| 1. | Sharing Time Butterfly Amy Kirby Mom said she could use the chrysalis to help with sharing time. During sharing time Mom taught us that all things testify of Jesus Christ. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > April 2007 |
| 2. | Sharing Time: I Believe That Jesus Will Come Again Susan L. Warner Sharing Time Ideas 1. Have the children draw pictures to illustrate the following terms to add to their “My Articles of Faith Book” (see Sharing Time, Friend, January 1995, page 36): “Testimony—a special feeling that comes to me from the Holy Ghost”; “First Coming—the time from Jesus’ birth on earth until His crucifixion”; “Second Coming—the time when Jesus, our Savior, will come to earth aga… Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > September 1995 |
| 3. | Sharing Time: Obey the Law Susan L. Warner You may choose from this list or think of another one: “I Am a Child of God,” “Love One Another,” “I Will Follow Jesus,” “I Love Truth,” “Choose the Right.” Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Greg Newbold Sharing Time Ideas 1. Invite the bishop or another priesthood leader to come to Primary during another Sharing Time to see the display of pictures and to reinforce to the Primary children the importance of obeying laws. 8. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 1995 |
| 4. | How Great Shall Be Your Joy Elizabeth Ricks Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Explain that even though testimony meeting is a time set aside for sharing testimonies, we can bear our testimonies at other times too. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 2007 |
| 5. | Sharing Time: A House of God Vicki F. Matsumori Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook (CS) unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit) 1. Before Sharing Time, place various footwear, including a pair of sandals, in a container. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > March 2002 |
| 6. | Sharing Time: Promised Blessings Diane Nichols Romero had been looking forward to this day for a very long time. Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Thomas S. Child Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook; GAK = Gospel Art Kit) 1. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 2001 |
| 7. | Sharing Time: My Life Has a Plan Linda Magleby Arrange well in advance for three or four adult members of the ward or branch to help in sharing time. In sharing time post a copy of My Gospel Standards. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > February 2006 |
| 8. | Sharing Time: Be a Good Example Pat Graham Use the Sharing Time page explanation to introduce shield B. As assigned children tell stories, place spiritual armor over metal armor to show how we can have inner peace. Prepare a copy of the Sharing Time page for each child to cut and glue. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > January 1984 |
| 9. | Sharing Time: Heavenly Father Prepares the Prophet Diane S. Nichols Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook; GAK = Gospel Art Kit) 1. In Sharing Time, explain to the children that they are to try to guess whose picture is under the puzzle as they take off each piece. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > March 2001 |
| 10. | Sharing Time: Peace Judy Edwards You have felt the Savior’s loving, guiding hand as you have followed the promptings of the Holy Ghost and have found the peace I speak of in your hearts.” (Friend, January 1994, inside front cover.) Answers: Sharing Time Ideas 1. Discuss the examples of peace from the Sharing Time page. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > January 1994 |
| 11. | Sharing Time: Example of the Believers Vicki F. Matsumori Have the children help decorate a container for a time capsule to be opened in 25 years on the Primary’s 150th anniversary. Have the class report their findings in sharing time. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > August 2003 |
| 12. | Sharing Time: One of God’s Greatest Gifts Ann Jamison Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. See “Holy Ghost” in the Topics index of the CS for songs to support this Sharing Time. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 2000 |
| 13. | Sharing Time: If I Choose to Obey, I’ll Be Happy All Day! Sheila E. Wilson Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Have the children, all or a few at a time, stand on the pathway. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > April 2004 |
| 14. | Sharing Time: Christmas All Year Ann Jamison Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Thomas S. Child Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. With the help of the music leader, sing-a-story (see Sharing Time Resource Manual, pp. 26–27) of the birth of the Savior. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 2000 |
| 15. | Sharing Time: My Gospel Standards Karen Ashton Sharing Time Ideas Note: This month you might practice “Hum Your Favorite Hymn” (Children’s Songbook, p. 152). 1. Allow enough time for practice, performance, and discussion. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > February 1997 |
| 16. | Sharing Time: Love at Home Karen Ashton Make more hearts as needed.) Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Julie F. Young Sharing Time Ideas 1. For additional Sharing Time help on the topic “Love at Home,” please see the following Friend Sharing Time pages: “Family Love,” Apr. 1983, p. 17; “Remember Mother,” May 1983, p. 43; “Remember Your Fathers,” June 1983, pp. 28–29; “I Have a Family and Friends,” May 1989, pp. 46–47; “Showing Respect, Honor, and Love for Parents,” July 1992, pp. 12–13; “My Home an… Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 1996 |
| 17. | Sharing Time: “Follow Me” Vicki F. Matsumori Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook (CS) unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Additional Friend resources: “Eugene’s Quiet Place,” July 2002, 10–12; “Pray Always,” July 2001, 2; Sharing Times—Sept. 2000, 10–12; Jan. 1999, 14–15, 5; Sept. 1998, 12–13, 26. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > July 2003 |
| 18. | Sharing Time: Look, Feel, and Help Karen Ashton Sharing Time Ideas 1. If time allows, let the children draw pictures of the ways they will improve their neighborhood or community. 4. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > July 1996 |
| 19. | Sharing Time: I Know God’s Plan Vicki F. Matsumori Click to View Larger Format Council in Heaven by Robert T. Barrett; Adam and Eve by Lonni Clarke; Christ in Gethsemane by Harry Anderson; photographs © Digital Stock Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook (CS) unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Additional Friend resources: Sharing Times—Dec. 2001, pp. 20–22; Feb. 2000, pp. 12–14; Apr. 1999, pp. 12–13, 26; Feb. 1999, pp. 46–47, 26. “Creation Presentation,” Feb. 1999, pp. 18–19. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 2003 |
| 20. | Sharing Time: “The Field Is White Already to Harvest” Vicki F. Matsumori Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Robert A. Peterson Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook (CS) unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Station A: Full-time missionaries memorize discussions about the gospel. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > September 2002 |
| 21. | Sharing Time: The Gospel Is Restored Vicki F. Matsumori Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook (CS) unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Prior to sharing time, write the following 30 terms on the chalkboard and on separate pieces of paper and place them in a container: God, Eternal, Father, Son, Jesus Christ, Holy Ghost, man, prophecy, laying, hands, authority, preach, gospel, administer, ordinances, thereof, Bible, word, translated, correctly, Book of Mormon, revealed, now, yet, many, great, important, things, pertaining, kingdom. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > February 2003 |
| 22. | Sharing Time: Repentance—Turning from Wrong to Right Karen Ashton Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Denise Kirby Sharing Time Ideas Note: The practice song this month might be “To Think about Jesus” (Children’s Songbook, p. 71). 1. Have the Primary presidency and music leader work together for this Sharing Time. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > April 1997 |
| 23. | Sharing Time: I Can Share the Gospel Now Margaret Lifferth Begin sharing time with a music clue. To bring reverence for the next part of sharing time, sing “Called to Serve” (pp. 174–75). Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > November 2005 |
| 24. | Sharing Time: My Choices Have Consequences Karen Ashton Sharing Time Ideas Note: The practice song for March might be “The Wise Man and the Foolish Man” (Children’s Songbook, p. 281). 1. Give each group time to report its findings. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > March 1997 |
| 25. | Sharing Time: I Can Be a Missionary Now Sydney Reynolds Use the scenes and the figures to tell the story of Peter and Cornelius in family home evening. [illustrations] Illustrated by Tadd R. Peterson Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. Help them realize that this was the first time Peter understood that the gospel was for all people and not just for the Jews. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 1998 |
| 26. | Sharing Time: My Heroes and Heroines Karen Ashton See Sharing Time, Friend, Feb. 1997, pp. 44–45). If they can arrange to be at a Sharing Time, have them sit in front of the children. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > August 1997 |
| 27. | Sharing Time: “The Heart of the Children” Vicki F. Matsumori Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Explain that in the temple, people receive their endowments (see Sharing Time footnote, Friend, Jan. 2002, p. 30, and Glossary in 2002 Outline for Sharing Time and the CSMP) and also may be sealed to their families. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > August 2002 |
| 28. | Sharing Time: Be a Friend Pat Graham Sharing Time Ideas 1. Make a copy of the Sharing Time page for each child to assemble. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > February 1984 |
| 29. | Sharing Time: My Family Sheila E. Wilson Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call. Give the children an opportunity to do this a few times. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > February 2004 |
| 30. | Sharing Time: Follow the Prophet Linda Magleby Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Allow time at the end of the discussion for the children to ask questions or share any personal feelings or experiences they have had in their families with following the prophet. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > March 2006 |
| 31. | Sharing Time: We Can Testify of Jesus Christ and His Gospel Sydney S. Reynolds Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. Work with the music leader for this Sharing Time. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > September 1999 |
| 32. | Sharing Time: The Songs of the Gospel Bring Peace Judy Edwards Sharing Time Ideas 1. See Sharing Time Idea #3, Friend, January 1994, page 44.) 2. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > July 1994 |
| 33. | Sharing Time: I Am a Child of God Vicki F. Matsumori Hide the objects and the pictures in the room before sharing time. For younger children: Hide the GAK pictures listed above in the Primary room before sharing time. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > March 2003 |
| 34. | Sharing Time: Jesus Christ Is My Savior Margaret Lifferth Abraham Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. If there is time and with the approval of the Primary presidency, invite someone who has had a death in the family to share his or her testimony of the Resurrection. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > March 2005 |
| 35. | Sharing Time: Keeping Promises Ann Jamison Work with the music leader for this Sharing Time. Have an all-music Sharing Time. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > May 2000 |
| 36. | Sharing Time: God Tells His Prophets Sydney Reynolds Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. Then turn over the papers in random order, one or two at a time, and continue repeating the scripture until it is memorized and all the prophets are “revealed.” Share your own testimony that the Lord does reveal His will to the prophets. 3. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > January 1998 |
| 37. | Sharing Time: I Am Glad for Many Things Vicki F. Matsumori General conference is a wonderful time. Hold up all your fingers with rings when you sing “many things.” Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Tom Child Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook (CS) unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > November 2002 |
| 38. | Sharing Time: The Plan of Salvation Offers Me Peace Judy Edwards Sharing Time Ideas 1. Using the plan ot salvation stickers, help younger children make mobiles (see Sharing Time, Friend, June 1993, page 13) or necklaces as reminders of God’s plan for them. 3. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > March 1994 |
| 39. | Sharing Time: The Light of Christ Vicki F. Matsumori For younger children: Before sharing time, gather and place in a sack items that represent physical protection, such as an umbrella, a blanket, a jacket, sunglasses, earmuffs, and gloves. During sharing time, give each child a piece of paper and ask them to draw the pattern. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 2003 |
| 40. | Sharing Time: Ponder, Pray, and Listen Karen Ashton Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Beth Whittaker Sharing Time Ideas 1. For additional Sharing Time help on the topic of prayer, please see these Sharing Time pages in the Friend: “When I Begin to Pray,” Oct. 1982, p. 37; “What Shall I Say When I Pray? Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > April 1996 |
| 41. | Sharing Time: Giving Karen Ashton Sharing Time Ideas 1. Bring a large bag of building blocks to Sharing Time. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 1995 |
| 42. | Sharing Time: A Place of Love and Beauty Vicki F. Matsumori Your name _ Date _ Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated. Sing the entire first verse several times. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > January 2002 |
| 43. | Sharing Time: What Is Christmas? Vicki F. Matsumori Before sharing time, make a puzzle. Before sharing time, place a small star in a less obvious place but where everyone can see it. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 2003 |
| 44. | Sharing Time: On the Right Path Ann Jamison Repent and _ Receive the _ Honor my _ 3 Nephi 24:10 [] Pay _ Exodus 20:8 [] Keep the _ Love _ Speak the _ Continue in _ and _ CELESTIAL KINGDOM Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. Using picture #208 from the Gospel Art Picture Kit, or the cover of the 2000 Outline for Sharing Time, ask the children to pretend that they had been at the River Jordan on the day this event took place. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > January 2000 |
| 45. | Sharing Time: Let Your Light Shine Sydney S. Reynolds Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Tadd R. Peterson Let Your Light Shine Keep the Sabbath holy Share my testimony Invite friends to Primary activities Be kind to others Be honest Let my light shine by … (Draw a picture of another way you can share the gospel.) Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. Work with the music leader to prepare this “Sing-a-Story” (see Sharing Time Resource Manual, pp. 26–27). Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 1999 |
| 46. | Sharing Time: Temples in All Times Vicki F. Matsumori Kirtland Temple My temple Nephite Temple Moses’ Tabernacle Solomon’s Temple Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Explain that Heavenly Father commanded His children to build the best temple they could, using the best materials they could for their time. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 2002 |
| 47. | Sharing Time: I Will! Sheila E. Wilson The following activities could be used as individual sharing times or as one sharing time with the children divided into four groups and rotating between stations. To adapt for groups with younger children, see Sharing Time Ideas, June 1996, 44. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > September 2004 |
| 48. | Sharing Time: Fun with Favorites Pat Graham Player with the most rectangles wins. [photos, illustrations] Illustrated by Robert T. Barrett Sharing Time Ideas 1. Continue Sharing Time staff (Friend, October 1984, pages 14–15) by making eight new notes for songs. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 1985 |
| 49. | Sharing Time: I Am a Child of God Sheila E. Wilson Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. The first time, hold up the word know in place of do. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > January 2004 |
| 50. | Sharing Time: Count Your Blessings Sydney S. Reynolds Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. See the 1998 CSMP/Sharing Time Outline for other stories. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > November 1999 |
| 51. | Sharing Time: Joseph Smith Asked Heavenly Father to Help Him Choose the Right Karen Ashton Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Jerry Harston Sharing Time Ideas 1. For additional resources on the topic “Choose the Right,” see these Friend articles, stories, and Sharing Time pages: “Heavenly Father’s Plan,” Apr. 1995, pp. 36–37; “The Courage to Choose the Right,” July 1991, pp. 12–13; “Clean Thoughts,” Nov. 1995, pp. 4–5; “Choose the Right,” Mar. 1995, IFC. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > January 1997 |
| 52. | Sharing Time: Keep the Commandments Sydney S. Reynolds Exodus 20:8–11 [] Doctrine and Covenants 1:37 [] Doctrine and Covenants 59:9–12 [] Doctrine and Covenants 119:4 [] Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. Now let’s talk about Sundays.” Have everyone hum along to familiar prayer songs from the CS. Continue the music game, this time asking, “What are some things that we know are good to do on the Sabbath? Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 1999 |
| 53. | Sharing Time: Clean Again! Ann Jamison Click to View Larger Format Part 1 and Part 2 Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. Tell them that they can picture Him each time they take the sacrament. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > July 2000 |
| 54. | Sharing Time: The Temple Is a Place of Revelation Judy Edwards Sharing Time Ideas 1. See Primary Sharing Time Resource Manual, page 29, for directions in constructing roller boxes.) 2. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > May 1993 |
| 55. | Sharing Time: I Can Follow the Prophet Today Vicki F. Matsumori For older children: Help the children review messages given during general conference by using the video Sharing Time with President Gordon B. Hinckley (item #53331). Additional Friend resources: “Be a Standard-Bearer,” June 2001, 24–25; “A Prophet’s Counsel,” May 2001, 2–4; Sharing Time, Jan. 2001, 14–16; Sharing Time, Jan. 1998, 12–13, 45. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > May 2003 |
| 56. | Sharing Time: Ye Are the Temple of God Vicki F. Matsumori Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Scott Greer Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit) 1. During Sharing Time, have the class sing the song several times and ask the other children to listen for specific information each time they hear the song. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > May 2002 |
| 57. | Sharing Time: When He Comes Again Sydney S. Reynolds Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. Other Friend resources: “I Believe That Jesus Will Come Again,” Sep. 1995, pp. 12–13, 26; Sharing Time Ideas 1, 4, 5, Dec. 1995, p. 34; “Christmas Gift Tree,” Dec. 1996, pp. 24–25, 27. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 1999 |
| 58. | Sharing Time: Remembering Jesus Karen Ashton Sharing Time Ideas 1. For additional Sharing Time help on baptism and the sacrament, see the following Sharing Time pages: “Be Grateful for the Sacrament,” Nov. 1987, p. 22; “I Belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” Jan. 1990, pp. 10–11; “Remember Him,” Oct. 1990, pp. 14–15; “When I Go to Church,” Jun. 1991, pp. 12–13. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > May 1996 |
| 59. | Sharing Time: The Holy Ghost Can Help Me Karen Ashton For this Sharing Time, bring a small paper bag and several crayons for each child, and a flashlight. See also “The Holy Ghost,” Primary Sharing Time Resource Manual, p. 66, and “Learning to Recognize the Spirit,” Family Home Evening Resource Book, p. 64. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > July 1997 |
| 60. | Sharing Time: Let Your Light Shine Ann Jamison For a “sharing the gospel” Sharing Time, sing “The Things I Do” (CS, pp. 170–171). Have a “lead the music” Sharing Time by helping the children learn how to conduct a Primary song or a hymn (see CS, pp. 300–301). Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 2000 |
| 61. | Sharing Time: I Am Grateful for Many Things Margaret Lifferth Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Using GAK pictures, summarize the principles and accompanying blessings that have been taught each month from the Sharing Time Outline. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 2005 |
| 62. | Sharing Time: Follow the Prophet Vicki F. Matsumori Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Beth M. Whittaker Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Before sharing time, choose messages from the most recent general conference talks that can be reinforced with scriptures located in the Epistles—e.g., (your body is a temple), (study the scriptures), (pray). Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > November 2003 |
| 63. | Sharing Time: Priesthood Blessings Karen Lofgreen Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Phyllis Luch Sharing Time Ideas 1. Talk about how families are blessed whn Lofgreen, “Sharing Time: Priesthood Blessings,” Friend, June 1995, 36 2. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 1995 |
| 64. | Sharing Time: Reverence for Creation Karen Ashton Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Julie F. Young Sharing Time Ideas 1. For additional Sharing Time help on “Reverence for the Creation,” please see the following Friend Sharing Time pages: “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” Nov. 1988, pp. 44–45; “I Live in a Beautiful World,” Apr. 1989, pp. 14–15; “Ears to Hear,” July 1990, pp. 12–13. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > September 1996 |
| 65. | Sharing Time: I Believe in Being Obedient Karen Lofgreen Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Jerry Harston Sharing Time Ideas 1. Have the children draw a picture illustrating the following terms to add to their “My Articles of Faith Book” (see Sharing Time, Jan. 1995, p. 36): obedience—when we are willing to make the right choice, law—a rule that requires us to be obedient. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > May 1995 |
| 66. | Sharing Time: Fasting and Prayer Ann Jamison Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. In Sharing Time, have the class tell or dramatize the story. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > September 2000 |
| 67. | Sharing Time: Choose the Right Sydney S. Reynolds Develop a Sharing Time to meet a challenge facing your children. Use “My Gospel Standards” or any of these Sharing Time Ideas to help the children understand the blessings of choosing the right. 1. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > July 1999 |
| 68. | Sharing Time: I Will Make Important Choices Now Karen Ashton Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Julie F. Young Sharing Time Ideas 1. Each time you finish the song, have the child holding the beanbag tell how they show their love for others. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > November 1997 |
| 69. | Sharing Time: Faith Helps Us Choose the Right Vicki F. Matsumori This time he waved back. Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Richard Hull I Have Shown Faith to Choose the Right Today I Will Choose the Right Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 2002 |
| 70. | Sharing Time: I Can Keep My Covenant Sydney S. Reynolds Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. To get her home on time, provide a safe place to work, pay her.) Role-play contracting a lawn-mowing job (or a paper-delivery job) with another child. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > August 1999 |
| 71. | Sharing Time: Magnificent Promises Elizabeth Ricks Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Tell them that the sacrament is a special time to think about Jesus. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > November 2006 |
| 72. | Sharing Time: Build Upon My Rock Sheila E. Wilson Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. On the right side, write Primary Songs and list the songs from the Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation that your Primary has been learning. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > August 2004 |
| 73. | Sharing Time: Follow Jesus Christ Sydney S. Reynolds Or make your own.) Then, every time you see someone in your family do a kind deed, give him or her a flower and put one into a vase. Click to View Larger Format Make a Kindness Bouquet (Illustrated by Denise Kirby.) Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > May 1999 |
| 74. | Sharing Time: The Prince of Peace Vicki F. Matsumori Click to View Larger Format Illustrations by Steve Kropp Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook (CS) unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. See Sharing Time Idea #4, Friend, Feb. 2002, p. 32, for temple symbols.) In the scriptures, “ceremonies and ordinances are symbolic in their performance, and all bear record of Jesus Christ” (Bible Dictionary—Symbolism). Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 2002 |
| 75. | Sharing Time: I Forgive You Judy Edwards Sharing Time Ideas 1. Using a buzz session (see Primary Sharing Time Resource Manual, page 10), have children read, discuss, and report on situations in which forgiving is a challenge. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > September 1994 |
| 76. | Sharing Time: Choosing the Right through Study and Prayer Karen Ashton Click to View Larger Format Photo by Jed Clark; Photo by Welden Andersen Sharing Time Ideas 1. Share with me a time when prayer has helped you make a difficult choice correctly.” 6. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 1997 |
| 77. | Sharing Time: The Gospel Is a Gift to Share Linda Magleby Ahead of time, make small booklets for each child by cutting one sheet of paper in half, placing one half on top of the other half, and folding in the center. Continue as time allows. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > May 2006 |
| 78. | Sharing Time: “Come unto Christ” Sydney Reynolds Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Nathan Pinnock Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook) 1. For additional resources on faith in Jesus Christ, see the following from the Friend: “Sharing Time Ideas,” Dec. 1995, p. 34; “A Christmas Message from the First Presidency to the Children of the World,” Dec. 1997, pp. 2–3; “Sharing Time Ideas,” Dec. 1997, pp. 14, 23; “Like a Star Shining Brightly,” Dec. 1997, pp. 24–25, 32. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 1998 |
| 79. | The Power that I Get Each Time I Read Ev’ry day I need The power that I get each time I read. (“Scripture Power,” 2006 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation, 10–11) You are blessed to have the scriptures. Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > February 2008 |
| 80. | Sharing Time: My Family Can Be Forever Margaret Lifferth Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Sing again and again as you involve the children in ways such as substituting an action instead of singing the word (for example, standing and walking quietly in place instead of singing “walk,” hands together in prayer for “pray,” point finger to head for “know,” stand or sit each time you sing “teach”). Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > April 2005 |
| 81. | Sharing Time: There Is a Way! Sydney Reynolds Sharing Time Ideas Notes: This month you might practice “Press Forward, Saints” (Hymns, no. 81). Use sing-a-story (see Primary Sharing Time Resource Manual, pp. 26–27.) to tell the events of the last week of the Savior’s mortal ministry. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > April 1998 |
| 82. | Sharing Time: I Have Talents Laurel Rohlfing They knew that each of them was sharing the special gifts and talents that Heavenly Father had given them. Talents: Sharing Time Ideas 1. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 1989 |
| 83. | Sharing Time: The Gift of Obedience Karen Ashton Sharing Time Ideas 1. Read parts 2 and 3 (Friend, Oct. 1993, pp. 15–17, and Nov. 1993, pp. 20–22) over the next two weeks as a conclusion to each Sharing Time. 3. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 1996 |
| 84. | Sharing Time: William Clayton and “Come, Come, Ye Saints” Pat Graham and Ruth Gardner All sing “Come, Come, Ye Saints”] Sharing Time Ideas 1. All Is Well,” Sharing Time Resource Manual, page 97; and Stories of Our Mormon Hymns, J. Spencer Cornwall, page 17. 3. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > July 1983 |
| 85. | Sharing Time: Missionaries Publish Peace Judy Edwards Click to View Larger Format Alma; Ammon; Aaron; Omner; Himni; Abinadi (Illustrated by Jerry Harston.) Sharing Time Ideas 1. See Primary Sharing Time Resource Manual, page 86.) 3. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > November 1994 |
| 86. | Sharing Time: A House or a Home? Sheila E. Wilson Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Share an experience of a time when your family was strengthened through family prayer. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 2004 |
| 87. | Sharing Time: Showing Respect, Honor, and Love for Parents Virginia Pearce Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Taia Morley Sharing Time Ideas 1. Have the children answer the questions they can during Sharing Time, then complete them at home. 4. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > July 1992 |
| 88. | Sharing Time: I Can Follow the Prophet Diane Nichols Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ Sharing Time Ideas (CS = Children’s Songbook; GAK = Gospel Art Kit) 1. Using the information on the backs of the pictures of the Latter-day prophets in the GAK for suggestions, choose a variety of things the prophets have counseled us to do (see Sharing Time Idea #1). Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > September 2001 |
| 89. | Sharing Time: What a Joyful Day! Diane Nichols Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook; GAK = Gospel Art Kit) 1. There was no darkness on the night of the Savior’s birth, and a new star appeared in the heavens—see Sharing Time, p. 20.) Sing “Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus” (CS, p. 36). Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 2001 |
| 90. | Sharing Time: This Is My Beloved Son Virginia Pearce Sharing Time Ideas 1. At the beginning of Sharing Time, ask those who have purple cards to bring them to the front. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 1992 |
| 91. | Sharing Time: The Gift of the Holy Ghost Margaret Lifferth Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. With the help of the music leader, invite the older Primary children to learn the song “I Feel the Spirit” (Friend, Feb. 2004, 15) and be prepared to sing it in sharing time. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > August 2005 |
| 92. | Sharing Time: The Prophet Will Tell Us Diane Nichols Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Shauna Mooney Kawasaki Sharing Time Ideas (CS = Children’s Songbook; GAK = Gospel Art Kit) 1. Have the leader tell a short story about a time when they or another person were blessed for their obedience to that principle. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > November 2001 |
| 93. | Sharing Time: Honest and Truthful at All Times Karen Ashton Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Jerry Harston Sharing Time Ideas 1. For additional sharing time help on honesty, see “I Believe in Being Honest” (Friend, Sep. 1993, pp. 36–37). Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > October 1996 |
| 94. | Sharing Time: Keep the Commandments Linda Magleby Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Repeat with each of the slips of paper as time allows. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > June 2006 |
| 95. | Sharing Time: Listen to a Prophet’s Voice! Diane S. Nichols When King Benjamin was getting very old, he wanted to teach his people about the Savior one more time before he died. Sharing Time Ideas (Note: CS = Children’s Songbook; GAK = Gospel Art Kit) 1. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > April 2001 |
| 96. | Sharing Time: Christmas Gifts All Year Sheila E. Wilson Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Friend references: “Taking the Sacrament,” Aug. 2003, 34–35; “Remembering Jesus Christ,” Jun. 1999, 10–11; “In Remembrance of Jesus,” Apr. 1998, inside front cover; “When Jesus Christ Comes Again,” Dec. 2002, 34–35; “Jesus Christ Will Come Again,” Dec. 1999, 10–11; “When He Comes Again,” Dec. 1999, 35–37; Sharing Time #4 , Dec. 2001, 22. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > December 2004 |
| 97. | Sharing Time: The Scriptures Show the Way Linda Magleby and Elizabeth Ricks Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.) 1. Introduce the sharing time by briefly reviewing the story of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies as given on the back of GAK 311 (The Anti-Nephi-Lehies Burying Their Swords; see also Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > August 2006 |
| 98. | Sharing Time: Together Forever Vicki F. Matsumori Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Suggest that during the week they draw in a missing part each time they act or speak more kindly to a family member. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > February 2002 |
| 99. | Sharing Time: Clean Again Sheila E. Wilson Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise indicated; GAK = Gospel Art Kit; TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call) 1. Let them read through their parts ahead of time so they will feel comfortable participating. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > March 2004 |
| 100. | Sharing Time: The Greatest Gift Vicki F. Matsumori Click to View Larger Format Illustrated by Beth Whittaker Sharing Time Ideas (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook (CS) unless otherwise indicated. We can receive personal revelation in the temple (see Sharing Time Idea #1) and other places as well. Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > April 2002 |
