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. . . I BELONG TO THE CHURCH . . .

Doctrine and Covenants 115:4–5

I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

How can you help the children recognize the blessings of being part of the Church of Jesus Christ?
DOWNLOAD I am showered with blessings when I follow the prophet! Post-and-Present Activity (HERE or below)

  • Ask the children if any of them can say the full name of the Church. Show them the Church logo (on a Church publication or missionary name tag), write the name on the board, or read it to them from Doctrine and Covenants 115:4. Ask the children to say the name with you as you point to each word. Point out significant words in the name, and help the children understand why these words are important (see “Chapter 43: Jesus Christ Names His Church,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 164).

  • Sing together The Church of Jesus Christ (Children’s Songbook, 77), and share with the children how you feel about being a member of Jesus Christ’s Church. Let them share how they feel about the Church.
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  • Invite the children to stand when you read the word “arise” in Doctrine and Covenants 115:5. Invite them to stretch out their fingers like rays of sunlight when you read “shine forth.” Sing together a song about being a light to others, such as “I Am like a Star” (Children’s Songbook, 163). Remind the children that our light comes from Jesus Christ, and help them think of ways they can “shine forth.”

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LESSON LIFESAVER I belong to The Church . . . NAME BADGE
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The Church of Jesus Christ is on the earth again! Then-and-Now Sticker Poster
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ALL AGES

Showered with Blessings! (Follow the Prophet Guessing Game)

AGES 1-5

I Belong to the Church poster or coloring page

AGES 4-7

The Church of Jesus Christ is on the earth again! Then-and-Now Sticker Poster

AGES 8-11

The True Church Was Restored to the Earth THEN-and-NOW Match Game

TEENS

Apostasy Mirror (Restoration) teaching tool; story card

ALL AGES

POST-AND-PRESENT Activity Because of the Restoration – Quiz / Match Game

ALL AGES

FIRST VISION Memory Match Game or Tell-the-Story Cards

ALL AGES

Don't Bottle up your testimony POST-AND-PRESENT Activity

ALL AGES

I belong to The Church ... name badge

ALL AGES

The Church of Jesus Christ SONG VISUALS

. . . BLESSED WITH GOD’S CREATIONS . . .

Doctrine and Covenants 117:6

Jesus Christ made the earth and everything that is in it.

To encourage William Marks and Newel K. Whitney to sacrifice their property and move to Missouri, the Lord reminded them that He created all things on earth. How might the children be blessed by knowing this truth?

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LESSON LIFESAVER Gratitude Gopher’s Grab Bag
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ALL AGES

I think the world is glorious! Fact-or-Fiction Creation Quiz

AGES 1-5

Days 1-7 Creation Wristband

AGES 4-7

Gratitude Gopher’s Grab Bag

AGES 8-11

Days 1-7 Creation Scripture Puzzle

TEENS

ALL AGES

Let’s Create the Creation – Days 1-7 Scripture Scramble

ALL AGES

Abraham 43:24-25 SCRIPTURE POSTER & CARDS, Creation, Plan of Salvation, Primary Sharing Time, Come Follow Me, GospelGrabBag.com

ALL AGES

"The Lord Gave Me a Temple" Song Visuals

ALL AGES

“I Am a Child of God” song visuals used to teach song in Children’s Songbook. Words can be placed on cue cards or below visuals. Use for Primary Sharing Time Music, Music leaders, Use for family home evening, Come Follow Me

ALL AGES

MY HEAVENLY FATHER LOVES ME song visuals

. . . HELP OTHERS COME UNTO CHRIST . . .

Doctrine and Covenants 115:4–6

My example can help others come to Christ and find safety.

The children you teach likely know people who are being affected by the storms of life and need the “refuge” (verse 6) provided in the Church. Consider how you will inspire the children to “arise and shine forth” (verse 5) and share their light with these people.

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John 13:15 Jesus Teaches Me to Choose the Right

AS WE FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS WE CAN BECOME LIKE HIM. WHEN WE BECOME MORE LIKE HIM WE CAN BE AN EXAMPLE TO OTHERS.

Using this scripture poster/cards (HERE or to the left) children/youth can memorize John 13:15: “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”

I Have a Body like Heavenly Father and Jesus (First Vision Pop-up Scene)
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LESSON LIFESAVER Activity What would Jesus want me to do? choose & match puzzle
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ALL AGES

I can be a missionary now! Post-and-Present GAME (Gospel Standards)

AGES 1-5

I Have a Body like Heavenly Father and Jesus (First Vision Pop-up Scene)

AGES 4-7

What would Jesus want me to do? Choose and Match Puzzle

AGES 8-11

I will be valiant and testify of Jesus. Valiant Testimony Balloon Maze

TEENS

“Come Unto Christ” Book of Mormon testimony & underlining

ALL AGES

How great shall be your joy! planting seeds of faith - missionary bouquet

ALL AGES

Invite Others to Come unto Christ (Build-a-Missionary Puzzle)

ALL AGES

$2.00 BE A MISSIONARY - President Gordon B. Hinckley's Be's, plus more - "CHARACTER BE'S (BEES) posters, doorknob sign, and cards

ALL AGES

Matthew 5:16 Let Your Light Shine

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The Church of Jesus Christ SONG VISUALS

. . . SACRIFICE OF TIME, TALENTS, & MEANS . . .

Doctrine and Covenants 117

My sacrifices are sacred to the Lord.

In section 117, the Lord counseled William Marks and Newel K. Whitney to sacrifice their possessions in Kirtland for greater blessings in Missouri. He also honored Oliver Granger for the sacrifices he made. What do you feel the children can learn from their examples?

  • Invite the children to imagine that they were a successful store owner in Kirtland, like Newel K. Whitney. How would they feel if the Lord asked them to leave their store and move someplace new? Read to the children Doctrine and Covenants 117:1–11, and ask the children to stop you when they hear something that would help them have the faith to make sacrifices and obey the Lord. What do we sacrifice today to obey the Lord?

  • Briefly tell the children why the Saints had to leave Kirtland, or let one of the children do so (see “Chapter 41: Trouble in Kirtland,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 158–60). Explain that the Lord asked Oliver Granger to stay in Kirtland and pay the Church’s debts. Why would that be a difficult job? What did the Lord say in Doctrine and Covenants 117:13 that could help Oliver—or any of us—make sacrifices to obey the Lord?

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LESSON LIFESAVER Activity I Can Love Others! poster or coloring page
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LESSON LIFESAVER Doing Good Unto Others GOLDEN Ruler
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ALL AGES

POST & PRESENT Activity Follow Jesus – Helping Hands Connection

AGES 1-5

I Can Love Others! poster or coloring page

AGES 4-7

Doing Good Unto Others GOLDEN Ruler

AGES 8-11

SERVICE: Law of Consecration Checkbook (time, talents, means)

TEENS

Something to Sacrifice goal planner - Children & Youth

ALL AGES

I Will Love and Serve Others (My Service Garden Game to Plan Acts of Service)

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Mosiah 2:17 Serve God by Serving Others

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D&C 42:29 "keep all my commandments"

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I'll Walk with You song visuals

ALL AGES

When We're Helping song visuals

. . . TITHING HELPS GOD’S WORK . . .

Doctrine and Covenants 119–20

Tithing helps the Church do God’s work.

Many of the children you teach are probably too young to earn money and pay tithing, but it’s good for them to understand how tithing contributes to the great work the Church does throughout the world.

  • Explain how we pay tithing and what it is used for (see “Chapter 44: Tithing,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 165–66, or the corresponding video on ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Draw 10 coins on the board, and ask the children to help you count them. Determine how many to give the Lord for tithing.

  • Sing together a song about tithing, such as “I Want to Give the Lord My Tenth” (Children’s Songbook, 150), and tell the children why you choose to pay tithing. If possible, share a personal story.

Ponder how you will help the children understand how tithing—even the small amounts they might pay—contributes to the building up of the Lord’s kingdom (see True to the Faith, 180–82).

  • Invite the children to imagine that a friend sees a Church building and asks, “How does your Church pay for that building?” How would we explain tithing to this friend? Suggest that the children refer to Doctrine and Covenants 119:4120:1 as they consider this question.

  • Help the children think of things the Church is able to do because of tithing. How do these things bless our lives? Share your feelings about the law of tithing and how it has blessed you.

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Craft Activity Preparing for the Temple temple tie, tithing purse, and tithing wallet
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LESSON LIFESAVER Activity Tithing Bills Match Game
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ALL AGES

POST-AND-PRESENT Activity Open the Windows of Heaven seek-and-say

AGES 1-5

Preparing for the Temple Temple Tie, Tithing Purse, and Tithing Wallet

AGES 4-7

MY TITHING Shows My Love to Heavenly Father and Jesus (envelope)

AGES 8-11

I Will Pay My Tithing and Save My Money 3 Great Money Fun Activities

TEENS

Miss Honest? or Miss Dishonest? consequences journal

ALL AGES

POST-AND-PRESENT Activity Tithing Tales “Eggs and Coins” (stories & discussion)

ALL AGES

Little LESSON LIFESAVER Activity Tithing Bills Match Game

ALL AGES

1 Nephi 3:7: “I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments . . .

ALL AGES

Nephi's Courage song visuals

ALL AGES

Families Can Be Together Forever song visuals

COME FOLLOW ME Doctrine and Covenants – OCTOBER (week 3) Lesson 42 “His Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred unto Me Than His Increase” D&C 115-120 (October 11-17, 2021) – Activities and Song Visuals for Primary and Home, family home evening (individual families), Sunday School, Seminary
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