I Know My Father Lives

The last song for July 2019 is "I Know My Father Lives," p. 5.  This is a powerful song that teaches the children (actually, all of us) that our Heavenly father loves each of us and "whispers" to us through the Holy Ghost.  Help the children understand that "the Spirit" is the Holy Ghost.

Sing the first verse for the children.

• What do we know about Heavenly Father?
• He lives
• He loves me
• How do we know this?
• The Holy Ghost whispers this
• He tells us it is true

Sing each phrase and then have the children sing it a few times until they know the entire verse.

Sing the second verse.

• Why did Heavenly Father send us here to earth?
• to learn faith
• to live His plan

How do we know this?

• The Holy Ghost whispers this
• He tells us that we can follow His plan

Sing each phrase and then have the children sing it a few times until they know the entire verse.

Baptism

Baptism is a very important ordinance.  Whether we've been baptized or preparing to be, reminders of what it is and about is always helpful.

Begin with Baptism, p. 100, that tells about Christ's baptism and why we should be baptized.  Use a picture of Christ being baptized by John the Baptist.

When I Am Baptized, p. 103, tells about "being made clean."  Use a picture of a rainbow and/or a child being baptized.

The Holy Ghost, p.105, tells about the gift of the Holy Ghost and His purpose.  Share the fact that the Holy Ghost whispers, or a feeling and that we must listen carefully.  We must live so we can be close to our Heavenly Father and hear the promptings of the Holy Ghost.  Use a picture of a child being confirmed.

First Principles & Ordinances of the Gospel

The theme for June incorprorates "The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel."  Several songs are used in the month's presentations.  The Fourth Article of Faith, pg. 124, presents the theme perfectly.  Faith, pg. 96, explains the first principle - faith.  The Holy Ghost, pg. 105, is also suggested as it explains how the Holy Ghost helps us and what we need to do to receive his help.

I have written a post on how to teach the 2nd verse of Faith, which is a bit more difficult than the first verse.  Check it out on previous posts under Faith.

First Verse:  Use a picture of Christ being baptized.  Tell the children that He received the Holy Ghost right after He was baptized.  Then show the picture of The Last Supper.  Tell the children that Jesus promised the disciples that He would send another comforter once He was gone, which was the Holy ghost. Sing the first verse using the pictures to prompt the words.

*** Father's Day is just a few weeks away.  There are several posts about "Father's Day."  Check them out for ideas for activities and learning Father's Day songs.

The Holy Ghost 2nd verse

The second verse of The Holy Ghost further explains about the Holy Ghost.  This verse answers the following questions:

1. What is it called when we receive the Holy Ghost?  And when we are confirmed
2. How do we receive the Holy Ghost?   By sacred priesthood power
3. What does the Holy ghost do?   The Holy Ghost is given to us to guide us every hour.
4. What must I do?  May I always listen to that still small voice.
5. How will He help me?  With his light I'll do what's right each time i make a choice.

Use a picture of a child being confirmed.  Ask each question, one at a time and sing the answer.  Then have the children sing the phrase.  Continue until they know the whole song.  Repeat the verse again.  Now add the first verse.