We kicked off our season of gratitude with our lesson on the Ten Lepers. Opening Song: "Count Your Blessings" #241
Opening Prayer: Family Member
Weekly Scripture: "That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worshop God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily. For the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you." Alma 34:38
Preparation: Print, cut out, and laminate the following pictures and write their cooresponding number on the back of it.
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Read the following story, displaying the pictures at the corresponding time:
Show #1: Jesus went to a small town, where He saw ten lepers. These men had sores all over their bodies. Their skin was falling off. Luke 17:12
Show #2: Doctors could not help the lepers, and other people were afraid to go near them. The other people thought that they would get sick, too. Luke 17:12
Show #3: The lepers asked Jesus to heal them. They knew that He could make their sores go away. Luke 17:13
Show #4: Jesus wanted them to be well. He told them to go to the priests, so they did. Luke 17:14
Show #5: On their way to the priests, the ten lepers were healed. Their sores were gone. Jesus had healed them. Luke 17:14
Show #6: Knowing that Jesus had healed them, one of the lepers went back to thank Jesus. Jesus asked where the other nine lepers were. They had not come back to thank Him. He told the leper who had thanked Him that his faith had made him well. Luke 17:15–19
(Reference: “The Ten Lepers,” Friend, Jun 2002, 12)
We then talked about the things we are grateful for.
Read the following story:
Pumpking Pie Surprise - A true story
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts … ; and be ye thankful (Col. 3:15).
“How many pies are we baking?” Jared asked. He pulled a chair up to the counter to help his mother make the pies. “A lot—one for Grandpa, one for your baby-sitter, one for Mr. Gomez next door, and pies for lots of other people. It’s my way of thanking them for all they do to help us.” “And we’re going to deliver them tomorrow, on Thanksgiving?” “First thing in the morning.”
Jared helped his mother roll out crusts, mix and pour fillings, and pinch the crust edges. Soon the kitchen smelled like pumpkin pies. “There’s someone else I want to make a thank-you pie for,” Jared said. “Who?” “It’s a surprise. Can we make an extra pie?” “Sure.” Jared rolled out the crust for another pie while his mother mixed the filling. In the morning, Jared and his mother carried the pies to the car. She drove very carefully to each house. “Thank you for everything you do,” Mother said to each person as they delivered the pies. Finally, there was only one pie left. “Where do we take your pie, Jared?” Mother asked. “To the fire station.” Mother looked surprised, but she turned onto the street that led to the fire station. “I want to thank the firefighters for being there to help us,” he explained. “They work even on holidays, when most people get to be home with their families.” “That’s a great idea, Jared.” He carried the pie into the fire station. The firefighters looked up from polishing their trucks. “What’s this?” the nearest firefighter asked. “It’s for you.” Jared handed the pie to the firefighter. “I want to thank all of you for being here on a holiday, ready to help everybody.” “No one’s ever done this for us before,” the firefighter said. “Thank you. We’ll really enjoy it.” “I think they liked the pie,” Jared told his mother as they returned to their car. “Yes, but I think that they liked your idea of thanking them best of all.” Mother hugged him. “And so did I.” “Let’s go home and bake another pie for us,” Jared suggested. “I think that’s another great idea!”
(Reference: Heather Klassen, “Pumpkin Pie Surprise,” Friend, Nov 2002, 10)
Closing Song: Family Choice
Closing Prayer: Family member
Refreshments: Ice cream - who isn't grateful for ice cream!
