Come Follow Me August 31-September 6 (Helaman 13-16)

The Spirit can speak to our hearts.

Helaman 13:2-5. When Samuel the Lamanite was commanded to preach to the Nephites, Heavenly Father helped him know in his heart what he should say.

Scripture.

Teach the children that while we speak to each other using words, the Holy Ghost can communicate through feelings in our hearts. Read the Helaman 13:2-5 and have your children either hold their hands over their hearts or make a heart with their hands each time you read the word "heart".

Heart Craft Options:

Toilet Paper Roll Heart Stapming from Crafty Morning.


Heart Sponge Stamping from Mothercould. These are homemade stamps! Just make one into a heart shape.



Prophets teach about Jesus Christ.

Helaman 14:2-7, 20-25. The account of Samuel the Lamanite is a great opportunity to teach the children that all prophets teach about Jesus Christ. Focus on that as you watch one or more of these videos.

Video Options.

Video: Samuel the Lamanite from ChurchofJesusChrist.org


Video: Samuel and the Star from ChurchofJesusChrist.org


Samuel the Lamanite from Latter Day Kids. 


Signs & Wonders Bingo.

Meck Mom created this bingo game that's included in her Book of Mormon course. Read Helaman 14:2-7 and 20-25 and talk about signs that Samuel gave the people of Christ's birth, and then play this game and talk about signs we have today of Christ's Second Coming.



I am blessed when I follow the prophet.

Scripture.

Helaman 16:1-6. Heavenly Father has given us a prophet to help us know His will and follow His plan. We are blessed as we listen to the prophet's words and obey. In verse 1, talk about three things the people did to follow the prophet, Samuel.

Activity Options.

The Amazing Arrow Trick from The Kids Should See This. I like that this object lesson has to do with arrows! Talk about prophets and the importance of following a prophet. When we obey, we see things clearly (show the clear glass with arrows facing the same direction) and we are protected. When we don't obey the prophet (add water into the glass, so it only covers the bottom arrow), we don't see things as clearly. 


Samuel the Lamanite Rice Krispie Tower from Sis Wright's Seminary Journey. Make these together as a family after watching one of the videos or as is. Using a small toy to represent Samuel, let the children take turns helping "Samuel" climb the wall to teach the people about Jesus Christ. Share phrases from Helaman 16:2 and 6 to show that others did not believe and were angry with Samuel. Testify that people who followed the prophet are blessed.



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