"Are you ever guilty of murmuring when a calling comes to you? Or do you accept with thanksgiving each opportunity to serve your brothers and sisters, knowing that our Heavenly Father will bless those whom He calls? May we ever remember that the mantle of membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not a cloak of comfort but rather a robe of responsibility. Our duty, in addition to saving ourselves, is to guide others to the celestial kingdom of God." Thomas S. Monson (The Saviors Call to Serve)
What a wonderful opportunity you have to serve in primary. Jesus loved the little children and you have been called to teach them and love them as He did.
Elder M. Russel Ballard (Teaching No Greater Call) said, "Clearly, those of us who have been entrusted with precious children have been given a sacred, noble stewardship, for we are the ones God has appointed to encircle today's children with love and the fire of faith and an understanding of who they are."
* Teach them correct doctrine simply and clearly
* Teach them that the peace , love, and warmth they feel at primary come from the Holy Ghost and are the beginnings of their testimony.
* Help them understand the gospel and how it applies in their world, home, and family.
* Teach with variety and ask, what will the children do to learn and how can I help them feel the Spirit?
Cherish your calling in primary. You receive special blessings as you teach children. You have an opportunity to learn the gospel in its simplicity when you give lessons and the spirit will testify to you and the children that these simple principles are true. Remember when you study and pray about each lesson you will be prepared and the Spirit will be with you. When you teach with the Spirit you guide others to the Celestial Kingdom. I know I feel the Spirit each time I come to your primary. I know you love the Lord.
Autumn McClellan
Arlington Stake Primary
2nd Counselor
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