Primary Program September 2015
Presidency :This year in Primary, we have
had the opportunity to help the children feel and understand the great love
that our Savior, Jesus Christ, has for them. Through the witness of the Holy
Ghost, the children have learned that Jesus Christ has a very important role in
our Heavenly Father’s plan and because of that, they can have faith in him. We
have tried to teach them that their faith can grow stronger as they keep the
commandments, serve, share the gospel, follow the example of the savior, and
prepare for his second coming.
We are so proud of our
primary children. They truly are a wonderful little group. Today we would like
to share with you some of the lessons we have learned.
SONG: I know that my Savior
Loves me
Ellie 1.We
Believe in God the Eternal Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ.
Iwen 2.
God is the Father of my Spirit.
Kelsey 3. Jesus Christ is the Son of God
Chloe 4. Heavenly Father and Jesus
Christ love me. No matter what. All the time.
Kiera 5. Kiera’s Talk: The most important thing you
can ever know is this:
·
Jesus
Loves you
·
Jesus
knows you are special
·
Jesus
cheers you on so that you can make good choices
Heavenly
Father loves you too. You are his Spirit child. He sent you to earth to get a
body and to learn. For spirit children, going to earth is kind of like when
young adults go to college to learn something new.
And
just like a person leaves when they graduates from college someday We will
“graduate” from earth life and return to live with our Heavenly Father. He
misses us when we are away and will be happy to see us again.
We
make good choices so we can return to Heavenly Father with honor. In the name
of Jesus Christ, Amen
SONG: He Sent His Son
Raia 6. Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer.
Lindsey
7. Through the atonement of Jesus Christ, all men may be saved. Jesus Christ was resurrected, and I will be too.
Malachi 9. Malachi’s Talk:
“Through the atonement of Jesus Christ all men may be saved.”
Do
you wonder what this means? It means that Jesus died for us so that we can live
again. The atonement is what Jesus did to make it possible for us to repent and
return to God.
When
we repent and Keep God’s commandments, we can be exalted. Exalted means we can
live in the highest and best place of happiness when we are in heaven. I know that Heavenly Father loves us and
wants us to be happy. I am so thankful for the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Iigen10.
Iigen’s talk:
Jesus
Christ is our Savior and redeemer. He suffered for our sins and sorrows. He
died for us. Now, we can repent and return to our Father who lives in Heaven.
SONG: Follow the Prophet
Dane 11. God speaks through prophets.
Braylon
12 Prophets are called of God.
Vincent 13.
Prophets testify of Jesus Christ.
Mark 14.
There is safety in following the prophet.
SONG: The Church of Jesus
Christ
Oliver
15. Jesus Christ Restored the Fullness
of the Gospel.
Isaac
16. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith.
Ana
17. Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon by the power of God.
Annica
18. Annica’s Talk:
Imagine
a glass full of clear, pure water. If we bump the glass, some water might spill
out and the glass wouldn’t be full anymore.
When
Adam and Eve were created, the fullness of the gospel was on the earth. For many
years, prophets taught the gospel.
When
Jesus Christ was on earth, He established His Church. He taught the fullness of
the gospel: faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion, the gift
of the Holy Ghost, and obedience to the commandments. Jesus showed all people
how we should live. He became the Savior of us all. The gospel glass of water
was full.
But
as the years passed, parts of the gospel were lost because wicked people
changed it or didn’t obey it. The gospel glass of water was bumped and parts of
it spilled. The fullness of the gospel was no longer on earth. Heavenly Father
promised He would give us the fullness of the gospel again. He called Joseph
Smith to help him restore the gospel.
John
3:16 tells us that Heavenly Father gave us His Son and the gospel because He
loves us. He calls prophets to teach everyone His gospel so that we will know
what we have to do to live with Him again.
We
are blessed to have the fullness of the gospel in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints. Our gospel glasses are full to the top, and Heavenly Father
has promised us that the gospel will never be taken from the earth again
SONG: Choose the Right Way
Ben
19. Principles and ordinances of the gospel lead me to Jesus Christ.
Zeke
19.5 There are 4 principles and Ordinances of the gospel.
Adalyn 20. What are the principles and Ordinances of
the gospel?
All kids 21. (All Children say: would be fun to have
four hold signs that said: Faith, Repentence, baptism, Laying on of Hands) “We believe that the first principles and
ordinances of the gospel are: first, FAITH in the Lord Jesus Christ. Second:
Repentance. Third, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. Fourth:
Laying on of hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost.
Gage 22. My strength in Jesus Christ is
strengthened when I obey. I can repent when I need to start over.
Coleman
24. When I was baptized, I made a covenant with God. A covenant is a two way
promise. I promised to take upon myself the name of Jesus Christ, keep
His commandments, and serve Him to the end. Heavenly Father promised me a
remission of sins and, through the ordinance of confirmation, the gift of the
Holy Ghost. I renew this covenant each time we partake of the sacrament.
Javen 25.When I am confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints by the power of the
priesthood, I receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. The words used in the prayer
are simple but very important: You will
hear “… confirm you a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, and say unto you, receive the Holy Ghost.”
Cayden 26. The Gift of the Holy Ghost is the right to
the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. The Savior said: “If ye love me, keep
my commandments.
“And
I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may
abide [stay] with you for ever;
“Even
the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not,
neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in
you.” (John 14:15–17.)
SONG: The Holy Ghost
Madison
27. The Holy Ghost Testifies of the Truth of All things.
Scott 28. Moroni 10:5: By the power of the Holy
Ghost, ye may know the truth of all things. How will I know if the Holy Ghost
is trying to teach me the truth? It
could be by feeling
clarity in my thoughts or I may have a warm feeling inside or feeling a deep sense of peace. Also, The Holy
Ghost speaks with a voice that you feel more than
you hear. It is described as a “still small voice”
Kiera 29. The Holy Ghost is the
third member of the Godhead.
Logan 30.
The Holy Ghost speaks in a still small voice.
Cambria 31. The Holy Ghost can guide
and protect us. He
“witnesses of the Father and the Son” (2 Nephi
31:18)
and reveals and teaches “the truth of all things” (Moroni 10:5).
We can receive a sure testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ only by the
power of the Holy Ghost. His communication to our spirit carries far more
certainty than any communication we can receive through our natural senses.As we strive to stay on the path that leads to eternal life, the Holy Ghost can guide us in our decisions and protect us from physical and spiritual danger.
Leieste: Through the Holy Ghost, we can receive gifts of the Spirit for our benefit and for the benefit of those we love and serve (see D&C 46:9-11). There are many gifts of the Spirit. Some of them are: Faith, knowledge, and the gift to heal.
SONG: Come Follow Me
Ellie
32. I can Follow Jesus Christ’s example.
Iwen 33. Luke 18:22 “Come, Follow me.”
Kelsey
34. Jesus Christ always obeyed Heavenly Father.
Chloe 35. Jesus Christ went about doing good.
Raia
36. Jesus Christ’s example teaches me how to live.
Zeke 36.5 Zeke’s
Talk
Jesus says it is important to
obey. Heavenly Father and Jesus want us to read our scriptures. Here is a story
about a little girl who found out obeying made her happy.
“When
Lisa was nine years old, she felt unhappy and out of sorts much of the time.
Everyone in the family wondered why she was so grumpy. One night as she walked
into her bedroom, she saw her Book of Mormon by the door.
Of
course I’m not happy, she thought, I haven’t been reading the scriptures. That
night she read a few verses. She decided that she would read every night. As
the days passed, she felt happier and more peaceful.
This
habit of reading the scriptures every day, even just a few verses, has blessed
her ever since. (August Friend 2015 p. 13, Be a Shining example.)
SONG: I Feel My Savior’s Love
Lindsey 37. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and He is a
God of Miracles.
Malachi 38. 2 Nephi 27:23 says, “ For behold, I am a
God of Miracles;…and I work not among the children of men save it be
according to their faith.”
Iigen 39. Jesus Christ can heal the sick.
Dane
40. Jesus Christ has power over death.
Braylon
41. Miracles come to those who have faith.
Ana 42. Ana’s Talk:
“Has
someone in your family been sick? Jesus’s friends Mary and Martha worried
because their brother, Lazarus, was very sick. They sent someone to tell Jesus
so He could come heal Lazarus. But Lazarus died before Jesus got there.
When
Jesus saw how sad Mary and Martha were, He cried. Then He asked someone to move
the stone from the door of the tomb, and He commanded Lazarus to come out.
Lazarus’s spirit came back into his body, and he walked out of the tomb, still
wearing burial clothes. People were amazed. Jesus had power over death! He truly
was the Son of God!
Each
of Jesus’s miracles showed His great love and His great power. If we believe in
Him and follow His example, we will live with Him again!”
(From the August 2015 Friend p. 40, Jesus
Brings Lazarus Back to Life)
SONG:
I’m Trying to be Like Jesus
Vincent
43. I Obey Jesus Christ because I Love him.
Iwen
44. Iwen’s Talk
My
favorite song is “Nephi’s courage!” This song is about how Nephi knew that if
he was willing to obey Heavenly Father, then heavenly Father would help him find
a way to obey. If we want to obey Heavenly father, then he will help us, just
like he helped Nephi; even when it seems very hard.
Mark
45. I show Love for Jesus Christ When I keep the Commandments.
Oliver
46. My Love for Jesus Christ Grows when I Pray.
Isaac 46.5 My
love for Jesus Christ grows when I help others.
Ben
47. My love for Jesus Christ Grows when I study the Scriptures.
Adalyn
48. John 14:15, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
Song:
I hope they call me on a mission
Gage
49. The Mission of the church is to
invite all to come unto Christ.
Annica
50. Prophets are servants of Jesus Christ. When we follow the prophet, we
follow Jesus Christ.
Coleman
51. Sharing the gospel can help others learn about Jesus.
Javen 52.
Jesus Christ taught us how to serve others
Cayden
53. When I serve my family, I serve God.
Madison
54. When I serve my neighbors, I serve God.
Song:
My Heavenly Father Loves Me
Scott
55. I know that my Redeemer lives.
Kiera
56. Jesus Christ came to earth as promised by the prophets
Logan 57. Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world.
Cambria 58.
Jesus Christ will return to the earth someday.
Leieste 59.
I can live with Jesus Christ again.
Ben 60.
As a primary we echo D&C 76:22 which says, “And now after the many
testimonies which have been given of {Jesus}, this is the testimony, last of
all, which we give of him: That he lives.
Song:
I Know that My Redeemer Lives.
Presidency :Closing:
Your children know that Jesus lives. As the primary song says, “I did not touch
Him or sit on His knee. Yet Jesus is real to me. I know he lives.
In
the name of Jesus Christ, Amen
