2013 Primary Program. (Sister will play primary songs while children walk up from the congregation and get settled in their seats.

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1 2013 Primary Program (Sister will play primary songs while children walk up from the congregation and get settled in their seats.) Sister : Introduction to the Primary Program. She will begin her intro with my name is and I am a child of God. : My name is and I am a child of God. I will be telling you our monthly themes from primary this year. I am a Child of God, and He Has a Plan for Me : My name is and I am a child of God. I will be telling you our monthly scriptures from primary this year. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God (Romans 8:16). : My name is and I am a child of God. "Some say I have my mother s eyes. My smile comes from my dad. My freckles come from Grandpa, And all this makes me glad. I share the curls in my hair With uncles whom I love. But the truth of who I really am comes from up above. A child of God is who I am, A child of royal birth. My Father up in heaven sent me here to earth. As I take this journey and try valiantly each day, I know He watches over me and listens when I pray. So if the path gets thorny and the way feels not so clear, I remember who I really am and that takes away each fear." (Cindy Maybon, Who I Really Am, Friend, Feb 2008, ) Sunbeams: : My name is and I am a child of God. God is my Heavenly Father. : My name is and I am a child of God. Heavenly Father loves you and me. : My name is and I am a child of God. Heavenly Father s plan is a plan of happiness. : My name is and I am a child of God. I have agency, and I am responsible for my choices. : My name is and I am a child of God. I can be with my family forever. Song: I am a Child of God, pgs 1-2 (Descant played by and on the violin) : The Earth Was Created for Heavenly Father s Children : We will make an earth whereon these may dwell; and we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them (Abraham 3:24 25). CTR 4: : My name is and I am a child of God. Jesus Christ created the earth under the direction of Heavenly Father.

2 : My name is and I am a child of God. The creation of the earth took 6 days. On the 7 th day, they rested. : My name is and I am a child of God. The Fall was part of God s plan. : My name is and I am a child of God. After Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden, we could come to the earth. : My name is and I am a child of God. I have been sent to earth to gain a body and to be tested. : My name is and I am a child of God. If I keep the commandments, I can live with Heavenly Father again. : My name is and I am a child of God. If I make a mistake, I can repent and try again. Song: My Heavenly Father Loves Me, pgs (The Children will sign ASL to this song.) : Jesus Christ is our Savior : Hearken ye to these words. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world (D&C 43:34). CTR 5B: : My name is and I am a child of God. Jesus Christ taught the gospel and set an example for us. : My name is and I am a child of God. Jesus Christ is a perfect example. : My name is and I am a child of God. Because of Christ s Atonement, I can repent and live with God again. : My name is and I am a child of God. Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. : My name is and I am a child of God. Because Jesus Christ was resurrected, I will be too. : My name is and I am a child of God. Resurrected means Jesus body and spirit were reunited. Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me, 2013 outline : Jesus Christ Restored His Church in the Latter Days : I have sent forth the fullness of my gospel by the hand of my servant Joseph (D&C 35:17). CTR 5A: : My name is and I am a child of God. After Jesus Christ Died and His Apostles died, gospel truths were lost.

3 : My name is and I am a child of God. People forgot what Jesus had taught them. : My name is and I am a child of God. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith. : My name is and I am a child of God. Priesthood authority was restored by heavenly messengers. : My name is and I am a child of God. Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon and restored gospel truths. : My name is and I am a child of God. Restored means to bring something back to it s original state. Song: The Sacred Grove, pg 87 : Prophets Teach Us to Live the Restored Gospel : Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets (Amos 3:7) CTR 6 : My name is and I am a child of God. The living prophet leads the Church under the direction of Jesus Christ. : My name is and I am a child of God. Thomas S. Monson is our prophet today. : My name is and I am a child of God. We listen to our prophet speak during General Conference. : My name is and I am a child of God. We can read what the prophet has to say in the Ensign, Liahona, New Era and Friend magazines. : My name is and I am a child of God. Prophets teach me to pay tithing. : My name is and I am a child of God. Prophets teach me to live the Word of Wisdom. : My name is and I am a child of God. Prophets teach me to read my scriptures. : My name is and I am a child of God. Prophets teach me obey my parents. : My name is and I am a child of God. Prophets teach me to keep the Sabbath day holy. : My name is and I am a child of God. I will follow the prophet. Song: Latter-day Prophets, pg 134 : I Will Follow Heavenly Father s Plan by Being Baptized and Confirmed

4 : Come unto me, and be baptized in my name, that ye may receive a remission of your sins, and be filled with the Holy Ghost (3 Nephi 30:2). CTR 7: : My name is and I am a child of God. I will follow Jesus Christ by being baptized and confirmed and keeping my baptismal covenants. : My name is and I am a child of God. I was baptized by my. : My name is and I am a child of God. If I live worthily, the Holy Ghost will help me choose the right. : My name is and I am a child of God. The Holy Ghost is known by many other names, such as the Comforter, the Still Small Voice and the Holy Spirit. : My name is and I am a child of God. We can learn to listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost by paying attention to thoughts in our minds and feelings in our heart. : My name is and I am a child of God. When I take the sacrament, I renew my baptismal coventants. : My name is and I am a child of God. When I take the sacramental bread, it reminds me of Jesus body. The sacramental water reminds me of Jesus blood. : My name is and I am a child of God. When I take the sacrament, I promise to take upon myself the name of Christ. I promise to always remember him. I promise to keep his commandments. I am promised that I will always have his Spirit to be with me, if I keep my promises. : My name is and I am a child of God. Doctrine and Covenants 82:10. I the Lord am bound, when ye do what I say. But when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise. Song: When I am Baptized, pg. 103 : Families Are Part of Heavenly Father s Plan : The family is ordained of God ( The Family: A Proclamation to the World, paragraph 7). Valiant 8: : My name is and I am a child of God. Heavenly Father planned for me to come to a family. : My name is and I am a child of God. Family prayer, family scripture study, and family home evening can strengthen my family. : My name is and I am a child of God. When we have family prayer, family home evening and family scripture study in our home, we are inviting the spirit into our homes and lives. This brings us closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, which makes our family stronger. : My name is and I am a child of God. The priesthood can bless and strengthen my family.

5 : My name is and I am a child of God. Priesthood holders can baptize, give the gift of the holy ghost, bless the sick, and pass the sacrament. : My name is and I am a child of God. Heavenly Father wants me to marry in the temple and have an eternal family. Song: Families Can Be Together Forever, pg. 188 : Heavenly Father Hears and Answers My Prayers : Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers (D&C 112:10). Valiant 9: : My name is and I am a child of God The scriptures teach me how to pray. Heavenly Father wants me to pray often anytime, anywhere. Answers to prayers come from Heavenly Father in many ways. answered. Please begin your talk with My name is and I am a child of God. answered. Please begin your talk with My name is and I am a child of God. answered. Please begin your talk with My name is and I am a child of God. Song: A Child s Prayer, pgs : I Will Serve God with All My Heart, Might. Mind and Strength : Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy might, mind, and strength; and in the name of Jesus Christ thou shalt serve him (D&C 59:5). : Please give a 3-5 minute talk about how you serve God with all your heart, might, mind and strength. Please begin your talk with, My name is and I am a child of God. Song: I am a Child of God, pg. 2 1 verse all, 4 th verse sr primary, sing the chorus once at the end. We will only sing those two verses.