Family Home Evening on Sabbath Day
 

Song:  "Saturday" (CS 196)

Scripture: Mosiah 13:16-19

Lesson: Sabbath Day Puppet Stories (see below)

Henry Holiday: I am Henry Holiday. I consider the Sabbath day a 'holiday' rather than a 'holy day'. I don't seem to have enough time for recreation during the week. I feel that I need Sunday to forget my studies and work by relaxing on the ski slopes, fishing in the mountains or picnicking on the beach. I especially enjoy playing sports like baseball. I don't have time to worship.

Michelle My-Day: I am Michelle My-Day. I consider the Sabbath day a day to catch up on my work or to do whatever I want to.  Usually, I spend it doing yard work, finishing my homework, or doing the shopping.  I didn't get done for the week. I seldom consider Sunday an opportunity to catch up on the spiritual things I am missing.

Barbara Burden: I am Barbara Burden. I go through the motions of doing what I should do on the Sabbath day, but I consider it a real burden. I feel that keeping the Sabbath day holy is a restriction and keeps me from doing many of the things I want to do. I don't consider the Sabbath day a blessing.

Rachel Rester: I am Rachel Rester. I consider the Sabbath day a day of rest and only a day of rest. On Sunday I sleep in, lounge around all morning, take a nap in the afternoon, watch television, and read the newspaper. I seldom go to church and when I do I often sleep through the meetings.

William Wise: I am William Wise. I look forward to the Sabbath day. It is a time when I can attend church, worship, and rest from my usual activities. I gain spiritual and physical strength for the remainder of the week. I keep the Sabbath day holy, because I feel that the Lord gave the commandment as a blessing and an opportunity for me.

Discussion: Which of these people does the Lord want you to be?  What are some things that we can do on Sunday and still keep the Sabbath day holy? (got to  church, read scriptures, visit the sick, write in journals, write to missionaries, call family or friends, take a nap, etc.)

Activity #1: Gather items mentioned in the song, "Saturday". Items may include nail clippers, nail file or emery board, shampoo, soap, shoe polish, shopping/grocery bag,. . . use your imagination. Place items on a tray and have family members memorize the objects for one minute. One person will take away one object while everyone else has their eyes closed. Then have them open their eyes. Choose one person to guess which item is missing. Repeat until everyone has had a turn. You could also take turns removing the object.

Activity #2: Here are some questions that can be used at the end of the lesson.

'Sunday Saints' Question Strips:

1. True or False: It's okay to go out to dinner on Sunday so your mom doesn't have to cook.
2. Name two things we can do on Sunday.
3. Why should we go to church on Sunday?
4. Can we visit the sick on Sunday?
5. What happened on the seventh day of the Creation?
6. Why should we rest from our work on Sunday?
7. Does it say anything about the Sabbath Day in the scriptures?
8. Can we go to the temple on Sunday?
9. True or False: Sunday is a day to sleep and do nothing.
10. What do you think missionaries do on Sunday?
11. Can we go shopping on Sunday?
12. Can we write letters on Sunday?
13. Who should keep the Sabbath Day holy?
14. Name two things the family can do together on Sunday.
15. Tell us your favorite thing to do on Sunday.
16. Do you think Heavenly Father wants us to keep the Sabbath Day holy?
17. True or False: Sunday is a day to be close to our Heavenly Father.
18. Name two things we can do with our brothers and sisters on Sunday.
19. What does it mean to "keep the Sabbath Day holy?"
20. Can you name two things we can do on Saturday to help us get ready for Sunday?
21. How can we be an example to others on Sunday?
22. Is it okay to go on picnics on Sunday?
23. Can we read scriptures on Sunday?
24. True or False: Sunday is a day to be with your family.
25. Can we visit our grandparents on Sunday?

Refreshments: Ice Cream Sun'Days'