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I can be faithful like
the Stripling Warriors
by Bobbie Sandburg / ga07202006
Sharing Time Idea for August 2006
Theme for August: "As I follow the direction and righteous examples given
in the scriptures, the Lord promises me rich blessings."
Bullet Point: "I can be faithful like the stripling warriors."
Song Suggestions: We'll Bring the World His Truth CS p. 172, Book of
Mormon Stories vs. 6 CS p. 118
Lesson Plan: Begin by telling the children the story of Helaman and his
army of 2000 young warriors. Before you teach the children, you can review the
story in Alma 53, 56-58. You may also read the summary on the back of GAK
picture number 313. Display
GAK 313 as you tell the story. Then
emphasize that as we follow the examples of righteous people in the scriptures,
we can receive great blessings from our Heavenly Father.
Divide the children into groups. Give each group a
word strip
which describes one characteristic of the 2000 warriors. Ask each group to look
up the scriptures listed on the back of the word strips and discuss how the army
of Helaman set an example of that characteristic. Ask the children to also liken
the scripture to themselves by discussing how they can follow the example of the
young warriors in their own lives. Allow each group to briefly present the
things they discussed to the rest of the Primary and then post the word strip on
a board in the front of the Primary room.
After the presentations, sing one or both of the suggested songs about the army
of Helaman. In conclusion, challenge the children to follow the example of the
army of Helaman by having faith, being obedient to parents and leaders, being
willing to sacrifice, and having courage. Ask them to recognize the blessings
that Heavenly Father gives them as they follow the righteous examples from the
scriptures. Bear your testimony that Heavenly Father loves us and wants to bless
us. As we study the scriptures and follow the righteous examples we find there,
we will receive rich blessings.
Things you'll need for this sharing time:
1. Word strips with scripture references on the back
Front of Wordstrips
Faith
Sacrifice
Obedience
Courage
Back of Wordstrips
Please read Alma 57:25-27 and discuss how the stripling warriors set an example
of having faith. How can you follow their examples in your life?
Please read Alma 53:16-18 and discuss how the stripling warriors set an example
of being willing to sacrifice. How can you follow their examples in your life?
Please read Alma 57:20-22 and Alma 58:40 and discuss how the stripling warriors
set an example of obedience. How can you follow their examples in your life?
Please read Alma 56:44-47 and discuss how the stripling warriors set an example
of courage. How can you follow their examples in your life?
2.
GAK picture 313
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