May 16-22
Deuteronomy 6-8; 15; 18; 29-30; 34
"Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord"
Materials: Remember picture (below), Remember cards printed onto cardstock, scissors, paper, and pencils
Opening Song: "Where Love Is" (Children's Songbook, 138)
Opening Prayer:
Attention Activity: Show the picture below. Have your family members read some of the ways people around the world say the word "Remember." Remember is a word used a lot in the scriptures and in our covenants. What did we promise to remember when we were baptized?
At this time, the Israelites were approaching their final destination in the promised land. Moses felt his life and ministry were coming to a close. He wanted to impress upon his people the importance of remembering all that had happened to the them in Egypt and for the last forty years.
As they had journeyed in the wilderness, they had to endure many trials. Many of these trials came as a result of not living righteously. Hence, a journey that should have only taken the Israelites a few months, lasted for forty years. The Lord wanted to make sure their hearts were ready to come to the promised land.
Moses was afraid that when the Israelites finally settled down in Judea, they would get too comfortable, forget the Lord, and harden their hearts. The final teachings of Moses focused on loving the Lord with all your heart and remembering the Lord.
Activity: Remember Cards
Directions: Before FHE, print onto card stock and cut out the cards below and place them face down in front of your family. Have each family member take turns reading each card. Then, have each family member choose a card.
Elder Soares said, "There is a strong correlation between the emotion felt and the resulting memory. Thus, the stronger the emotion, the more vivid and influential is the memory. In the Hebrew context, the word remember involves a knowledge that is accompanied by appropriate action. Thus, doing is an essential part of remembering" ("Always Remember Him," Liahona April 2022).
Give each family member a piece of paper and a pencil. Have them write down what they are doing to remember Jesus. Look back at the card you picked. This week what will you do to remember what is on your card? Please place your card in your room somewhere where you can see it as a reminder of all of the good that the Lord has done for you.
Bear your testimony of the importance of remembering the Lord and keeping your baptismal covenant.
Closing Song: "If I Listen With My Heart" (Additional Songs for Children, Gospel Music App)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Boston Cream Poke Cake recipe here
