Yeah yeah yeah, it's been FOREVER since I posted. And I am pretty sure no one reads this anymore. I am considering blogging again, we shall see.
Anyhoodles,
I decided that my kids need to focus more on the Savior. Who he is, what he did, and why he is the center of our lives. So I had the kids tell me different words that described Christ. I compiled them and then assigned them a month. We started in February which was Kindness. Then I planned March, and I keep losing the paper so I decided to post it here. Also for my friends in case they want to share in the planning I did. Because face it--we all love an easy FHE that someone else came up with. And easy these are. I considered calling them B.S. Family home evenings. You know, Beyond Simple. But that doesn't sound so good. But it's funny.
Anyhoodles,
March is FORGIVENESS
Week #1 Introduce concept of forgiveness by watching " Go and Sin no More" video:
https://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/go-and-sin-no-more?lang=eng
Week #2 Forgiveness 5-Min. FHE
Source: http://ldsretailers.blogspot.com/2013/04/normal.html
**In case that link doesn't work I posted it below**
Opening Song: “Help Me, Dear Father” (Children’s
Songbook #99)
Quote: : “A spirit of forgiveness and an attitude of love and
compassion toward those who may have wronged us is of the
very essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ” (Gordon B. Hinckley,
“Of You It Is Required to Forgive,” Ensign, June 1991).
Visual Aid: TheProdigal Son — Gospel Art Kit 220
Supplies: twenty-dollar bill, envelope, bulky items, piece of
paper that says “Forgiveness”
Principle: When we truly understand the gospel of Jesus
Christ, we love one another and forgive each other. When we
feel anger, bitterness, or hatred toward another person, we will
never feel peace, happiness, or the Spirit of the Lord. When we
show forgiveness to someone who has wronged us, we are also
showing Heavenly Father our gratitude for forgiving us of our
transgressions and thanking Him for the Atonement, which
allows us to repent and be clean once again.
Lesson: Ask who would like the piece of paper in your
pocket. No one will be very interested. Now show them a
twenty-dollar bill and ask the same question. Of course, everyone
will be interested now! Ask them why the difference in
enthusiasm, since the money is just a piece of paper? Tell them
you think it must be because it’s new. Crumple up the twenty dollar
bill and ask who wants it now. Of course, everyone will
still want it. Put a pencil mark on it and say, “Now the bill isn’t
perfect, so I’m sure you won’t want it now.” Of course, they
still will. Tear off a tiny corner and again offer it, saying, “Now
it is incomplete and imperfect, so I’m sure you won’t want it.”
Of course, they’re still interested. Ask them why they want
it. They’ll answer that it has a twenty-dollar value. Tell them
you’re going to make it even more valuable by putting it in an
envelope. Ask how much it’s worth now. (Still the same.) Put it
in a fancy box and ask how much the paper is worth now. (The
same.) Explain that we’re like that twenty-dollar bill: We have
value no matter if we look perfect, are old and wrinkled, are
scarred, or live in a fancy house. God doesn’t love us more or
less. In our dealings with imperfect people, we need to remember
their true value.
Week #3 Video--"The Other Prodigal Son" mormon ad
http://www.mormonchannel.org/video/mormon-messages?v=3250862264001
Pose questions:
"How do our siblings treat us?"
"How do we forgive when things feel unfair?"
Week #4 Hidden Wedge FHE
http://alindalt.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/family-home-evening-forgiveness/
Week #5 Father Forgive them for They know not what they do.
Christ's ultimate example of forgiveness on the cross
Use parts of this lesson from the Primary 2 manual "I can Forgive Others"
https://www.lds.org/manual/primary-2/lesson-40?lang=eng
Stay tuned for the following months--maybe--if I can get it together
April--SERVICE
May--Prayerful
June--Peacemaker
July--Faithful
Aug--Courageous
Sep--Respect
Oct--Do Good
Nov--Loving
Dec--Giving
