Each year I wonder what the new theme will be and each year I am amazed at the terrific plan given us by the Primary General Presidency to teach gospel principles in primary. What a beautiful way to help children focus on family more. The times we live in demand a theme that teaches this doctrine: The family is ordained of God. Truly inspired for this year!
The new songs that will be taught - "My Eternal Family" and "The Family Is of God" are catchy. At LDSGreats.com we've posted links to these songs from lds.org and other 2009 planning helps for you, including a sheet listing all the Sundays in 2009.
If you live near a Deseret Book, you may notice that LDS Greats Primary posters (both the scripture teaching pack and the monthly theme color posters) are now available there as well as at LDSGreats.com for your convenience. We are pleased to provide you 2009 Monthly Theme Posters in color and the 2009 Scripture Teaching Posters. Also check out our 2009 "My Eternal Family" Calendar that now includes the weekly gospel principles with the monthly scripture and theme.
Be sure to read the "Message to Primary Presidencies" on page 1 of the 2009 CSMP. It gives a great overview and introduction. A printable file with a GAK matching game for you to use as you introduce the theme is also available on the Primary main page at LDSGreats.com. Primary children reading out loud helps summarize and reinforce what you have just told them. A booklet for the children to make with the same information is available also. Bright, inexpensive, easy 2009 bulletin board ideas too!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
October 2008 General Conference Packet for Children
You've seen the conference packets that help children stay reverent and busy while they are listening to general conference talks. At the LDSGreats.com General Conference web page there is a link posted for an October 2008 Conference Activity Packet. A great big thanks to the creator.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Conference Reverence Tent
With general conference only a week or so away, I was so thrilled to read about the idea of a conference reverence tent. What a perfect idea for the children! The Friend magazine is just the best. While we are making the tent we will talk about King Benjamin. This is such a practical and fun idea.
Our family room has often been a tent building site, but this time it will have greater meaning. It just might become our family's newest conference tradition. The children will willingly go along with this suggestion. They can collect a few books, chairs and blankets and build away!
Our family room has often been a tent building site, but this time it will have greater meaning. It just might become our family's newest conference tradition. The children will willingly go along with this suggestion. They can collect a few books, chairs and blankets and build away!
Friday, August 8, 2008
2009 Mutual Theme Announcement
What an inspired theme! I am very excited about all the ways I can use this scripture as a guide in my home and with my family.
From LDS.org: A noticed dated July 1, 2008, announced the 2009 Mutual theme: "Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12).
Young Women leaders are encouraged to read President Thomas S. Monson's address "Be Thou an Example" in the May 2005 Liahona or the May 2005 Ensign, as well as the message from the Young Women general presidency in the January 2009 New Era and Liahona magazines.
Priesthood and auxiliary leaders are invited to counsel together about the issues facing their youth and how to use this theme and the tools of the Young Women program as a means to strengthen youth and increase their worthiness. The following page lists a number of talks on standards that may be helpful in addressing your specific needs: "Church Leaders Speak Out on Standards."
Monday, April 7, 2008
April 2008 Conference
What a great weekend of inspiring messages! I now feel like I know President Monson better. Sometimes it helps me to remember he is a husband and father and that he cherishes those callings. His daughter spoke at a recent devotional at BYUI.
I heard more mention during this conference of the contribution from women in the church, through their worthwhile efforts with their home and families. Being a woman and a mother, I so appreciate it when the apostles talk about their commitment to their wives and families.
Elder Ballard's talk is one I will remember. When he asked children what they could do to help their mothers, I had to smile. I've got to enjoy the doing more and the getting it done a little less. There is wisdom in that line! It reminds me of the "Good, Better, Best" talk by Elder Oaks from last conference.
At this point, I am excited to get the conference issue of the Ensign in my hands so I can start studying and applying the messages. I think Elder Bednar's talk on meaningful prayer will be a great one to start with. I haven't thought before about pledging or committing during prayer much until now, but I do remember one time really desiring God's help and committing to give up something, that I had earlier felt prompted to remove from my life - not a major thing, just something that would be considered less uplifting and more loud laughter.
A friend told me about the General Conference Quiz Game, so my family will play that for family night to extend our memories of the April 2008 Conference. What messages were especially for you? How will you remember the messages (like President Eyring asked) that were meant for you?
I heard more mention during this conference of the contribution from women in the church, through their worthwhile efforts with their home and families. Being a woman and a mother, I so appreciate it when the apostles talk about their commitment to their wives and families.
Elder Ballard's talk is one I will remember. When he asked children what they could do to help their mothers, I had to smile. I've got to enjoy the doing more and the getting it done a little less. There is wisdom in that line! It reminds me of the "Good, Better, Best" talk by Elder Oaks from last conference.
At this point, I am excited to get the conference issue of the Ensign in my hands so I can start studying and applying the messages. I think Elder Bednar's talk on meaningful prayer will be a great one to start with. I haven't thought before about pledging or committing during prayer much until now, but I do remember one time really desiring God's help and committing to give up something, that I had earlier felt prompted to remove from my life - not a major thing, just something that would be considered less uplifting and more loud laughter.
A friend told me about the General Conference Quiz Game, so my family will play that for family night to extend our memories of the April 2008 Conference. What messages were especially for you? How will you remember the messages (like President Eyring asked) that were meant for you?
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