Week plan for July 8–14
Acts 6–9
Young children
Memorize: "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God" Acts 8:37
Song of the Week: Stand for the Right (CS 159)
Sing like a roller coaster. As the notes go higher, stand taller, and as the notes go lower, squat down shorter. (Idea from Christal Lunt)
Emphasize how we can be true at WORK or at PLAY with this activity.
Monday
Doctrine: I can follow Jesus Christ by standing for the right. Acts 6–7
Scripture story
Watch: Wicked Men Kill Stephen, New Testament Stories
Coloring page
Activities
Watch a story from President Monson, Dare to Stand Alone.
Tape a CTR shield to a pillowcase tied as a cape. Run around the house wearing the capes and shouting the doctrine phrase.
Role-play standing for the right in these scenarios (Ctrl F "candy").
Tuesday
Doctrine: I can follow Jesus Christ by standing for the right. Acts 6–7
Scripture story
Talk about favorite scripture stories of brave individuals who stood for the right.
Coloring page
Activities
Read the story Who Is Your Hero, Gary and Goliath, or Fast Friends.
Sing "Dare to Do Right", jumping with a Superman fist for each "dare."
Pretend to be wax statues of scripture heroes who stood for the right (e.g. Abinidi, Daniel, good Samaritan, stripling warriors). Freeze in brave poses.
Wednesday
Doctrine: The Holy Ghost inspires me to share the gospel with others. Acts 8:26–39
Scripture story
Use a laundry basket as a chariot to act out the story of Philip teaching the Ethiopian man.
Coloring page
Activities
Make little "pass-along" cards and practice giving them out. The cards could be as simple as the words "Jesus loves you."
Order an extra copy of The Friend to give to someone.
Read the story Passing Along God's Love.
Thursday
Doctrine: The priesthood is a priceless gift from God. Acts 8:5–24
Scripture story
Watch: Simon and the Priesthood, New Testament Stories
Watch: Peter Brings Tabitha Back to Life, New Testament Stories
Coloring page
Activities
Have your children take a bag of coins to a priesthood holder and ask if they can buy the priesthood from him.
Play duck duck goose. Highlight the fact that the picker was the only one who could choose the goose. The players could not declare themselves the goose. Compare to priesthood ordination. (Idea from LDS Living)
Watch a 5th Article of Faith video.
Friday
Doctrine: When I make a mistake, Heavenly Father invites me to repent and change. Acts 9:1–20
Scripture story
Watch: The Road to Damascus, Bible Video
Coloring page
Conversion of Saul to Paul (Ctrl F "mini")
Activities
Cut out Saul/Paul puppet figures for telling the scripture story.
Make sad-to-happy face repentance sticks, using these as a model.
Look through the Gospel Art Kit and do a cheer for each person who repented.
Saturday
Doctrine: When I make a mistake, Heavenly Father invites me to repent and change. Acts 9:1–20
Scripture story
Watch: Saul Learns about Jesus, New Testament Stories
Coloring page
Activities
With this match-up sheet (Ctrl F "match"), compare Saul's change of heart with the changes God makes in nature.
Match wrong choices with the better choices these kids made the next day.
Draw a forked road, with a destination at the end of one road. What would happen if we turned onto the wrong road? How is repentance like getting back on the right road?
Sunday
Family History
Look at a family member's or ancestor's priesthood line of authority (can be requested through this link, though the contact email may be outdated.)
