Come Follow Me 10/18/2027 – Devotionals & FHE for Children
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 10/18 for Kids
Song
Do as I’m Doing (Children’s #276)
Scripture
Lesson
- For our song, we followed the actions of someone else.
- What does a follower of Christ do? (The actions of Christ.) What are some of Christ’s actions?
- Who can you think of that has been an “example of the believers” in your life?
Activity
Play Simon Says or Follow the Leader.
Treat
Make cookies and decorate them by following the leader decorating theirs.
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 10/18 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 10/18:
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 10/18 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 10/18 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 10/18:
- 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 10/18 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 10/18.
- Ask additional discussion questions found in the Personal Study section of Come, Follow Me – For Home and Church: New Testament 2027 for Come Follow Me 10/18.
- 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.
Monday Devotional
Song
This Little Light of Mine (Hymns for Home and Church #1028)
Scripture
Discussion
- We talked about verse 12 in FHE. What do you remember?
- Timothy was young, but was able to lead the people because of his great example. He was a bishop of his area.
- Even when we are young, we may not know a lot to teach other people, but we can be an example of making right choices. That is being a leader as well.
- How is each member of the family an example of Christlike behavior?
- What can you do to lead help those around you make good choices?
Journal Entry
How can I be a good example to my friends?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
Let Us All Press On (Hymns #243) verse 3
Scripture
Discussion
- Paul asked Timothy to lead the church in Epheseus while Paul went to another city.
- Later, Paul went to prison and told him that hard times would come, like people going after things of the world and teaching things that aren’t true.
- Why might Timothy have felt afraid? What did Paul say to give him courage?
- How has the Lord’s power helped you when you have felt afraid?
- Paul thought that he might die in prison. What was his attitude?
Journal Entry
What can I do when I feel afraid?
Activity
“Make a Plan” fears book and/or “throw away your fears” tissue box
Wednesday Devotional
Song
Search, Ponder, and Pray (Childrens #109)
Scripture
Discussion
- Let’s look at a set of scriptures together (title page, which books are where, etc.)
- How can the scriptures help us?
- What are some verses that are meaningful to you?
- What are some of your favorite scripture stories? How do they help you have faith in Jesus Christ?
Journal Entry
How do I feel about the scriptures?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
Oh, How Great Is Our Joy (Hymns for Home and Church #1033)
Scripture
Discussion
- Titus was a Greek convert who traveled to Jerusalem with Paul and later became a missionary.
- How did Paul feel about Titus?
- What do you think Titus did to be Paul’s “own son after the common faith?”
- We also can be fellow laborers in Christ’s vineyard.
Journal Entry
How I can follow Titus’s example?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
Holding Hands Around the World (Hymns for Home and Church #1011) verse 2
Scripture
Discussion
- How should we treat others? Like a brother or like a servant?
- What is the difference?
- How does Heavenly Father see all of us?
- What was Paul willing to do for Onesimus? How is this similar to what the Savior willingly did for us?
Journal Entry
What can I do this week to make a new friend?
Activity
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 10/18
The Come, Follow Me – For Home and Church: New Testament 2027 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 10/18
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 10/18 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 10/18.
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 10/18
- See what CFM ideas there are in this month’s Friend magazine.
- Check out the 2023 printables from Color Me Christian for Junior Primary and Senior Primary.
- Watch these videos:
- Read or listen to these messages:
- President Thomas S. Monson’s insights about 1 Timothy 4:12 in chapter 23 of Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Thomas S. Monson
(2020), 316–19. - Quentin L. Cook, “Sacred Scriptures—the Foundations of Faith,” Liahona, Nov. 2024, 111–14.
- David A. Bednar, “Therefore They Hushed Their Fears,” Ensign, May 2015, 47–48.
- Thomas S. Monson, “Be an Example and a Light,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015, 86–88.
- Guide the Scriptures topics from the Gospel Library:
- President Thomas S. Monson’s insights about 1 Timothy 4:12 in chapter 23 of Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Thomas S. Monson
- Read 1 Timothy 6:7–12 and act out the story of Jesus and the young rich man. What did the man miss out on because he loved his money so much? You can have Chocolate coins covered in gold foil as part of the activity.
- Coloring: Paul Sends Onesimus Home
- “Six Ways to Feel Better” (February 2020 Friend). When you’re upset, color the face that matches how you feel. Then color the ideas for feeling better and try one of the ideas.
- Read 1 Timothy 4:1–3 and talk about how we can know what things are truth, and how we can make good choices even when so many others do not. Then do this Trust in God water activity.
- Maze (Colossae) – Help Onesimus escape Philemon and find his way to Paul in Rome
- Lots of free printables about Timothy.
- “A Day with the Bishop” (August 1990 Liahona and July 1989 Friend). Explains some of the things a bishop does. Includes an activity.
- Read “The Opposite of Fear” (January 2007 Liahona). What kinds of fears do you have? No matter what they are, you can find comfort in the Savior.
- Read Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin’s “How can I have faith when the world seems so scary?” to find some inspiring thoughts on overcoming fear (January 2007 Liahona and Friend). As a family, memorize the last three sentences by chanting them together. Repeat these words to yourself whenever you feel afraid.
- Coloring Page “Jesus Can Help Me Do Hard Things” (October 2019 Liahona and Friend)
- “The Lord has called a bishop to help me” worksheet. (Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Doctrine and Covenants 71–75”)
- Free printable crafts for Philemon
- “Trust in the Lord” (June 1994 Friend). Fill in the blanks by looking up these twelve scriptures about trust. Then use the words you found to complete a word search activity.
- “Be Thou an Example” secret message
- “Come, Follow Me Activities” (Friend October 2023). Sit in a circle. Use your hands or sticks to tap out rhythms on the ground. One person taps a short rhythm, and all the others copy. Take turns being the leader. After your turn, tell about a time when you were a good example to others.
- “Find the Differences” (March 2008 Friend). Find the differences between these two drawings of a girl having an interview with her bishop before her baptism.
- “Scripture Boats” Who Am I? (Friend February 2020) Match each person with their story. Each story has boats in it. Then follow these instructions to build your own boat.
- “Worthy of the Temple” (September 2002 Friend). Explains how the bishop helps guide us to be worthy to go to the temple. Includes an activity to create a paper figure of a bishop and his door.
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