YOUTH ACTIVITY. OVERCOME TRIALS blind puzzle. Youth can come to Jesus Christ knowing He will help them with challenges. Also, find scripture stories that help build courage.
For CHURCH & HOME Primary, Sunday School, scripture study, and COME FOLLOW ME
Little LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
“I can overcome trials and challenges with the help of Jesus Christ.” blind puzzle
OBJECTIVE: Lesson activity helps children to understand that we can overcome trials and challenges by coming to Jesus Christ. See Lesson Idea* (below).
ACTIVITY: Blind Puzzle
As children put together this puzzle they can think about the faith they have in Jesus Christ and memorize the words: “I can overcome trials and challenges with the help of Jesus Christ.”
TO MAKE Print, color, and cut out the Blind Puzzle for each child.
THOUGHT TREAT: Blind Treats. Place a variety of treats in a bag. Blindfold children or have them close their eyes to reach in a bag and pull out a treat. Have them touch it and smell it and taste it to see if they can tell the others what they have. If they guess it, give them a second treat.
SCRIPTURE STORIES TO SHARE ON FAITH AND OVERCOMING TRIALS:
• Daniel 3:17–18, 23–25, 28
• 1 Nephi 18:16, 20–22
• Mosiah 24:13–16
• Alma 14:8–11
SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE CARD: Help children Search and Ponder this scripture card by filling in the blanks. PRINT this 5 x 7 scripture card from the pdf included with the above activity. You can punch the two holes on the left and tie a ribbon to attach cards or use two metal rings to connect cards.
. . . MORE LESSON IDEAS . . .
For the Overcome Trials puzzle
The above activity illustrates ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY #1 in the lesson (see ideas above or click the Lesson 18 link below).
DISCUSSION. Talk with the youth about the poster above and ask:
• Why do you think Heavenly Father and Jesus allow us to have problems in our lives?”
• How are we blessed because of our trials?
• How do we develop empathy and concern for others who have trials and difficulties?
• What are ways we can overcome trials?
DOWNLOAD the Turn Trials into Triumphs match game (HERE or below).
• How can we encourage others and serve those who have certain challenges?
Sing “I’ll Walk with You” with youth.
DOWNLOAD I’ll Walk with You song visuals (HERE or below).
