By Alison Palmer
Scripture: John 14:26-27

Song: “The Still Small Voice,” Children’s Songbook, 106

Preparation:

Place a copy of the above scripture in an envelope for use during the lesson. Gather a stack of index cards, 5 or 6 sheets of blank paper, pens and tape. Write situations that are pertinent to your family on the pieces of paper. These should include decisions to be made, difficult situations being faced, times where protection or comfort may be needed. (Studying for a test, making a choice, avoiding danger, etc.)
Prayerfully read “Helping Others Recognize the Whisperings of the Spirit,” Vicki F. Matsumori, Ensign, November 2009, 10-12 and consider which thoughts and passages you would like to share with your family.

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:Matthew 22:37-38
Song:“Love One Another,” Children’s Songbook, 136

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture: Alma 5:33

Song:“Help Me, Dear Father,” Children’s Songbook, 99

Preparation:Find a bandana or other object that can be used as a blindfold.
Prayerfully read “Repent . . . That I May Heal You,” Neil L. Andersen, Ensign, November 2009, 40-42 and consider which thoughts and passages you would like to share with your family.

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:Mosiah 2:17
Song:“Once within a Lowly Stable,” Children’s Songbook, 41

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:2 Timothy 1:7

Song:“I Will Be Valiant,” Children’s Songbook, 162

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:Doctrine and Covenants 19:23

Song:“Reverence is Love,” Children’s Songbook, 31

Preparation:Gather a few pieces of paper, a marker, and tape. Write a couple of polite phrases such as “I’m sorry,” “excuse me,” or “thank you” on the sheets of paper.

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:Nehemiah 6:3
Song:“Nephi’s Courage,” Children’s Songbook, pg. 120

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:2 Nephi 9:51

Song:“I Want to Give the Lord My Tenth,” Children’s Songbook, pg. 150

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By Alison Palmer Scripture: Mosiah 4: 13

Song:“Nephi’s Courage,” Children’s Songbook, pg.120

Preparation:Gather a bag of mini-marshmallows and a box of toothpicks. Obtain a picture of Nephi building the boat if it is available.

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:“Successful . . . families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, [and] forgiveness” (“Proclamation,” paragraph 7)

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:John 3:5
Song:“Baptism,” Children’s Songbook, 100
Preparation:Find a picture of Jesus Christ’s baptism. If one is not available use a picture of a family member’s baptism.

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture: John 14:6
Song:“I Believe in Christ” Hymns, #134

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants 88:119

Song:“My Eternal Family” (available online at lds.org) or “Love is Spoken Here,” Children’s Songbook, 190

Preparation:Gather a deck of playing cards or other objects from your home that could be sorted (buttons, candies, mismatched socks, etc,) and a copy of The Family: A Proclamation to the World.

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture: “The family is ordained of God” (“Proclamation,” paragraph 7).

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture: Psalm 82:6

Song: “I Lived in Heaven,” Children’s Songbook, 4

Preparation: Gather paper and drawing implements for each member of the family and a favorite picture of Jesus Christ.

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