Come Follow Me 1/1/2024 – Devotionals & FHE for Children
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 1/1 for Kids
Song
Book of Mormon Stories (Children’s #118)
Scripture
Introduction to the Book of Mormon (at least the paragraph with Joseph Smith’s quote)
Lesson
- Make a personal or family plan for reading the Book of Mormon this year.
- When and where will you read?
- How will you invite the Spirit into your study?
- Is there anything specific you will look for as you study?
- Build or draw an arch.
- Identify the keystone as the stone in the very middle/top position.
- The keystone locks in all the other stones in the arch. Similarly, the Book of Mormon locks in all the other parts of the Gospel.
- It has pure truth that reinforces truths that are found in the bible and clarifies some of them that have been lost.
- If the Book of Mormon is true, then much of the other truths of the gospel must be true as well.
- How can the Book of Mormon be the keystone of your faith?
Activity
Play London Bridge is falling down.
Treat
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 1/1 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 1/1:
“I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.”
~ Joseph Smith, Jr.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 1/1 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 1/1 devotionals with your children! Please don’t feel as though you have to use every single question, journal entry, or activity. Just make sure you look at the activity in advance so you can gather any materials they may require.
Here is a general outline for each devotional for Come Follow Me 1/1:
- Start by singing the song together and saying a prayer
- Read the scripture together, then your family can have a discussion using the questions/comments provided.
- Copy the journal entries into a spiral notebook. The child or the parent can write the question at the top, after which the child can write or draw an answer.
- Have fun together doing the activity as a family!
Modifications for older children for Come, Follow Me 1/1 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 1/1
- Ask additional discussion questions found in the Personal Study section of Come, Follow Me – For Home and Church: Book of Mormon 2024 for Come Follow Me 1/1
- Instead of answering the journal entry with a drawing, you can create a study journal (a simple spiral notebook will work) to answer the question with a few sentences or paragraphs, depending on the child’s age.
- Here are some ideas for marking your scriptures.
You might also enjoy these Come Follow Me Workbooks for Kids:
Monday Devotional
Song
Book of Mormon Stories (Children’s #118)
Scripture
Title page of the Book of Mormon
Discussion
- What are some of the purposes of the Book of Mormon.
- Why do you think some of these might be important to you?
- Which purposes do you want to apply in your life this year?
- Watch “What Is the Book of Mormon? A 60-Second Overview”
Journal Entry
What are the purposes of the Book of Mormon?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
I Lived in Heaven (Children’s #4)
Scripture
Introduction to the Book of Mormon (especially paragraph 3)
Discussion
- The Book of Mormon outlines much of God’s Plan of Salvation, which is what happened before we’re born, why we’re here on Earth, and what happens after we die.
- What parts of the plan are you most interested in learning more about?
- The plan is also called the plan of happiness (among other things) what does this tell you about the plan?
- Watch the video “Book of Mormon Introduction by Elder Holland”
Journal Entry
What is my favorite part of the Plan of Salvation?
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
Testimony (Hymns #137)
Scripture
The Testimony of Three Witnesses, The Testimony of Eight Witnesses
Discussion
- There were several people in addition to Joseph Smith that were able to see and even touch the plates of gold that contained the original writings of the Book of Mormon.
- We don’t get to see them though. How can we know that they are true?
- How can you be a witness of the Book of Mormon?
Journal Entry
What can I do to gain a stronger testimony of the Book of Mormon?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
An Angel from on High (Hymn #13)
Scripture
The Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith (summarize it if it’s too long)
Discussion
- What do you know about how the Book of Mormon came to be?
- What did you learn today from reading Joseph Smith’s account of what happened?
- What do you think about it? Do you believe it? What questions do you have?
- Imagine that you’re talking to a friend who has never heard of the Book of Mormon before. What would you tell him or her about it?
Journal Entry
What do I like most about the Joseph Smith story?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
The Morning Breaks (Hymn #1)
Scripture
Discussion
- One of Joseph Smith’s greatest accomplishments was translating the Book of Mormon.
- He was only able to do this by the power and gift of God.
- Joseph Smith recited the translation to a scribe who then wrote it down. The Book of Mormon has since been translated into many other languages so everyone in the world can read it.
- Why is important to know how we got the Book of Mormon?
- If someone asked you where the Book of Mormon came from, what would you say? How would you describe God’s involvement in giving us the Book of Mormon?
- How do you think God feels about the importance of the Book of Mormon?
Journal Entry
What are some of my gifts from Heavenly Father?
Activity
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 1/1
The Come, Follow Me – Home and Church: Book of Mormon 2024 manual suggests that you look at this month’s issue of the Friend magazine for more ideas.
There is also an activity page in this week’s section of the CFM manual.
Sunday Ideas for Kids for Come Follow Me 1/1
Use Sundays for a time of reflection; share what you discussed that day in each of your classes. Did you learn anything new or hear a different perspective about what you studied this week?
If you went to a class that did not use the Come, Follow Me 1/1 Manual, then share what stood out to you the most in your class.
Take a few minutes to talk about what parts of Sacrament Meeting you felt like were meant for you
If your younger children are struggling during Sacrament Meeting, try using these Ideas and Activities to Keep Toddlers and Kids Quiet During Church
Here are some activities that go along with this week’s topic in Come Follow Me 1/1
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 1/1
- Do this week’s free activity pages from Color Me Christian
- Write down your testimonies and place them in copies of the Book of Mormon to give to someone specific
- Start a journal where you will write verses from this year’s study tahat focus on faith
- Make bookmarks to go with each child’s own copy of the Book of Mormon
- Watch “A Book of Mormon Story“
- Watch How We Got the Book of Mormon on YouTube
- Put together the Book of Mormon reading feast to mark off reading the Book of Mormon in one year
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