Sharing Time: Prophets are Called by God

This is the sharing time that I did for the first week of the month: Used the idea found here but changed it up just a bit.

What you will need:


'Prophet' typed or written on a piece of paper, big enough for the children to see.

'Prophets are called by God.' typed or written on a piece of paper, big enough for children to see.

Cards with the commandments from the Primary Partners C.D. (have these listed below – you could easily find some clipart and make your own cards.)

**Post the 'Prophet' sign on the board.

Ask the children what the word says. Prophet.

What do you think of when you hear that word?

Perhaps you think of a prophet from Old Testament times, wearing a long robe. Or a Book of Mormon prophet holding the Liahona. Perhaps your prophet is old, like Moses. Or did you imagine a young boy prophet like Josiah? Maybe you thought of today’s prophet, who wears a suit and tie?

But it doesn’t matter what the prophets look like or how old they are, the most important thing is that the Prophets are called by God and they are called to be messengers for our Heavenly Father.

Underneath the word Prophet, post the sign ‘Prophets are called by God.’

What does that mean, Prophets are called by God?

So, who chooses the Prophets? Do we all vote? Does your Dad get to choose who he thinks should be the Prophet? NO! Prophets are called by God!

Why do we have prophets? (To give us commandments about what we need to do to return to our Heavenly Father again)

What are some of these commandments?

**Have the Jr. primary find the cards that are hidden in the room. Give the Sr. Primary the scriptures to read, then have them decide which card it matches. Cards include:

Keep the Sabbath Day holy – D&C 59:10

Respect your parents – Mosiah 13:20

Read and Study the Book of Mormon – Moroni 10:3

Be a friend to the friendless – Mormon 8:5

Believe in Jesus Christ – Mormon 7:5

Be a Missionary – D&C 18:15-16

Strive to be worthy to attend the temple – Helaman 10:7

Have family home evening – Deuteronomy 11:19

Love One Another – John 13:34

Plant a Garden – Jeremiah 28:5

Pay your tithing – Genesis 28:22

Write in your journal each day – Abraham 1:31

Find friends that choose the right –Proverbs 22:24

Keep the Word of Wisdom – Leviticus 10:9

Keep the Commandments – 1 Nephi 22:31

Attend your church meetings – Mosiah 18:25