AGES 4-7 LESSON ACTIVITY. PRIESTHOOD HEALS bandaid bandelo. Children can wear this to remind them, “When it is sick that I am feeling, I’ll let the Priesthood do the healing.” Talk about the power of the Melchizedek Priesthood Jesus had and gives to worthy men today to bless and heal the sick. Tell the story of how Jesus healed Jarus’s daughter in the lesson.
USE FOR Church, Home, and School (children Ages 4-7)
Little LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
“When it is sick that I am feeling, I’ll let the Priesthood do the healing”
BAND-AID BANDELO
OBJECTIVE: The lesson helps children understand that Jesus Christ has the power to heal and that priesthood blessings can help heal the sick.
ACTIVITY: Band-aid Bandelo
Children can wear this huge bandage bandelo that reads: “If it’s sick that I am feeling, I’ll let the priesthood do the healing.” Tell children that Jesus Christ has the power to heal and has given the priesthood to us to help heal the sick. Place a Band-aid Bandelo around each child’s shoulder to cross over the chest.
TO MAKE:
1. Using cardstock, print/copy, color, and cut out the band-aid bandelo for each child.
2. Punch holes at each end. Tie yarn or ribbon to connect ends.
THOUGHT TREAT: Bandage-shaped Wafer Cookie. Decorate a frosted smile in the center of each wafer cookie.
YOUTH CAN TEACH
So, please let them teach as it helps them learn the gospel and grow their testimony as they share it.
Use this BRIGHT IDEAS LESSON Planner to plan lesson objectives, activities, and discussions (included with each activity).
More Learning Activities:
SHOW VIDEO: Jesus Raises the Daughter of Jairus – Jesus demonstrates His divine power by raising a young girl from the dead. (3:25) SEE BELOW
PRIESTHOOD POWER – TAKE HOME ACTIVITY (REPORT NEXT WEEK): As the lesson details: This activity is perfect for next week’s lesson as it covers most of these blessings. Talk about the blessings that come from the priesthood by sharing with children the Priesthood Power Blessings Journal (shown right) that you can DOWNLOAD from this website. You can send children home with this two-page handout and the following note (and discuss their feelings next week in class as it matches with the lesson content). Print handout in black and white or color (it is only $0.50 and you can print what you need for your entire class). Note for the parent:
DEAR PARENTS: Have your child record/write their feelings about how the priesthood has or will bless their lives on these two inspirational journal pages. Ask them how they would feel if they had to go without one of these blessings; they each play an important role in our eternal salvation. Each blessing is part of Heavenly Father’s plan of happiness.
PLEASE HAVE THEM BRING THEIR JOURNALS NEXT WEEK TO SHOW AND TALK ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS WRITTEN ON THE PAGES.
VIDEO: My Joy is Full – Visual and music highlight this portrayal of the Savior’s visit to the inhabitants of ancient America, providing a unique view of His caring, compassion, and love for His children. (4:04)
