I have felt so inspired by the Primary's October Sharing Time Outline.
I love the principles being taught, because I feel like they are so important and applicable to EVERYONE!
I decided to create a fun little sharing time idea based on the outline
"I CAN SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY".
There are two parts (discussion points and an activity) that you might possibly use during your sharing time lesson!
My thought is to begin the lesson by teaching the children that "Every Member is a Missionary".
Explain to them that that statement includes THEM!
From there you could discuss some ways the children can share the gospel with their friends and families now!
(see some possible discussion points and references below).
Following, you could involve the children in a missionary activity.
You could discuss how they children could start by being missionaries within their own primary classes!
Help the children understand that there are a lot of other children who belong to the primary who they don't normally see.
Explain that we want those children to know that we are their friends and want to see them come to primary with us.
You could have the children sit in their classes and pick someone together they would like to make cards for.
Each child could write a message or draw a picture for that specific child.
Below I have created a larger card with a pocket that you could put together all the notes from the children to drop off.
(you could do this as a primary presidency or have class teachers drop off the cards).
I hope you and your primary have fun learning and participating in missionary work together!
You can download a PDF copy of the images by clicking on the links below.
Keep in mind that if you attempt to change the sizing, you may run the risk of slightly blurring the image!
Keep in mind that if you are interested in any alterations to the designs
or any adding an personal details, I am more than happy to help!
You can find more information and details here
You might take some time to talk about the many things children can do to share the gospel.
I chose to highlight 4 simple things children can do now to be missionaries towards their friends and family.
If you decide to use some of the same talking points,
you could post the pictures above as you discuss the topics.
I have also included some coordinating stories, scriptures,
and songs that you might mention / sing as you teach and share with the kids in primary.
From my experience, children have such a sense of kindness and love about them.
They are often being the greatest missionaries when they are being friends to other children,
because they show such pure love.
I decided to focus on how being a good friend can help children share the gospel.
8.5 x 11 "Smile and Say Hello" Print Download
You might take some time to help the children understand that as they are being kind and friendly to others,
they are following the example of the Savior.
There are many ways to share the gospel by being a friend.
For instance, when we see someone new (outside, at home, or at church),
we can say hi and introduce ourselves.
Below are some example stories, scriptures and songs
that coordinate to this topic that you could share with the children
STORIES
CHILDREN'S SONGS
SCRIPTURES
Matthew 4:16
Alma 37: 6-7
8.5 x 11 "Love & Serve Others" Print Download
You might take some time to explain to the children that as we are
serving others and showing love, we are sharing the gospel.
The Savior demonstrated great love as He shared and preached the gospel.
Below are some example stories, scriptures and songs
that coordinate to this topic that you could share with the children
STORIES
SCRIPTURES
Mosiah 2:17
Matthew 22:39
Matthew 25:37-40
CHILDREN'S SONGS
8.5 x 11 "Listen & Show Interest" Print Download
You might take some time to explain to the children that we can
better share the gospel as we listen carefully to others.
We should listen to them like their Heavenly Father.
As we listen to them, our friends will feel confident that their thoughts and feelings
are important to us and our friends will be more likely to be receptive to the gospel.
Below are some example stories, scriptures and songs
that coordinate to this topic that you could share with the children
STORIES
CHILDREN'S SONGS
SCRIPTURES
D&C 18:10
8.5 x 11 "Wave & Invite Others" Print Download
You might take the time to help the children understand how they can
share the gospel by making others feel loved.
For instance, when we see people alone, we can invite them to join us.
We can smile, wave, and be kind.
We can invite them to do things with us, including go to church.
Below are some example stories, scriptures and songs
that coordinate to this topic that you could share with the children
STORIES
CHILDREN'S SONGS
You can create a larger card by piecing together two regular sheets of cardstock (8.5 x 11)
I created a simple 8.5 x 11 cover for the card that you could glue on the front for decoration.
I have also created a pocket for the inside of the card
to hold each of the notes and drawings from the children.
You can create the pocket in the card by cutting out the pocket image and glueing it on the inside of the card
(only glue three sides - left, right, and bottom).
8.5 x 11 Card Cover
8.5 x 5.5 Card Pocket
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