June 27- July 3
1 Kings 17-19
"If the Lord be good, follow Him"
Materials: a ball, whiteboard and maker, video, activity pages (printed), coloring utensils
Opening Song: "Faith" (Children's Songbook, 96)
Opening Prayer:
Attention Activity: Play catch with your family for several minutes. Playing games like catch is fun because we can all share one toy and have fun with it. We take turns catching and passing it to each other. Why is sharing important? Are we supposed to share with others? How?
Lesson:
Sometimes it is difficult to share things that are important to us. Whether it is a new toy or a treat, sometimes sharing can be hard, but it is always worth it. It teaches us to be selfless and to treat others the way Heavenly Father would want us to. Today, we are going to talk about a woman who shared all that she had when it was very hard for her.
Have your family watch "Elijah and the Widow of Zarapheth" from the churchofjesuschrist.org (youtube link below) *It may be fun to have some bread or rolls during the clip. There is recipe below.
On a whiteboard or piece of paper, write the words "Widow of Zarapheth". Ask family members to describe the widow. What qualities did she have? (faithful, caring, obedient, trusting, hopeful, a good mother, etc.)
The Lord asked the widow to demonstrate remarkable faith. She was commanded to feed the prophet. This was not only hard for her but life-threatening for her and for her son as they had enough food for one last meal. The widow obeyed regardless and gave her last bit of food to Elijah, acting on faith on Elijah's words. Elijah told her if she fed him, her meal and oil would not run out "until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth" (1 Kings 17: 14).
Sometimes we are asked to share what we have with others. Sometimes we are asked by God to make sacrifices. What are some things we are asked to share and/or sacrifice? (sharing toys with family, sharing time, sharing talents, tithing, fast-offerings, etc.) The Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families manual for this week says, "An invitation to sacrifice is an opportunity to exercise my faith." How are our sacrifices a way to show our faith and devotion to Heavenly Father?
What are some things we can to share with those around us and help those in need? What are some ways we can increase our faith through service?
Show the quote below from President Monson and bare your testimony on how service has built your faith.
Activity: Print copies of Elijah and the Widow Activity Page link here.
Closing Song: "The Holy Ghost" (Children's Songbook, 105)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Olive Oil Bread Rolls recipe here
