Come Follow Me 12/6/2027 – Devotionals & FHE for Children
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 12/6 for Kids
Song
I Lived in Heaven (Children’s #4) all 3 verses
Scripture
Lesson
- Draw three columns and label them “Before this life,” “During this life,” and “Both.”
- Prepare strips of paper that state truths about the premortal life and about mortal life. Here are some ideas, and you can find other examples in Guide to the Scriptures, “Premortal Life” (Gospel Library) or the songs “I Lived in Heaven” and “I Will Follow God’s Plan” (Children’s #4 and #164).
- We have bodies
- We don’t have bodies
- We live with God
- We are at war with Satan
- We exercise faith in Jesus Christ
- We follow God’s plan.
- Take turns picking up strips and putting them in the correct columns.
Activity
Act out the Council in Heaven (like putting on a play).
Treat
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 12/6 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 12/6: Revelation 14:6–7
And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 12/6 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 12/6 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 12/6:
- 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 12/6 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 12/6.
- 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 12/6.
- 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
When I Am Baptized (Hymns for Home and Church #1054) verse 2
Scripture
Discussion
- Have two white papers. Mark on one with pen or marker.
- Each time you hear the word “white” as we read these verses, point to the white one.
- White clothes represent forgiveness of sin. They remind us that because of Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven as we repent.
Journal Entry
How can I remember Jesus?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today (Hymns #227) verses 3-4
Scripture
Discussion
- What are some of the promises we read about in these verses?
- Make a list of things that make you sad. Then next to it, write or draw how Jesus comforts you.
Journal Entry
How does Jesus comfort me?
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
I Will Follow God’s Plan (Children’s #164)
Scripture
Discussion
- We read these verses in FHE, but it’s important to talk about it again.
- Why is it important to know about what happened in the War in Heaven?
- Read Elder Corbitt’s story here: “You Can Gather Israel!,” Liahona, May 2021, 61.
Journal Entry
How does knowing about the War in Heaven help me?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
Who’s on the Lord’s Side? (Hymns #260)
Scripture
Revelation 12:11
Revelation 13:6, 14
Revelation 14:4-5, 12
Discussion
- What do you learn from the verses in chapter 13 about how Satan wages war today?
- According to chapter 14, how does Jesus (the Lamb) fight against it?
- How does the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony (Revelation 12:11) helping you in this war today?
- Do you remember learning about the armor of God? How can we put on that armor?
Journal Entry
How can I fight on Jesus’s side?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
Come, Hear the Word the Lord Has Spoken (Hymns for Home and Church #1031)
Scripture
Discussion
- Draw a picture of what we are reading inthese verses.
- Look at these pictures of angels restoring the gospel.
- How have we been blessed because Jesus sent these angels to earth in our day?
Journal Entry
How has the restored gospel blessed me?
Activity
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 12/6
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 12/6
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 12/6 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 12/6.
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 12/6
- 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:
- Russell M. Nelson and Wendy W. Nelson, “Hope of Israel” (worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018).
- Ahmad S. Corbitt, “You Can Gather Israel!,” Liahona, May 2021, 61.
- Topics and Questions, “War in Heaven,” Gospel Library.
- Watch and pray Second Coming craft
- “The Armor of God” (October 2019 Friend). Find the hidden objects in this illustration of a girl who has drawn a picture of the armor of God.
- The Armor of God Shoes of the Gospel of Peace Obstacle Course for Kids
- “The Earth Was Created for You!” (February 2018 Friend). Find the words from each day of the Creation in this word search.
- “Heavenly Father Prepared a Way for Me to Return to Him” (January 2014 Liahona). Make your own poster representing your path back to Heavenly Father.
- Armor of God scavenger hunt for kids
- Coloring page: “Jesus Christ created the earth for me.” (February 2011 Liahona and Friend)
- The Armor of God Breastplate of Righteousness Craft for Kids
- “Our Beautiful World: Part of the Plan” (January 2005 Liahona and Friend). Find your home on a map and draw a picture of you enjoying Heavenly Father’s creations.
- Sharing Time Poster: I Will Follow God’s Plan for Me (January 2005 Liahona and Friend). Plan of Salvation poster with a monthly reading assignment.
- “Heavenly Father Has a Plan for His Children” (February 2014 Liahona and Friend). Look up each scripture and then glue it under the word on the step that helps us return back to Heavenly Father.
- “On the Right Path” (February 2000 Liahona). Includes an activity to look up scriptures on road signs that will help us to stay on the path to the celestial kingdom.
- “Come, Follow Me Activities: Pure and Clean” (Friend December 2023). Find some white objects, like a white rock, a white cloth, or some sugar or salt. Talk about what it means to be pure and clean. How does Jesus Christ help us become clean?
- “I Have a Testimony of Jesus Christ” (Friend December 1991). Cut out the stones. Write a few words about your testimony of the thing referred to on each stone. A few stones have not been labeled; add your testimony about additional principles of the gospel on them. As you glue the stones in place on the fortress, think about how your testimony gives you strength and protection. Sing the song listed on each stone, or another song about the topic.
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