I Am a Child of God - verse 3

Do you know what a blessing is?

Are blessings only big miraculous events? No

No matter how big or small, a blessing is anything that is good.

Let’s sing the third verse.

I am a child of God

Rich blessings are in store

if I but learn to do his will

I''ll live with him once more.

What is a rich blessing?

Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, and in the Sermon on the Mount he taught the Beatitudes.

The beatitudes teach us how do his will and to recieve those rich blessings.

Musical Scripture Chase

Sing the 3rd verse while finding the scripture. 

Have them stand up when they have found the answer.  

Have them say the answer all together. 

Give the commandment and have them find the blessing.

Help the children to find Matthew chapter 5 before you start.

Matt 5:3

Commandment: Poor in spirit 

Blessing: Kingdom of Heaven

Matt 5:4

Commandment:They that mourn 

Blessing: Will be comforted

Matt 5:5

Commandment: Meek

Blessing: Inherit the earth

Matt 5:6

Commandment: Hunger/Thirst after righteousness

Blessing: Filled

Matt 5:7

Commandment: Merciful 

Blessing: Mercy

Matt 5:8

Commandment: Pure in heart

Blessing: See God

Matt 5:9 

Commandment: Peacemakers

Blessing: Children of God

Matt 5:10

Commandment:Persecuted for righteousness sake 

Blessing: Kingdom of Heaven

Read Matt 5:14 -16 

The light of Christ will shine in you and others will notice

Story of Missionaries who went to musical performance and everyone felt them come in.

I am a Child of God - Verse 2

For this week I am not sure how many children in my Primary know the 2nd verse, so I want to make sure we sing it enough times for them to remember it.

Attention activity: 

(you can come up with your own ideas depending on the abilities of the children in your primary)

Stand up and stay standing if:

1. You know how to tie your shoes or braid someone else’s hair.
2. You know how to ride a bike without training wheels or you know how to make your own pinewood derby car.
3. You know who your Great Grandmother is.
4. You ate breakfast this morning.
5. You said “I love you” to someone today or gave someone a hug.
6. You are a Child of God.

We all have different abilities and learn in different ways, but the one thing we have in common is that we are a Child of God.

Let’s learn the second verse of I am a child of God.

Display the word cards on the board for the second verse only.

Sing the 2nd verse and Chorus a couple of times while having the children lead with you.

For Jr. Primary have children come and remove some of the words and sing again.  Do this until all the words have been removed and the children are singing from memory.

For Sr. Primary, have one class come up at a time, mix up the words and have them put the words back in order before we finish singing the song.

I am a Child of God - Introduction

I wanted to come up with a way for the children to be active in learning "I Am a Child of  God" 1 verse at a time without losing interest because they have heard it many times before.  So this is what I came up with.

Have the children listen to the song first, just the music. 

Ask the children to stand up if they have heard the song before. (the majority of the children should stand up)

Have them remain standing

Jr. Primary: teach the children what pitch leading is.  Have the children pitch lead with their bodies as the song is played.  Then add the words and let the children pitch lead with their bodies while they sing.

Work on just the first verse today.

Sr. Primary: Teach the children how to lead 4/4 time.  Play just the music without the words and let the children practice leading the song.  Call up 3 volunteers to lead the music, let the three children lead as fast or as slow as they would like.  Emphasize how confusing it is when there is more than one leader. Explain why we only have one leader and why it is important to follow the leader to sing in unison.  Then add the words and let the children lead while they sing.  Work on just the first verse today.

Show the “I Am a Child of God ” youtube video from the LDS.org website.

Bear testimony that we are all children of our heavenly father no matter how young or young at heart we may be, we each have our own talents and abilities to share with others.  We can be an example to our friends and show them that they, are a child of God, too.

Christmas Devotional: Sing the story of Christmas

Songs have a way of telling a story through the rhythm, tempo and nuances of the song. 

The primary songs and Hymns have the words of the scriptures set to music. 

Today we are going to sing the story of Jesus Christ’s birth. 

Prophets prophesied of the Lord Jesus birth

centuries before it came to pass.

Samuel the Lamanite was just one of the many who did so. 

 He also prophesied of signs the people in the new world

would see when Christ was born. Read here.

 Let’s sing about the brave prophet Samuel.

Samuel Tells of Baby Jesus

Here are some actions that go to verse 1 & 2

1st Verse

Said Samuel, (Samuel standing on the wall)

Within five years  (hold up 5 fingers)

A night  (sleeping hands under head)

Will be as day (stretch arms like waking up)

And baby Jesus will be born (rock the baby)

In a land far, far away. (place hand on forehead looking into the distance)

2nd Verse

Across the sea in Bethlehem (make waves with your hand)

Lord Jesus came to earth (rock the baby)

As Samuel had prophesied (Samuel standing on the wall)

And angels (flap wings, the ASL sign for angel)

Sang (singing position hands)

His birth (rock the baby)

Shepherds abiding their fields by night

were also given a sign that the baby Jesus was born. 

In Luke 2:8-15 it talks about the angel of the Lord

telling the shepherds to go and see the baby Jesus

wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger

and that a sign (a star) will shine brightly above him

  There Was Starlight On The Hillside

Here is a song that I would like to think the shepherds sang

when they saw the baby Jesus.

The Shepherds Carol (Sing in a Round)   

What was it like to be born in a stable,

lay in a manger and surrounded by

animals, shepherds and wise men? 

Let sing about Baby Jesus

and his humbling experience in the stable.

Away in a Manger 

We still celebrate with joy and excitement

the birth of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. 

He came to earth

as a baby,

became a teacher,

a friend

our brother

and through the atonement

the Savior of the World.

Joy To The World

Listen to the bells toll around the world celebrating Christmas Day.

Christmas Bells

Have the children ring bells during the song.

Have a very Merry Christmas

from me to you and your family.

All pictures, songs and scriptures courtesy of LDS.Org.

Singing Time outline for 2013 - I Am A Child of God

This year I am only planning up through the end of April.  My baby is due in May and there is a high possibility we will be moving to our new home in the summer. 

Singing Time Outline for 2013

I Am a Child of God

January – Theme: I am a child of God, and He has a plan for me.

Week 1: God is my Heavenly Father.  He knows and loves me

Jan. 6, 2013

Opening:  I Feel My Savior’s Love                                                                            74

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: I am a Child of God (verse 1)                                                                            2

Closing: I Know My Father Lives                                                                               5         

Week 2: Heavenly Father’s plan is a plan of happiness.

Jan. 13, 2013

Opening:  I Lived in Heaven                                                                                        4

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: If you’re Happy                                                                                                   266

Song: I am a Child of God (verse 2)                                                                            2

Closing: I Will Follow God’s Plan                                                                               164     

Week 3: Heavenly Father’s plan is a plan of happiness.

Jan.20, 2013

Opening:  I Will Follow God’s Plan                                                                          164

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: Smiles                                                                                                                267

Song: I am a Child of God (verse 3)                                                                            2

Closing: I Lived in Heaven                                                                                           4

Week 4: I have agency, and I am responsible for my choices.

Jan. 27, 2013

Opening:  Choose the Right                                                                                        Hymn

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                  260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: I Pledge Myself to Love the Right                                                                  161

Song: I am a Child of God (verse 4)                                                                            2

Closing: Choose the Right Way                                                                                 160     

February – Theme: The Earth was created for Heavenly Father’s children

Week 1: Jesus Christ created the earth under the direction of Heavenly Father.

Feb. 3, 2013

Opening:  I Am a Child of God                                                                                   2

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: My Heavenly Father Loves Me (verse 1)                                                       228

Closing: God Is Watching Over All                                                                          229     

Week 2: The Fall was part of God’s plan.

Feb. 10, 2013

Opening:  As a Child of God   (verse 1)                                                          

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: My Heavenly Father Loves Me (verse 2)                                                       228

Closing: Choose the Right                                                                                          Hymn

Week 3: I have been sent to earth to gain a body and be tested

Feb. 17, 2013

Opening:  Choose the Right Way                                                                               160

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: Hinges                                                                                                               277

Song: My Heavenly Father Loves Me (verse 1&2)                                                  228

Closing: I Am a Child of God                                                                                      2

Week 4: If I keep the commandments I can live with Heavenly Father again.

Feb. 3, 2013

Opening:  The Commandments                                                                                  112

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: My Heavenly Father Loves Me (verse 1&2)                                                  228

Closing: Keep the Commandments                                                                            146

March – Theme: Jesus Christ is our Savior

Week 1: Jesus Christ taught the gospel and set and example for us.

March. 3, 2013

Opening: I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus                                                                       78

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (verse 1)                                 Sharing Time Outline

Sharing Time: Do as I am Doing                                                                                 276

Closing: Tell Me The Stories of Jesus                                                                       57       

Week 2: Because of Christ’s Atonement I can live with God again.

March. 10, 2013

Opening: To Think About Jesus                                                                                71

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (verse 2)                                 Sharing Time Outline

Closing: I Lived in Heaven (verse 1&2)                                                                      4

Week 3: Because Jesus Christ was resurrected I will be too.

March. 17, 2013

Opening: Jesus Has Risen                                                                                         70

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (verse 3)                                 Sharing Time Outline

Closing: Hosanna                                                                                                        66       

Week 4: Jesus Christ is our Savior

March. 24, 2013

Opening: I know my Father Lives                                                                             5

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (verse 1,2 & 3)                       Sharing Time Outline

Closing: I Am a Child of God                                                                                           2

Week 5:

March. 31, 2013

Opening: The Third Article of Faith                                                                        123     

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time: Review

Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (verse 1,2 &3)                        Sharing Time Outline

Song: My Heavenly Father Loves Me (verse 1&2)                                                  228

Song: I Am a Child of God                                                                                           2

Closing: Faith                                                                                                                96       

April – Jesus Christ restore the church in the Latter Days.

Week 1: Jesus Christ taught the gospel and set and example for us.

April 7, 2013

Opening: The Sixth Article of Faith                                                                           126

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: On a Golden Springtime           ( verse 1)                                                           88

Closing: The Golden Plates                                                                                           86       

Week 2: Jesus Heavenly Father and Jesus Appeared to Joseph Smith

April 7, 2013

Opening: The Sixth Article of Faith                                                                           126

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: On a Golden Springtime (verse 2)                                                                    88

Song: The Golden Plates                                                                                               86

Closing: This is My Beloved Son       (verse 3)                                                           76

Week 3: Priesthood authority was restored by Heavenly messengers

April 21, 2013

Opening: The Priesthood is Restored                                                                        89

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: On a Golden Springtime                                                                                   88

Song: The Golden Plates                                                                                              86

Closing: An Angel Came to Joseph Smith                                                                 86

Week 4: Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon and restored gospel truths.

April 28, 2013

Opening: The Eighth Article of Faith                                                                         127

Welcome:  Hello Song                                                                                                 260

Birthday:  Happy, Happy Birthday                                                                             284

Baptism:  When I am Baptized                                                                                   103

Singing Time

Song: On a Golden Springtime                                                                                   88

Song: The Golden Plates                                                                                              86

Closing: The Fifth Article of Faith                                                                              125