Well it has been a REALLY long time since we last had a “Family Home Evening”. Right after Chloe was born we really just slacked off in having an official FHE. I hate feeling like if *I* don’t do something, it’s just not going to get done. SO here we are with a new year, and *I* am initiating and insisting that we start having Family Home Evening again. This year I decided that I would just use this binder of FHE lessons that our ward Relief Society had available to buy at Fabulous Friday last fall.
JESUS IS OUR SAVIOR Lesson 13
Opening Song: “When He Comes Again” Children’s Songbook pg 82
Opening Prayer: Mommy
Scripture: John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Read by Tyra
Lesson Idea: “Jesus taught us how to live Heavenly Father’s commandments. With His teachings we can keep our spiritual boat afloat. Jesus asked Heavenly Father to forgive us of our sins if we repent. He died for us and was resurrected so that we might live again. If you don’t want to sink, follow the teachings of Jesus. He will bring you safely home. We have a map for our journey through life. This may be found in the scriptures. Read the scriptures daily to stay in the lifeboat the Lord has provided. Jesus is our life Savior. When sailing the seas of life, He is the captain of our ship. We can be protected against evil as we read the scriptures and learn of His teachings. We can sail safely to our heavenly home as we obey His commandments. He has shown us the way back. Jesus wants us to have faith in Him and know that His death was for a purpose. He had the power to save His own life, but He knew He had to go to Jerusalem to suffer and die for us.” (That’s the lesson straight out of the book, and it was read by Ethan)
Activity: “You will need a drinking glass or pint size jar filled with at least three inches of water, an egg, and lots of salt. The glass and water symbolize the world. The egg represents each of us. The salt is the teachings of Jesus or the gospel. Put the egg into the water and the egg will sink. Explain that without Jesus we would sink too. Then add the salt of the teachings of Jesus, making sure that you spread the gospel (dissolve the salt in the water) around. The egg will float symbolizing that Jesus’ teachings will help keep us afloat.” (Performed by Mommy).
Treat: Doughnuts, bagels or lifesavers. We had doughnuts MMMMMM 😛