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Come, Follow Me Activities
September 2023

“Come, Follow Me Activities,” Friend, September 2023, 6–7.

Come, Follow Me Activities

For home evening or scripture study—or just for fun!

Move Your Body

5 spots: 1. A dance party with a boy and a girl dancing. They are between the ages of 5-10. 2. A child-like drawing of a family standing with the Savior, Jesus Christ, in the middle of them. There are a couple of colored pencils next to it. 3. A basket with folded up pieces of paper in it and a couple pieces next to it. 4. A sidewalk chalk drawing of the sun with small river rocks placed over part of it. 5. A piece of writing paper shaped like a pineapple.

Illustrations by Katy Dockrill

For 1 Corinthians 8–13

Story: We are all different, and God loves each of us. The Church needs all of us, just like we need each part of our body (see 1 Corinthians 12:12–18).

Song: “I Have Two Little Hands” (Children’s Songbook, 272)

Activity: Have a family dance party! Turn on some happy music and move your body to the songs. How do the parts of your body work together? How can you use your body to help others?

We Will Live Again

5 spots: 1. A dance party with a boy and a girl dancing. They are between the ages of 5-10. 2. A child-like drawing of a family standing with the Savior, Jesus Christ, in the middle of them. There are a couple of colored pencils next to it. 3. A basket with folded up pieces of paper in it and a couple pieces next to it. 4. A sidewalk chalk drawing of the sun with small river rocks placed over part of it. 5. A piece of writing paper shaped like a pineapple.

For 1 Corinthians 14–16

Story: Jesus Christ was resurrected. Because He rose from the dead, we all will live again after we die (see 1 Corinthians 15:20–22).

Song: “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” (Hymns, no. 136)

Activity: Read the story about Jesus on page 24. Then draw a picture of yourself with your family and Jesus.

Shining Bright

5 spots: 1. A dance party with a boy and a girl dancing. They are between the ages of 5-10. 2. A child-like drawing of a family standing with the Savior, Jesus Christ, in the middle of them. There are a couple of colored pencils next to it. 3. A basket with folded up pieces of paper in it and a couple pieces next to it. 4. A sidewalk chalk drawing of the sun with small river rocks placed over part of it. 5. A piece of writing paper shaped like a pineapple.

For 2 Corinthians 1–7

Story: Jesus Christ helps us repent and be forgiven. Because of Him, we can live with Heavenly Father again someday (see 2 Corinthians 5:17–18).

Song: “Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam” (Children’s Songbook, 60)

Activity: Draw a sun on paper or outside with sidewalk chalk. Place “clouds” (like rocks or cotton balls) on your sun. Talk about a time you repented and felt better. Then remove the clouds one by one until your sun is shining brightly!

A Cheerful Helper

5 spots: 1. A dance party with a boy and a girl dancing. They are between the ages of 5-10. 2. A child-like drawing of a family standing with the Savior, Jesus Christ, in the middle of them. There are a couple of colored pencils next to it. 3. A basket with folded up pieces of paper in it and a couple pieces next to it. 4. A sidewalk chalk drawing of the sun with small river rocks placed over part of it. 5. A piece of writing paper shaped like a pineapple.

For 2 Corinthians 8–13

Story: Paul taught that we can help our neighbor (see 2 Corinthians 9:6–7). As we serve cheerfully, we can help others feel God’s love!

Song: “When We’re Helping” (Children’s Songbook, 198)

Activity: On slips of paper, write down the names of people who might need your help. Then write how you can help that person. Put the papers in a hat or basket and shake them up. Choose one and do what it says!

Fruits of the Spirit

5 spots: 1. A dance party with a boy and a girl dancing. They are between the ages of 5-10. 2. A child-like drawing of a family standing with the Savior, Jesus Christ, in the middle of them. There are a couple of colored pencils next to it. 3. A basket with folded up pieces of paper in it and a couple pieces next to it. 4. A sidewalk chalk drawing of the sun with small river rocks placed over part of it. 5. A piece of writing paper shaped like a pineapple.

For Galatians

Story: When we keep the commandments and listen to the Holy Ghost, we receive blessings in our lives. Paul called these blessings “the fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22–23).

Song: “The Still Small Voice” (Children’s Songbook, 106–7)

Activity: Turn to page 8 and do the activity to learn more about the fruits of the Spirit. What other blessings does the Holy Ghost give you?