Come Follow Me 12/20/2027 – Devotionals & FHE for Children
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Last week’s devotionals
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- Family Home Evening
- Scripture of the Week
- Devotionals
- Primary Challenge
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 12/20 for Kids
Note: this week in the CFM manual, it already has the content broken apart for each day of the week (Monday-Sunday), along with scriptures, songs, videos, and more.
For continuity purposes, we have divided it up into one FHE lesson and five daily devotionals that you can use.
Song
Joy to the World (Hymns #201)
Scripture
Isaiah 7:14; 9:6–7
Micah 5:2
Zechariah 9:9; 12:10
Mosiah 3:5–10.
Lesson
- As we look forward to Christmas Day, let’s read the words of the prophets to also looked forward to Christ’s birth.
- What were they most excited or hopeful about?
- What do you learn about Jesus from these verses?
Activity
Go Christmas caroling as a family.
Treat
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 12/20 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 12/20: Luke 2:7
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 12/20 for Kids
Note: this week in the CFM manual, it already has the content broken apart for each day of the week (Monday-Sunday), along with scriptures, songs, videos, and more.
For continuity purposes, we have divided it up into one FHE lesson and five daily devotionals that you can use.
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 12/20 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 12/20:
- 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 12/20 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 12/20.
- 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 12/20.
- 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.
Note: this week in the CFM manual, it already has the content broken apart for each day of the week (Monday-Sunday), along with scriptures, songs, videos, and more.
For continuity purposes, we have divided it up into one FHE lesson and five daily devotionals that you can use.
Monday Devotional
Song
Stars Were Gleaming (Children’s #37)
Scripture
Matthew 1:20–25
Luke 1:11–20, 26–38; 2:9–15
Moroni 7:29–32
Discussion
- What do these verses teach us about Jesus and His mission?
- How did angels help prepare people to receive the Savior?
- How did the people respond to the angels?
- How can I be like a ministering angel to others and help them prepare for the Lord’s return?
Journal Entry
How can I help others prepare to receive Jesus?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
What Child Is This? (Hymns for Home and Church #1203)
Scripture
Matthew 1:20–25
Luke 1:46–55; 2:1–20
Discussion
- Imagine how it would have felt to be Mary and Joseph when they learned they were going to be caring for the Son of God.
- What do you learn about Mary and Joseph in these verses?
- What you learn about salvation and the Savior as you think of the story of His birth?
Journal Entry
How can I be faithful like Mary and Joseph?
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
Away in a Manger (Children’s #42)
Scripture
Shepherds: Luke 2:15–18
Wise Men: Matthew 2:1–12
Simeon: Luke 2:25–35
Anna: Luke 2:36–38
Discussion
- These are the people who looked for Jesus after His birth and testified of Him.
- Why were they looking for Him? How did God help them find His Son?
- How did the people respond when they found Him?
Journal Entry
How can I seek Jesus?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
Silent Night (Hymns #204) verse 3
Scripture
See discussion.
Discussion
- Who was Jesus before He was born? (John 17:5; Mosiah 3:5; Moses 4:2.)
- How does this knowledge affect how you feel about the story of His birth?
- Nephi said that this was the “condescension of God” (1 Nephi 11:16). The dictionary defines condescension as, “to put aside one’s dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior.”
- How would you define the condescension of God, according to 1 Nephi 11:16–33 and Hebrews 2:7–18?
Journal Entry
How has the condescension of God blessed me?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
Jesus, Once of Humble Birth (Hymns #196)
Scripture
John 3:16–17
1 Corinthians 15:21–26
Colossians 1:12–22
1 Peter 2:21–25.
Discussion
- Jesus’s birth was a miracle, but it would have just been another baby born if He hadn’t performed the Atonement and Resurrection.
- What is the gift that Jesus gives to us?
Journal Entry
What should I do to receive Jesus’s gift to me?
Activity
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 12/20
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 12/20
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 12/20 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 12/20.
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 12/20
- 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:
- Illustrated Children’s Videos:
- Bible Videos:
- “The Christ Child”
- The Greatest Gift
- “Wise Men Still Seek Him”
- any of the past First Presidency Christmas devotionals
- any of these past Christmas messages.
- Read or listen to these messages:
- Dallin H. Oaks, “Prophetic Announcements of Christ’s Birth,” First Presidency Christmas devotional, Dec. 4, 2016.
- Shayne M. Bowen, “Miracles, Angels, and Priesthood Power,” Liahona, May 2024, 53–56.
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents,” Liahona, May 2023, 55–59.
- Russell M. Nelson, “Come, Let Us Adore Him” (First Presidency’s Christmas devotional, Dec. 3, 2023).
- Tamara W. Runia, “Christ the Babe Was Born for You” (First Presidency’s Christmas devotional, Dec. 8, 2024).
- Russell M. Nelson, “Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives,” Ensign, May 2017, 39–42.
- Gordon B. Hinckley, The Wondrous and True Story of Christmas,” Ensign, Dec. 2000, 5).
- The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles.
- For Parents of Little Ones: “Remembering Christ at Christmas” (December 2018 Friend). Activity ideas for helping young children remember Jesus during Christmastime.
- “Christmas around the World” (December 2019 Friend). Make these snacks and crafts from around the world to celebrate Jesus Christ’s birth.
- “Christmas Cards” (December 1971 Friend). Ideas for making different kinds of homemade Christmas cards.
- Tons of free printables for Jesus’ Birth.
- “The Christmas Pony” (December 2014 Friend). A coloring page and activity ideas go along with a story about young President Monson.
- “The Christmas Tree” (December 2011 Liahona and Friend). Includes a crafting activity to create Christmas ornaments.
- “Christmas Tree Matching” (December 2009 Friend). Match the colors and shapes and color the Christmas tree.
- “Funstuff: My Christmas List” (December 2014 Friend). Unscramble the words to learn what you can do to remember the Savior this season.
- “In the Giving Spirit” (December 2009 Friend). Find the scenes showing acts of kindness in this illustration of people in a city spreading Christmas cheer.
- “Nativity Craft” (December 2012 Friend). Learn to draw a sheep and make a stable from a shoebox and craft sticks.
- Lots more Christmas ideas from the Friend.
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