My Eternal Family

My Eternal Family

Sacrament Meeting Program 2009

Valiant 11 Class- Young/Bacik

Kaitlen P.  The Proclamation to the Family states. "Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ."  This year we have been taught that we have an important role in building an eternal family.  The family is an  important part of Heavenly Father's plan for us.

~I LIVED IN HEAVEN~

Rhett J.  I am a spirit child of Heavenly Father.

Julia I.  I lived with Him before I came to earth.

Brayden S.  This was called the pre-existence

Austin P. Heavenly Father loves me and has a plan for me.

Chandlei S.  I am created in the image of God, which means I look like Heavenly Father.

Jordyn P.  Heavenly Father wanted me to come to earth and experience happiness as part of a family.  He wants us all to return to live with him again, so he gave us a Savior.  Jesus Christ is our Savior, and he made it possible for us to return to live with Heavenly Father again.

Bridgley H.  Family members have important responsibilities.  They are meant to love us and take care of our spirits and our bodies. The Family: A Proclamation to the World tells us that "the family is ordained of God".  Adam and Eve were the first family.  We have learned this year that Heavenly Father blesses righteous families.

Lauren A.  The scriptures give us examples of how families are blessed when they follow Heavenly Father's commandments

Preston M.  Noah's family was protected from the great flood because of their faith and obedience to Heavenly Father.

Austin C.  Lehi's family was obedient and left Jerusalem safely before it was destroyed.  Joseph and Mary were warned by Heavenly Father to take Jesus and flee to Egypt to keep him safe.  They were protected because of their righteousness.

Kobe M.  I will prepare to strengthen my family by building my foundation of faith.  I build a firm foundation of faith by reading my scriptures, praying and being obedient.

~HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION~

CTR 7 - Hampton/Custer/Atwood

Meg J.  Our foundation is built on the things Jesus has taught us to do.

Tritnee J.  Some of these things are:

Lance R.  Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Isabel K.  To pray always.

Carter B.  Read the scriptures.

Jett K.  Hold Family Home Evening

Parker S.  Be reverent at church

Joshua P.  Keep the Sabbath Day holy

Abigail D. Listen to the Prophet.

Jared B.  Say I am sorry.

Ian H. Forgive others.

Will H.  Obey my parents.

Blake J.  Paying my tithing.

Kattie L.  Be honest.

Alison L.  Be a good friend.

Montana H.  Love one another.

Parker B.  Be a good example.

Jackson L.  Keep the commandments.

Collin F.  Attend my church meetings.

Parker M.  Help my family.

Beau S. Take the sacrament.

Sydney D.  Always think about Jesus Christ.

~I THINK WHEN I READ THAT SWEET STORY~

CTR 8 - Bro & Sis Brown

Isabelle H.  In Luke chapter 2 we learn that Jesus Christ came to earth as part of a family, just like me.

Emma M.  His mother nurtured his family, just like my mother does.

Victoria L.  Joseph led, provided for and protected his family, just like my father does.

Courtney C.  Just like Mary and Joseph built a strong family, my parents are building a strong family and helping me prepare to make my own family strong.

Garrison H.  Heavenly Father loves us very much and wants us to return to him.  Jesus Christ made it possible for me to live with my Heavenly Father again.

Will W.  Heavenly Father knew that we would make mistakes, so he sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to atone for our sins and make it so that we could return to Heavenly Father and be with our families forever.

Colby P.  In premortal life I chose to follow Jesus, so I got to come to earth and have a body and a family.  

Jake S.  I chose to follow Jesus Christ here on earth so that I can return to Heavenly Father and be with my family forever.

Camry D.  I am so thankful I can live with my earthly family forever.

~THE FAMILY IS OF GOD~

CTR 8 - Sis. Clark

Josslyn S.  Baptism and confirmation are ordinances that bless my family.

Halle B.  Jesus was perfect and never sinned.  He chose to be baptized to be an example for us.

Sadie B.  Baptism is the first ordinance of the gospel.  We sing a song that tells us that Jesus Christ was baptized.

Matthew H.  He was baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan.

Jaxon P.  He was baptized by immersion.  That means that he was completely covered or immersed in the water.

James L.  I was baptized just like Jesus.

Austin R.  I was confirmed just like Jesus.

Shelby P.  After Jesus was baptized, he received the Holy Ghost.

Matthew H.  My family is blessed as we follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost.

Katelyn S.  Even though we can't see the Holy Ghost, we can recognize His influence.

~BAPTISM~

Valient 10 - Sis Levingston

Rylee J.  The Proclamation of the Family tells us that "successful...families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance and forgiveness."

Zachary S.  I can build my faith through scripture study, prayer, repenting and forgiving others, as Heavenly Father forgives me.  As I strengthen my faith I strengthen my family.

Trent H.  Because we make mistakes, such as telling a lie or being unkind, we create a gulf between ourselves and Jesus.  The Savior's Atonement is like a bridge that makes it possible for us to repent and return to Heavenly Father and Jesus.

Chandler B.  My family and I will be resurrected.  By following Jesus Christ, we will be able to live with Heavenly Father and Jesus again.

Brett R.  "My Gospel Standards", honor our parents, pay an honest tithing, have faith, and attend Primary.

~SEEK THE LORD EARLY~

Kylee D.  Every family memeber plays an important part in strengthening their family.

Celeste L.  I will strengthen my family by being a good example.

Brandon S.  Following "My Gospel Standards" helps us set a good example.

Matthew L.  Some examples are: watching a church video, listening to a CD of uplifting music, looking at or drawing a picture of the temple, and wearing modest clothing.

Karter N.  When I am tempted not to follow these standards I can sing a primary song.

~HAD I BEEN A CHILD~

CTR 8 - Sis. Christensen

Kennedy C.  Our families are blessed and strengthened when we have family prayer, family scripture study, and hold regular Family Home Evenings.

Savana H.  Some of our favorite Family Home Evenings are...going on a family bike ride.

Britney H.  Going camping together.

Hayden J.  Learning new sports together.

Jarek S.  Reading scripture stories and learning about Book of Mormon prophets.

Hadley C.  My favorite family home evening was when I got checked out of school to go to the temple open house.

Braxten S.  Learning about how the Holy Ghost comforts us.

Brenden S.  When we went to Classic Skating together as a family.

Isaiah A.  One time we got to read the scriptures to help us get through a maze and to eternal life.

Valiant 12 - Sis. Willden

Dominique W.  Temple blessings unite families forever.  The temple is the house of God here on earth.  I will start preparing now so that I am worthy to enter the temple when it is time.  The ordinances of the temple not only bless our families today, but also past and future generations of my family.

Christian B.  Because of priesthood authority, no one needs to be separated from their families--our families can be together forever!

~FAMILIES CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER~

Valiant 10 - Bro & Sis Slaugh

Kalea K.  Prophets teach me how to strengthen my family.  They tell us the things Heavenly Father wants us to know.

Sam W.  Bible prophets and Book of Mormon prophets have taught us how to strengthen our families.  We also believe in modern day revelation through living prophets.

Austin Hin.  9th Article of Faith:  We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

Austin Hur.  Our prophets of today teach us how to strengthen our families.

Michael H. When I listen to General Conference, I hear the things Heavenly Father wants me to know.

Tanner B.  President Monson has told us we need to build a strong testimony and serve others.

Hannah L.  President Hinckley has told us to give high priority to family prayer, family home evening, gospel study and wholesome family activities.

Kacey H.  My family and I can serve others.  By serving others, we show Heavenly Father we love Him.

Ali L.  I know how to be a righteous example by following Jesus and trying to be like Him.  I think aobut Jesus and remember Him each Sunday as I partake of the sacrament.  I promise quietly in my heart to follow Him and keep His commandments.

~MY ETERNAL FAMILY~

Valiant 9 - Bro and Sis Roberts

Jayden C.  Family tradtions are also important in strengthening our families.

Abby H.  One of my favorite families traditions is, once a year we go to Yellowstone and Disneyland.

Kennedy H.  We have a talent show every year at our family reunion.

Kadie E.  Camping together is my favorite tradition.

Naomi M.  Almost every Saturday we go to a movie.

McKenna J.  I like going to our family cabin once a year.

Coleson J.  A couple times a year we go to St. George to play and to swim.

Calvin L.

Cipriano S.  I like working together in the garden.

Allie H.  

Valiant 9 - Sis Johnson

Calli A.  Whenever I think about what Jesus would do, it is easy to choose the right.

Ryley C.  I help remind my parents to have Family Home Evening and scripture study.

Tyler A.  I can show respect and love to my brothers and sisters.

Jayden A. "The Family:  A Proclamation to the World" is modern-day revelation that teaches me that families can be happy.

Tad J.  It tells us that marriage is important for families to be happy and strong.

Tanner D.  It also teaches my family that as we work together, we will become stronger and closer as a family.

Brooklyn M.  We are preparing now to become a mother or a father so we can become an eternal family.

Jonathan B.  We learn and live the gospel in our families.  The scriptures, family prayer, Family Home Evenings are all blessings that strengthen our families.

BISHOP REMARKS

CLOSING SONG ~CONGREGATION & PRIMARY~

Mother's Day Program

Below is the program for our May 10th Mother's Day Jr Primary Program. Please take a minute to find your child's name and help them to learn their parts. If you have any questions please contact a member of the presidency. Thanks!

May 10th, Mother's Day Sacrament Meeting Program

Mother’s Day Sacrament Program

29^th Ward Junior Primary

Following the passing of the Sacrament, children walk up to the front, singing or humming “Mother Dear” p. 206. Jr. Primary and their teachers go to their assigned seats on the stand. Senior Primary without teachers goes to assigned pews at the front of the chapel.)

Song “Mother Dear” p. 206

Class #1 Sunbeams (Sis. Jessop)

Hannah D: My mom likes to hear me say "that I love her".

Liam N: My mom teaches me to "_________________________.

Kayla F: My mom is my hero because "she plays tea parties with me".

Jacob D: My favorite thing to do with my mom is "______________.

Tess R: My mom is an example of "saying prayers".

Alex H: My mom makes me happy when she _______________.

Max D: I love my mom because "she reads scriptures to me".

Song “I have two little Hands” p. 272 (1st verse)

Class #4 CTR 5 (Bro. & Sis. Paystrup)

Ben B: The Family: A Proclamation to the World says that “…the family is central to the Creator’s plan. . .”

Gracie O: “By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness.

Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children.”

Jacob M: Sister Susan Tanner said, “It is not only a mother's primary responsibility but also part of her eternal identity and purpose.” Nurture means to teach, to grow, to feed, and to nourish.

Karli J: We can nurture a seed. When we nurture a seed it can turn into a beautiful flower. We plant it, give it water, and sunlight.

Easton R: We are like little seeds. We need our mothers to nurture us so that we can grow.

Camryn C: We need food and water, we need to be taught and cared for. And we need lots of hugs, kisses, and love.

Brandon S: We need our mothers to help us grow by sharing the gospel with us in words, testimony, and example.

Song: “My Eternal Family” 2009 outline

Class #8 CTR 6 (Sis. Linton)

Chase P: The Book of Mormon tells of faithful mothers who taught their sons and daughters.

Kamber C: They had been Lamanites, but they repented and vowed never to fight again.

Sam L: When the Lamanites came to kill them, their sons valiantly stood up to defend their land, their liberty, and their families.

Hayden A: They are the mothers of the 2,000 stripling warriors.

Peyton T: Alma 56:47 – “Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.”

Sydney R: Alma 56:48 – “And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers, saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it.”

Jacob H: Because of the faith and teaching of their mothers, the 2,000 stripling warriors were able to fight with faith and not fear.

Sarah D: Because of their faith and the faith of their mothers, the 2,000 stripling warriors were protected by God and none were killed.

Kaden L: My mother has taught me faith. I will be faithful like the 2,000 stripling warriors.

Song “Mother, Tell Me the Story” p. 204

Class #2 Sunbeams (Bro. & Sis. Jarrett)

Justin D: My mom makes me laugh when she "plays with me".

Addyson P: My mom is great because "she sings songs with me".

Isaac H: I like it when my mom ___________________________.

Olivia K: My mom helps me _____________________________.

Noah T: I like to remember when my mom _________________.

Jade G: My mom is ____________________________________.

Dax W: The best thing my mom does is ____________________.

Emma K: I love my mom because _________________________.

Class #5 CTR 5 (Bro. & Sis. Johnson)

Dalton Y: “My mother’s job is sometimes hard, and I have heard her say,

‘The hours are long, and if I could, I’d like to change the pay.’

Her profession has variety, and I will tell you now

About the many hats she wears—and why and when and how.”

Maddie Pontius: “My mommy’s a nurse who fixes and patches

All of my hurts and my sores and my scratches.”

Carly H: “My mother’s a chef who fixes each dinner

Fit for a king—a blue-ribbon winner!”

Gavin B: “My mom’s a chauffer who drives pretty slow

But gets me to places where I need to go.”

Makenzie S: “My mom’s a detective, and no one is greater

At getting the truth from me sooner or later.”

Jackson P: “My mommy’s a gardener and works really hard,

Planting and weeding and grooming our yard.”

Emily L: “My mother’s a maid—at least that’s what she said—

‘Cause she cleans up the house and makes every bed.”

Cohen K: “My mother’s an angel—a queen in disguise—

Who teaches the gospel with tears in her eyes.”

Song: “Teach Me to Walk in the Light” p. 177

Class #7 CTR 6 (Bro. & Sis. Lane)

Madyson M: In the early days of this Church, there was a very wise mother.

Kadin G: She taught her children to read the scriptures.

Cassie B: She moved many times. At one time she lived in a log cabin in New York.

James H: When one of her sons needed surgery, he asked her to leave the room so she didn’t have to

see him in pain.

Gabrielle N: Her husband and one of her sons were named Joseph.

McKay J: Her son Joseph became a prophet.

Morgan C: This very courageous mother was Lucy Mack Smith, the mother of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Makayla B: Because of her example and love, her son, the Prophet Joseph Smith, had the faith and courage to pray to God, to receive revelation, and to lead the Church as Prophet.

Matthew A: She joined the Church and was faithful through times of persecution and great trial.

Sidney H: My mother has taught me to read the scriptures and I will be courageous like Joseph Smith.

Song “Quickly I'll Obey” p. 197

Class #3 Sunbeams (Bro. & Sis. Ingles)

Jeffrey H: The best thing about my mom is "when she plays dinosaurs with me".

Desiree W: My mom is the greatest "gardener".

Luke L: My mom makes me proud when she "plays the Wii with me".

Olivia L: My mom always ______________________________.

Colin L: My mom is the best mom because ________________.

Dylan M: My mom makes me smile when she "cooks good food".

Bailey I: My mom makes me feel "happy".

London W: I love my mom because "she bakes cookies with me".

Class #6 CTR 5 (Sis. Barlow)

Kate P: 2,000 years ago there was a young, brave mother, who had a very pure heart.

Joshua P: She had a cousin named Elizabeth who had a baby when she was older.

Natalie R: While she was expecting a baby, she went with her husband to Bethlehem to pay their taxes.

Ethan S: Shepherds came and visited her when she had the baby.

Abi H: When her son was 12 years old, they went on a trip. Her son got lost. They found him in the temple, teaching the doctors.

Bailey J: This mother was Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Cade P: Because Mary was brave and pure, she was chosen to be the mother of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Makell H: When Jesus was on the cross one of the last things he spoke was that John was to take care of his mother. (John 19:26-27)

Song “I'm trying to be like Jesus” p. 78

Class #9--CTR 6—Sis. Hadley

Caroline W: “No woman who understands the gospel would ever think that any other work is more important or would ever say, ‘I am just a mother,’ for mothers heal the souls of men.” --Sister Sheri Dew

Conner K: “Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because of the good women of the Church. . . They are seen as distinct and different—in happy ways—from the women of the world.” --Pres. Spencer W. Kimball

Brooklyn C: “A mother is the place you came from, your first home, and she's the map you follow with every step you take.” (Anonymous)

Genae J: “My mother made a brilliant impression upon my childhood life. She shone for me like the evening star. I loved her dearly.” --Winston Churchill

Derick J: “All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my mother.” --Abraham Lincoln

Joelle P: "God could not be everywhere so he created mothers."

--Jewish Proverb

Braden D: “There is eternal influence and power in motherhood. More than at any time in the history of the world, we need mothers who know [as the mothers of the stripling warriors did know (Alma 56:48)]. Mothers who know bear children. Mothers who know honor sacred covenants and ordinances. Mothers who know are nurturers. Mothers who know are leaders. Mothers who know are teachers. Mothers who know do less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. Mothers who know stand strong and immovable.” --Sister Julie B. Beck

Madelyn W: “The ability and willingness to rear children, the gift to love, and the eagerness, yes, longing to express it in soul development, make motherhood the noblest office in the world." --President David O. McKay

Rayne H: “Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.” --First Presidency, 1935

Song: “Families Can Be Together Forever” p. 188