Family History Family Home Evening - It's Time to "PAWS" and "BEAR" Your Testimony!

It's a Family History Family Home Evening Tonight

and the topic is Testimony!

This is a great one to include Grandma and Grandpa in.

It doesn't matter if they live in another state or right next door,

they can be a part of this Family Home Evening.

Start with an Opening Prayer and Scripture.

"For thus shall my church be called in the last days,

even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Verily I say unto you all:  Arise and shine forth, that thy light may

be a standard for the nations."

(Doctrine and Covenants 115:4-5)

Song:

"I Know That My Redeemer Lives"

Hymn #136

Lesson:

Dad and Mom can start by bearing their testimonies.

Explain what a testimony is and why it's important to share

our testimonies with others.

Explain that testimonies come a little at a time.

Line upon line, precept upon precept,

here a little, there a little . . .

Each time we bear our testimonies, we strengthen them.

We may have had an experience that came from an answer to prayer,

which strengthens our testimony as to the power of it.

We may have had experiences that came from paying tithing,

strenthening our testimonies as to why we pay it.

Testimonies are alot like Quilts.

They are added to piece by piece.

Line upon line, or stitch by stitch they become stronger.

Each piece adds beauty and warmth to the quilt,

just as a strong testimony adds warmth and beauty

to our spirits.

One of the greatest things we can share with another person is

our testimony of Jesus Christ.

Have each member of your family take a few minutes to

write their testimonies on the cards below.  These cards can be

added to your Family History Scrapbook.

 Don't Forget to add the testimonies of

Grandparents and Great Grandparents to

your family history book. 

Can you imagine what a TREASURE they will be

not only for your family, but for generations to come!

Here's the PDF for the Testimony Card and Page:

Family History Testimony Card and Page PDF

Testimony Card:

Testimony Page:

Bearing your testimony in front of other people

can be a little scary sometimes.

This game should help with that.

It's the . . .

Take the time to

"PAWS" and "BEAR"

your Testimony

Game.

The Bear Side is above and

the Topic Side is below.

Here's the PDF:

Take time to "PAWS" and "BEAR" your Testimony Game Packet PDF

Please make sure you use the game for YOUR Family

and not as a product you are selling or posting on your blog.

Bless YOUR Hearts for being so sweet and referring

them back to the Prepared Not Scared Blog.

The artwork is original and just for YOU!

To Make the Game You Will Need To:

Print the PDF on regular paper.

Purchase Black or Brown Cardstock

Cut cardstock into 3"x 3" Cards.

Cut out each Testimony Card.

(There is a front and a back side.)

Attach the Bear on one side,

and the Topic on the other side.

Laminate the cards.

Find a bag to keep them in.

(I found mine at Hobby Lobby for $1.00)

That's it . . .you're ready to play.

To Play the Game:

Each person will take turns drawing a topic

from the bag.

They get to stand in front of the family and

talk about their topic and what it means to them.

Take as many turns as you would like.

This game is a great way to practice standing

in front of people and speaking.

Maybe after a little practice it won't be so scary standing in front

of the congregation . . . ?!?

(I'm still a little bit up in the air on that one, but I'm hoping!)

NOW FOR THE TREAT . . .

Banana Bread!

Here's the Recipe PDF:

Family Home Evening Recipe: Banana Bread PDF

Ok . . . so I posted Milk Dud Cookies Twice.

It was really supposed to be Banana Bread!

What a Morning!