FAMILIES ARE FOREVER 2014 SACRAMENT MEETING PROGRAM

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1 FAMILIES ARE FOREVER 2014 SACRAMENT MEETING PROGRAM (children walk up humming Families Can Be Together Forever) SONG: Families Can Be Together Forever (Chorus Only) This year as a primary, we studied the scriptures and learned about eternal families. As we have studied Heavenly Father s plan we have learned that families are central in the Plan of Salvation. We have learned about our roles as children and parents and have even come to understand more about Jesus role in Heavenly Father s plan. As we have come to understand these roles better, we are able to understand the importance of our individual place in our families, our church, our community and the world we live in. As we have prepared for the Primary Program this year, each child has been given a topic to express their feelings about the eternal nature of their families. They will share personal experiences that are important to them in expressing their understanding of eternal families. During my time in primary I have been reminded weekly that kids say the darn-dest things. We invite you to ponder the things they will say today, know that as you do, you will be reminded of why Jesus said, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matt 18:3 SONG: He Sent His Son SCRIPTURE For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) SPEAKER: I am a child of God and that means. SPEAKER: Heavenly Father provided a Savior that makes it possible for me to. SPEAKER: Jesus is the perfect example for me to follow. I can follow his example by. SPEAKER: I can return to Heavenly Father and be with my family forever by:. 1

2 SONG: I Will Follow God s Plan SCRIPTURE O how great the plan of our God! (2 Nephi 9:13) SPEAKER: Heavenly Father s plan for me to become more like him is:. SPEAKER: Jesus made the earth for us so that we could have a place to become families. I feel love for my family when we. TALK: Please speak on free agency. (30 seconds or less) SPEAKER: My body is created in the image of God. This reminds me that. SONG: I Have Two Little Hands Sunbeams CTR 4 CTR 5 SONG: I Stand All Amazed SCRIPTURE We have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world (1 John 4:14) TALK: How can you gain a testimony of Jesus. ( 30 seconds or less) SPEAKER: Jesus Christ taught the gospel and set an example for us by SPEAKER: Because of Jesus Christ s Atonement, I can this makes me feel SPEAKER: Because Jesus Christ was resurrected, I will be too. I know this because Jesus is our Savior. Savior means. SPEAKER: I can show respect for the Savior by being reverent. Being reverent helps me to hear the Holy Ghost because. 2

3 SONG: The Family is of God SCRIPTURE Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and.the family is central to the Creator s plan for the eternal destiny of His children (The Family: A Proclamation to the World) SPEAKER: Heavenly Father planned for me to come to parents who love me. My parents are special to me because. SPEAKER: When I am obedient to my parents, it makes Heavenly Father happy. I show love to my parents and Heavenly Father by obeying my parents when they ask me to. SPEAKER: I can show love to each member of my family by. SONG: Latter Day Prophets SCRIPTURE Be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets (2 Peter 3:2) SPEAKER: Heavenly Father speaks to us through prophets. I like to watch general conference with my family because. SPEAKER: The prophets in the scriptures are examples to my family. I follow the example of the prophets in the scriptures by. SONG: Seek the Lord Early SCRIPTURE Successful..families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities (The Family: A Proclamation to the World) SPEAKER: The scriptures teach me how to pray. When I pray with my family I. 3

4 SPEAKER: Family Home Evening strengthens my family. My favorite Family Home Evening is when we. SPEAKER: Studying the scriptures gives my family spiritual strength. When I read the scriptures with my family I. TALK: How does keeping the Sabbath Day holy strengthen your family. (30 seconds or less) SPEAKER: Answers to prayers come from Heavenly Father in many ways. Heavenly Father answered my prayer by. SONG: Baptism CTR 7 Class SCRIPTURE Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God (John 3:5) SPEAKER: I must be baptized because. SPEAKER: Every day I am preparing myself for Baptism. I do this by. SPEAKER: When I am baptized I promise to keep the commandments by. SONG: The Commandments TALK: Speak on the importance of taking the Sacrament every Sunday. (30 seconds or less) SPEAKER: The Holy Ghost comforts and guides me to make good choices. I feel the Holy Ghost when I choose to. 4

5 SONG: Truth From Elijah SCRIPTURE Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven (Matthew 18:18) SPEAKER: Heavenly Father wants me to marry in the temple and have an eternal family. I am preparing to go to the temple by. SPEAKER: The priesthood can bless and strengthen my family. I know this is true because. SPEAKER: Temples make it possible for families to be together forever. Family history helps me to understand my place in the world because. CLOSING SONG: Families Can Be Together Forever Chorus ALL Primary Child 2 nd Verse - Chorus ALL Primary Family 1 st Verse Chorus All + Congregation 5