Come Follow Me 8/29/2022 – Devotionals & FHE for Kids
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Last week’s devotional
- Family Home Evening
- Scripture of the Week
- Devotionals
- Primary Challenge
- Sunday Activity Ideas
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Family Home Evening for Come Follow Me 8/29 for Kids
Song
Scripture
Lesson
- Have each member of the family lean against a wall.
- Then have them lean against something not firm (a broom stick, narrow stool, etc)
- What does it mean to lean on God instead of our own understanding?
- In what areas of our lives are we depending too much on ourselves?
Activity
Stand on a bed/couch and see how far you can lean without falling over.
Treat
Lemon poppyseed muffins (because faith is like a seed)
Scripture of the Week for Come Follow Me 8/29 for Kids
Work on memorizing this scripture with your children during the week for Come Follow Me 8/29: Proverbs 3:5–6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Here are some ideas for marking your scriptures. You can download these tracing sheets as a PDF.
Devotionals for Come Follow Me 8/29 for kids
Remember that these are guidelines for you to use in your daily Come, Follow Me 8/29 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 8/29:
- 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 8/29 daily devotionals:
- Explore the footnotes for each of the scriptures listed in Come, Follow Me 8/29
- Ask additional discussion questions found in the Personal Study section of Come, Follow Me – For Individuals and Families for Come Follow Me 8/29
- 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.
You might also enjoy these Come Follow Me Workbooks for Kids:
Monday Devotional
Song
Teach Me to Walk in the Light (Childrens #177)
Scripture
Discussion
- The book of Proverbs is filled with insights about wisdom.
- What do we learn about wisdom in these chapters?
- How would you describe the wisdom that the Lord gives?
- What blessings come from His wisdom?
Journal Entry
How am I seeking God’s wisdom?
Activity
Proverbs – Fill in the missing words in proverbs and then find those items in the picture
Tuesday Devotional
Song
I Will Be Valiant (Children’s #162)
Scripture
Proverbs 1:7; 2:5; 16:6; 31:30; Ecclesiastes 12:13
Discussion
- These verses talk about the fear of the Lord. Does God want us to be scared of Him?
- Elder David A. Bednar explained: “Unlike worldly fear that creates alarm and anxiety, godly fear is a source of peace, assurance, and confidence. … [It] encompasses a deep feeling of reverence, respect, and awe for the Lord Jesus Christ; obedience to His commandments; and anticipation of the Final Judgment and justice at His hand. … Godly fear is loving and trusting in Him”
- What do we learn about fearing the Lord from these verses?
Journal Entry
How can I fear the Lord?
Activity
Wednesday Devotional
Song
Kindness Begins with Me (Children’s #145)
Scripture
Proverbs 15:1–2, 4, 18, 28; 16:24–32
Discussion
- What is wrath? What is a soft answer? How can a soft answer turn away wrath?
- What are grievous words?
- How can these verses apply to us?
Journal Entry
What should I do when I want to react in anger?
Activity
Thursday Devotional
Song
Love Is Spoken Here (Children’s #190) verse 1
Scripture
Discussion
- A virtuous woman is one who of great spiritual strength, capability, and influence.
- How do these verses describe a virtuous woman?
- How can I be a virtuous person?
- What qualities would a virtuous woman have as a friend?
Journal Entry
Who is a virtuous woman that I know? How can I follow her example?
Activity
Friday Devotional
Song
I Know My Father Lives (Children’s #5)
Scripture
Discussion
- Something being a vanity means that it is temporary or unimportant.
- Why is so much in this world described as a vanity?
- How does this knowledge help me?
- What gives life eternal value?
Journal Entry
What can I do choosing valuable things in life?
Activity
Primary Children’s Assignment for Come Follow Me 8/29
The Come, Follow Me – For Primary manual contains a section in each week’s lesson entitled “Encourage Learning at Home.” Here is this week’s invitation for Come Follow Me 8/29:
Help the children pick a verse they read in class that they liked. Encourage them to share that verse with their families and tell them what they learned from it.
Sunday Ideas for Kids for Come Follow Me 8/29
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 8/29 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, 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 8/29:
Sunday Kids Activities for Come Follow Me 8/29
- Do this week’s free activity pages from Color Me Christian
- Trust – Trace the quote from Proverbs 3:5. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
- What’s Different: Ant – Find the differences in the 2 pictures illustrating Proverbs 6:6
- Proverbs 31 bookmark
- Free printable Proverbs worksheets
- Proverbs free printable coloring pages
- Do this soft answers cotton ball activity
- Puzzling Proverbs – Find more words of wisdom here! Solve two challenging, unique word puzzles from one of the most interesting books in the Old Testament.
- Do this toothpaste object lesson
- Watch “Gordon Hinckley: Lessons I Learned as a Boy”
- Ecclesiastes flower craft
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