Week 1- Jesus Christ is a God of miracles.
Talk about the word miracle and that it's an extraordinary event caused by the power of God. Tell the story of Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:36-39) and filling the nets with fish (Luke 5:1-11). With each story testify how it shows that Jesus Christ has power over the earth. Talk about how these miracles helped people in need.
Week 2- Jesus Christ can heal the sick.
Tell the different stories of how Jesus heals someone, like healing a blind man, (Matthew 9:27-31) an invalid (John 5: 1-9), the ten lepers (Luke 17:12-19), or the nobleman's son (John 4:46-53) and draw pictures to illustrate stories. Invite them to imagine how the people Jesus healed may have felt.
Week 3- Jesus Christ has power over death.
Tell the different stories: the raising of Lazarus, (John 11:1-45) the raising of Jairus' daughter, (Mark 5:21-24) the raising of the widow's son, (Luke 7:11-16) and the Reaturrection. (John 20:1-18) Testify that Jesus Christ has power over death and that each of us will be resurrected.
Week 4- Miracles come to those who have faith,
Talk about the scripture D&C 63:9 and talk about that the word sign in the scripture means miracles and point out the word faith. Explain miracles aren't always dramatic events and that we first must have faith. Also, explain that that even though we have faith, we will still experience sorrow, pain and suffering, but God is aware of our needs and will care for us. Tell the story of Moses asking Pharoh to let God's people go out of Egypt. (Exodus 7-10) and talk about how Pharoh saw many miracles but he would not believe in God. Contrast this story with an example where faith produced a miracle. ( Elijiah and the widow of Zarephath, Daniel and the Lions Den, the brother of Jared or Nephi & Lehi in prison)
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
You've heard of Saturday's Warrior and the Strippling Warriors. Last night for FHE we were Water Warriors.
I've noticed that some of our Family Home Evening lessons can be a little serious. So this evening we lightened things up.
Testimonies. We all want our testimonies to full. So we talked about what do we have a testimony of. As a family we snow balled ideas and came up with these. (You may notice that knowing the Articles of Faith helped with the list.)
1. Joseph Smith restored the Gospel and translated the Book of Mormon.
2. We have a prophet on the earth today who receives revelation for our church.
3. We can communicate with our Heavenly Father through prayer.
4. We are blessed when we pay our tithing.
5. We are blessed when we fast.
6. Our Heavenly Fathers plan included a council in heaven, the creation for an earth to come to and our live where we can learn and strive to become like Jesus Christ.
7. We need covenants and ordinances (baptism, endowment, sealing) to return to Him.
8. We are grateful for temples and the chance to be a forever family.
9.We have agency and hope to use it to Choose the Right.
10. We have a Father in Heaven and we are his children.
11. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He atoned for us and was resurrected.
12. Christ will come again.
13. God loves us very much
14 Jesus blessed others with the power of the priesthood. Worth men can do the same.
A great list I thought. Since we thought of these 14 items, we would now fill up 14 water balloons for each child and went outside and had a water fight. About now they were wishing they had listed more things. I reassured them that we would do it again next month and they should be thinking of things to add to the list.
Maybe you and your families can have a Water Warrior some time soon. Your family can spread Gospel truths throughout your lawn. :)
Michele Farr
Testimonies. We all want our testimonies to full. So we talked about what do we have a testimony of. As a family we snow balled ideas and came up with these. (You may notice that knowing the Articles of Faith helped with the list.)
1. Joseph Smith restored the Gospel and translated the Book of Mormon.
2. We have a prophet on the earth today who receives revelation for our church.
3. We can communicate with our Heavenly Father through prayer.
4. We are blessed when we pay our tithing.
5. We are blessed when we fast.
6. Our Heavenly Fathers plan included a council in heaven, the creation for an earth to come to and our live where we can learn and strive to become like Jesus Christ.
7. We need covenants and ordinances (baptism, endowment, sealing) to return to Him.
8. We are grateful for temples and the chance to be a forever family.
9.We have agency and hope to use it to Choose the Right.
10. We have a Father in Heaven and we are his children.
11. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He atoned for us and was resurrected.
12. Christ will come again.
13. God loves us very much
14 Jesus blessed others with the power of the priesthood. Worth men can do the same.
A great list I thought. Since we thought of these 14 items, we would now fill up 14 water balloons for each child and went outside and had a water fight. About now they were wishing they had listed more things. I reassured them that we would do it again next month and they should be thinking of things to add to the list.
Maybe you and your families can have a Water Warrior some time soon. Your family can spread Gospel truths throughout your lawn. :)
Michele Farr
Monday, July 6, 2015
July Sharing Time
Week 1-Jesus Christ always obeyed Heavenly Father
Read the following scriptures; Moses 4:2, Luke 22:43, 3 Nephi 27:13, John 6:38, and John 4:34 and talk about how these scriptures tell a similar message of how Jesus lived his life and talk about what you learn as you read the scriptures. Talk about ways we can follow Jesus Christ's example of obeying Heavenly Father's commandments.
Week 2- Jesus Christ went about doing good
Show a picture of leather sandals and talk about how Jesus, wearing shoes like these,went about doing good. "He went about doing good,for God was with him." Talk about different ways he did good things like Jesus healing the children 3 Nephi 17:21-24, Jesus healing a blind man John 9:1-17, Jesus raising Jarius's daughter from the dead Matthew 9:18-19, and Jesus feeding the 5,000 John 6:5-14.
Weeks 3&4 Jesus example teaches us how to live
Talk about how Jesus sets an example for us to follow like Jesus teaching in the temple Luke 2:42-49, Jesus being baptized Matthew 3:13-17, Go ye therefore Matthew 28:19-20 and Jesus headman the Nephities 3 Nephi 17:7-9 testify that Jesus is the perfect example for us to follow. Read the scripture John 13:34, read this scripture together and talk about how this scripture tells us how to treat others. Share experiences of when others have shown love for them.
Read the following scriptures; Moses 4:2, Luke 22:43, 3 Nephi 27:13, John 6:38, and John 4:34 and talk about how these scriptures tell a similar message of how Jesus lived his life and talk about what you learn as you read the scriptures. Talk about ways we can follow Jesus Christ's example of obeying Heavenly Father's commandments.
Week 2- Jesus Christ went about doing good
Show a picture of leather sandals and talk about how Jesus, wearing shoes like these,went about doing good. "He went about doing good,for God was with him." Talk about different ways he did good things like Jesus healing the children 3 Nephi 17:21-24, Jesus healing a blind man John 9:1-17, Jesus raising Jarius's daughter from the dead Matthew 9:18-19, and Jesus feeding the 5,000 John 6:5-14.
Weeks 3&4 Jesus example teaches us how to live
Talk about how Jesus sets an example for us to follow like Jesus teaching in the temple Luke 2:42-49, Jesus being baptized Matthew 3:13-17, Go ye therefore Matthew 28:19-20 and Jesus headman the Nephities 3 Nephi 17:7-9 testify that Jesus is the perfect example for us to follow. Read the scripture John 13:34, read this scripture together and talk about how this scripture tells us how to treat others. Share experiences of when others have shown love for them.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Friend To Friend
When Elder Neil L. Anderson was young, he learned how important it is to be in holy places. When he was three years old, his family had to drive 90 miles every Sunday to go to church! His parents taught him that going to church is important. They helped him learn to choose the right. This helped him prepare to go to a holy place - the temple.
When Neil was older, he wanted to serve a mission. But he was a little worried. "How can I serve a mission when I know so little? he prayed. He felt the answer in his heart. "You don't know everything, but you know enough." That answer gave Neil courage. He obeyed and served a mission in France. Before he left, he went to the temple. There he made special promises, called covenants, with Heavenly Father. He was blessed for going to the temple.
After his mission he met a girl named Kathy. Kathy chose the right and she loved Heavenly Father. Neil and Kathy decided to get married. Kathy and Neil were married and made covenants together in the Salt Lake Temple. Later they had four children. Their family is blessed because of their temple covenants. They can be together forever.
The temple is a holy place. It is the house of the Lord and when we go inside we feel close to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. In the July Friend you can read more about the importance of the temple and what it will be like when you go inside.
When Elder Neil L. Anderson was young, he learned how important it is to be in holy places. When he was three years old, his family had to drive 90 miles every Sunday to go to church! His parents taught him that going to church is important. They helped him learn to choose the right. This helped him prepare to go to a holy place - the temple.
When Neil was older, he wanted to serve a mission. But he was a little worried. "How can I serve a mission when I know so little? he prayed. He felt the answer in his heart. "You don't know everything, but you know enough." That answer gave Neil courage. He obeyed and served a mission in France. Before he left, he went to the temple. There he made special promises, called covenants, with Heavenly Father. He was blessed for going to the temple.
After his mission he met a girl named Kathy. Kathy chose the right and she loved Heavenly Father. Neil and Kathy decided to get married. Kathy and Neil were married and made covenants together in the Salt Lake Temple. Later they had four children. Their family is blessed because of their temple covenants. They can be together forever.
The temple is a holy place. It is the house of the Lord and when we go inside we feel close to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. In the July Friend you can read more about the importance of the temple and what it will be like when you go inside.
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