Word of Wisdom – Health: LDS Lesson Activity – Word of Wisdom Pie – Come, Follow Me “Why does the Lord want me to be healthy?”

POST-AND-PRESENT. WORD OF WISDOM PIE Sweet Ideas for Staying Healthy – “Dos”. Youth can put the pie pieces together as they learn about God’s law of health found in D&C 89 revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith. The focus is on the Dos rather than the Don’ts. Dos: Vegetables, fruits, grains, wholesome herbs, flesh sparingly. Learn it’s a principle with a promise to be used with prudence and thanksgiving.

Use for COME FOLLOW ME, Children & Youth Goals, Primary, Youth Doctrinal Classes, Sunday School, Seminary, and family home evening

POST-AND-PRESENT Activity
Word of Wisdom  Pie – Sweet Ideas for Staying Healthy

There are many pieces of pie that we can consider when talking about the Word of Wisdom, which is Heavenly Father’s sweet law of health (found in Doctrine and Covenants 89). The Word of Wisdom was revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1833 (summary of D&C 89 below*).

With this activity, youth can focus on the Dos rather than the Don’ts (things we should avoid in order to keep the Word of Wisdom). As they put together this pie they will discover the sweet pieces that make up the more positive side.

Reference: To discover these “sweet do’s” read “The Do’s in the Word of Wisdom” (Ensign, April 1977) where Lora Beth Larson an instructor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at Brigham Young University gave us some ideas. She writes, “Let’s see what the Word of Wisdom  tells us about vegetables, fruits, meats, and grains, as well as the promises associated with these practices.”

Study this article to present this lesson and show illustrations as follows:

TO MAKE print (color) and cut out pie pieces. Take each piece and write “Sweet” ideas from the article and D&C 89  on the back that match the subject of each piece of pie (writing hints below*).

THOUGHT TREAT: Pizza or Fruit Pizza (sugar cookie baked on a pizza pan – top with cream cheese or pudding and fruit)

*WRITING HINTS:
• Article Examples: (1) Prudence: Using wisdom by not overeating; choose a variety, (2) Thanksgiving: Being grateful for the bounty the Lord blesses us with, with enough to spare
• D&C 89: Summary of chapter 89:1-9, The use of wine, strong drinks, tobacco, and hot drinks is proscribed/forbidden; 10-17, Herbs, fruits, flesh, and grain are ordained for the use of man and of animals; 18-21, Obedience to gospel law, including the Word of Wisdom, brings temporal and spiritual blessings.

“Sweet” Word of Wisdom Pie – Scripture Scramble:
1. Divide youth into two groups.
2. Place the Word of Wisdom pie pieces faceup around randomly on the board or wall or table.
3. Give every other player a Doctrine and Covenants to look up D&C 89.
4. At “Go” have groups find scriptures and puzzle pieces to match their scripture verses. The team who finds the most wins.
5. Then have each person mount their pie piece on a poster or board or wall. Then take turns having that person go up and read the back of a pie to read and discuss with the group. Examples:
• GRAINS (D&C 89 – to read and match up with pie pieces): 10-17, Herbs, fruits, fresh, and grain are ordained for the use of man and of animals
• GRAINS (Article – to place on the back of pie pieces): “a diet which relies totally on grains, fruits, and vegetables usually means protein deficiency.” “Each grain provides a slightly different combination of nutrients. (“The Do’s in the Word of Wisdom,” Ensign, April 1977, Lora Beth Larson).

More Learning Activities:

WORD OF WISDOM PAMPHLET: Obtain and review with youth The Word of Wisdom pamphlet. The pamphlet corresponds with page 78 (Lesson 4 The Commandments) in “Preach My Gospel.”