Opening song: I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus (CS, 78-79)
Prayer: Luke
Scripture: John 13:34
Lesson:
Resolutions & Goal-Setting
Define what a goal is and invite family members to share some examples of goals they have set and what they did to accomplish them. Point out that it helps to write down our goals and tell our family about them. That way they can support us in our goals. Remind children that goals take time, practice and work because they are often difficult to accomplish. (Reference: "Amy's Goal", Friend Jan. 2010)
Jesus Is Our Perfect Example
Our ultimate goal is to become like the Savior. What are some attributes of the Savior? What are some goals we might set to help us become more like the Savior? Invite family members to suggest goals that will help them become more like the Savior. Write down your goals or draw a picture of what you will try to do. Testify that Jesus lived a perfect life and showed us the way to be happy. When we try each day to be like Jesus, we prepare to live with God again.
Jesus Commanded Us to Be Perfect
Pres. Eyring has said, "We believe that through living the gospel of Jesus Christ we can become like the Savior, who is perfect." Read Matt. 5:43-48 and discuss what Jesus meant when He commanded us to be perfect (love everyone, even our enemies). Testify that the Savior loves everyone, including us. Challenge each family member to try to become more like the Savior by showing an increase of love toward others, particularly their family members.
Optional: Share more excerpts from "Our Perfect Example" by Pres. Henry B. Eyring (see Ensign, November 2009).
Closing song: Love One Another (Hymns, 308)
Prayer: Dad
Activity:
Family Memory Box
Decorate a shoe box or coffee can like a time capsule then fill it with memories from the previous year (e.g. include family pictures, souvenirs from family outings, hand prints made by the children, and letters written about each child). You could also include a written statement describing last year's accomplishments and family goals (or resolutions) for the new year. Open the box one year later and enjoy the memories.
Tip: Prepare in advance a fill-in-the-blank form letter for each of your children, then quickly interview them to fill in the blanks with their own answers (see Friend, Jan. 2005).
Our family adds more letters and memorabilia to the box year after year. It has become a fun New Year's Day tradition to open our time capsule and read the letters we have written to ourselves.
Refreshments:
Caramel Popcorn
Credits:
Conducting= Collin
Lesson= Mom
Activity= Dad
Treat= Luke
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