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FHE: Prepare for His Return

FHE Lesson: Prepare for His Return Principle: Second Coming

Join us as we teach about the joys and the truths of the second coming in a way both children and parents can learn and enjoy.

Of all the great events of the history of the world, as far as the prophets have foretold, the greatest is the preparation for the coming of the Savior in the latter days, when He will come in power and great glory, with all the holy angels, as King of kings and Lord of lords.” LeGrand Richards

Video Clip: The Animated New Testament SIGNS OF THE TIMES chapter 11

“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy…” Luke 21:36

In this powerful video clip from The Animated Stories from the New Testament SIGNS OF THE TIMES DVD, Jesus Christ counsels us to Prepare for His Return.

Story: “Be Ye Not Troubled”

by Margie Nauta Lee

“Daddy!” five-year old Callie hollered. Father entered the room and sat down on the edge of Callie’s bed.
“ I can’t sleep, ’cause I’m scared!” she confided.

Father gathered Callie into his arms and held her tight. “I’ll check under your bed for you Callie if you want, but you know there are no such things as monsters!”

“It’s not monsters I’m afraid of!” Callie sobbed. “I don’t want to starve before Jesus comes again!”

“Oh, Callie! If you always follow the prophet, you’ll be prepared for His return. You don’t need to be afraid. When Jesus comes again it will be a very joyful day!” Father promised.

“But, Caleb said that a lot of bad things are going to happen!”

“Callie, Caleb was wrong to scare you,” Father said as he tucked Callie back into her bed. “There are bad things that are already happening and will happen before Jesus comes again, but Jesus taught that we don’t need to be troubled… READ MORE

Activity: “The Sun”

What can we do to prepare for the Second Coming?

Every child loves playing with a windmill, especially one they make themselves.

This spiritually uplifting, yet fun, “THE SUN” windmill ACTIVITY will help you teach your children some of the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ, “THE SON” of Man.

Build your windmills as you read about the Signs of the Times and how your family can prepare for His return to help your little ones (and you, too) feel comforted and look forward to the SECOND COMING without being afraid or troubled.

Recipe: “The Sun” Treats

(Lemon Chiffon Tarts)

“And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” (Luke 21:27)

These bright and tasty “SUN TREATS” (Lemon Chiffon Cream Tarts) will remind your family to look forward without fear to that bright and glorious day when the “Son of Man” returns.

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The Animated New Testament Series

What is the most important gift you can give a child?

It is a firm testimony in Jesus Christ. The Animated New Testament helps children and adults personally know Jesus. This award-winning series allows your family to relive the foundational events of the Lord’s ministry. READ MORE

FHE Lesson: Follow the Prophet

Apr19

FHE Lesson: Follow the Prophet Principles: Prophetic Guidance

God speaks to His people through prophets. This lesson will help prepare your children to better understand the importance of listening to Conference and following the Prophet.

“The prophets speak to us in the name of the Lord and in divine plainness. It is our responsibility not only to listen but also to act upon His word that we may claim the blessings of the ordinances and covenants of the restored gospel.” Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Audio Clip: The Dramatized Old Testament (Tape 2 /Track 3) Noah Builds an Arc

The Prophet speaks for God. Is your family listening?

Listen as the faith-building story from The Dramatized Old Testament is brought to life when Noah Builds an Ark and his family members are the only ones who choose to follow the prophet and help him.

“Noah had the unwavering faith to follow God’s commandments. May we ever do likewise. May we remember that the wisdom of God ofttimes appears as foolishness to men; but the greatest lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and we obey, we will always be right.” Thomas S. Monson

Story: Jason Wants to Follow the Prophet
by Margie Nauta Lee

Ten-year-old Jace helped Mother unload the week’s supply of groceries from the car.

“Let Dad get that one, Jace,” Mother said, pointing to the twenty-five pound bag of rice.

Jace looked at the large bag with strange writing on it. “What’s in it?” Jace asked.

“Rice,” Mother answered. “It’s for our food storage!”

“Food storage? What’s that?” Jace questioned.

“It’s setting aside a basic supply of food in order to be prepared for hard times,” Mother said.

“What kind of hard times?” Jace asked, with a worried expression on his face.

“Don’t look so worried, Son,” Mother soothed. “The Lord said, ‘If ye are prepared ye shall not fear,’” Mother said quoting a scripture from the Doctrine and Covenants. “Food storage is one of the things the prophets have encourage the Saints to have for many, many, years,” Mother continued. “We keep our food storage under the stairs in the basement.”

“So by storing food, we’re following the Prophet?” Jace asked.

“That’s right! And you know that following the Prophet brings happiness. Right?” (Read More)

Activity: Build Noah’s Ark

What can the story, Noah Builds an Ark, teach us to do in our lives?

During this fun Noah’s Ark activity your family will work together, like Noah’s family, to build an ark and gather animals–while learning why we should always follow the prophet!

“May our lives reflect the knowledge we have that God lives, that Jesus Christ is His Son, that Joseph Smith was a prophet, and that we are led today by another prophet of God.” Thomas S. Monson

Recipe: Animal “Crackers” 2×2

How many yummy pairs of animal “crackers” will you find?

Noah was commanded to gather all the animals of the earth “…by two, the male and his female.” (Genesis 7:2).

Your children will delight in helping to make home-made Animal Crackers using this simple and fun ANIMAL CRACKERS RECIPE and animal shaped cookie cutters. Be sure to make two of each animal! But, if you’re short on time use store-bought animal crackers and have children search the bag for animal “crackers” two by two.

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“Would Jesus Talk Like That”

Apr12

FHE Lesson: Would Jesus Talk Like That Principle: Clean Speech

The charming video clip of how President Hinckley’s mother taught him not to use the Lord’s name in vain serves as the backdrop for this lesson. A fun activity, story and yummy-gummy treat in the shape of lips reinforce the importance of always using clean speech

“What I fear is that the prevalent use of foul language has become an acceptable pattern in the schools, probably due in large part to the influence of TV and the general permissiveness in our society. Whatever the cause, I hope that some additional emphasis might be made to curb it, to help our youth appreciate the importance of proper language.” ~Gordon B. Hinckley

Video Clip: Gordon B. Hinckley: A Giant Among Men chapters 1

“Would Jesus Talk Like That?”

This clip from The Modern Prophets series Gordon B. Hinckley: A Giant Among Men DVD, will delight your family as you watch the darling re-enactment and listen as President Hinckley tells the story in his own words of how his mother taught him the importance of using clean speech.

Activity: Would Jesus Talk Like That?

“… that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.” Matthew 15:11

This fun ACTIVITY will help teach your family that learning to control our thoughts and words is one of the things we must do to become like Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Recipe: Cherry Gummy Lips

“Only good words will pass through your lips!”

Everyone loves Gummy treats! This fun and yummy “CHERRY GUMMY LIPS” recipe will help your family remember to only let good words pass through their lips!

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“I Shall Go On Living”

Mar1

FHE Lesson: I Shall Go On Living Principle: Eternal Life

We reflect on the gift of resurrection made possible through the Savior, with memory of the passing of President Gordon B. Hinckley 5 years ago. He testified of the blessings made possible for families and individuals through the temple work of the Restored Church. The heart warming video clip, lesson, story, activity and easy sugar cookie recipe all help children to better understand and enjoy these blessings.

“I know as surely as anything in this world that someday I shall die as to the life of this world. But I have an absolute certainty in my heart that I shall go on living and doing good and having the association of my beloved companion and my children.” ~Gordon B. Hinckley

Video Clip: Gordon B. Hinckley: A Giant Among Men chapters 11-12

Families Can Be Together Forever!

In this heart warming video clip from the Modern Prophets DVD, Gordon B. Hinckley: A Giant Among Men,
President Hinckley testifies of the blessings made possible through faith in Jesus Christ and the temple work of the Restored Church.

Activity: Temples and Eternal Life

Why is it important to live worthily to go to the temple?

In this fun activity your children will BUILD A TEMPLE while learning about some of the ordinances performed in the temple and what they need to do to live worthily to go to the temple when they are
old enough.

Recipe: Temple Sugar Cookies

Nothing is sweeter than receiving the blessings of the temple!

You don’t have to be Master Builders or Master Bakers to get these soft and tasty “Temple” Sugar Cookies under construction, but you will need to be Master Munchers to finish eating these big cookies!

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I WILL BE BAPTIZED LIKE JESUS

May11

FHE Lesson — “I Will Be Baptized Like Jesus” Principles: Baptism

“After we come out of the waters of baptism, our souls need to be continuously immersed in and saturated with the truth and the light of the Savior’s gospel. Sporadic and shallow dipping in the doctrine of Christ and partial participation in His restored Church cannot produce the spiritual transformation that enables us to walk in a newness of life. Rather, fidelity to covenants, constancy of commitment and offering our whole soul unto God are required if we are to receive the blessings of eternity.” ~David A. Bednar

Video Clip–John the Baptist chapter 10

“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matt. 3:17)

Whether preparing for baptism or renewing baptismal covenants, this clip from JOHN THE BAPTIST will inspire your family’s desire to please Heavenly Father by following in Christ’s footsteps!

Activity–Baptized Like Jesus

Baptism by immersion.

During this fun BAPTISM ACTIVITY your family will learn by discussion and demonstration how we are baptized by immersion like Jesus!

Treat Recipe–Short Bread Immersion Cookies

Completely immersed!

Demonstrate baptism by immersion with, scrumptious, melt in your mouth, Short Bread IMMERSION COOKIES, that are even yummier when dunked in a cold glass of milk.

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Modern-Day Goliaths

Apr27

FHE Lesson — “Modern Day Goliaths” Principles: Faith & Being True

“Because of David’s faith in God, Goliath was slain and Israel prevailed. Noble youth are faced constantly with modern-day Goliaths in the form of temptations that would cause us to violate our covenants and the standards the Lord has given us. Live your life in such a way that when you are faced with a choice between good and evil and when deep inside you can hear the question, ‘Who’s on the Lord’s side?’—you will be prepared to answer with all your strength, ‘I am!’” ~Charles W. Dahlquist II

Video Clip–David and Goliath chapter 10

Armed with faith!

This clip from The Animated Old Testament DAVID AND GOLIATH DVD will help arm your family with the faith needed to fight against their modern-day Goliaths and win!

Activity–Fighting Modern-Day Goliaths

Winning the fight!

This fun activity will arm your family with a shepherd’s sling, five (paper) stones and FAITH to practice winning the fight against their MODERN-DAY GOLIATHS!

Treat Recipe–Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Stones

A quick and easy treat your family will enjoy slinging into their mouths!

“And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stonesout of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:40)These chewing gooey and delicious CHOCOLATE COVERED MARSHMALLOW STONES will be a big hit with your family, but they won’t hurt anything except maybe your waistline.

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Lengthen Your Stride

Apr13

FHE Lesson–Lengthen Your Stride Principle: Stewardship

“We have the gospel of Jesus Christ, the gospel of peace, the gospel of joy. We have truths that can make any person better and more fulfilled, any marriage happier and sweeter, any home more heavenly. Yes, it is to ourselves, our homes, our quorums, our classes, our Church assignments that we must carry more energetically those things that we have received. We must lengthen our stride and must do it now.” ~Spencer W. Kimball

Video Clip–The Modern Prophets Spencer W. Kimball ch 12

Set about with tremendous enthusiasm!

President Kimball sets a wonderful example of lengthening one’s stride with tremendous enthusiasm as he carries out his stewardship as prophet, seer, revelator and President of the Church in the clip from The Modern Prophets SPENCER W. KIMBALL DVD!

Activity–Lengthen Your Stride

How long is your stride?

This fun STRIDE ACTIVITY will help your children understand that everyone can lengthen their stride no matter how old or how young they are by taking steps towards improving how we each care for our own stewardships.

Treat Recipe–”Lengthen Your Stride” Butter Cookies

A step towards improving!

These BUTTER COOKIES are melt-in-your-mouth yummy but the real fun is decorating them as cute shoes to help you remember to “lengthen your stride” by taking steps towards improving!

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Did Jesus Really Live Again?

Mar30

FHE Lesson — “Did Jesus Really Live Again?” Principle: Resurrection

“All of us will die. But that will not be the end…just as He took up His body and came forth from the tomb, even so shall all of us enjoy a reunion of body and spirit to become living souls in the day of our own ‘resurrection’. Jesus made it possible for us to be resurrected like he was. This means that each of us will live again after we die.” ~Gordon B. Hinckley

Video Clip–He is Risen chapter 10

“Because He died, all shall live again!”

The sorrow of death is softened with the promise of the Resurrection! As you watch the clip from HE IS RISEN, feel the sorrow that Mary felt that first Easter morning when the tomb was emptied; then rejoice with her as she sees and speaks with the risen Lord.

Activity–Did Jesus Really Live Again?

“Yes, when the third day came…”

Read the lyrics from the Primary song DID JESUS REALLY LIVE AGAIN? and discuss the corresponding scriptures while building a mobile to help your children better understand the meaning and significance of the resurrection.

Treat Recipe–Candy “He is Risen” Stones

“The angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone.” (Matt. 28:2)

Children will love molding and sculpting CANDY “HE IS RISEN” STONES with this easy-to-make candy recipe, but the real fun comes from eating this sweet treat!

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*Reflect on the Easter miracle from Matthew 27–28; Mark 15–16; Luke 23–24; John 19–21; and Acts 1.

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Kindness Begins with Me

Mar23

FHE Lesson–Kindness Begins with Me Principle: Kindness and Charity

“What a joy, what a comfort, what a satisfaction can be added to the lives of our neighbors and friends through kindness. How I would like to write that word in capital letters and emblazon it in the air.
Kindness is the power that God has given us to unlock hard hearts and subdue stubborn souls and bring them to an understanding of His purposes.” ~George Albert Smith

Video Clip–The Modern Prophets George Albert Smith ch 2

“I would not be an enemy to any living soul.”

Watching this heart-felt clip from our Modern Prophets George Albert Smith: Charity Above All DVD gives strength and courage to follow George Albert’s example to live a Christlike life by showing kindness and charity to every living soul!

Activity–Kindness

Kindness begins with me!
This cute STORY ACTIVITY about animal friends who say, “kindness begins with me,” and then act upon it, will help your little ones better understand that when we are kind to others we are showing kindness to Heavenly Father and Jesus.

Treat Recipe–Kindness “Boomerang Cookies”

“Kindness, like a boomerang, always returns.” ~Author Unknown

Children love rolling these delightful BUTTERY COOKIES into the shape of boomerangs as a reminder that if they are kind to others-others will be kind to them. So yummy, too! Like a boomerang, your family will keep coming back for more!

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What E’re Thou Art

Mar9

FHE Lesson: What E’re Thou Art Principle: Good Actions

“If we want to be a person of integrity, we act as if we have integrity and we will be a person of integrity. If we want to be a person of charity and love, we act as if we have that characteristic and we will be that person. The Savior alluded to this principle when he asked, ‘What manner of men ought ye to be?’ Verily I say unto you, even as I am.’ We should strive to become like him by acting as he would act.” ~Royden G. Derrick

Video Clip: The Modern Prophets David O. McKay ch 2

“What E’er Thou Art”

Experience first hand the life changing moment in the life of DAVID O. MCKAY, when as a young missionary in Scotland, he was homesick, discouraged, and low in spirit. As he walked down the street with his companion, he noticed an inscription chiseled in stone lintel of an unfinished building which read, ‘What E’er Thou Art, Act Well Thy Part.’

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Activity: Act Well Thy Part

“…whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.” Proverbs 20:11

This enlightening and informative puzzle activity will help you teach your little ones to know how to ACT WELL THY PART in the many different roles they will have in their lives.

Treat Recipe: “Act Well Thy Part” Cookie Bar Stone

This cookie bar stone melts in your mouth, but it’s motto is rock solid!

Your family will be the architects of this stone! Have fun chiseling symbols into the frosting of this delicious COOKIE BAR.

After each person completes their piece, see if you can put it back together again to look like the stone that changed young David O. McKay’s life and hopefully your lives, too!

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