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The Armor of God

October 24, 2015

 
I created this art specifically to be used in introduction of the second verse of “Scripture Power,” but it could be used with any scripture theme.  If you do use it for “Scripture Power,” you should know that there is a small discrepancy.  In the song, it mentions the “Sword of Truth,” while Ephesians calls it the “Sword of the Spirit.”  My personal feeling is this- if you use this activity first, followed by the second verse of the song the next week, the children will likely have forgotten what the sword represents and won’t notice.  If you’re very concerned about them learning the incorrect terms, my only second suggestion would be to change the words in the song.  If you do choose to change the words, make sure to first have it approved by your Primary President.  It’s possible that the “incorrect” wording is deliberate and I’d hate to miss teaching an important point of doctrine.  If you have strong feelings one way or the other, please do share them in the comments.
 
ANYWAY, for this activity, you’ll need to print one of the documents at the bottom of the page.  There is a color version and a black and white version which you can color yourself or ask the Activity Days children to color for you.  Cut out the boy and paste him together at the seams. Post him at the front of the room. 
 
 
 
Cut out the pieces of armor and post them in different areas around the room. 
 
Begin by explaining the concept of the Armor of God.  Ask the children what armor does.  How are the scriptures like armor?  Read Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
 
Have children choose a picture of a piece of armor from around the room. Read the scripture reference, name the armor, and add it to the boy at the front of the room.  Then sing the corresponding song.  My suggestions are listed below.
 
Remember that singing time is not sharing time.  It’s fine to teach the children a quick lesson, but the emphasis MUST be on the singing.  Make sure to use the vast majority of your time on music. 
 
As a final note, there ARE several church-approved images of the Armor of God.  I created these because I wanted something large enough to be seen by all of the children.  If you have a smaller Primary, you may choose to use the church resources.
  
 
Girdle of Truth
Ephesians 6:14
 

Shoes- the Gospel of Peace
Ephesians 6:15
 I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ
 
Breastplate of Righteousness
Ephesians 6:14
 

Helmet of Salvation
Ephesians 6:17

Shield of Faith
Ephesians 6:16

Sword of the Spirit
Ephesians 6:17
The Holy Ghost
The Still Small Voice
Listen, Listen
for the color version:
for the black and white version:
 


-HELP THE CHILDREN SHARE WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED WITH THEIR FAMILIES-
You might choose to print a copy of this black and white page for the children to take home and explain in Family Home Evening.  This also satisfies a Faith in God requirement for the older children!

 
 

 



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Follow the Prophet

October 23, 2015

I try to Follow the Prophet. He is such an easy man to love. 

We all try to Follow the Prophet. And it is so great that our church does a conference twice a year where we can hear directly from the apostles and prophets. I loved hearing the words of the prophets at General Conference.

My favorite last conference was “Stay By the Tree” and this time was the “Ponderings” and hearing from Bednar, Holland and especially the new apostles. One of them, Elder Rasband,  was from our stake and he had recently moved away. I looked up some of his writings and this one really spoke to me recently. On Conference Sunday October 4th, 2015 I wrote this on my facebook page.

It’s been 10 years today that we lost Danny Moss in a car accident when he was a senior in high school. It was just days after a conference weekend and I remember him putting a golf ball in the living room while listening to conference with me on a Sunday morning. I’ve been reading some of the talks by Elder Rasband and this quote is a good one for me to ponder on.

“You can at the end of the day give an accounting to the Lord that has little to do with what happened and much to do with how you were sustained by the power of God. I have felt that influence in my home, in my assignments, and in the lives of my wife, children, and grandchildren. It is a sweet peace to know the Lord is with you and that you are His and that when His hand reaches out to you the grip is familiar and the message is clear: “Come unto me”

I love this picture of Danny and John at Yellowstone at a scout campout when he was around 15. 

He spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began (Luke 1:70).
I’m so grateful for General Conference and the feelings and inspirations I receive as I ponder the words of the prophets and apostles. I think certain talks are sent right for me to hear, don’t you? 

I took this picture last month when I was down at temple square to see my friend get sealed to her forever family. She had been waiting many years for her husband to join the church. Her kids are in their 20s. She has been a great example of faith and hope to me. 

A really good article in an old FRIEND Magazine that could be used for a sharing time or a singing time on following the prophet is HERE. There are lots of ideas for using the stories of Moses or stories in the Book of Mormon for teaching children how prophets listened to the Lord and obeyed even when it was hard. And how we can do the same by listening to modern day prophets. 

My daughter’s Baby Emma Lee. Isn’t she so cute? She smiles at me a lot. 

 I have felt so blessed and lucky lately. I have 2 new grandbabies that were born a month of each other. I got to attend 2 baby blessings to see their fathers bless them in church. Life is good.

My son’s baby Alexa Jane. I love this picture of 3 generations. 

What a great 4 generation picture here. I’m so glad I snapped this picture with Grandpa and Great Grandpa! 
Baby blessing day was a wonderful family day spent in Chicago. I’m so glad families are forever.
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Family Pictionary

October 19, 2015

I can’t remember where I first saw this idea, so I don’t know to whom I should give credit.  If the idea was yours, feel free to e-mail me and I’ll add your name to the post.

Use this activity to repeat songs about home and family multiple times. As the children sing the song, you (or another adult) draws a picture of one of the children’s family.  At the end, choose a super singer to guess which family it represents. 

 
Remember to be sensitive to children whose families are non-traditional or are struggling, but don’t exclude them. 

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