September 2021

Before the lesson cut and prepare the “Popsicle Stick Puzzles.” Read D&C 109:16 and discuss how the temple can be “a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of glory and of God.” Consider sharing experiences of when you have attended the temple to pray, fast, or in faith. Then give the children the popsicle stick puzzle to complete.

Learn about the priesthood by doing “The Priesthood Sort.” Before starting place the cutout illustration of the Aaronic Priesthood and Melchizedek Priesthood on envelopes. Cut each strip and mix them up. Take turns drawing a piece of paper. Read the scripture and sort it in the correct envelope. After completing the sort, sing some songs about the priesthood.

Learn about Zion’s Camp. Read the introduction in the Come Follow Me For Individuals and Families Manual on page 157. Use the “Zion’s Camp Cut and Paste Activity” to follow along with their journey. Read each statement then cut the corresponding picture and glue it on the map. Then go on a “Zion’s Camp Adventure.” Give each person a “Zion’s Camp Badge” and follow the directions in the book.

Before the lesson create a forgiveness photo booth using the “Forgiveness Photo Props.” Read Matthew 18:25. Discuss how much seven times seventy is. Let older children solve this equation. Then teach that it isn’t about the number but that we should always forgive each other. Use the “Forgiveness Scenarios” and let the children practice forgiving. Then take pictures with the photo booth.