Oct. 13-19, Free Come Follow Me, LDS Primary lesson helps
- redwallace
- Sep 24
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 8
I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
To help your children learn the name of the Church and understand why it is important, consider asking if any of them can say the Church’s full name. You could then show them the name from Doctrine and Covenants 115:4 and have them repeat it with you. As you do, consider pointing out significant words and why they are important. You could also review “Chapter 43: Jesus Christ Names His Church” (in Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 164, or the corresponding video in Gospel Library) or sing “The Church of Jesus Christ” (Children’s Songbook, 77).
Here are some stepping stones that help them learn the name of our church while they walk on the steps. The rhythm and movement will help the very young. Have them put the steps in the correct order and then take turns walking and saying the name. Maybe even mix up the steps and see if they catch the incorrect way of saying the name.
Cut out the strips of paper and Jesus (2nd page). Have the children place them in the correct spots as you discuss what the different symbols represent in the Logo. Then, have the children trace the archway with a pen or their fingers.
(see “Chapter 43: Jesus Christ Names His Church,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 164).
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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.
Here is an interactive song.
This covers most of the lesson.
There are cards for younger students and another set for older students. If your class is somewhere in the middle ages, go through and pick the cards that will be best out of the two sets.
Review the pictures in the listing to see a sample of the questions.
My example can help others come to Christ and find safety.
Your children may know people who are struggling and need “refuge” from the “storms of life” (verse 6). How can they help these people? Consider inviting your children to stand when you read the word arise in Doctrine and Covenants 115:5. They could stretch out their fingers like rays of sunlight when you read shine forth. Remind your children that our light comes from Jesus Christ, and help them think of ways they can “shine forth” as He does.
You can draw these pictures in your fort:
Your children could draw a picture depicting Doctrine and Covenants 115:6. For example, they could draw a storm with people taking refuge in a Church building. What might the storm represent? How does the Savior’s Church provide help? Help your children think of a friend, family member, or neighbor in need. How can we invite them to find help in the Church of Jesus Christ?
Remind the children that our light comes from Jesus Christ, and help them think of ways they can “shine forth.”
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My sacrifices are sacred to the Lord.
Invite your children to pretend that they are Newel K. Whitney. How would they feel if the Lord asked them to leave their successful job and move someplace new? (It might help to review “Chapter 41: Trouble in Kirtland,” in Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 158–60, or the corresponding video in Gospel Library.) As you read together Doctrine and Covenants 117:1–11, ask your children to stop you when they hear something that would help them have the faith to obey the Lord. What sacrifices do we make to obey the Lord? How does He bless us?
Heavenly Father uses tithing to bless His children.
Many of the children you teach may be too young to earn money and pay tithing, but it’s good for them to understand how tithing contributes to the Lord’s work throughout the world. Consider using the pictures and activity page at the end of this outline to help them understand what tithing is. (See also “Chapter 44: Tithing,” in Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 165–66, or the corresponding video in Gospel Library.) How does Heavenly Father use tithing to bless His children? Share your feelings about the law of tithing and how it has blessed you.
The children can practice writing out your tithing with these bigger tithing slips, makes it easier for the kids to write in the spaces. You can purchase fake money from Dollar Tree and practice counting it out and putting it into envelopes. Dramatic play is so important for early development.
This explains 1/10, really well for small ones.
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.
A story from the friend about tithing, made into a cute movie:
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This was from 4 years ago, but I am leaving it here for families:
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