Samuel the Laminate
Purpose and Preparation:
Samuel the prophet was a great example of faith and courage! He is someone we can look to for an example especially when we have to make tough decisions. Through his example, we can know that the Lord will protect us when we are doing his work. He also taught of many things about repentance, and knowing what is really important in our lives.
"In our world, moral character ofttimes seems secondary to beauty or charm. But from long ago the Lord’s counsel to Samuel the prophet echoes: 'The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart'” (1 Samuel 16:7). - Thomas S Monson
Things to do to prepare:
Mark Helaman 13:2
Know where a picture Samuel the Lamanite is
Get everything ready for the activity
Print off coloring pages
Prepare Treat
Suggested Treat: Rice crispy treats (see activity)
"In our world, moral character ofttimes seems secondary to beauty or charm. But from long ago the Lord’s counsel to Samuel the prophet echoes: 'The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart'” (1 Samuel 16:7). - Thomas S Monson
Things to do to prepare:
Mark Helaman 13:2
Know where a picture Samuel the Lamanite is
Get everything ready for the activity
Print off coloring pages
Prepare Treat
Suggested Treat: Rice crispy treats (see activity)
Opening Song
Follow the Prophet (Children Hymnbook page 110) - Verse about Samuel
Clicking on the link will send you to a website where you can play the music online.
Clicking on the link will send you to a website where you can play the music online.
Opening Prayer
Invite someone to give the opening prayer.
Scripture
Open your scriptures to Helaman 13:2
Read the verse, you can also simplify the verse by saying "Samuel the Lamanite was a prophet of God"
Read the verse, you can also simplify the verse by saying "Samuel the Lamanite was a prophet of God"
Scripture Story: Samuel the Lamanite
Samuel the Lamanite was a prophet of God
(Point to picture of Samuel)*
Heavenly Father told him to the the wicked people to repent.
The people were mad at Samuel and did not want to listen to him.
They threw things at him, but nothing hit him, because the Lord protected him
(point to picture and show how nothing is hitting him)
*You can find a picture of Samuel the Lamanite by clicking this link
Activity: On the City Wall
The suggested treat was rice crispy treats, because you are going to use them to build a wall for Samuel to stand on. How fun! You can begin by having your child help you build the wall with you, make sure to leave plenty of time for the rice crispys to get cold and hard in the fridge before the activity. Also, before the activity print out these pictures, color and cut them out, you already have a wall so you don't have to use it, or you can place it in front of the wall you make. Set up the story, and go through it again with your child. You can explain things more in depth depending on how old your child is, or what you think he or she can understand. Then you can enjoy eating your "wall"!
Idea for wall originally came from here
Idea for wall originally came from here
Coloring Page
Closing Song
Samuel Tells us of Baby Jesus (Children Hymnbook page 36)
Clicking on the link will send you to a website where you can play the music online.
Clicking on the link will send you to a website where you can play the music online.
Closing Prayer
Invite someone to give the closing prayer
Treat
Suggested Treat - Rice Crispies