As of late I have been thinking a lot about service.

How grateful I have been in my life to be surrounded by so many wonderful examples and had so many opportunities to serve myself. 

I was excited as I was wandering around the primary section on LDS.org to find out that next month's primary theme is 

"I will serve God with all my heart, might, mind, and strength."

I decided to create a fun little game based on the outline 

"PROPHETS & APOSTLES SHOW US HOW TO SERVE".

It is a fun and simple matching activity that could either be used in sharing time or in the home!

I selected a few different leaders who exemplified great service from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Latter Days. 

For each prophet I created two matching cards. 

One card has a picture and name of a leader.

The second has qualities and characteristics for that particular leader specific to their service.

Each card also has a back design (all back designs are the same) that read, "Examples of Service From the Prophets" 

The cards are also color coordinated for younger children who might not know the exact coordinating characteristics. 

Children can take turns flipping over cards in search of matches.

My thought is if this were to be used for a sharing time or FHE, time could be taken after a match is found

 to discuss the leader and how they served as a group using scriptures, stories, etc.

 (see some suggestions below).

You can download the cards by right clicking on the picture and selecting "save image as" 

and then copy and paste the images in a word document 

or download a PDF image by clicking on the links below.

Keep in mind that I created these images as a 5x7 so if you attempt to change the sizing, 

you may run the risk of slightly blurring the image!

Also, I used free LDS images for the pictures, so they aren't the highest quality, 

but when I printed them out as a 5x7, I thought they looked fine! 

JOSEPH SMITH JR.

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

Joseph Smith gave a life of service for the cause of truth (D&C 135: 3)

Joseph Smith understood the importance of missionary work (D&C 84: 62) 

and spent time serving as a missionary in Upper New York and Canada.

He suffered many trials and tribulations in his life so the Gospel of Jesus Christ could be restored.

Joseph Smith Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

Joseph Smith Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

JESUS CHRIST

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

Jesus Christ taught us that we should always love and serve others (Matthew 22:36-39), even our enemies (1 Nephi 19:9)

Jesus Christ suffered for the sins and salvation of all mankind (Alma 7:11- 13).

Jesus Christ healed the sick and comforted those in need (Mark 1: 40-45)

Jesus Christ Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

Jesus Christ Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

THOMAS S. MONSON

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

When Thomas S. Monson was a bishop he frequently took the time to visit the widows and those in need.

At the age 31, Thomas S. Monson was called to serve as a Mission President over the Canadian Mission.

Thomas S. Monson also often visited the sick and offered blessings of comfort and healing. 

Thomas S. Monson Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

Thomas S. Monson Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

MOSES

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

Moses lead the Children of Israel out of Egypt (1 Nephi 17: 24-27)

Moses was a faithful prophet and listened to the Lord in order to best serve the Children of Israel.

Moses Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

Moses Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

KING BENJAMIN

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

King Benjamin was a great prophet and labored and served his people (Mosiah 2: 12-14)

King Benjamin loved his people and taught them the Gospel and how to serve the Lord (Mosiah 2: 17-18)

King Benjamin taught us that the reason we serve isn't for recognition, but for the Lord (Mosiah 2: 15-16, 19)

King Benjamin Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

King Benjamin Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)