Come Follow Me 10/4/2027 – Devotionals & FHE for Children
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Last week’s devotionals
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- Family Home Evening
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 10/4 for Kids
Song
The Thirteenth Article of Faith (Children’s #132)
Scripture
Philippians 4:8; Articles of Faith 1:13
Lesson
- Have someone read aloud the verse in Philippians, while everyone else reads the Article of Faith.
- Make a list of the words that are the same or similar.
- What is the definition of each of these words? (Look up any you don’t know.)
- Why should we “think on” these things? How can we “seek after” them?
Activity
“We Seek After These Things” Treasure Hunt (scroll down to the activity section).
Treat
Elephant head snack or elephant head biscuit (because younger children often thing it is “chased by an elephant” instead of “chaste, benevolent”)
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 10/4 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 10/4: Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 10/4 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 10/4 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 10/4:
- 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 10/4 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 10/4.
- 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 10/4.
- 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
Lord, I Would Follow Thee (Hymns #220)
Scripture
Discussion
- In mainstream Christianity, there are two big ideas: that Jesus saves everyone from their sins, and that we can save ourselves by doing good.
- Nephi says that it is Christ’s grace that saves us after all we can do. We do our part, the best we can, and Jesus makes up all the rest.
- What does it mean to “work out your own salvation”?
Journal Entry
How can I follow Christ today?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go (Hymns #270)
Scripture
Discussion
- What kinds of things did Paul sacrifice or give up to follow Jesus?
- Do you have to give anything up?
- What will you do when you are asked to give away something important to you in order to follow Christ or do His work?
- It is always worth it to make a sacrifice in order to do what Christ asks.
Journal Entry
What can I sacrifice this week to be a better follower of the Savior?
Activity
Make a jar of sacrifice.
Wednesday Devotional
Song
It’s Joyful to Live the Gospel (Hymns for Home and Church #1067)
Scripture
Discussion
- Paul experienced a lot of tribulation. Last week we talked about his attitude. What do these verses show?
- How was Paul able to rejoice? (His faith in Jesus Christ.)
- How can our faith in Jesus Christ help us with something hard in our lives right now?
- What are some things that can help us rejoice in the Lord? (Nature, temple, Resurrection, family, etc.)
Journal Entry
What things help me rejoice in the Lord?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
True to the Faith (Hymns #254)
Scripture
Discussion
- Look at a picture a tree. Notice its roots? Why does a tree need strong roots?
- What does it mean to “rooted in Jesus Christ”?
- How are our covenants with God like the roots of a tree?
- How does keeping our covenants help us withstand spiritual storms, such as temptations and hard times?
Journal Entry
Draw a picture of a tree with lots of roots. Label the roots with different things you can do to be rooted in Christ.
Activity
Tissue paper craft: petal stem roots (Make a tree instead of a flower.)
Friday Devotional
Song
I Will Walk with Jesus (Hymns for Home and Church #1004) verses 1-2
Scripture
Discussion
- The scripture includes several attributes of people that are converted to Christ.
- Are there any that you think you already have?
- Are there any that you want to work on?
- Reviewing your life like this can help you stay on the right path.
Journal Entry
What can I do this week to be a disciple of Jesus?
Activity
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 10/4
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 10/4
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 10/4 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 10/4.
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 10/4
- 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:
- David A. Bednar, “Be Still, and Know That I Am God,” Liahona, May 2024, 30.
- Neil L. Andersen, “Drawing Closer to the Savior,” Liahona, Nov. 2022, 73–76.
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “A Higher Joy,” Liahona, May 2024, 66–69.
- Topics and Questions, “Sacrifice,” Gospel Library
- Read Philippians 4:7 and make this peace salt dough handprint.
- Choose any of these Impossible tasks activities that you didn’t do on Monday. Remind your family that gaining the Celestial Kingdom would be similarly impossible without Christ’s Atonement combined with our faith and good works.
- Read Colossians 2:2–3. Fill a “treasure chest” with things that represent the “riches” and “treasures of wisdom and knowledge” you find in the gospel.
- Philippians 4:8 Coloring Page
- Read Philippians 2:14. Do everything without complaining or arguing – choosing a thankful heart craft.
- “Grow a Family Gratitude Tree” (November 2018 Friend). Make a family gratitude tree by writing things you are grateful for on paper leaves. Discuss how this also roots you in Christ.
- Coloring Page: “My faith in Jesus Christ blesses my life. I am thankful for my blessings.” (November 2007 Friend)
- “Fishing for Blessings” (November 2017 Friend). Play this game with your family to talk about ways Heavenly Father has blessed you.
- “3-D Thankful Apple” (November 2018 Friend). Instructions for making a paper apple that has things you are grateful for written on it.
- Make a family discipleship plan
- The Letter to the Colassians – the new man and the old man craft
- Lots of different Colossians crafts
- “Because of the Savior” (Friend April 2023). Read the message and then color the page.
- “Article of Faith 13” (December 2011 Friend). Use words from the thirteenth article of faith to complete scenarios.
- “Come, Follow Me Activities: Peace from the Savior” (Friend October 2023)
- Read this story about a girl who felt Jesus Christ’s love. Then think about a time you felt peaceful because of Him. Write about it or draw a picture.
- “Family Home Evening: Discerning Right from Wrong” Object Lesson. Satan tries to make good, righteous, and joyful seem miserable and evil appear to be good. Wrap a rock as a gift and put a treat in a brown paper bag.
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