Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Missionary Suitcase Sharing Time




 Sharing Time- Living the Gospel Helps me to be a Missionary Now
October 2013 Week 2
THIS IS NOT MY IDEA!!!! I got the lesson idea and picture from the following link.  I have made some alterations, but thought it worked perfectly with the theme for the week. Thanks to mormonmissionprep for the fabulous idea!

             Heavenly Father wants the gospel to be preached in all the world and you can prepare now to be missionaries (From: October: The Mission of the Church Is to Invite All to Come unto Christ, 2010 Outline for Sharing Time.)
            We are going to learn to prepare to be missionaries today in Primary. Oh, there is a suitcase here. Does this belong to anyone, anyone???? Let’s read the tag and find an owner. It says Elder Servant. Hmm… there is a note that says, “Permission to open” That means we can look inside. (act all excited) Hey maybe IT will help us learn how to be live the gospel and be a good missionary. I need a helper to come and get an item from Elder Servant's suitcase.

items in the suitcase:
  • A Frying Pan: This is a reminder that missionaries need to be able to cook for themselves. Young people can start now learning to cook by helping their mom or dad make dinner.
  • An Alarm Clock: Missionaries have a strict schedule they keep, including going to bed by 10:30 and being up by 6:30. An alarm clock is a must have. And young people can start now to learn to follow the Lord’s counsel. Hey, a Post it note is on the clock!! It says, D&C 88: 124, “retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.”
·         A Missionary Badge: The missionary name tag symbolizes how missionaries are representatives of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church. Young people can start now to learn to keep their baptismal and sacramental covenants to take upon them the name of Christ. Oh there is a Post it note on this item too!- from D&C 20:77”…that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.” Hey I have heard that in Sacrament meeting, a lot!!!!
  • A Piggy Bank: The LDS mission cost for young men and women in the United States is $400 a month which comes to about $10,000 for a two-year mission. It’s never too early for young people to start saving as much money as they can for their mission.

  • The Scriptures: Missionaries teach the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ from the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Hey there is a picture(pull out Ammon the Missionary picture), it's Ammon from the Book of Mormon. Remember, he was one of the sons of Mosiah that tried to destroy the church, had an angel appear, later repented and became great missionaries. Verse 2 of chapter 17 says,"Now these sons of Mosiah were with Alma at the time the angel first appeared unto him; therefore Alma did rejoice exceedingly to see his brethren; and what added more to his joy, they were still his brethren in the Lord; yea, and they had waxed strong in the knowledge of the truth; for they were men of a sound understanding and they had searched the scriptures diligently, that they might know the word of God.
     But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God."
    Young people can start now searching the scriptures like Ammon did. By doing so, they will be more familiar with the scriptures and they will be better prepared missionaries to teach with the power of God.
  • Shoes: Missionaries need to be prepared to walk…a lot. These shoes are a reminder to young people to stay healthy and strong and to keep the word or wisdom so they can, another Post it note!!, it says “run and not be weary… walk and not faint.” D&C 89:20
  • A Hymn Book: Missionaries sing hymns a lot of times at the beginning of discussions, in order to bring the Spirit. Young children can begin early to know and appreciate the hymns of the Church. Hey a bookmark! It says, D&C 25:12 “For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me.” So learn the hymns, children songs, develop musical talents, etc.
  • Painting of Jesus Christ: As missionaries “we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ… that our [investigators] may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.” (2 Nephi 25:26) Missionaries must have a firm testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and young people can begin to develop that now through scripture study, prayer, and participation in Church activities and telling others about Jesus or just following His example.
  • A Photo of the Temple: Missionaries baptize people in order to get them started on the strait and narrow path that leads to eternal life. One of the next major spiritual steps, one that brings even more joy to missionaries, is to see converts go to the temple to receive those ordinances. Young people can begin now to learn about the temple and set goals to go inside one day.
  • A Friend Magazine: Church magazines are a great resource for building faith and learning the gospel, which will aid in mission preparation. All young people should have access to read Church magazines.
  • Sewing Kit: How many people know how to sew a button if one falls off? That may be a skill that is useful on a mission because *whisper* you’re mom won’t be there to sew it back on for you!
  • Tithing slip: It is important to pay your tithing on all the money you earn and you can start obeying this commandment now. It doesn't have to be a lot, but 10% of what you earn goes to the Lord to help build the temples, churches in the land that you may serve a mission, Books of Mormon, etc.
  • Letter: A letter that says, "My Testimony" This must be Elder Servant's testimony of the things he knows are true. "I know that Heavenly Father loves us, that Jesus Christ is our Savior, that Joseph Smith brought back the true church and that we are led today by a living prophet, President Thomas S. Monson. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true!!" Do we know the church is true and have a testimony like Elder Servant?  
            We would like to thank Elder Servant for sharing his suitcase and letting us peek inside. It looks like he is ready to be a Lord’s servant and be a great missionary. I hope it helped prepare you for a mission one day. D&C 109: 3 And now thou beholdest, O Lord, that thy servants have done according to thy commandment. I hope we will find ways to be His servants and preach the gospel, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

34 comments:

  1. Do you mind if I translate your idea into Portuguese and post it in my Brazillian blog? That is a great idea and I'm sure it would help lots of LDS sisters in my country.
    Hugs from Brazil.

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  2. As long as you put the original source because it is not my idea, GO FOR IT!!! The reason for this blog is to help other Primaries around the world learn the gospel! I love that I have people clicking on it from all over the world!! It is so cool!

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  3. Thanks a lot, Darcee! I'll put a link to your blog and another to Mormonmissionprep.com.

    Hugs from Brazil

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  4. I am definitely going to use this idea. Thanks for sharing this.

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  5. LOVE this!! can't wait to use it!

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  6. this is just what I was looking for! thank you for sharing.

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  7. I have to echo my thanks!!! Such good ideas.

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  8. And thanks from Russia also!!!!

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  9. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing and helping me have a good Sharing time.

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  10. Canada thanks you for this idea! Using it this Sunday.

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  11. Love this idea and I love that it's the actual items in the suitcase instead of just pictures of the items! Thanks so much!

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  12. I just want to thank you for being so inspiring. I love to look at your blog, you always have such great ideas! Thank You!

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  13. love this idea thank you!

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  14. Just what I was looking for! The kids are going to love it!

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  15. Great idea. I was thinking something like this but hadn't planned it all out. Thanks!

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  16. Awesome idea - no matter where it came from, thanks for passing it on!! :)

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  17. Lotsof thanks from Sydney Australia!! Xo

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  18. What a fun idea--thanks from Manchester, England for posting this--wonderful :-)

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  19. Gracias, I'm has been call to serve in the Primary President last summer and still need help with sharing time. Your ideas is making my calling easier. Thank You

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  20. Just what I needed! Thanks from Germany!

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  21. I want to say a lot of thanks from Japan. I love your idea!!
    I'm going to use it this coming Sunday.

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  22. Thank you, looking forward to teaching this lesson on Sunday, always love to check out your page,
    love from Ireland

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  23. This is my last week in the Primary Presidency :( I have visited your blog every time it has been my turn for sharing time. Thank you for inspiring many of my sharing time lessons. Your ideas and time devoted to helping create fun ideas, have at times been lifesavers and at others times the words I borrowed to use with my own idea. Thank you so much!
    Jenny

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  24. Thank you! This is a wonderful idea..=)

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  25. Thank you for passing this on. It truly inspired me today, and I knew it was the perfect lesson for teaching about preparing for a mission. One thing I did differently. I hid the picture of Christ in a pocket, and after pulling everything else out, I'm going to say the Elder looks pretty prepared for his mission with the right clothes, teaching tools, helpful everyday items, but I feel like something is missing. See if the children can come up with what is missing (a testimony.) Then have someone look and find the picture with the testimony taped to the back.

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    1. that's a good twist, and a great way to end. thanks for sharing.

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  26. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  27. thanks from Australia!!!

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  28. Loved this in Taiwan for an FHE lesson!

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  29. Such a great idea! We have a large Primary of over 200 kids. Sometimes, it can be extremely difficult trying to keep their attention, especially the junior primary. :) I am always looking for fun, interactive ways to teach the kids so they feel like they get to not only listen but participate! I think they will really love this and will definitely be using it this Sunday! Thanks for sharing!! :)

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  30. Thank you so much, it will help me a lot..

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  31. This is adorable and I know the kids are going to love it! Thank you for the effort you put into this blog!

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  32. Thank you from far away Idaho! Hehe this is wonderful. Thanks for the preparation! Awesome!

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  33. I made an missionary tag that said EVERY MEMBER A MISSIONARY

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