Don't Ever Forget to Pray

"And thus the Lord caused stones to shine in darkness, to give light unto men, women, and children, that they might not cross the great waters in darkness." (Ether 5:3)



Opening song: Children All Over the World (CS, 16)
Prayer: Luke
Scripture: 1 Thesselonians 5:16-18

Lesson:
Saying Thank You in Many Languages
Learn how to say thank you in a few different languages (refer to song above). Discuss how Heavenly Father understands the language of all of His children. He knows them and loves them. Through prayer we can communicate with our Father in Heaven. We can thank Him for the great blessings we receive.

The Jaredites Pray in Faith
The Jaredites lived at a time when many wicked people tried to build a tower to reach heaven. To punish them the Lord confused their language. How would it feel to suddenly not understand the language of your neighbors, friends and family?

Did the Lord change the language of the Jaredite family? Let's tell the story and find out (see Ether 1-6 and artwork). Include actions like building a block tower of Babel (see Genesis 11:1-9), kneeling to pray, building a boat (blankets over the kitchen table), and finding sixteen hidden stones. Turn off the lights and get in your "boat", then shine a flashlight on the stones. Talk about how the Lord touched them and made them shine with light.

Don't Ever Forget to Pray
Recall that there was a time that the Jaredite family forgot to pray. Before they set sail for the promised land, they lived in peace by the sea for four years. They began to take their blessings for granted and forgot to thank the Lord. Eventually, the Lord spoke with the brother of Jared and invited him to repent and pray always.

Testify that when we have a grateful heart and pray in faith, the Lord can perform miracles in our lives.

Activity:
Building a Block Tower of Babel
Challenge your family to build a block tower that touches the ceiling! Use blocks, boxes, non-perishable foods, or whatever you can find to make your tower as tall as possible.

Refreshments:
Lemon bars
(See recipe below.)

Closing song: Don't Ever Forget to Pray (see Friend, April 20o6)
Prayer: Dad



Recipe:
Lemon Squares
Crust:
1 c. butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar (packed)
1/2 t. salt
2 c. flour

Mix well. Spread into bottom of greased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 min. (until slightly browned).

Filling:
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1/2 t. powder
1/4 c. flour (packed)
1/4 c. lemon juice

Mix together. Pour over hot crust. Bake an additional 20-25 min. at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with powdered sugar on top while still warm.

Credits:
Conducting: Luke
Lesson: Dad
Activity: Collin
Refreshments: Mom