I want to be a missionary now

 Hello, friends! Today I'm going to teach you the song I want to be a missionary now. Also, Bishop Tingey is our special guest today. At the end of the blog I've included a lot of links to games and activities that focus on the restoration and the Book of Mormon.

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Here is today's list of songs:

I will follow God's plan for me p. 164

The wise man and the foolish man p. 281

Book of Mormon Stories p. 118

The Church of Jesus Christ p. 77

I love to see the temple p. 95

The Golden Plates p. 86

I want to be a missionary now p. 168

Special Guest - Bishop Tingey

Every Star is Different p. 142

Here is a link to a stick puppet show depicting the First Vision. It can help you learn about part of the restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder-Day Saints and it can help you teach it to others.

Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration

Here is a link to more cut-outs that can help you learn and teach about John the Baptist visiting Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and restoring the Aaronic Priesthood.

Baptism and the Priesthood Restored

Here is a link to more cut-outs about the Golden Plates

The Book of Mormon, a gift from Heavenly Father, or

Joseph Smith receives the Gold Plates

Here is a link to the church website about the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ

The Restoration and Me

The Armor of God

 Hello, friends! Today, Skinny helps me teach you about putting on the armor of God and the second verse of Scripture Power. We sing lots of songs that can help us learn about the different parts of the armor. Warning - I do apply my own theory about the armor and what it symbolizes. Please share with your children what you think the armor means to you. 

  I included a coloring/cutting activity. I wanted Skinny to help me with pictures for Scripture Power and it took on a life of it's own. I really think I had help from above to create this Paper Warrior (Paper Doll). She comes in color or as a coloring page. I hope the kids have a fun time with this. Just a few tips- you may need to tape the stand to the back of the warrior, I used tape to attach the sword and shield, and keep the shoes together joined at the ankle. Tape fixes every mistake.

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List of today's songs and scriptures:

I will follow God’s plan p. 164

Once there was a Snowman p. 249

Book of Mormon Stories p. 118

D&C 27:15-18, Ephesians 6:14-17 (not mentioned in the video, but that's where you find the armor of God in the scriptures)

Search, Ponder and Pray p. 109

When I am Baptized p. 103

I am a Child of God p. 2

I’m trying to be like Jesus p. 78

Keep the Commandments p. 146

The Church of Jesus Christ p. 77

Scripture Power, Friend Magazine Oct 1987

Special Guest – Sis. Stewart

D&C 27:1

Every Star is Different p. 142

Printable Paper Warrior (a.k.a. Skinny)

Black and White to color yourself

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Pre-Colored

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PST 38 Baptism and the Aaronic Priesthood

 Hello, friends! We have a lots of guests and helpers today. First, I touch on the Come Follow Me lesson about John the Baptist giving Joseph Smith, Jr. and Oliver Cowdery the Aaronic Priesthood. Then I teach The Priesthood is Restored (you'll need a sock today if you want to conduct with an elephant trunk). Then Skinny and Tesler help us sing The First Article of Faith again. I talk about the second paragraph of The Living Christ and show the accompanying banjo song. And finally, Br. Keaton is our teacher spotlight this week.

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Today's list of songs

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Let's Review This Year's Primary Songs

 Let's review this year's primary songs...well, most of them.  We will use the felt friends from the advent calendar (mine are from a nativity set) to sing one last Christmas song. Then, we will put a sock on our hand again and make lots of elephant noises and conduct some songs.

Here is a list of today's songs:

The Church p. 77

Book of Mormon Stories p. 118

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes p. 275

Do as I’m doing p. 276

The Nativity Song p. 52

Nephi’s Courage p. 120

The Iron Rod, Hymn 274

When I am Baptized p. 103

I love to see the Temple p. 95

Behold Your Little Ones, Blake Gillette

Army of Helaman p. 172

My Heavenly Father Loves Me p. 228

I am Like a Star p. 163

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Books in the Book of Mormon

 Today I talk about the Book of Mormon, sing some of the story songs (there's too many for one video), and teach The Books in the Book of Mormon.

Here is a copy of "I'm thankful for our bishopric because..." heart, in case you need another one. Remember to draw a picture or write some words telling them why you are thankful for them. Look for a box on the porch of one of the primary leaders to turn it in and we will deliver them to the bishopric. Thank you!

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Here is the list of today's songs:

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ p. 77

Smiles p. 267

Book of Mormon Stories p. 118

Books in the Book of Mormon p. 119

The Golden Plates p. 86

Nephi's Courage p. 120

Stand for the Right p. 159

Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus p. 36

When I am Baptized p. 103

I am Like a Star p. 163

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