By Alison Palmer

Scripture: Alma 37:6-7

Song: “’Give,’ Said the Little Stream” Children’s Songbook, 236

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[photopress:young_woman_1111.jpg,thumb,pp_style]By Alison Palmer

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Song: “The Thirteenth Article of Faith,” Children’s Songbook, 132

Preparation: Gather 4 small plastic jewels, tokens or buttons. Hide them around the room where family home evening will be held.
Prayerfully read “I Believe in Being Honest and True,” Ann M. Dibb, Ensign, May 2011, 115-118 and choose those elements you would like to discuss with your family.

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By Alison Palmer

Scripture: Moroni 10:4-5

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

Preparation: Gather a paper and drawing tools for each member of the family, a potted plant, yarn or thin ribbon, and scissors.

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[photopress:Family_0811.jpg,thumb,pp_style]By Alison Palmer
Scripture: Joshua 24:5

Song: “I Am a Child of God,” Children’s Songbook, 2

Preparation: Gather a piece of rope or yarn and a picture of your family.
Prayerfully read “Establishing a Christ-Centered Home,” Elder Richard J. Maynes, Ensign, May 2011, 37-39 and choose those elements you would like to discuss with your family.

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[photopress:pioneer_0711.jpg,thumb,pp_style] By Alison Palmer
Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants 136:4-5

Song: “I Will Follow God’s Plan,” Children’s Songbook, 165

Preparation: Gather an empty purse, For the Strength of Youth pamphlet, small notebook, breath mints, soap, lotion, brush, coin purse or juice box, and recipe card. Place the items inside the purse. Also have paper lunch sack and markers or crayons available for the activity.

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