February 9, 2014

Opening Song: He Sent His Son (34)
Welcome Song: We Welcome You (p256) - 1st part only
Happy Birthday Song: Feliz Cumpleanos (282)
Article of Faith Song: The First and Third Articles of Faith (p122-123)
Action Song: Hinges (277)
Program Song: I Will Follow God's Plan (164)
Reverent Song: Father, I Will Reverent Be (29)
Closing Song: The Lord Gave Me a Temple (153)

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Identify the doctrine: Heavenly Father commanded Jesus Christ to create the earth as a home for His Children (Sharing Time). This month we celebrate Valentine's Day which is a day about love. Our Heavenly Father loves us so much that He created a plan by which we can return to live with Him. (I Will Follow God's Plan).

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Junior Primary/Senior Primary

Singing Time:

1. Articles of Faith Songs: 1 and 3. Sing the First Article of Faith (the children know this one). Review from last week: show the children the picture of the Third Article of Faith and ask them to tell you about it - keep it simple: This is a picture of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. It was there He atoned, or paid for, our sins. Because of His Atonement, if we choose the right and repent when we don't, we can return to live with our Heavenly Father and Savior. Have the pianist play through the song and sing the song to them (words will be written on the blackboard). Invite the kids to sing along with you. Sing again, but this time erase a few of the words on the board (or invite a reverent child to do so).
2. Sing I Will Follow God's Plan using the flipchart and assess how well the children know it (we learned it last year). Tell the children we'll work on it more next week.
3. Valentine's Activity: Name that Primary Song about Love (thank you Camille for preparing this ENTIRE lesson for me! I'll also use her Jr. vs Sr. Primary adjustments)
4. For the last 2 minutes: Tell the children: To get us ready for our Gospel Instruction we are going to sing a reverent song - that means a quiet song that helps us think about Jesus. Using the flipchart sing: Father, I Will Reverent Be. Sing again when the classes come in for Closing Exercises.