By Alison Palmer
Scripture: D&C 128:22
Song: “I Hope They Call Me on a Mission” Children’s Songbook, 169

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture: 2 Nephi 4:15

Song: “Search, Ponder, and Pray” Children’s Songbook, 109

Preparation: Print a picture of William Tyndale from the internet and gather pictures of Nephi and Joseph Smith. Collect pencils and a stack of index cards to write phrases from the scriptures.
Prayerfully read “The Blessing of Scripture” Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Ensign, May 2010, 32-35.

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:Doctrine and Covenants 76:5
Song:“Nephi’s Courage” Children’s Songbook, 120

Preparation:

Gather a stack of paper and pencils for all family members. Research paper airplane models in a book or on the internet at sites such as: http://www.paperairplanes.co.uk/planes.php. Practice making one type that matches your children’s skill level in order to show your family how it is made.

Prayerfully read “When the Lord Commands,” Elder Bruce A. Carlson, Ensign, May 2010, 38-40.

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture:Luke 9:24
Song:“Have I Done Any Good?” Hymns, #223

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants 5:10

Song: “The Sacred Grove,” Children’s Songbook, 87

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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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