This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson fourteen in the manual for the adults and youth. The Primary lessons are one week behind and are based on lesson thirteen. You may want to choose a talk from General Conference to discuss as a family this week as well. As you spend a little extra time talking about the gospel each day, you may be surprised at the change in your home and your family.
If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about birds and insects. The children discussed how God created these things. They also learned the story of Elijah being fed by the ravens. The children discussed the blessing that these things are. They also learned how the seagulls rescued the pioneers from the crickets. You may want to take time this week looking at the birds and bugs around you.
If you have a child between four and seven she learned about the Holy Ghost. The children were encouraged to memorize the fourth Article of Faith; you may want to do this as a family. The children learned about the gift of the Holy Ghost and how the Holy Ghost can help guide them and protect them.
If you have a child between eight and eleven he learned about the people of King Limhi and the people of Alma. They learned the importance of relying on the Lord during difficult times. The children were also encouraged to memorize the fourth Article of Faith.
If you have a child who is twelve or thirteen she learned about the Holy Ghost. The class learned that the Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead. They also learned how to recognize promptings from the Holy Ghost. They also learned the importance of following the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
For all members over the age of fourteen the Sunday school lesson was based on Enos, Jarom, Omni and the Words of Mormon. The lesson focused on the prayer of Enos. It also stressed the importance of continual repentance. The lesson also discussed the importance of keeping records or a journal. Next week’s reading assignment is Mosiah 1-3.
The young women learned about the blessing of church membership. The young men learned about the sacrament. The Priesthood and Relief Society lessons were based on lesson eight in the Teachings of Joseph Smith manual. This lesson focused on the Priesthood. Next week’s lesson will be based on talks from General Conference, ask your local leaders for the specific talks.
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