The Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son
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Lesson
The purpose of Primary 7 Lesson 19: The Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son is to desire to help those who are less active return into full activity in the Church.
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The activities for this one include friendshipping and missionary activities that will easily tie in.
The following resources are from LDS.org unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"Waiting for the Prodigal" by Elder Brent H. Nielson (of the Seventy- from April 2015 General Conference)
"Restoring the Lost Sheep" by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
Videos
Jesus Declares the Parable of the Lost Sheep (about 2 minutes)- Bible Video
The Second Parable: The Lost Coin (1 minute)- Illustrated Scripture Story
The Prodigal Son (about 5 1/2 minutes)- Bible Video
The Other Prodigal Son (about 6 minutes)- Mormon Message
Music
"Friends Are Fun"- Children's Songbook pg. 262
"Jesus is Our Loving Friend"- Children's Songbook pg. 58
"Jesus Said Love Everyone"- Children's Songbook pg. 61
"Kindness Begins with Me"- Children's Songbook pg. 145
"We are Different"- Children's Songbook pg. 263
"We'll Bring the World His Truth"- Children's Songbook pg. 172
The Primary 7 Lesson 19 Handout Packet includes:
Journal page to help you go over Enrichment Activity #1
Quote in 2 sizes for Enrichment Activity #4
Click the image to print. If you like it, please pin it!
You can also print off the cards below and fill them out in class for those that haven't been in a while or someone that you would like to invite.
Lesson Ideas
I Choose to Fill My LIfe with Things that Invite the Spirit- Board game
Friendship Butter- Make the bread at home and do the butter in class
Friendship Challenge- Coloring challenge
Making a New Friend- Hidden Picture and coloring page
Being Like a Missionary- Draw yourself as a missionary
At the Pageant- Search and find
Finding a Friend- Search and find
I Can Choose to Be a Missionary Now- Write your answers to these common questions
You Found Me, Bishop- Story from President Monson and activities
Missionary Quest- Search and find
Lost Sheep- Decode the message
You Found the Lost Sheep!- Game
The Prodigal Son- Family talk and activity
The Prodigal Son- Scripture figures
Coloring Pages
Discover 10 Unique Ideas on how to use these fun coloring pages
Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Lost Sheep
Being Kind is Doing and Saying Nice Things to Others
Jesus Christ is the Perfect Example for Me
Because I Know We Are All Children of God, I Will Share the Gospel with Others
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