Friday, February 18, 2011

Keeping Minds Clean Sharing Time

Sharing time- Keeping your mind clean-Stock your cupboards

November 2013 Week 1- I am Thankful for My Body and Know That it is a Temple
taken from a part of Thomas S. Monson's talk

Constant Truths for Changing Times

 
You can find the "can labels" at my skydrive labeled, "Stock your Cupboards food labels" and cut to size here:
**If there is someone that wants to whip some up that possesses the computer skills I desperately lack, PLEASE DO SO! AND.. post it on Sugardoodle for all to utilize. I love you all:)

 
 President Monson gave a talk before he was the prophet in April 2005 that helps us understands what we and our families need to do to our minds and bodies before Jesus comes and resurrects them. All we can really take with us when we die is our body and mind. - Pres. Monson said this in this session of General Conference. “Your mind is a cupboard- you stock the shelves. Make certain that our shelves and the shelves of our family members will provide safety to our souls and enable us to return to our Father in Heaven.” (Have child open paper cupboard and read quote inside) So this cupboard(point to large cupboard, or could use a decorated cardboard box, or back of the podium) is like our mind. We have to fill it with good things to return back to our Heavenly Father. Look at our cupboard. (Have child open it) It’s bare. That’s not good for our mind to empty!
 Let’s go shopping and fill it with the things that President Monson said we need our minds and bodies to have to be ready for the resurrection.

 

You are going to help us get the things we need at the Heavenly Grocery, keep in mind we don’t shop on Sunday. We will select a child from Primary to come and pick a can and pull price tag off and learn about what we need to fill our minds with to help reach our goal to the temple and back to Jesus and Heavenly Father. (Then have the child give the bagged item to someone to put away in the cupboard. Have then state one way they can stock their mind/make their body do with that item in their life. example: How can you show kindness in your family? How can you be a good example to your friends and family, Name one thing you have faith in, How can you help your mind become temple worthy, etc. Continue until all items are in cupboard.)


(Price tag information to supplement President Monson's points)

Seeds, Mustard seeds inside a can labeled Faith- Faith- Pres. Monson said we need to fill our minds with faith. What is it? To believe in things even though we haven’t seen them. We believe that Jesus was resurrected even though we didn’t actually see the event. Faith is compared to a seed in the book of Mormon by Alma. If we plant the seed and take care of it by giving it water and sunlight, it will grow. We can plant our belief and do things like read our scriptures and pray, go to church(that’s our water and sunlight) and our faith will grow and we will know that the church is true. (Could add mustard seed analogy, Matthew 17:20 "If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.")

(Have a child bag the "Faith" can and give it to a Primary child that can think of a way to fill his/her mind and body with faith. Than have the child stock the shelf with the can.)

Can with prayer label- Prayer- Pres Monson said we need to have prayer in our minds. 3 Nephi 18:19 says, "Therefore ye must always pray unto the Father in my name;" We can talk to our Heavenly Father and he will answer our problems and give us peace. Why is this jar so big? Our bodies need to be praying morning, night, at mealtimes, and have a prayer in our heart always.

(Have a child bag the "Prayer" can and give it to a Primary child that can think of a way to fill his/her mind with prayer or help his/her body pray. Than have the child stock the shelf with the can.)

Can-Love- This can represents the Love we are supposed to have in our minds and for our own bodies. We should love our bodies by putting good, nourishing food into it, like wholesome grains, fruits and vegetables and give our bodies adequate sleep. This jar is so big because we need a TON of love. We need to love our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and all people, right? And think of ways that we can help our bodies show love to others. We must not fill our minds with bad thoughts about others, just like we wouldn't want bad food to be in our cupboard to eat!

(Have a child bag the "Love" can and give it to a Primary child that can think of a way to fill his/her mind with love or help his/her body love others. Than have the child stock the shelf with the can.)

Cake box with obedience label- Obedience Pres. Monson said we need to be obedient. If we follow all the directions on this cake recipe on the back, will we get a cake? Yeah! We need to obey all of the Lord’s instructions that he gives us for our reward. (From Sharing Time manual "I Know the Scriptures are True", week 4, p. 17) "We need to OBEY Him by "reading, watching, and listening to wholesome things to keep our minds clean." (Put your hands like a book for reading, point to your eye for watching, cup your ear for listening, and point to forehead for wholesome things.) We need to be obedient and avoid putting harmful substances like alcohol, cigarettes into our bodies that might cloud our minds from Heavenly Father's instructions. But if we obey, we will get a reward even better than cake!

(Have a child bag the "Obedience cake box" and give it to a Primary child that can think of a way to fill his/her mind with obedience or help his/her body be obedient. Than have the child stock the shelf with the cake box.)

Oil- Service. Pres. Monson said we need to serve other people. Serve our family and help younger siblings to serve and share. Do you remember the story of the widow and her son and the prophet Elijah? The widow and her son had no food in their cupboards except for a little meal and oil to make bread. They were going to make what was left (like a roll) and then they were going to die. The prophet Elijah asked them to serve him the last of their bread. He promised that if they did this that they would have enough meal and oil to feed themselves for a long time. It must have been hard for the mom to give up her son’s food for someone else. But she did it and the Lord blessed them with more meal and oil. That story is in 1 Kings in the Bible if you want to read that actual account. Service is very important.

(Have a child bag the "Service" oil and give it to a Primary child that can think of a way to fill his/her mind with service or help his/her body serve others. Than have the child stock the shelf with the oil.)

Can with example label- Example- We must fill our minds with ways to be an example to our family and to everyone. To do things that would make others want to be like you. This means telling a friend that you don't watch a particular show on tv, see a movie with inappropriate content, read a magazine that wouldn't be pleasing to the Lord, listen to a bad song, or play a certain video game.(Can do the actions again from the sharing time manual) It takes a lot of courage to stand for the right, but you do receive blessings for doing so.

(Have a child bag the "Example" can and give it to a Primary child that can think of a way to fill his/her mind with ways to be a good example or help his/her body be a good example to others. Than have the child stock the shelf with the can.)

Can small sliced olive cans- Kindness- Pres. Monson said that we need to fill our minds with way to be kind one to another. These cans are little because even the small acts of kindness can make a big difference. We will feel the Savior's love as we do little kind acts for someone.

(Have a child bag the "Kindness" cans and give it to a Primary child that can think of a way to fill his/her mind with kindness or help his/her body be kind. Than have the child stock the shelf with the cans.)

Sugar- Temple worthy- We need to be temple worthy and help our family do so. We need to be preparing our selves to go to the temple and then when we get there remain worthy. Just like this sugar is sweet, going to the temple is even sweeter. Keeping our minds filled with sweet things help us be ready to go to the temple. Remember that our bodies are temples and always keep them clean and pure, like the sugar.

(Have a child bag the "Temple Worthy" can and give it to a Primary child that can think of ways to help his/her mind and body become temple worthy. Than have the child stock the shelf with the can.)

Our cupboard is starting to look better isn’t? We need to keep stocking out shelves and making sure they have these things always in our minds. We should never run out of love, obedience, and kindness, and the other things Pres. Monson said. There is always service to be done and prayers to be said. We hope we all will go home and see what we need to stock in our shelves or what our mind and bodies need to have to keep them clean and pure. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.





The paper cupboard front from http://www.kitchenfrontsofgeorgia.com/sites/default/files/new-door2.jpg

Quote from President Monson's talk in General Conference April 2005 on the inside to read to the children

57 comments:

  1. Great ideas. Thanks.

    One suggestion. When writing the name of the Church, "The" should be capitalized and "day" should not...such as "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." :-)

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  2. This is a fantastic idea! Thanks so much for posting!

    For senior sharing time I am going to take it one step further and bring in a box of cigarettes, a can of beer, and a tin of coffee. Once my cupboard is stocked (I will probably just leave it stocked from junior primary and review it with the older kids) I will have them pull these out of the bag. I want to make the point that they would never consider putting these into their bodies b/c we know they are harmful to them and drive away the spirit. So to can the things we watch, read, or listen to. Maybe the coffee tin will be for violence, the beer can, for bad language, the cigarettes for immodesty, etc. When we watch, listen, or read about these things they fill our minds with unwanted things that can offend the spirit. Each one of them has the gift of the Holy Ghost and fi they listen closely it will tell them when something they watch is inappropriate, but they have to listen closely and obey promptly or their spirits can become numb and that is when Satan's influence can creep in. The purpose of bring in the items is to make it intensely visual. They will feel uncomfortable when they see things they know are so wrong--especially in a church setting. I want them to remember that feeling and the lesson that went along with it.

    Thanks again for this lesson. I was praying for an impactful way to teach this week's sharing time because in my mind it is one of the most important keys to keeping them pure. It was an answer to prayer.

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  3. The Church Handbook of Instructions states that items that are against the Word of Wisdom (beer, cigarettes and coffee) should not be brought into church buildings.

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  4. Instead of the beer, cigarettes, and coffee, I think I will bring a rotten, half eaten apple, a dirty paper bag, and a rusty tin can. The GOOD items will be placed on the shelf while the BAD ones get tossed into the trash.

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    1. Great idea! Thank you. This will be perfect for sharing time on Sunday. The visual of a rotten apple etc. will be so impactful. Maybe I'll even bring in a dirty diaper? Ha.

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  5. This is incredible--thank you so much for sharing this!

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  6. I have been looking through ideas for this weeks Sharing time all month. And while I've collected a lot of ideas, nothing has stood out like this one. Thank you SO much. This is just what I was looking for.

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  7. Thank you so much for this wonderful idea.

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  8. If you have a free standing podium in your primary room, you could turn it around and use it as the cupboard.

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  9. That is an awesome idea using the podium as the cupboard!!

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  10. Does anyone have the downloads for the labels and the tags for this sharing time?? Thanks
    skipper.tammy@yahoo.com

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  11. I sent you what I have! Sorry I am not a computer whiz, but they can probably be altered?!

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    1. Can you please send me the downloads for the labels and tags?! celeste_ev@yahoo.com Thanks!

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  12. Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your time sharing this fabulous sharing time idea.

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  13. Please send me a download for the tags and labels. Thanks
    candcsorensen@gmail.com . I would love to use them in my primary
    Charity Sorensen

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  14. This is an amazing sharing time idea! I really appreciate all the hard work you put into it. If you don't mind could you also send me the download for the tags and labels at megan860@hotmail.com.
    Megan Heavenor

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  15. I would also love a copy of the tags and labels. Thank you for your time and efforts with this lesson. We are all reaping the blessings! staciesteed_99@yahoo.com

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  16. I love this idea. You make sharing time so easy for some of us that run out of ideas. Thank you. I would like a copy of the tags and labels also. blackqueen76@gmail.com

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  17. I use your ideas so often in Sharing Time! Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas with us. I would also like a copy of the tags and labels, Thank you!! 2erincox@gmail.com

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  18. What a great idea for next week! Can I also get a copy of the tags and labels? noah1854@juno.com Thanks!

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  19. Thank you for this awesome idea.. Can you please share your labels and tags as well..
    jennyfs@live.com

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  20. I CAN'T find the labels!!! AHHH! I am so sorry!!! If someone is computer whizzy and wants to make some, you could send it to Sugardoodle for many to be blessed. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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  21. Can I have a copy of the labels?? Txmonsons@yahoo.com

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  22. Can you please send me the download for the labels and tags. sitahawaii@hotmail.com

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  24. I'd love the download for the labels and tags too, pretty please? This is an outstanding sharing time! Thank you!

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  25. I love this idea! It's fun and not too time consuming. I can't find anywhere to download the labels and tags, so if you could send them to me at kathy.rollman@slcgov.com I would really appreciate it.

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  26. I would also love the downloads for the labels and tags too! Thank you so much! kortneymack@juno.com

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  27. I would love these labels too, if anybody could email me I would love you forever. :) melissa @ the-austins.com (minus the spaces.) Thanks!

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  28. i would love these labels too, if anyone could please email me i would be forever grateful! ruthlynne22@gmail.com

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  29. This is a great idea for sharing time! I would love to get the labels too. I would be very grateful if someone could email them to me. debidix@yahoo.com

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  30. I absolutely love this idea. If I could get the labels emailed to me, I too would be forever grateful.. susan.hogan@imail.org

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  31. Thank you for all the time you put into this lesson. I love this idea and I know the children will too. Can you please email the labels and tags to: avtolman@gmail.com I would so appreciate it. Thanks a million!

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  32. I'd love the labels emailed to me also. Thank you!!!
    briannelovinlife@gmail.com

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  33. Would please email me the labels and tags as well - thanks! jillbryan@gmail.com

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  34. I would love these as well! Trying to plan a sharing time on very short notice and these are perfect!!
    watsonsOH@hotmail.com

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  35. Wonderful sharing time. If there is a file with the labels I would also love it sent to me also. caroleemchild@gmail.com. Thanks so much

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  36. Could I get a copu of the tags also? This is a great sharing time. Thank you for putting in the time and prayers to share such a great lesson. bloo.sandy@gmail.com

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  37. I would love the lables too
    mindyhunsaker@gmail.com
    Thanks!!

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  38. Would love the labels too.
    Thanks.
    nickidavis23@msn.com

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    1. Thank you. I might have missed the attachment at the top the first time. I really appreciate your time and effort in helping us have wonderful ideas to share with the primary children.

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  39. I appreciate you having these helps for us!!! Could I please have the labels emailed to me at bishop.amanda@gmail.com? Thanks!!

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  40. Can I please get a copy of the labels. Thanks so much! themendenhall4@gmail.com

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  41. Did you find the labels and may I have copy of them too? annieleeallred@gmail.com

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  42. Can I get a copy of the labels please. Thanks so much!
    happyryans@gmail.com

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  43. I would also love a copy of the labels. This is awesome!!! abolsen84@gmail.com Thank you!!!

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  44. So perfect!! Can I get the labels as well trishahcannon@gmail.com
    Thank you!!!

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  45. Thank you for a great sharing time idea that will work well with both senior and junior kids. Would you please send me a copy of the labels, too? or the link to where I can print them off? Thank you!
    jligget@msn.com

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  46. Could I get the labels too? Thanks! theblueyonder@hotmail.com

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  47. Could I get the labels too? Thanks! theblueyonder@hotmail.com

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  48. Could I possibly get these labels? Thanks! wendymarieallen@gmail.com

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  49. i would love a copy of the labels too satinsue_52@yahoo.com

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  50. I really love your ideas!! Could you please send me a copy of the labels too?
    candicecnoss@yahoo.com
    Thank you for your help!!

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  51. For the labels, she included links to her skydrive at the top of the post. You can print off both the price tags and can labels there! Thanks again. This lesson is awesome!

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  52. Thank you, yes there is a skydive attached that should have my dopey labels to use and print for the lesson. I had hoped that someone with better computer skills could have made them cuter, but oh well... They work haha, hope you can find them by clicking on the link. Good luck!!!

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  53. I'm SO glad I found this idea. Our Junior Primary is very young and active. We need things like this to grab their attention and appeal to their learning level. I'm going to bring in a kids shopping cart for their shopping and a small cupboard I haven't gotten hung up in my house yet. (guess that's a good thing now) I found the labels and the price tags but all the price tags aren't there. Only faith, prayer, love, kindness and temple worthy. Where is obedience, service, and example? Is there another page I'm not seeing? Thanks again for this great idea and your hard work! It is much appreciated!

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