YOUTH GOAL/LESSON ACTIVITY. LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL candle gift box. Youth can be reminded to “share” their “greatest gift … the light of the gospel” (Matthew 5:15-16) with this gift box (including a candle). The gift box notes three steps to sharing the gospel: Be friends; Invite to activities; Invite missionaries to teach.
Use for COME FOLLOW ME Young Women, Young Men, Family Home Evening, Primary and Home lessons, or Activity Days
LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
Light of the Gospel candle gift box
Create a gift candle box ahead of time to present to each youth to remind them of the three steps to sharing their greatest gift—the light of the gospel:
~ Become friends with a young woman who is of another faith.
~ Invite friends to youth activities and to church.
~ Invite friends to be taught by the missionaries.
~ Invite a less active member-friend to come out more and more.
Read Matthew 5:15–16 (noted on gift box): Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your alight so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
TO MAKE:
Print activity in color or black and white. To create the candle gift box, color and cut out box and bow. Fold and glue the box together, leaving the top flap open. Place a small birthday candle in the box. Fold bow on fold lines and glue at the bottom. Slide bow over the box.
MUTUAL NIGHT, SEMINARY, FAMILY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
REACH OUT TO OTHERS HUMANITARIAN PROJECT: Start with the Church website JustServe, or ask humanitarian representatives in ward or stake, city, or library for ideas. Make sure the less active young men and women are brought to this activity. Go out of your way to include all!
Idea #1: Get together with the youth to a humanitarian center to serve. Give young men the assignment to cut out small wooden blocks or animal shapes that young women can sand and paint to share with young children.
Idea #2: Go around and collect teddy bears, and donate them to your local fire department, police department, hospital, or homeless center.
Idea #3: Make quilts or collect food or hygiene items to donate to homeless shelters.
SOURCE YW 1.20
Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony By Elder Gary E. Stevenson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles By Elder Gary E. Stevenson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
“You bear your testimony when you share spiritual feelings with others. As a member of the Church, you have opportunities to bear your spoken testimony in formal Church meetings or in less formal, one-on-one conversations with family, friends, and others.
Another way you share your testimony is through righteous behavior. Your testimony in Jesus Christ isn’t just what you say—it’s who you are.
Each time you bear vocal witness or demonstrate through your actions your commitment to follow Jesus Christ, you invite others to “come unto Christ.”4
Members of the Church stand as witnesses of God at all times, in all things, and in all places.”
More Lesson Ideas For the Strength of Youth – November
Truth will make you free.
John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Your Heavenly Father is a God of truth. He is all-knowing. All truth comes from Him and leads to Him. You show that you value truth as you seek learning, live with integrity, and bravely stand for what you know is right—even if you have to stand alone.
TRUTH WILL MAKE YOU FREE – SEE (bundle and more) LESSON ACTIVITIES …
ETERNAL TRUTHS:
. Heavenly Father wants His daughters and sons to always be learning.
. Living with integrity means you love what is right in the sight of God.
. You have something precious to share.
INVITATIONS:
. Always be learning.
. Learn spiritual truths.
. Live with integrity.
PROMISED BLESSINGS
. Education increases your ability to serve the Lord.
. Honesty brings peace and self-respect.
. When you stand up for the teachings of Jesus Christ, He stands with you.
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).
