Primary Time: November 2007 Sharing Time Theme

The Sharing Time theme for November is “My faith in Jesus Christ blesses my life. I am thankful for my many blessings.” The scripture is Doctrine and Covenants 59:7: “Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things.” There is no specific song to teach this month, though you may want to work on Christmas carols as a family. The hymn “Because I Have Been Given Much” p 219 would be a good selection as well. The theme is broken down into four weekly principles. The first principle focuses on being thankful for your home and family. The second … Continue reading

LDS Weeks in Review September 30-October 13

This week Tristi introduced a great new series that will answer common questions that those of other faiths may have about the church. She answers her first question in Gospel Questions: Are Mormons Christians? Tristi continues her insight into the scriptures with 1 Nephi 5:16-21, 1 Nephi 6 and thoughts about the war chapters, 1 Nephi 7:1-5, 1 Nephi 7:6-15, 1 Nephi 7:16-21, 1 Nephi 7:22, 8:1-11, 1 Nephi 8:12-18, 1 Nephi 8:19-25, 1 Nephi 8:26-34, and 1 Nephi 8:35-38. Miriam reviews several General Conference talks in “The Things of Which I Know,” “The Restoration of the Gospel,” “This Day,” … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 31

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson thirty-one for those in Senior Primary and older. The Junior Primary lessons are based on lesson thirty. You may want to talk about preparing for the upcoming school year with your children as well. Remember to keep dinner discussions positive and upbeat. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about forgiving others. The lesson told the story of Joseph being sold into Egypt and that he forgave his brothers. The children also discussed how Christ forgave those who crucified him. Additionally the children learned the story of the … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 30

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson thirty for those who are older than eight. Junior Primary and Nursery’s discussions are based on lesson twenty-nine. You may also want to discuss the sharing time theme with your children. This month it focuses on recognize the promptings of the Holy Ghost. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about saying he was sorry. The lesson taught the children that even though they might make mistakes, it is important to apologize and try to fix them. This focused briefly on repentance. The children learned the story of … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 29

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson twenty-nine in the manuals for Senior Primary and older. Junior Primary and Nursery discussions are based on lesson twenty-eight. You may want to spend time reviewing your family home evening lesson throughout the week as well. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about being obedient. The children learned about the Sermon on the Mount. They also learned the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. These are wonderful stories. You may want to talk about times you were obedient and times your children should be obedient. Be sure … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 28

This week’s dinner discussion topics are based lesson twenty-eight for all members over eight. For those still in Junior Primary and Nursery the topics are based on lesson twenty-seven. Additionally you may want to talk about this month’s theme in sharing time. You can also review your family home evening lesson later in the week. If you have a son in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned about family prayer. The lesson shared the story of Christ appearing to the Nephites and telling the people to pray. Additionally the children talked about things they should pray for as a family and … Continue reading

LDS Family Week in Review: July 22-28

From pioneers to the scriptures to helping our youth, this week has brought a great deal of variety. I hope you will find something to help you in your spiritual walk. Monday, July 23rd: In Pray for Comfort, we talked about praying throughout our trials. In How Do You Know When You’ve Lost the Spirit?, we talk about the slow and gradual loss of the Holy Ghost. And in General Conference: “To the Aaronic Priesthood: Preparing for the Decade of Decision,” we reviewed Elder Robert D. Hales talk to the young men of the church. Tuesday, July 24th: In Dinner … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 27

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson twenty seven in the manual for those who are over the age of eight. The Nursery and Junior Primary lessons are based on lesson twenty six. You may need to adjust this schedule to match your ward’s schedule. As you take the time to reinforce the principles you children learned at church this week, it is important that you bear your testimony on the lessons. This will help your children to recognize and feel the spirit. If you have a child in Nursery or Sunbeams he learned that families can be together … Continue reading

LDS Family Week in Review: July 15-21

From seminary to tithing to LDS secrets, this week carried with it a number of blogs sure to help and entertain you. Gospel Doctrine: In What Christ’s Resurrection Means to Each of Us, we discussed the impact of the resurrection in our lives. In Witness of the Resurrected Lord, we discussed various people who saw the Lord following His resurrection. In Doubting Thomas, we considered the disciples who doubted news of Christ’s resurrection. In The Value of the Old Testament, we discuss the relevance of the first book of the bible. In Did Not Our Hearts Burn?, we discussed the … Continue reading

Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 26

This week’s dinner discussions are based on lesson twenty-six for those in Senior Primary and Sunday School. The Sunbeams and Junior Primary’s discussions are based on lesson twenty-five. You may need to adjust according to your ward’s schedule. Remember to have the discussion be a positive thing in your family. If you have a child in Sunbeam’s he learned about loving his family. The children learned that John the Baptist was a cousin to Jesus and that he baptized Jesus. They learned about grandparents, aunts and uncles and how they support the family. They also talked about how the temple … Continue reading