FHE Monday: Nursery Lesson #6

This week's lesson is kind of short and sweet, very to-the-point. If your child is older than two, you may want to look at the entire lesson for ideas on how to lengthen this just a bit and talk about the Holy Ghost a little more.

Lesson 6: The Holy Ghost Helps Me

Opening Song: I Know My Father Lives

Lesson: Repeat the word “Spirit”. Another word for Spirit of God is the Holy Ghost--repeat “Holy Ghost”. The Holy Ghost helps us know that Heavenly Father loves us.

Story: The Holy Ghost can help us when we are afraid. Tell the following story:

“One day there was a bad storm outside David’s house. There was loud thunder (cover your ears) and lots of wind (have children blow to mimic the wind) and rain (mimic the rain with your fingers). David was afraid. His mother told him that when she is afraid she prays to Heavenly Father (fold your arms as if saying a prayer). David and his mother prayed that Heavenly Father would keep them safe. Then David felt safe and happy. His mother said that Heavenly Father had sent the Holy Ghost to give him those feelings so he wouldn’t be afraid.”

Activity: The Holy Ghost can help us do what is right. Role play doing good things that help you feel the Spirit, such as giving hugs, sharing toys, reading scriptures, etc. (Have Jeran imitate Daddy.)

Conclusion: Practice saying “Holy Ghost” and/or “The Holy Ghost can help me”. End with brief testimonies.

 This week when I said it was time for Family Home Evening, GB plopped right down on the floor and waited for Husband Man and I to join him. It was so precious, and I hope he always wants to have FHE with us! I'm grateful that these lessons are helping us to learn together as a family.

I also have great ideas for future FHE series-- what about using Preach My Gospel? Or the For Strength of Youth pamphlet? More and more I feel so impressed to start young with my children, to instill in them as early as possible a love and desire for the Gospel. It is never too late--or too early! I love the Gospel!