The recent passing of President Russell M. Nelson brings to memory his last conference talk, where he quoted verses from this week’s section: Doctrine and Covenants 121. President Nelson referenced D&C 121:45, where the Lord shares that having confidence “in the presence of God” comes from having charity and virtue. Additionally, we’re told that if we have charity and virtue, we will have a greater understanding of “the doctrine of the priesthood.”
It’s easy to despair when life becomes difficult, but if we heed the words of the prophet and seek charity and virtue, we will overcome all difficulties through our faith: “thine afflictions shall be but a small moment… thou shalt triumph” (D&C 121:7-8).
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We have some great activities and resources to help assist you in celebrating a Christ-centered Easter this year! We recommend picking the activities that work best for you and your family. We think just a few activities will allow you to celebrate Easter, but also allow you time to focus on our Savior and what He has done for us. Our hope is that you will find something meaningful for your family to help celebrate this special holiday!
Scripture Study
Complete the Break The Code activity. Then read D&C 121:7-8 together as a family and discuss the principles found in those verses and how they can apply to you. Share some experiences in which you’ve seen Heavenly Father’s hand through a difficult trial. Invite your children to do the same. You could also point out Heavenly Father’s hand in a trial that you’ve gone through as a family.
Go & Do Activity
Look at a picture of a boat. Point out the small rudder that steers the boat. Read D&C 123:16 and discuss the things taught in that verse. Then, make aluminum foil boats and float them in your bathtub or sink! For added fun, grab a bunch of pennies and see how many each of your boats can hold. Point out that something small, like a penny, can make a big difference, just like the scripture teaches.
Hands-On Activity
Display the Liberty Jail print as you read D&C 121:1-8, 122:5-9 and 123:17. Discuss how Joseph was feeling. Explain that Christ taught Joseph in Liberty Jail and was with him and the saints in their trials. They were able to rise above the hard times. Point out that this is also true for us in our hard times. Use the Liberty Jail Object Lesson to help your children understand this principle.
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For kids ages 1-4 at home and in nursery or sunbeams.
Hands-On Activity
Look at a picture of a flower garden. Explain that there are many different types of flowers in the garden. Each flower makes the garden more beautiful. Teach that our friendships are like flower gardens. Each friend is different, but each friend makes our lives more beautiful. Explain that Joseph Smith had friends who blessed his life. Read D&C 121:9. Our friendships can bless our lives, too. Point out that Jesus is a friend and He is there for us like our friends. Cut out the friendship garden flowers. Help your child decorate or color each flower. Write a friend’s name on each flower. Tape the flowers to popsicle sticks and place the flowers in a small jar. Share your thoughts about how friends have helped you and made your life more beautiful.
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Having the Spirit in our homes is essential to teaching kids the gospel of Jesus Christ. From the prophets Hosea and Joel, we learn that the Lord’s traits include being “gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and… great kindness” (Joel 2:13). If we show these traits as parents, we will create an environment where the Lord will “pour out his spirit” in our lives.
When Daniel stood up to the king and chose to protect his health, he showed incredible faith! This week, you can teach your children that same principle with the interactive Daniel Food Box craft and a batch of simple No-bake Energy Bites. As your family reads Daniel 1, you’ll get to talk about how fueling our bodies with healthy food is a wonderful way to express our devotion and love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Though the captive Israelites didn’t have a temple to worship in Babylon, they still held on to the blessings that came from keeping their covenants. We should teach our children that the temple is a special place, and its blessings can touch every part of our lives!