Bringing our Little Ones to Christ

Teaching moment 4/18

Autumn McClellan

 

 

4/17/15

 

 

To: Shirley Neighbors, Stacey Jean Birk, ~Yolonda, Amy Thomas, Heather Swanson, Kay Jenkins Cc: Elise Simbeck, Lauri Ferguson, Teri Honsvick, Leslie Moss, Ron Murray, Greg Blackburn

"Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right."  Theodore Roosevelt

  

“Earning the Faith in God Award will help you become the kind of person you would like to be and the person Heavenly Father knows you can become.”

—The First Presidency

Talking of scouts and Activity Day Girl activities Elder Ballard said, 

“Creative, innovative … activities can be stimulating and fun, but … every lesson, every meeting, and every activity should be focused on bringing these little ones to Christ.” 

What might I consider in planning activities?

• Prayerfully consider the individual needs and interests of the children.
• Counsel with the Primary presidency, families, and children.
• Ensure that activities accomplish gospel-centered purposes.

Have you thought about …

• What can help children and their families accomplish the Faith in God requirements?
• How can I get to know each of the children?
• How can the activities strengthen each child’s faith in Jesus Christ?
• How can the activities help the children understand and keep their baptismal covenant?
• What can I do to help the children prepare to go to the temple?
• How can I help the children gain a testimony of the power of the priesthood in their life?

Questions and ideas from our Primary General Presidency that I found thought provoking from LDS.org.  Think about how your presidency can make Christ and the Faith in God program a part of each lesson.  Most everything relates to the gospel and it only takes a few seconds to testify of something at each activity.  It may seem awkward or weird at first but the kids will come to appreciate it.  Extra spiritual influence can never be bad.  

Autumn McClellan

Arlington Stake Primary President