Come Follow Me 7/26/2027 – Devotionals & FHE for Children
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 7/26 for Kids
Song
Standing on the Promises (Hymns for Home and Church #1023)
Scripture
Lesson
- What did the Lord promise in Mark 16? What happened in Acts 28?
- How did God protect His missionary?
- Jesus promised to take care of His servants.
- How does He take care of us, even if we aren’t missionaries?
- What are some promises made by latter-day prophets? (Look at this blog post for some from President Russell M. Nelson.)
Activity
Make a poster of prophetic promises and hang it somewhere in your home to help you remember them.
Treat
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 7/26 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 7/26: Acts 22:15
For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF or use the images.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 7/26 for Kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 7/26 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 7/26:
- 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 7/26 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 7/26.
- 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 7/26.
- 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
Joyfully Bound (Hymns for Home and Church #1052)
Scripture
Discussion
- Imagine you were in Paul’s position, in prison with people having tried to kill you.
- What are some things that are hard for you? How can you be of good cheer in difficult times?
- How can you help others be of good cheer in their trials?
Journal Entry
What can I do to be of good cheer today?
Activity
Tuesday Devotional
Song
Called to Serve (Children’s #174)
Scripture
Acts 24:1-2, 10, 22-27
Acts 25:9-11, 21-22
Discussion
- Jesus commanded Paul to go and preach.
- Paul did so with boldness.
- When is the last time you shared your testimony with your friends or family?
Journal Entry
Who can I share my testimony with today?
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
The Things I Do (Children’s #170)
Scripture
Discussion
- Yesterday we talked about Paul having courage in front of kings and powerful leaders. Today we will talk about how those leaders reacted to Paul’s message.
- Some people are excited to hear about the gospel. Some are not.
- How did Felix react to Paul wanting to teach him? How did King Agrippa?
- Have you ever felt nervous about making good choices?
Journal Entry
How can I have courage to make good choices?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
Follow the Prophet (Children’s #110) verse 9
Scripture
Discussion
- While sailing to Rome to be tried by Caesar, Paul made a prophesy. What was it?
- How did the centurion respond to Paul’s warning? Why do you think the centurion responded that way?
- What would you have said to the centurion to help him have faith in Paul’s prophecy?
- What happened because they did not listen?
- Have you ever followed the counsel of the Lord’s servants even though it differed from opinions of others? What did you learn from that experience?
Journal Entry
How can I follow the prophet today?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
Oh, How Great Is Our Joy (Hymns for Home and Church #1033) verse 3
Scripture
Discussion
- Even though Paul had experienced so many trials, what did he end up doing when he was able to escape?
- How long did Paul preach?
- How did the people respond to Paul’s preaching?
- What does this tell you about missionary work?
Journal Entry
What should I do to prepare for the ups and downs of sharing the gospel?
Activity
Missionary appointment activity – point out only one door was interested.
Primary Children’s Activities for Come Follow Me 7/26
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 7/26
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 7/26 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 7/26.
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 7/26
- 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:
- Jörg Klebingat, “Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days,” Liahona, May 2022, 107–1.
- Gary E. Stevenson, “Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony,” Liahona, Nov. 2022, 111–14.
- Paul and the viper coloring page
- Use some of these Mormonads and discuss trials.
- “How Can I Gain a Testimony?” coloring page
- Lots of free printable activities for King Agrippa Hears Paul.
- Paul was shipwrecked bible handprint craft
- Snake pencil topper made from pipecleaners and some glue.
- “Helping Feed the Savior’s Lambs” (April 2010 Liahona and Friend). President Henry B. Eyring explains how children can help nourish the faith of others. Includes a coloring activity that invites children to think about how they can share the gospel and strengthen new members of the church.
- Paper snake craft based on snakes in the rain forest
- “I’ll Be Kind” (Friend May 2020) Action Rhyme about ways to help someone who is sad.
- “Follow the Prophet.” (Friend April 2016) Follow the paths to get to some of the things the prophet and apostles have asked us to do.
- New Testament Seminary Student Manual (2023) “Acts 27-28”. Complete the following activity by first reading the information at the top of each square. Then read the accompanying verses in Acts 27. Summarize the account in the center of each box by either drawing a simple picture or writing a summary of Paul’s words and actions. Be sure to also include the reaction of the people to Paul’s counsel.
- Lots of free printables for Paul Was Shipwrecked.
- DIY shipwreck in a bottle
- Cut a piece of paper shaped like a ship into puzzle pieces. Invite the children to write Paul’s warnings in Acts 27:9–11 on the pieces and put the puzzle together.
- Read “A Miraculous Escape from Danger” (2007 June Friend). What dangers and challenges exist in the world you face? Role play situations where miracles can save you, like Paul from the snake bite.
- Lots of free printable activities for Paul on the Island of Malta.
- Testimony Glove. (Friend October 2008). Find a white glove.* Cut out the pictures on this page, and mount them on heavy paper. Put the glove on. As you say the five parts of a testimony, one by one, attach a picture to a glove finger, starting with the thumb. You can attach the pictures to the glove using Velcro, tape, glue, safety pins, snaps, or string.
- Springy coiled snakes made from paper plates and cut out.
- “Sharing Time: Blessings Come When We Follow the Prophet” (June 2001 Friend). An illustrated matching game that pairs prophets with their teachings.
- Paul before King Agrippa crossword puzzle
- “I Will Prepare” (March 2011 Friend). As a reminder to prepare to serve a mission, print this certificate, sign it, and keep it on your wall or in your journal.
- Lots of free printables for Paul Preached In Athens.
- A Child of God—No Matter What! (January 2009 Friend). After reading the story, make this crown.
- “I can boldly share my testimony of Jesus Christ.” Paul testifying before King Agrippa.
- Testimony Basics (Friend July 2015) One of the best ways to help your testimony grow is by sharing it with others. Not sure what to say? Here are a few basic parts of a testimony to get you started.
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