Lesson 40: Peter and Cornelius
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Lesson
The purpose of teaching Primary 7 Lesson 40: Peter and Cornelius is to understand that Heavenly Father loves all His children and wants all to learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Make these cute Called to Serve Missionary chocolate treats for your class as a reminder of what missionaries do (from My Computer is My Canvas).
Practice being missionaries with these LDS Doctrinal Flashcards from the Red Headed Hostess.
Encourage the missionaries in your ward by sending them some mail with this Missionary Mail set from The Snails Mail.
The following are links to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
Becoming a Missionary" by Elder David A. Bednar
"The Gospel to All the World" by Elder John B. Dickson
Videos
Missionary Song Medley (about 5 minutes)- Children sharing the gospel and preparing to be missionaries
Your Day for a Mission (about 3 1/2 minutes)- Mormon Message about a man who choose to go on a mission over rugby
Music
"Children All over the World"- Children's Songbook pg. 16
"We'll Bring the World His Truth"- Children's Songbook pg. 172
"The Seventh Article of Faith"- Children's Songbook pg. 126
"We'll Bring the World his Truth"- Children's Songbook pg. 172
"I Hope They Call Me on a Mission"- Children's Songbook pg. 169
"Book of Mormon Stories"- Children's Songbook pg. 118
"The Church of Jesus Christ"- Children's Songbook pg. 77
"Called to Serve"- Children's Songbook pg. 174
Thanks so much to Melonheadz for the use of her cute graphics. The Primary 7 Lesson 40 handout packet includes:
East to print matching sheet to go along with Enrichment Activity #4
Missionary Bookmark (print front to back or choose 1)
I Can Be a Missionary Now sheet- don't underestimate the power of drawing with this age group!
Click the image to print. If you like it, take a second to pin it too so others can find it.
Lesson Ideas
Peter, Cornelius, and the Angel- Missionary activities to go along with the story
At the Pageant- Help the Sister Missionaries find the people the are supposed to teach
Being Like a Missionary- Dress Tanner up to be like a missionary
Draw a Missionary- Drawing instructions
Missionary Work- Ideas on how to be a missionary now or prepare to be one
Preparing for a Mission- Fill in the sentence and talk about things you can do now to be a better full-time missionary later
Help the Missionaries- Maze or do this one: Missionary Maze
I Can Be a Missionary Now- Board game
I Can Choose to Be a Missionary Now- Practice answering the questions so you'll know what to say when a friend asks
I Will Prepare- Sign these cards saying you'll prepare for a mission or grab these super fun Future Missionary Pocket clips from LDS Bookstore
Life of a Missionary- Fill in the blanks to discover the answer to the puzzle
Making a New Friend- Find the hidden objects or color it or use this colored one: Welcome Home Elder
Mission Call- Find the hidden objects
Matching Missionaries- Find the one that matches
Missionary Activity- Make this growing missionary
Missionary Appointment- Find the right door
Preaching Two by Two- Find the missionary's companion
Sharing the Book of Mormon Around the World- Figure out who is going to which country
Missionary Quest- Find the right person
The Gospel Will Be Preached in All the World- Memory game
The Sons of Mosiah- Learn this fingerplay
We'll Bring the World His Truth- Find the differences
You Found Me, Bishop- Story from President Monson with activities after
Missionary Fun- Bright Idea poster
Young Men, I Admonish You to Prepare for Service as a Missionary...- Bright Idea poster
Coloring Pages
The Holy Ghost Testifies to Me
Because I Know We Are All Children of God, I Will Share the Gospel with Others
To get this handout, head over to Rachael's Booknook.
