Use for COME FOLLOW ME Young Women, Young Men, Family Home Evening, Primary classes and Sharing Time, or Activity Days
LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
Spiritual Gifts writing activity and match game
Tell youth there are two different kinds of gifts, tangible and intangible. Tangible gifts that come wrapped up in a package are nice, but they do not last long. If we focus on these gifts too much, we will become a small package and our lives will be shallow and empty. If we spend too much time on our tangible or physical possessions, we will neglect our spiritual or intangible side. We need a balance to keep us happy.
To Use:
1. Read D&C 46:8-9: “Seek ye earnestly the best gifts . . . for they are given for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments.” Also Timothy 4:14: “Neglect not the gift that is within thee.”
2. Read the instructions on the envelope to find lasting gifts.3. List ways on the envelope that you can focus on spiritual gifts (for example, read scriptures, Church books, and magazines; attend Church meetings; listen to LDS motivational tapes, videos, and music; turn off the TV; ask for a blessing when sick or in need; ask for the spiritual gifts; pray).
3. List ways on the envelope that you can focus on spiritual gifts (for example, reading scriptures, Church books, and magazines; attending Church meetings; listening to LDS motivational tapes, videos, and music; turn off the TV; ask for a blessing when sick or in need; ask for spiritual gifts; pray).
4. Play a match game with the gift cards. If using several sets of cards, have young women place their initials on the back of the cards to retrieve later.
TO MAKE:
Print activity in color or black and white. Fold the tabs and glue envelope together leaving the top flap open. Insert gift cards inside.
ANSWERS:
• D&C 46:13 “To some it is given by the Holy Ghost to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he was crucified for the sins of the world.”
• D&C 46:14 “To others it is given to believe on their words, that they also might have eternal life if they continue faithful.”
• D&C 46:17 “And again, verily I say unto you, to some is given, by the Spirit of God, the word of wisdom.”
• D&C 46:18 “To another is given the word of knowledge, that all may be taught to be wise and to have knowledge.”
• D&C 46:19 “And again, to some it is given to have faith to be healed.”
• D&C 46:20 “And to others it is given to have faith to heal.”
• D&C 46:21 “And again, to some is given the working of miracles.”
• D&C 46:22 “And to others it is given to prophesy.“
• D&C 46:23 “And to others the discerning of spirits.”
• D&C 46:24 “And again, it is given to some to speak with tongues.”
• D&C 46:25 “And to another is given the interpretation of tongues.”
D&C 46:26 “And all these gifts come from God, for the benefit of the children of God.”
“Spiritual gifts are blessings or abilities that are given by the power of the Holy Ghost. God gives at least one of these gifts to every faithful member of the Church. As you receive these gifts, they will strengthen and bless you individually and help you serve others. (See D&C 46:8–12.)” The scriptures teach of many gifts of the Spirit: GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPIRITUAL GIFTS ⇒
MUTUAL NIGHT, SEMINARY, FAMILY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
SPIRITUAL GIFTS BOX: Create a Spiritual Gifts Box that youth can cherish to remember their spiritual gifts. Ask them to take small slips of paper and write on them special talents, gifts, and positive character traits they see in each young woman. If there are ten youth, they should all receive ten notes for their box, plus notes from leaders. Ask them not to talk during this time so others can feel inspired as they write. Open, and close activity with prayer.
EXCHANGE SPIRITUAL GIFTS: A week ahead, have youth draw names to exchange gifts the following week. Have them thoughtfully select an item that represents a spiritual gift Heavenly Father has given her. Write a note about the gift, exchange gifts, and read the note aloud. Ideas: A magnet could represent a “magnetic” personality; a plum could say she is “plum” nice; a jug of water (a pure heart and mind); a bolt (she’s like a “bolt of lightning, fun to be around); a diaper pin (she’s good with children); a picture of Jesus (she follows in His steps); picture or poem describing this person; a handkerchief (enjoy her testimony).
SOURCE: YW2.
USE THIS ACTIVITY FOR Come Follow Me
• DECEMBER Lesson 2 “How does Heavenly Father want me to use my Spiritual Gifts?”
