The Sabbath Day
President Russell M. Nelson taught: “I learned from the scriptures that my conduct and my attitude on the Sabbath constituted a sign between me and my Heavenly Father. With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and don’ts. When I had to make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, ‘What sign do I want to give to God?’ That question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear” ("The Sabbath a Delight" April 2015 general conference).
Set aside time to ponder on the sacrament and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. If ward meetings have been cancelled and you do not have the opportunity to partake of the sacrament, designate quite time for personal pondering about the Savior and His Atonement.
Hold a family Come Follow Me lesson using resources appropriate for the age of family members. The Church website, The Friend, New Era, and Ensign magazines have many resources. You may also consider study helps provided by CES instructors available online. Seek the guidance of the Spirit for the resources that work for your family.
Personal Journaling. Take time to evaluate the activities of the week. What blessings have you received? What have you learned? What tender mercies have you witnessed? Add to your personal story.
Family Council and Personal Interviews with children. Counsel about family goals and concerns. Discuss calendar items for the week. Help children plan activities to accomplish learning goals.
Family History Work. Check out these resources on Family Search for activities designed for the whole family. https://www.familysearch.org/discovery/
Reach out in love and kindness to others. Check up on family, neighbors, and friends. Think especially about the less fortunate and the elderly. How can you "bear one another's burdens that they may be light?" or "mourn with those that mourn"? Practice becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ of loving and serving your neighbors.
If you are not familiar with it yet, explore the Church website. It is rich in resources to be used at home for children, youth, and parents. Stories, videos, music, counsel from the prophets, scripture study aids and plentiful on the website. Parents can also find many helpful resources to guide families through spiritual, physical, and emotional challenges they may face today.
Set aside time to ponder on the sacrament and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. If ward meetings have been cancelled and you do not have the opportunity to partake of the sacrament, designate quite time for personal pondering about the Savior and His Atonement.
Hold a family Come Follow Me lesson using resources appropriate for the age of family members. The Church website, The Friend, New Era, and Ensign magazines have many resources. You may also consider study helps provided by CES instructors available online. Seek the guidance of the Spirit for the resources that work for your family.
Personal Journaling. Take time to evaluate the activities of the week. What blessings have you received? What have you learned? What tender mercies have you witnessed? Add to your personal story.
Family Council and Personal Interviews with children. Counsel about family goals and concerns. Discuss calendar items for the week. Help children plan activities to accomplish learning goals.
Family History Work. Check out these resources on Family Search for activities designed for the whole family. https://www.familysearch.org/discovery/
Reach out in love and kindness to others. Check up on family, neighbors, and friends. Think especially about the less fortunate and the elderly. How can you "bear one another's burdens that they may be light?" or "mourn with those that mourn"? Practice becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ of loving and serving your neighbors.
If you are not familiar with it yet, explore the Church website. It is rich in resources to be used at home for children, youth, and parents. Stories, videos, music, counsel from the prophets, scripture study aids and plentiful on the website. Parents can also find many helpful resources to guide families through spiritual, physical, and emotional challenges they may face today.