Come Follow Me: Acts 16-21 (July 22-28)

This week the Come Follow Me lessons cover Acts 16-21. At the end of this post you will find all of the free lesson helps that are perfect for families or primary classes.  This week is all about Paul's missionary journey.  I love Paul's example of repentance and change of heart.  I love how he boldly testifies of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  We are going to talk about about ways we can be missionaries like Paul,  the importance of reading our scriptures, and that we are children of Heavenly Father.  These go right along with the topics in the primary manual this week.

To start we are going to work on these missionary pages.  There are a couple options-1 with cute kids to color and one that is blank for older kids, teens, and you :)  I thought this would be a great way to brainstorm what you know or believe to be true.  You can discuss some ideas as a family first and then write or draw as many thoughts that come to your mind.  Sometimes it can be scary to share our testimonies because we don't think its strong enough but I promise you even if there is only one thing written down its pretty special and something you can share.

Just like every week there are so many stories and topics to cover.  This week I decided to focus on the story of Paul and Silas in prison.  (Acts 16:25–34)  We love using these sequence cards to tell and retell the story.  I like to print mine on cardstock and add Velcro.  Magnets are also great especially if you want to take them to church and use during sacrament meeting.  I did include black and white that your little one can color, cut and glue.

 Our full time missionaries bring such a special feeling and we can learn so much from their example.  Maybe you know someone on a mission right now.  This would be a great time to write them a letter and ask about a recent experience they've had.

 I found this cute story in one of the old primary manuals.  Its such a cute example of sharing the gospel.

 The missionaries in our ward recently showed us this video and I thought it would be perfect for this week.

Missionary Game-Print 2 boards (or more if everyone wants their own).  Cut and put the scenarios in a bowl.  Take turns drawing and reading one of the scenarios.  If it is a good way to be a missionary then add one pop pom (gem, cheerio,etc) to one of the boxes.  If it is not a good way remove one pop pom. The first to fill all of their boxes wins!

After reading Acts 17:10–12 this would be a great time to discuss why reading the scriptures are so important.  I created these next pages with the thought of making a family book.  Each person will draw a picture of their favorite story.  There is plenty of space on the page so you can also write why that story is your favorite.  Staple or add to a binder to create your new family treasure.  This would be fun to continue adding to over the years.

The last topic we are going to discuss is Paul's teaching that we are the offspring of our Heavenly Father.  Acts 17:22–31  Before you begin your discussion or read this scriptures play this cute mommy and baby match game.  Talk about the word offspring.  What does a baby goat grow up to be?  What does a baby fox grow up to be?  Now read or discuss Paul's teachings.  What does it mean to us to know we children of Heavenly Father?

Last is a page for your little ones to draw a picture of themselves.

 That's all for this week.  I hope you find something that will help teach your family or primary class this week.  As always if you have any questions or find any mistakes please let me know :)

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