“Come, Follow Me Activities,” Friend, June 2023, 10–11.
Come, Follow Me Activities
For home evening or scripture study—or just for fun!
Friend Phone
Illustrations by Katy Dockrill
For John 14–17
Story: Jesus taught His disciples about the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost can comfort and teach us. He can help us know what is right. (See John 14:26.)
Song: “The Still Small Voice” (Children’s Songbook, 106–7)
Activity: Go to page 8 to make a cup telephone. Talk about how the Holy Ghost can help us hear what Heavenly Father wants to teach us.
Remembering Jesus
Story: Read the story of Jesus blessing the sacrament either in Luke 22:14–20 or on page 46.
Song: “Reverently, Quietly” (Children’s Songbook, 26)
Activity: Draw a picture of Jesus. What will you do to think about Jesus when you take the sacrament this Sunday?
Resurrection Symbols
For Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19
Story: Jesus gave His life for us because He loves us. Because He was resurrected, we all will be too.
Song: “He Sent His Son” (Children’s Songbook, 34–35)
Activity: Gather these objects: a nail, a piece of wood, a piece of cloth, and a stone. Pass them around while you read John 19:17–19 and Matthew 27:57–60. Why are you thankful for Jesus?
All around the World
For Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21
Story: After Jesus was resurrected, He told His disciples to “teach all nations” about His gospel (Matthew 28:19). Today missionaries share the gospel all over the world.
Song: “We’ll Bring the World His Truth” (Children’s Songbook, 172–73)
Activity: Look through this copy of the Friend. How many country names can you find? Pick a country to learn more about. You can start with “Hello from Portugal!” on page 18.