July 25th-31st: Esther
Monday, July 25th –
Heavenly Father helps me have courage when I am afraid
Resources
| Individuals & Families Manual | Sunday School Manual | Primary Manual (O&Y) | Liahona Magazine | For the Strength of Youth Magazine | Friend Magazine | DRAWN IN | BOMC |
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:
Primary Activity Page
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/manual/PD60009618/PD60009618_000_C03_wk31.pdf
Primary Manual (Younger Children):
I can be brave. (Esther 4:15-16) pg 121-122
a – Possible Activity #1
Friend Magazine:
1 – Come, Follow Me Activities – Esther and the King pg 7
2 – Finger Puppet Story Time pg 16
Individuals & Families Manual:
Esther 1-10. pg 138
BOMC:
What Esther Teaches Us About Doing Hard Things (Come, Follow Me: Book of Esther)
Individuals & Families Manual:
Doing the right thing often requires great courage. (Esther 3:1-11; 4:10-17; 5:1-4) pg 137
BOMC:
Esther Risks Her Life for Her Faith (Come, Follow Me: Book of Esther)
Primary Manual (Older Children):
Heavenly Father helps me have courage when I am afraid. (Esther 3:1-11; 4:10-17) pg 122-123
a – Possible Activity #2
b – Possible Activity #1
Sunday School Manual:
Doing the right thing often requires great courage. (Esther 3:1-11; 4:10-17; 5:1-4) pg 62
a – Bullet #1
Individuals & Families Manual:
Esther 4:15-17. pg 138
Primary Manual (Older Children):
Heavenly Father helps me have courage when I am afraid. (Esther 3:1-11; 4:10-17) pg 122-123
a – Possible Activity #3
Primary Manual (Younger Children):
I can be brave. (Esther 4:15-16) pg 121-122
a – Possible Activity #2
b – Possible Activity #3
Friend Magazine:
1 – “I Don’t Want to Grow Up!” pg 38
2 – Matt and Mandy pg 32
For the Strength of Youth Magazine:
Nobody Else Like You pg 8
Liahona Magazine:
Shyam Kumar Lohat, New Delhi, India pg 25
DRAWN IN:
Old Testament Episode: Esther – For Such a Time As This
Closing Prayer
Tuesday, July 26th –
The Lord can make me an instrument to bless others
Resources
| Individuals & Families Manual | Sunday School Manual | Primary Manual (O) | Liahona Magazine | For the Strength of Youth Magazine | Friend Magazine | DRAWN IN | BOMC |
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:
BOMC:
Overview of Queen Esther (Come, Follow Me: Book of Esther)
Primary Manual (Older Children):
I can be an instrument in God’s hands. (Esther 4:14) pg 122
a – Possible Activity #1
Friend Magazine:
Rākau Sticks pg 40
Individuals & Families Manual:
The Lord can make me an instrument to bless others. (Esther) pg 137
Sunday School Manual:
1 – The Lord places us in situations where we can bless others. (Esther) pg 61
a – Bullet #2
2 – “For such a time as this.” (Additional Resources) pg 62
Friend Magazine:
1 – Helping at the Park pg 44
2 – Fatima’s Favorite Song pg 46
For the Strength of Youth Magazine:
1 – Serve with All Your Heart and Good Cheer pg 11
2 – One of the Best Gifts (Q&A) pg Inside Back Cover
Liahona Magazine:
1 – Service Missionaries: Building the Kingdom through Service and Love (Young Adults) pg 30
2 – What the Parable of the Talents Has to Do with My Calling as Primary Pianist (Young Adults) pg 34
3 – An Instrument in the Hands of the Lord (Come, Follow Me) pg 41
BOMC:
Vashti Refuses to Undress for the King (Come, Follow Me: Book of Esther)
Primary Manual (Older Children):
I can be an instrument in God’s hands. (Esther 4:14) pg 122
a – Possible Activity #2
DRAWN IN:
Flashback Episode: Helaman 13-16 – FREE to Act for Yourself
Closing Prayer
Wednesday, July 27th –
I can serve my family
Resources
| Individuals & Families Manual | Primary Manual (Y) | Friend Magazine |
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:
My family and I can serve others.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/magazine/fr09nov48_color.jpg
Primary Manual (Younger Children):
I can serve my family. (Esther 2:5-7) pg 121
a – Possible Activity #1
b – Possible Activity #2
c – Possible Activity #3
Individuals & Families Manual:
Esther 2:5-7. pg 138
Friend Magazine:
1 – Meet Ella from Finland pg 18
2 – Jesus Spent Time with Others pg 20
3 – Hello from Finland! pg 21
Closing Prayer
Thursday, July 28th –
Fasting demonstrates my dependence on the Lord
Resources
| Individuals & Families Manual | Sunday School Manual | Primary Manual (O) | Liahona Magazine | BOMC |
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:
Jesus Taught About Fasting Coloring Page
https://sundayschoolzone.com/activity/jesus-taught-about-fasting-coloring-page/
Liahona Magazine:
5 Facts about Esther (Come, Follow Me) pg 48
Sunday School Manual:
Fasting demonstrates our dependence on the Lord. (Esther 4) pg 61-62
a – Bullet #1
Individuals & Families Manual:
Fasting demonstrates my dependence on the Lord. (Esther 3-4; 5:2-3; 8:11-12) pg 137
Primary Manual (Older Children):
Fasting can help me and bless others. (Esther 4:1-3, 10-17) pg 123
a – Possible Activity #1
b – Possible Activity #2
Individuals & Families Manual:
Esther 9:26-32. pg 138
BOMC:
Learning from the Feast of Purim (Come, Follow Me: Book of Esther)
Closing Prayer
Friday, July 29th –
Pride and anger can lead to downfall
Resources
| Individuals & Families Manual | BOMC |
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Coloring Page:
Esther Accusing Haman coloring page
http://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/esther-accusing-haman
Individuals & Families Manual:
Pride and anger can lead to downfall. (Esther 3; 5:9-14;7) pg 137
BOMC:
Humor in the Book of Esther (Come, Follow Me: Book of Esther)
Closing Prayer
Saturday, July 30th –
God is in the details
Resources
| Individuals & Families Manual | Sunday School Manual | BOMC |
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Invite Sharing
Sunday School Manual:
The Lord places us in situations where we can bless others. (Esther) pg 61
a – Bullet #1
Individuals & Families Manual:
Introduction Paragraph pg 136
Sunday School Manual:
The hand of God. (Additional Resources) pg 62
BOMC:
Understanding the Difficult Parts of Esther (Come, Follow Me: Book of Esther)
Closing Prayer
Sunday, July 31st –
Share
Watch/Listen:
Don’t Miss This with David Butler & Emily Belle Freeman
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