Printable Activity Sheet for Deuteronomy 6-8; 15; 18; 29-30; 34 {May 17}

  These original activity sheets that align with the Come, Follow Me lessons each week are totally free and easy to print from a Google Doc file. They're designed to print double-sided 2-to-a-page and are perfect for introducing or reviewing the concepts from the Come, Follow Me lesson. Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, others use them in their family or Sunday School lessons. I hope they add an element of fun to your gospel learning and help to engage even the most reluctant learners. Make sure to come back each week for the latest!

This activity sheet is based on the CFM lesson for May 17th and contains a coloring sheet, word search, and fill-in-the-blank scripture. {These pages are 100% free and totally original.}

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FREE PRINTABLE COME, FOLLOW ME ACTIVITY PAGE 

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Original Come, Follow Me Printable Activity Page for Numbers 11-14; 20-24; 27 {May 10}

These original activity sheets that align with the Come, Follow Me lessons each week are totally free and easy to print from a Google Doc file. They're designed to print double-sided 2-to-a-page and are perfect for introducing or reviewing the concepts from the Come, Follow Me lesson. Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, others use them in their family or Sunday School lessons. I hope they add an element of fun to your gospel learning and help to engage even the most reluctant learners. Make sure to come back each week for the latest!

This activity sheet is based on the CFM lesson for May 10 and contains a coloring sheet, crossword puzzle, and fill-in-the-blank scripture. {These pages are 100% free and totally original.}

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"Rebel Not Ye Against the Lord, Neither Fear" 

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Printable CFM Activity Page and Lesson Ideas for Exodus 19-20; 24; 31-34 {April 26}

   These original activity sheets that align with the Come, Follow Me lessons each week are totally free and easy to print from a Google Doc file. They're designed to print double-sided 2-to-a-page and are perfect for introducing or reviewing the concepts from the Come, Follow Me lesson. Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, others use them in their family or Sunday School lessons. I hope they add an element of fun to your gospel learning and help to engage even the most reluctant learners. Make sure to come back each week for the latest!

This activity sheet is based on the CFM lesson for April 26th and contains a coloring sheet, crossword puzzle, and fill-in-the-blank scripture. {These pages are 100% free and totally original.}

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"All that the Lord Hath Spoken We Will Do" 

There are a lot of different directions you can go with this week's reading, but I think focusing on what following the commandments looks like in our modern lives is a great way to go.  I have linked an old FHE lesson below that  has this focus and also contains a chart called "Wickedness Never Was Happiness", that  makes for a great discussion...especially for teens who may have the view that commandments feel restrictive.      

Here's an FHE lesson from my blog that focuses on modern day application of the ten commandments:  



Click here to access the printable activity page on Google Drive (in case it's not showing below): 

Moses on Mount Sinai Video 



Super short video about why God gives us commandments:

Latter-day Kids: Commandments are a Blessing

Printable Come, Follow Me Lesson Ideas and Activity Page for Exodus 14-18 {April 19}

 HAPPY EASTER!

Below you will find some teaching ideas and an original, completely free 1/2 page activity sheet that aligns with the Come Follow Me reading for Exodus 14-18.   The crossword and/or word searches are a great way to review or introduce the concepts from the reading for Primary, Sunday School, or families.   Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs, so that people of all ages can enjoy them.   I hope you enjoy this fun way to learn the gospel together.  

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"Stand Still, and See the Salvation of the Lord" 

Guess the word game:   Using a hangman style game (I recommend drawing a snowman piece by piece, instead of drawing a hanging man), have your class guess the word,   DELIVERANCE.  (11 letters) 

Talk about the deliverance of the Children of Israel (after they experienced great fear) and relate it to ways that the Lord delivers us in modern times.   I love how the CFM manual talks about the Lord doing a "great work" in our lives.  What are some of those great works?     

Discuss some of the symbolism found in these chapters: 

Manna:   I think manna  symbolizes divine providence, daily dependence on God, and spiritual sustenance. It represents God’s grace in meeting immediate needs, a test of obedience, and a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the "Bread of Life".  Discuss some ideas of ways we can turn to God daily.  

Wilderness:  I think it's interesting that the Lord didn't lead the Children of Israel directly to the promised land, but had them wander in the wilderness first.  Ask your class for some other scripture stories where people end up in the wilderness  and discuss how God meets each of them where they are in each story.   What is the symbolism of the wilderness in our modern lives? A place where we must walk by faith rather than sight, relying on the Lord to "prepare the way"

The Israelites’ 40-Year Journey (Exodus/Numbers): After escaping Egypt, the Israelites wandered the wilderness of Sinai. It was a period of preparation, where they learned to trust God for daily survival (manna, water) rather than relying on human strength.
Jesus’ Temptation (Matthew 4:1-11): Following his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the Judean wilderness. There, he fasted for 40 days and overcame temptation by the devil, relying on scripture to remain obedient, serving as a direct contrast to Israel's disobedience in their own wilderness.
Moses at Mount Sinai/Horeb (Exodus 3): After fleeing Egypt, Moses tended sheep in the wilderness of Midian. God met him at the burning bush in this barren place, turning a moment of exile into his calling to liberate Israel.
Elijah’s Desert Journey (1 Kings 19): Exhausted and in despair after fleeing Queen Jezebel, Elijah traveled into the wilderness. God provided for him and met him in a "still small voice," strengthening him for continued prophetic work.
Hagar in the Wilderness (Genesis 16/21): After escaping abuse, Hagar found herself in the desert, where an angel met her at a well, providing hope and promising a blessing for her family.
John the Baptist (Matthew 3): John preached repentance in the wilderness of Judea before Jesus' ministry, symbolizing a place of preparation and return to God.
Lehi and Sariah’s Family (1 Nephi 2–18): Leaving Jerusalem, they face trials, find sustenance, and receive the Liahona, learning that God will light their path in the wilderness.
The Brother of Jared (Ether 2–3): The Lord directs them in a desert, commanding them to build barges and speaking to them in a cloud.
The Sons of Mosiah (Alma 17:9): They fast and pray for strength in the wilderness to prepare for their mission among the Lamanites.

Rock:   Helaman 5:12  would be a great scripture to use alongside Exodus 17 and your discussion about how Christ can be our rock.   Discuss what it looks like to have Christ as our foundation in modern times.    


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Original Come, Follow Me Activity Sheet and Teaching Ideas for Exodus 7-13 {Apr 12}

 Below you will find some teaching ideas and an original, completely free 1/2 page activity sheet that aligns with the Come Follow Me reading for Exodus 7-13.   The crossword and/or word searches are a great way to review or introduce the concepts from the reading for Primary, Sunday School, or families.   Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs, so that people of all ages can enjoy them.   I hope you enjoy this fun way to learn the gospel together.  

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"Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt."  


SOME TEACHING IDEAS: 
Plague charades or pictionary:   have each of the plagues written on a piece of paper and have members of the class either act out or draw it, while class members guess

Hard/soft heart demonstration (from here):  

Latter-Day Kids:  Soft Heart Video 



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Come, Follow Me Activity Sheet for EASTER {April 5th}

    These original activity sheets that align with the Come, Follow Me lessons each week are totally free and easy to print from a Google Doc file.   They're designed to print double-sided 2-to-a-page and are perfect for introducing or reviewing the concepts from the Come, Follow Me lesson.  Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, others use them in their family or Sunday School lessons.  I hope they add an element of fun to your gospel learning and help to engage even the most reluctant learners.  Make sure to come back each week for the latest!   

This activity sheet is based on the CFM lesson for April 5th and contains a coloring sheet, word search puzzle, and fill-in-the-blank scripture.   

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 How fun to have Easter and General Conference on the same weekend!    I have lot of Easter ideas posted here on this blog, so rather than reinventing the wheel, I thought I'd just link to  a list of Easter resources and ideas that I compiled last year.  If you're looking for a little more, here are some scriptures and questions you can ponder together.  

SOME SCRIPTURES TO READ THROUGH

FIND PEACE AND JOY THROUGH CHRIST'S ATONEMENT
Moses 5:9-10 (Adam - find joy on earth through God’s plan)

Psalms 16:8-11 (Joy comes through walking with Christ)

Psalms 30:2-5 (Giving thanks and praise to Christ brings joy even though we have challenges)

Isaiah 12:1-3 (Joy comes through salvation possible through Christ)

Isaiah 25:9 (Joy through salvation possible through Christ)

Isaiah 40:28–31 (strength renewed and wings as eagles - through Christ)

John 14:27 (Christ gives peace)

John 16:23 (Christ has overcome the world and can help us find peace)|

Alma 26:11-12 (Ammon finds joy in miracles wrought by Christ’s strength)


ATONEMENT HELPS US OVERCOME SIN, DEATH, TRIALS, AND WEAKNESSES:

D&C 19:15-16 (we will not suffer if we repent)|

Isaiah 61:1-3 (liberty to captives and opening of prison to those that are bound)

Ezekiel 36:26-28 (give us a new heart)

Matthew 11: 28-30 (give rest to the heavy ladened)

Luke 1:49-51 (Lord does great things for us)

Romans 8:35-39 (nothing separate us from the love of Christ)

Alma 7:10-11 (Christ suffered for us to know what to comfort us in our trials)

Alma 11:42 (Christ’s atonement looses the bands of temporal death)

Alma 58:11 (Christ’s ministry provides promise of our delivery)

Moroni 10:32-35 (we can become perfect in Christ)
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SOME QUESTIONS TO PONDER TOGETHER:  

Why do we celebrate Easter?

Why is the atonement important for us?

End with D&C 59:23 “But learn that he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come.”

When we walk with Christ, we can have joy now, see his miracles, and know that we will eternal life in the world to come!

THIS YEAR'S EASTER MESSAGE: 


Click here to access this week's original printable activity sheet on Google Drive.  



Have fun learning the gospel together!  

Come, Follow Me Printable Activity Sheet for Exodus 1-6 {March 29th}

   These original activity sheets that align with the Come, Follow Me lessons each week are totally free and easy to print from a Google Doc file.   They're designed to print double-sided 2-to-a-page and are perfect for introducing or reviewing the concepts from the Come, Follow Me lesson.  Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, others use them in their family or Sunday School lessons.  I hope they add an element of fun to your gospel learning and help to engage even the most reluctant learners.  Make sure to come back each week for the latest!   

This activity sheet is based on the CFM lesson for March 29th and contains a coloring sheet, word search puzzle, and fill-in-the-blank scripture.   {These pages are 100% free and  totally original}

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I HAVE REMEMBERED MY COVENANT


TALKS TO REVIEW:  
"Reverence for Sacred Things"  by Elder Soares
"Be Still, And Know that I Am God" by Elder Bednar

Reverence FHE Lesson with visuals and stories

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Have fun learning the gospel together!  

CFM Printable Activity Sheet for Genesis 37-41; Joseph of Egypt LESSON PLAN (Mar 15)

  These original activity sheets that align with the Come, Follow Me lessons each week are totally free and easy to print from a Google Doc file.   They're designed to print double-sided 2-to-a-page and are perfect for introducing or reviewing the concepts from the Come, Follow Me lesson.  Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, others use them in their family or Sunday School lessons.  I hope they add an element of fun to your gospel learning and help to engage even the most reluctant learners.  Make sure to come back each week for the latest!   

This activity sheet is based on the CFM lesson for March 15th and contains a coloring sheet, word search puzzle, and fill-in-the-blank scripture.   

*NOTE:  See the post for March 22nd with another coloring sheet and activity page to go with Joseph of Egypt.   
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"THE LORD WAS WITH JOSEPH"

Last time we studied the Old Testament for Come, Follow Me, my husband and I were youth Sunday School teachers.  It was the first time we'd had a calling that we did together and we enjoyed the opportunity to study and teach together.  We worked really hard to keep the focus of our class on Christ and how the lessons applied to us in modern times.   What worked for our class may not work for yours, but I encourage you to not get caught up so much in the story or history, but find a way to make it mean something.   This lesson plan was one I've adapted from that time here for the blog.   

LESSON PLAN IDEAS 
We taught the youngest class of 12-13 year olds, so we always threw in some games and light-hearted aspects to the lesson, to keep them engaged.  (ITEMS NEEDED:  scriptures, slips of paper, writing utensils) 

SNOWMAN OR OTHER WORD GAME TO INTRODUCE MAIN TOPICS FROM LESSON
{or spotlight them from the word search below}
(Snowman is a politically correct version of "hangman" where you'll add a part of the snowman for every wrong guess and the goal is to guess the words before it's complete )  
 
Set up the chalkboard with SNOWMAN with these 4 words:
1. FORGIVENESS (11 letters),
2. TEMPTATION (10 letters),
3. PRAYER (6 letters),
4. CHRIST (6 letters)

After they guess the 4 words, talk about how today's lesson is going to be about Joseph's story from the Old Testament and then you'll find a way to connect each of those words from the story with a modern day application. 

Take turns having members of the class pick the next word to discuss.  Below I've included some potential questions to ask, activities, and scriptures to read for each word.  If you're running low on time, prioritize talking about Christ. 

PRAYER
What kind of person was Joseph? Faithful. What do you think Joseph did when he was thrown into a pit by his own brothers? What about when he was sold? What about when he was a servant? When he was falsely accused and imprisoned for doing something he didn’t do? Joseph prays for deliverance.

What would have happened if God had answered Joseph’s prayers the way that he had expected?

Share story of praying to find out the right thing for our family. It really seemed like the right thing, but I got an unexpected NO answer. 

TEMPTATION
What are some of the temptations that Joseph faced? What did he do?

What kinds of temptations do we face today? HAND OUT PIECE OF PAPER AND PEN and have everyone write one thing that tempts them 

Go through each item (anonymously) and talk about ways to avoid that temptation .

Not just get away from temptation, but sometimes we need to fill our lives with good things

Have someone recite the 13th article of faith and relate it to temptation

FORGIVENESS

ASK FOR A VOLUNTEER:  to recount some of the wrongs that had been committed against Joseph 
(sold into Egypt, coat was stolen, accused of wrongdoing and thrown into prison, etc) 

SOME SCRIPTURES TO READ/DISCUSS: 
Genesis 37:3-4 – (Joseph’s family before forgiveness)
Genesis 45: 9-10, 14-15 (Joseph’s family after forgiveness)
45: 7-8 (Joseph recognizes that God’s purposes were at play)
50:20-21 (Joseph recognizes that God’s purposes were at play)

QUESTIONS TO PONDER:  
What role did forgiveness play in the change in Joseph’s family?
How might things have turned out differently if Joseph had not been willing to forgive?

You might invite class members to suggest ways this story could help families today overcome contention and jealousy.

What are the benefits of forgiveness? 

If inspired, share a personal story of forgiveness: 


CHRIST
Joseph becomes a TYPE of Christ.  Explain what a "type of Christ" is if they don't know. 

Joseph is a type of Christ in 7 ways:
 1. 1st born of his mother
2. beloved by his father
3. betrayed
4.  avoids temptation
5.  gets accused of things he didn’t do
6. washes feet of brothers (Genesis 43:24)
7.  both end up being deliverers (Genesis 45: 4-5)


INTERESTING FACT:  
It was about 22 years between when brothers sold Joseph to when they saw him again.

QUESTION TO PONDER:
How have I seen God’s purpose in my life? 

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AN ORIGINAL PRINTABLE ACTIVITY SHEET

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Enjoy learning the gospel together.   

Come, Follow Me Original Printable Activity Sheet for Genesis 24-33; The Story of Jacob with Lesson Ideas{Mar 8}

  These original activity sheets that align with the Come, Follow Me lessons each week are totally free and easy to print from a Google Doc file.   They're designed to print double-sided 2-to-a-page and are perfect for introducing or reviewing the concepts from the Come, Follow Me lesson.  Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, others use them in their family or Sunday School lessons.  I hope they add an element of fun to your gospel learning and help to engage even the most reluctant learners.  Make sure to come back each week for the latest!   

This activity sheet is based on the CFM lesson for March 8th and contains a coloring sheet, crossword puzzle, and fill-in-the-blank scripture.   

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"Let God Prevail" I
I love President Nelson's talk, "Let God Prevail," and have found myself pondering over what that means in my life many times since he delivered it.  As with most concepts, it's easier said than done, but in retrospect I have to admit that God's plan is always better than my own.   

If you're looking for some ideas for teaching a lesson, here are the lesson notes I have from when we taught it to a youth Sunday School class back in 2022.   It's a very loose plan, so forgive any errors, but perhaps it can be helpful.  

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM JACOB'S STORY:  

1.  God keeps his promises
2.  We are better with Christ than on our own

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM JACOB'S LADDER: 

Lesson #1: GOD USES IMPERFECT PEOPLE TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS 
God sees us where we are, meets us there, and lifts us to be better 
1 Nephi 11:16-22 - Condescension of Christ

Lesson #2: God’s Purpose and Plan Is Always Better than Ours

Lesson #3: God Wants to Get Our Attention

Lesson #4: God Wants Trust and Obedience

QUESTIONS TO PONDER
1.  Why is it important that we are of the House of Israel?  (We are participants in the Abrahamic covenant, Our posterity will continue to be blessed, We are walking with Christ and can help others be blessed)
2.  What does it mean to let God prevail in your lives? Think of specific examples.

QUOTES FROM "LET GOD PREVAIL"                                                                                                

QUOTE #1–“If you have sincere questions about the gospel or the Church, as you choose to let God prevail, you will be led to find and understand the absolute, eternal truths that will guide your life and help you stay firmly on the covenant path.

When you are faced with temptation—even if the temptation comes when you are exhausted or feeling alone or misunderstood—imagine the courage you can muster as you choose to let God prevail in your life and as you plead with Him to strengthen you.

When your greatest desire is to let God prevail, to be part of Israel, so many decisions become easier. So many issues become nonissues! You know how best to groom yourself. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. You know what you want to accomplish. You know the kind of person you really want to become.” President Nelson

QUOTE #2–”Now, my dear brothers and sisters, it takes both faith and courage to let God prevail. It takes persistent, rigorous spiritual work to repent and to put off the natural man through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.19 It takes consistent, daily effort to develop personal habits to study the gospel, to learn more about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, and to seek and respond to personal revelation.” President Nelson

SCRIPTURE LIST:

Proverbs 3:5-6– Trust in the Lord

Genesis 27:41-43– How Esau felt about Jacob

Genesis 28:10-15 –all about Jacob’s dream with the ladder

Gen. 32:28-30–Jacob’s name is changed

Gen. 33:1-4, 8-10–Jacob and Esau are reunited!

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PRINTABLE ACTIVITY SHEET 

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Come, Follow Me Printable Activity Sheet for Genesis 18-23; Abraham, Isaac, and Sarah {Mar 1}

  These original activity sheets that align with the Come, Follow Me lessons each week are totally free and easy to print from a Google Doc file.   They're designed to print 2-to-a-page double-sided and are perfect for introducing or reviewing the concepts from the Come, Follow Me lesson.  Our home ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, others use them in their family or Sunday School lessons.  I hope they add an element of fun to your gospel learning.  Make sure to come back each week for the latest!   

This activity sheet is based on the CFM lesson for March 1st and contains a coloring sheet, word search, and fill-in-the-blank scripture.  {All are originals and can't be found anywhere else}    

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"Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?" 

I feel like learning to trust in the Lord's timing is one of the hardest spiritual journeys I've been on.  Of course it's not bad to want what we want, especially when those desires are righteous, but I have to remember that God sees the big picture, while I can only see what's right in front of me.  How often in my life have I gotten caught up in how things should be, instead of what God would have them be?  

SOME TALKS AND SCRIPTURES ABOUT TRUSTING THE LORD'S TIMING: 

Alma 26:27; 2 Nephi 31:19-20; 1 Nephi 11:17; Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, 4-5, 7

"Continue in Patience" by Elder Uchtdorf
"Spiritually Whole in Him," by Camille Johnson

 

VIDEO 

"THE WILL OF GOD" VIDEO OF ELDER CHRISTOFFERSON


AN ORIGINAL PRINTABLE HALF-SHEET ACTIVITY PAGE

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Have fun learning the gospel together and be sure to come back every week for a new Come, Follow Me aligned activity page.  

CFM Printable Activity Page for Moses 7 (Feb 8)

  This blogpost features a half-sheet activity page to complement the Come Follow Me (CFM) reading for February 2-8.    Click here for an index and links to my CFM blogposts for other weeks.
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I've always been fascinated with the concept of Zion.   Because of the weaknesses that so easily beset us as humans, I don't think we will ever attain it in our natural lifetimes, but it's something to look forward to someday.   I enjoyed reading through this chapter and imagining, through Enoch's people, what that might look like someday.  Perhaps having your class/family brainstorm some features that might be present in Zion could be a great way to launch this lesson.  And there are no wrong answers, so let them dream!   

PRINTABLE ACTIVITY PAGE FOR CFM

THIS WEEK'S ORIGINAL PRINTABLE ACTIVITY SHEET LINK (in case it's not showing below)


Enjoy learning the gospel together!  

CFM Printable Activity Page for Genesis 5; Moses 6 (Feb 1)

  This blogpost features a half-sheet activity page to complement the Come Follow Me (CFM) reading for January 26 - February 1,  which includes more details about the story of Enoch mentioned in Genesis.    Click here for an index and links to my CFM blogposts for other weeks.
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I, like Enoch, often feel inadequate for the tasks I am called to do.  I feel like we have much to learn from his story and I enjoyed creating the activity sheet to reflect some of the lessons we can learn from him.

Here is the link for the PDF of the original  printable activity page, in case it's not showing below. 


Have fun learning the gospel together!  💗

CFM Printable Activity Page for Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5 (January 25)

 I love the  chapters found in the Come, Follow Me outline for this week, because they remind me of the temple.   There's a lot of opportunity this week to talk about God's plan and how the Fall and Christ play a role in that plan.  I guess that sounds a little understand...it's more like how Christ is the plan and his sacrifice made it all possible.   I love the artwork and song suggestions that are found in this week's lesson.    

PRINTABLE ACTIVITY PAGE

These activity sheets align with the Come, Follow Me reading each week, and are great to introduce or review the material.  Our ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, but they're also perfect for classroom and home use.  They are best printed double-sided and cut in half.   

Here is the link for the PDF of the  printable activity sheet, in case it's not showing here:  



Enjoy learning the gospel together!  

CFM Printable Activity Sheet for Moses 1; Abraham 3 ( Jan 11)

Hello, and happy new year!   

I'm back and am going to try to start sharing the activity sheets  for 2026.  I don't know that I'll be able to do any supplemental material this year, but we shall see.   

These activity sheets align with the Come, Follow Me reading each week, and are great to introduce or review the material.  Our ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, but they're also perfect for classroom and home use. 

 Here is the link to the printable activity sheet (in case it's not showing below); 

Have fun learning the gospel together!   

CFM Activity Sheet for Intro to the Old Testament (Jan 4)

 I'm back and ready to go with activity sheets for the Old Testament!     

These activity sheets align with the Come, Follow Me reading each week, and are great to introduce or review the material.  Our ward hands them out along with the sacrament programs on Sundays, but they're also perfect for classroom and home use. 

Printable activity sheet for Intro to Old Testament (link here, in case it's not showing below) :  


Have fun learning the gospel together!  

CFM Activity Sheet for D&C 137-138 (Dec 7)

     This blogpost features a half-sheet activity page to complement the Come Follow Me (CFM) reading for December 1-7,  which includes Doctrine and Covenants 137-138.    Click here for an index and links to my CFM blogposts for other weeks.
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 PRINTABLE CFM ACTIVITY SHEET

These activity sheets are designed to print double-sided and cut in half.  They're perfect for reviewing or introducing the content found in the Come, Follow Me reading each week and would be great used in a classroom or home setting.   I have no children at home, nor do I have a calling working with youth, so I copy these to be handed out with the sacrament programs each week.  Kids, teens, and adults enjoy them...especially when it's a word search! 

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITY SHEET LINK (in case it's not showing below)

Giving Your Best Effort to the Lord: Resource Page, Lesson Ideas, and a CFM Activity Sheet D&C 71-75 (July 6)

This blogpost features a resource page and some lesson ideas, along with a half-sheet activity page to complement the Come Follow Me (CFM) reading for  June 30 - July 6, which includes Doctrine and Covenants 71-75.    Click here for an index and links to my CFM blogposts for other weeks.

NOTE:  I am trying to decide whether it's worth the effort to continue doing these CFM posts for the second half of the year, so if you find these posts meaningful, PLEASE let me know.  They're getting challenging to keep up with and I need just a little feedback to know whether they're worth my time.  If you have constructive feedback on how I can improve them, I welcome that as well.  Thank you!   

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I CAN GIVE MY BEST EFFORT TO THE LORD:
There were several different directions to go with this week's reading, but the one that stood out to me the most, was about how we can give our best effort to the Lord. We all go through seasons of life when our efforts may seem exceedingly "small and simple," but the point is that you keep trying.  Christ multiplies our efforts and blesses us for trying!  Below, you will find teaching ideas and some resources as you study and prepare for your lesson or talk on this topic. 

"THE LORD'S MATH" OBJECT LESSON: 

MATERIALS NEEDED:
1. A small enough treat that you can give several to each child (but keep them in the original packaging for now)--this could be something like gummy bears, teddy grahams, M&Ms, skittles, etc.

2.  a container for the treats, but do NOT put anything into it for now

To get started:  Tell everyone you brought a treat to share with them.   Show them the bag of whatever you brought, then tell them that you are going to share some with them. 

Pretend to pour some treats into your bowl and announce, "I poured ZERO treats into this bowl to share with you.  Now hold out your hand and I'll share  ZERO treats with each of you."

When they protest, say something like "What does zero times zero equal?  Oh yeah, zero times zero is zero.  Now let me put 7 treats in here (or however many it takes so there is one for each person)."  

Then very dramatically give them each one treat and have them READ THE SCRIPTURE:  .  
"Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise."  Alma 37:6

Now pour out the whole bag and let everyone have a small handful of treats, and talk about  how when we don't put anything into the bowl, there was nothing to share and we all got zero treats from it.  BUT THE MORE YOU PUT INTO IT, THE MORE TREATS YOU GET FROM IT.    AND THE LORD BLESSES EVEN OUR SMALL EFFORTS TO DO BETTER!  

Now relate that to BLESSINGS and the relationship they have to our  EFFORT.    The more effort we give to righteous tasks, the more blessings we receive.   When we throw up our hands and say something is too hard (or that we're too busy) without really trying, we are forgoing the blessings that we could be receiving.   On the other hand, the Lord blesses us even when our efforts are SMALL and SIMPLE!    This is the Lord's math!  

VIDEOS: 
The Lord Loves Effort from President Nelson (short video clip)


Bastian the Baby Elephant Learns to Work Hard by Latter-Day Kids

SCRIPTURES: 
"Behold, I say unto you that it is my will that you should go forth and not tarry, neither be idle but labor with your might..." D&C 75:3

QUOTES:
“by small means the Lord can bring about great things.” One home evening, one gospel conversation, or one good example may not change your child’s life in a moment, any more than one drop of rain causes a plant immediately to grow. But the consistency of small and simple things, day after day, nourishes your children much better than an occasional flood.”   Elder Uchtdorf

“Your power will be multiplied many times by the Lord. All He asks is that you give your best effort and your whole heart. Do it cheerfully and with the prayer of faith. The Father and His Beloved Son will send the Holy Ghost as your companion to guide you. Your efforts will be magnified in the lives of the people you serve.” President Henry B. Eyring

TALKS TO STUDY:
Two Principles for Any Economy by Elder Uchtdorf (Oct 2009)
In the Path of Their Duty by Elder Bednar (Oct 2023)

SONG:
"I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go," Hymns, #270  (this version is so pretty and would be appropriate to show in a church setting)
https://youtu.be/XS17lrLxxrg?si=ONOfp95JFdU8jUBt

ORIGINAL ACTIVITY SHEET: 

THIS WEEK'S PRINTABLE ACTIVITY SHEET LINK (in case it's not showing below)


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Be sure to come back every week for more Come, Follow Me resources. 

Enjoy learning the Gospel together!  💗

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General Conference Packet for April 2020

Hello!   Here's a General Conference packet I created for older kids.   I had fun creating it and hope that your kids enjoy using it. 

I thought it would be easier to get blogging done during quarantine, but the lack of routine is doing a number on all of us!   Hope all of you out there are healthy and finding the blessings in the whole world being on pause. 

Enjoy Conference!

CFM Activity Sheets x2 (for younger and older kids)

Today there are two versions of the activity sheets.  I created one, then decided it was too hard for most kids, so made a younger version with a word search.  Hopefully between the two, you will find one of them perfect for your family.  :)

So, I created these sheets more than a week ago and thought I'd be posting this today from my parents' mission apartment in Paris.   Alas, not only am I  posting this  from home in Pennsylvania, but later today I will be picking my parents up from the airport.  They, along with all senior missionaries and young missionaries with health issues, are being evacuated from Europe.  Their house has tenants living in it, so they will stay with us while they figure out what their next steps will be.  Definitely not quite the spring break we had planned! 

  I think we are all in a little shock of how quickly everything has changed in the last couple of weeks and I hope you are adjusting well to all the life changes.  

FOR OLDER KIDS:






FOR WORD SEARCH LOVERS AND YOUNGER KIDS: 

I don't have a great quote for you today, but I love the story of the Currant Bush as told by Hugh B. Brown.   It's summarized below and is shown in video form here.    I think it's especially apt for the circumstances of the day and ties in well to the CFM reading for this week.  

 

"THE CURRANT BUSH" originally told by Hugh Brown

"I would like to speak of one particular attitude and practice we need to adopt if we're to meet our Heavenly Father's high expectations. It is this: willingly to accept and even seek corrections. Elder Hugh B. Brown told of purchasing a rundown farm in Canada many years ago. As he went about cleaning up and repairing his property, he came across a currant bush that had grown over six feet high and was yielding no berries.

So he pruned it back drastically, leaving only small stumps. Then he saw a drop like a tear on the top of each of these little stumps, as if the currant bush were crying, and thought he heard it say: "How could you do this to me? I was making such wonderful growth. ... And now you've cut me down. Every plant in the garden will look down on me. ... How could you do this to me? I thought you were the gardener here."

"Look, little currant bush, I am the gardener here, and I know what I want you to be. I [don't] intend you to be a fruit tree or a shade tree. I want you to be a currant bush, and someday, little currant bush, when you are laden with fruit, you are going to say, 'Thank you, Mr. Gardener, for loving me enough to cut me down.'"

Years later, Elder Brown was in line to be promoted to general. But even though he was fully qualified for the promotion, it was denied him because he was a Mormon. Continuing his story, Elder Brown remembered: "I got on the train and started back ... with a broken heart, with bitterness in my soul. ... When I got to my tent, ... I threw my cap on the cot. I clenched my fists, and I shook them at heaven.

I said, 'How could you do this to me, God? I have done everything I could to measure up. ... How could you do this to me?' And then I heard a voice. ... It was my own voice, and the voice said, 'I am the gardener here. I know what I want you to do.' The bitterness went out of my soul, and I fell on my knees by the cot to ask forgiveness for my ungratefulness. ...

And now, almost 50 years later, I look up to [God] and say, 'Thank you, Mr. Gardener, for cutting me down, for loving me enough to hurt me.'" All of us can meet God's high expectations, however great or small our capacity and talent may be".

COME FOLLOW ME CROSSWORD PUZZLE AND COLORING SHEET FOR JACOB 1-4

I hope this blogpost finds you all happy, healthy, and well stocked with toilet paper and hand soap!   We are living in crazy times right now and it's hard not to feel a little alarmed by the whirlwind of fear that seems to be swirling around us.   I hope you find peace and perspective as you study the scriptures this week.   I love the words in Jacob 4:6-10 that remind us that we can have unshaken faith and hope by searching the words of the prophets, by coming unto God with our weaknesses, and by seeking to take our counsel from the Lord. 

"As we think about the future, we should be filled with faith and hope. Always remember that Jesus Christ—the Creator of the universe, the architect of our salvation, and the head of this Church—is in control. "   Elder Ballard {from Face the Future with Faith and Hope, 2012}

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” 2 Timothy 1:7

“Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ, that I am the Son of the living God, that I was, that I am, and that I am to come.”  Doctrine and Covenants 68:6