the gospel plan. When we first moved […]
Well, it's finally official! I was released Sunday as RS president. I'm not sure why it was emotional for me, but it was. I was delighted and relieved to pass on the responsibilities to Crystal M. She'll be wonderful. She is more the "typical" RS president than I am. I think she'll be fantastic. I […]
My family has always been my greatest teacher. I was born in Sevilla, Spain; then my family moved to Paraguay and later to Uruguay. Because we moved around, I often had to say good-bye to my friends. I relied more and more upon my family to be my friends. We learned to enjoy being with […]
