June 24, 2012

Opening Song: As a Child of God (outline)
Closing Song: Choose the Right (Hymn 239)


Wiggle Song: I Wiggle (p271)


Program Song: Nephi's Courage (p120)
Review Songs: As a Child of God, Choose the Right
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Identify the doctrine: We can choose the right by following the example of Nephi in the Book of Mormon. He chose to the follow Jesus Christ even when his brothers made fun of him. When we choose the right, the Lord will provide a way for us to keep His commandments.


Help the children understand it:

1. Sing Wiggle Song. 1 minute
2. Listening and Singing Experiences:
   
   Junior/Senior Primary
   
   1. Nephi's Courage (p120)
   • 1 minute - Attention getter: I'm going to share with you one of my favorite Book of Mormon stories. Show kids the book-like flipchart.
   • 10 minutes - Sing Nephi's Courage, story style. Talk about each verse to ensure understanding.
   • 5 minutes - Practice singing the song, verse by verse using story sticks, "how to sing" sticks, etc.
   2. 2 minutes - Songs of the Heart 

Help them apply it in their lives/Testimony: Make connections with real life examples of what the Lord asks us to do (compared to Nephi getting the brass plates). I know that the scriptures are full righteous examples for us to follow. Nephi is one of those examples. He was willing to go and do what the Lord asked him to do. I promise you that if you will go and do, the Lord will always provide a way for you to do what He asks.