Joseph Smith and the Restoration
We did this activity in the Copenhagen, Denmark Stake in the Soborg ward yesterday April 11th 2010, and it was really really fun. To illustrate to the children the confusion Joseph Smith at felt at the many Churches and conflicting messages about the truth we did the following: I asked two brothers to act as priests of two different Churches.…
FHE lesson on the First Vision
Begin by telling your family a little about the Great Apostasy using Preach My Gospel page 35. This will give a little background information about why a restoration was needed. Then describe Joseph Smith, and how he was confused by the different churches and their different religions. Then use Preach My Gospel pages 36 and 37 and read some of…
Joseph Smith – Links of Faith, Links of Strength
This was the first day back for seminary since our week of spring break vacation. Coming on the tail of General Conference and hearing the prophet and others speak, I chose to finish my presentation (that we as seminary teachers have been asked to do off and on throughout the year) regarding the prophet Joseph Smith. I wrote two quotes…
A Christmas with Joseph Smith
4 rooms were set up. Decorated like an old fashion Christmas. In the different rooms you could have activities set up, such as the children making cinnamon knots, oranges decorated with cloves,decorating cookies, pioneer games and a room for wrapping a toy. In the last room you would have a set made with an old brick fireplace, a real Christmas…