Come Follow Me 5/31/2023 – Devotionals & FHE for Children
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 5/31 for Kids
Song
Lead, Kindly Light (Hymns #97)
Scripture
Lesson
- How is Jesus “the way”? Where does He lead us?
- When have we felt lost before, either as a family or individually?
- How can Jesus lead us? How has He led us in the past?
Activity
Go for a walk on a path or sidewalk. Take turns leading one another. As you walk, take turns completing this sentence: Jesus is “the way” to _______.
Treat
Use small candies to make different paths, then eat them.
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 5/31 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 5/31: John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 5/31 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 5/31 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 5/31:
- 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 5/31 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 5/31.
- 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 5/31.
- 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
Keep the Commandments (Children’s #146)
Scripture
Discussion
- What are some of the commandments? (Write down a list in your journal.)
- How does keeping each of those commandments show our love for Jesus Christ? (Write it down on the list.)
Journal Entry
Finish your list of commandments and how keeping them shows your love for the Savior.
Activity
Play charades or pictionary with the commandments.
Tuesday Devotional
Song
The Power of the Holy Ghost (Hymns for Home and Church #1055)
Scripture
John 14:26–27; 15:26; 16:13–14
Discussion
- Why did Jesus need to send the Holy Ghost once he died?
- What are some of the ways that the Holy Ghost helps us?
- The Holy Ghost guides us on God’s path, not our own.
Journal Entry
How can I listen to the Holy Ghost more closely?
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
I Need My Heavenly Father (Children’s #18)
Scripture
Discussion
- Look at a plant, like a tree or vine.
- What happens to a branch when it is removed from the plant?
- Jesus is the plant, and we are the branches and leaves. What happens if we move ourselves from Him?
- How can we stay connected? What things remove us?
- The fruit is a symbol for the things that we do. If we do good things and have good fruit that means that we are following Christ.
- What do we do to get to know a friend better? How can you get to know Heavenly Father and Jesus better?
Journal Entry
How can I remain connected to the Savior and produce good fruit?
Activity
Vine and branches using construction paper, glue, and either yarn or pipe cleaners.
Thursday Devotional
Song
Where Can I Turn for Peace? (Hymns #129)
Scripture
Discussion
- Discussion
- How has Jesus Christ overcome the world?
- How has His Atonement brought us peace and good cheer?
- How can I access His peace? (See also Doctrine and Covenants 68:6)
Journal Entry
How can I help my home have peace?
Activity
“Peace Letter Square” (November 1994 Friend)
Friday Devotional
Song
Do as I’m Doing (Children’s #276)
Scripture
Discussion
- Jesus prayed that we would be one, just as He and the Father are one.
- This means that we would be one in purpose (or goals and desires) like He and His Father are.
- Some people in the world think that this means that God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are the same Being (called the Trinity). But we know from the Restoration that they are actually three separate Beings, but one in purpose. This is a lot like our family: we are one family, but we have multiple members in it.
- How can our family be more united like the Godhead?
Journal Entry
How can I have unity with God?
Activity
Three leaf clover craft. You can use this template if needed.
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 5/31
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 5/31
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 5/31 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 5/31.
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 5/31
- 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 any of these videos:
- Chapter 50: Other Teachings at the Last Supper
- “The Last Supper” (illustrated)
- “The Last Supper” (live action)
- The Will of God
- Going to Grandma’s
- Preparation of Thomas Monson
- Read any of these messages:
- “Love God, love your neighbor,” For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices.
- Henry B. Eyring, “Our Constant Companion,” Liahona, Nov. 2023, 92–95.
- David A. Bednar, “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me,” Liahona, May 2023, 123–26.
- D. Todd Christofferson, “One in Christ,” Liahona, May 2023, 77–80.
- Gary E. Stevenson, “How Does the Holy Ghost Help You?” (Ensign, May 2017, 117–20).
- By their fruits coloring page
- Godhead coloring page
- Some Grape Qualities – Read Jesus’ parable of the true vine. On the grapes, write qualities we express as God’s children.
- I am the vine word search
- Plant a vine of some kind that will grow fruit (like a grape vine) and use it as a continual reminder of Christ being like the vine.
- Love for Jesus printable board game
- Lots of free printables for The Last Supper
- “Peace in America” (September 1988 Friend). Draw a circle around the words that relate to peace and happiness.
- I am the vine color-by-number
- Tons of Pinterest ideas for Last Supper crafts
- What’s on Your Mind Question: “I get stressed a lot! Sometimes I can’t fall asleep at night. What can I do to not feel so stressed out?” (January 2019 Friend). Includes a stress meter to cut out and some ideas for reducing your stress level.
- Lots of free printable activity pages for I am the True Vine
- Friend June 1999 “Keep the Commandments”
- Make a cup telephone and compare it to hearing the Holy Ghost.
- Listen to verse 3 of the song “If I Listen With My Heart” and put together this puzzle.
- Play the board game I Choose to Fill My Life with Things That Invite the Spirit (Friend August 2012)
- I can seek the Lord and call upon Him puzzle/coloring page.
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