For the Strength of Youth Family Home Evening: Language!

Today's For the Strength of Youth Family Home Evening Lesson

is on . . . Language!

Opening Prayer:

Opening Song:

Scripture:

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth,

but that which is good"

(Ephesians 4:29)

Thought:

How you speak says

much about who you are!

Clean intelligent language is evidence of a

bright and wholesome mind.

Use language that uplifts, encourages,

and compliments others.

Do not insult others or put them down, even in joking.

Speak kindly and positively about others

so you can fulfill the

Lord's commandment to love one another.

When you use good language,

you invite the Spirit to be with you.

(For the Strength of Youth Language)

Story:

(Included in the PDF)

Activity:

"Trash or Treasure?"

Set-Up:

For this game you will need a copy of the

Trash or Treasure Cards.

(They are included in the PDF.)

Place a small, clean trash can at one end of the living room

with a sign that says, "Words to Trash" taped on the front.

Next to the trash can place an open box with the sign,

"Words to Treasure" taped on the front.

At the other end of the family room place the game cards

in a pile on a table or chair.

To Play:

Each family member takes a turn choosing

a card from the pile,

reading what it says, and then running across the

room to place the card

in the appropriate place.

If the card says something positive and uplifting,

place the card in the

"Words to Treasure" box.

If the card says something negative or inappropriate, it should go

into the trash can.

The family member races back to the beginning

and touches the hand

of the next person in line, who will read the next card.

Continue until all the cards have been played.

Follow Up:

Bring out the "Swear Jar"

This is just a clear jar with a lid . . . but the power of the

Swear Jar is Amazing!

To help us implement this principle into our lives,

we decided we would need a little reminder and

the Swear Jar is the perfect solution!

Each time a family member chooses to use bad language,

or words that are negative or belittle others,

they will be given the opportunity to clean the toilet,

take out the trash, or pay money.

Reminding them that the effects of using bad words

and negative comments will put us into unpleasant circumstances!

Our boys friends even know about the Swear Jar, and have

donated on occassion. Bless their hearts!

To finish things off, bring out the

"Good Words Commitment" Page.

Read what it says, and encourage everyone in the family to sign it.

End with your Testimony and a Closing Prayer.

Don't Forget to add your "Good Words Commitment" Page

to your Family Home Evening Journal after everyone signs it!

Here's the PDF:

For the Strength of Youth FHE Lesson: Language PDF

Time for Treats:

Ice Cream Sundae's!

I believe there is a teaching moment in everything . . .

Even in food.

Give everyone a bowl of plain vanilla ice cream,

but make sure that they can see all the topping options.

Explain to your family that the toppings are like

choosing good words.

They make everything better!

They have to say a good word to someone in the family

for every topping they want on their Ice Cream Sundae!

Enjoy!

P.S.

I spelled commitment wrong

on the Swear Jar and Commitment Page.

Here's the Revised PDF:

Revised Swear Jar PDF