https://www.lds.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/this-is-my-beloved-son?lang=eng, First Hymnbook Round Finished, On to Children’s Songbook. Hear Him! Invite an adult ward member to come to Primary dressed in a simple costume representing New Testament times. When Jesus was on the earth, He taught us what we need to do to be able to return to live with Him again. This website is not endorsed or owned by the, #37 The Wintry Day, Descending to its Close, #65 Come, All Ye Saints Who Dwell on Earth, #73 Praise to the Lord with Heart and Voice, #76 God of Our Fathers, We Come unto Thee, #78 God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand, #79 With All the Power of Heart and Tongue, #91 Father, Thy Children to Thee Now Raise, #154 Father, This Hour Has Been One of Joy, #157 Thy Spirit, Lord, Has Stirred Our Souls, #176 ‘Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love, #177 ‘Tis Sweet To Sing the Matchless Love, #211 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, #293 Each Life That Touches Ours for Good, #297 From Homes of Saints Glad Songs Arise, #310 A Key Was Turned in Latter Days (Women), #315 Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee (Women), #329 Thy Servants Are Prepared (Men’s Choir), #330 See, the Mighty Angel… (Men’s Choir), #331 Oh Say, What is Truth? 6. Sing “The Sixth Article of Faith” (p. 126).

Gospel truths were restored by revelation and are found in the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. Bear your testimony of the Restoration and sing “The Church of Jesus Christ” (p. 77). Fasten a large sheet of black paper and a large sheet of yellow paper to the wall or chalkboard. Sing “The Priesthood Is Restored” (p. 89). JST Matthew 3:44-46. Let us all press on in the work of the Lord, That when life is o’er we may gain a reward; In the fight for right let us wield a sword, The mighty sword […], Music & voice: Download MP3 (Right click, Save Link As…) Music only: Download MP3 (Right click, Save Link As…) Lyrics: 1. On a beautiful spring morning, he went to a grove of trees to pray. President Gordon B. Hinckley has said he hopes each one of us can “simply, quietly” testify of the Restoration. 2. Tell the children that the Lord has restored a precious gift to the earth and that one of them will be going on a treasure hunt to find out what it is. “This is My Beloved Son. Are any of the links broken or do you know of any additional content that should be here? Hear Him!" One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. ( Log Out /  A pillar of light descended, and Joseph “saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. Have each group stand and sing their line of the song while the other children each close their hands into loose fists, put them to their mouths, and softly sing “do-do” (like a trumpet) with the melody. Invite the five children back into the room. 172–73). He taught the gospel and asked us to obey His commandments. Sing the song. Sing “Joseph Smith’s First Prayer” (Hymns, no. Saw their white-robed Savior come. Hear Him!” (JS—H 1:17).

Ask him or her to tell the story of the organization of the Church in New Testament times while referring to the principles and ordinances depicted by the pictures. Song Presentation: To teach the song “The Priesthood Is Restored” (p. 89), have the children close their eyes as they listen to the piano accompaniment. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Take responses and sing the line together. And I have sent forth the fulness of my gospel by the hand of my servant Joseph (D&C 35:17).

This was called the Apostasy. Lord, accept into thy kingdom Each repentant, humbled one, Born of water and the Spirit In thy name, Beloved Son. LDS Hymn Lyrics, Music, History, & Videos. When all of the pictures are attached, ask, “Who is the source of priesthood power? Joseph saw two glorious beings. The scriptures on each side of the church tell about one aspect of the Restoration of the Church. Answer the question together. Ask the person to bear testimony of Jesus Christ. Play “Who Am I?” by dividing the children into five groups. And behold, the third time they did understand the voice which they heard; and it said unto them: 7 Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him. Friend references: “Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration,” July 2001, 14; “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Was Organized,” Apr. Divide the children into four groups and give each group one line to sing. America! Read each scripture and match the event in the scripture to one of the pictures. 2004, 43. Give each of the five groups the name of one of these prophets and let each group decide how to role-play a scene from the prophet’s life. Bear your testimony and teach that missionaries use the Book of Mormon to teach of Jesus Christ. "This is My Beloved Son. Music & voice: Download MP3 (Right click, Save Link As…) Music only: Download MP3 (Right click, Save Link As…) Lyrics: 1. Hear Him!" Give music clues by having the pianist play a few measures of a song relating to the principle—for example, “I’m Glad to Pay a Tithing” (p. 150), “The Lord Gave Me a Temple” (p. 153). Then hide the “gift” somewhere in the room.

Joseph Smith’s First Vision ©1988 Greg K. Olsen—do not copy, Sharing Time: ‘This Is My Beloved Son. As each one comes to the front, have the group assigned to the same prophet do the role play. Hold up a copy of the Book of Mormon and point out that the second part of its title is “Another Testament of Jesus Christ.” Why? After the Apostles had died, many gospel truths were lost, and priesthood authority was taken from the earth. (For example, “Look under the table at the front of the room.” “Look behind the piano.”) Hide the questions, placing the first one under one of the children’s chairs. New Testament prophets and apostles knew that the Apostasy would take place (see 2 Thes. Help the children memorize the eighth article of faith by writing each phrase on a wordstrip. (Note: All songs are from Children’s Songbook unless otherwise noted; GAK = Gospel Art Picture Kit, TNGC = Teaching, No Greater Call.). God again presented Jesus: "This is My Beloved Son. Again we meet around the board Of Jesus, our redeeming Lord, With faith in his atoning blood, Our only access unto God. Cut out the church, fold the walls, and glue the tabs in place so the church is standing. On the black paper, post the pictures Boy Jesus in the Temple (GAK 205), John the Baptist Baptizing Jesus (GAK 208), Christ Ordaining the Apostles (GAK 211), Sermon on the Mount (GAK 212), and The Last Supper (GAK 225). Sing the whole song through. Have them read the story on the back of the picture and decide what principle or ordinance was restored. Lean on my ample arm, O thou depressed! We ever pray for thee, our prophet dear, That God will give to thee comfort and cheer; As the advancing years furrow thy brow, Still may the light within shine bright as now, Still […], Music & voice: Download MP3 (Right click, Save Link As…) Music only: Download MP3 (Right click, Save Link As…) Lyrics: 1. These words are not of men nor of man, but of me; wherefore, you shall testify they are of me and not of man; 35 For it is my voice which speaketh them unto you; for they are given by my Spirit unto you, and by my power you can read them one to another; and save it were by my power you could not have them; 36 Wherefore, you can testify that you have heard my voice, and know my words. And behold, the third time they did understand the voice which they heard; and it said unto them: 7 Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him. 14:8, and Moroni—Moro. Hold up each picture and encourage the children to share their experiences with each kind of priesthood ordinance or blessing. After each of the prophets has been identified, let the children find and read that prophet’s testimony of Christ from the Book of Mormon. Class Presentation: Review the talks of the First Presidency or Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from the previous general conference, found in the May and November issues of the Ensign. Explain that it is made to sound like trumpets announcing something important. (Nephi—2 Ne. The prophets in the Book of Mormon also teach us about Jesus Christ. Have the child who finds the clue under his or her chair read the question out loud. No! 1:10). 8 And it came to pass, as they understood they cast their eyes up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe; and he came down and stood in the midst of them; and the eyes of the whole multitude were turned upon him, and they durst not open their mouths, even one to another, and wist not what it meant, for they thought it was an angel that had appeared unto them. Priesthood power was restored by John the Baptist and the Apostles Peter, James, and John. After Jesus Christ was crucified, His Apostles led the Church. Who makes all these blessings possible?” Take responses, then remove the paper covering the picture of the Savior. Joseph saw two glorious beings Shining brighter than the sun. The Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ is a great blessing to all the people in the world.