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Reaching The One
The Stake Primary Presidency is counseling Ward Primary Presidencies to check the rolls
regularly.
Activity days are perfect opportunities to involve children in wholesome fun to interact with
other children. “Particular attention should be given to inviting less-active and nonmember
children.” (The Church Handbook of Instructions. Book 2. Section 5, page 237.)
Because the children depend on their parents for coming to church, “support and strengthen
parents. Find ways to interact with the children’s parents-- work together, share insights and
concerns, and share what the children are learning in Primary… Reach out with love.” (Sister
Patricia P. Pinegar, General Primary President)
“Reach out
with love.”
Patricia P. Pinegar
Postcards
I’ve designed postcards that you’re welcome to use for Primary. They’re available at:
http://www.jollyjenn.com/Postcards.html
Print them on cardstock and cut the page in quarters (along the line). They can be mailed at
the postcard rate.
Find their parents. Tell the parents how happy you are to see them at church. Tell them
something positive their child did. Tell them what the children learned in Primary. Invite
them to return.
Send a card during the week to let them know you enjoyed seeing them at church.
During the week, call them to tell them how you loved seeing them at church and how you’re
excited to see them again on Sunday.
Note Ideas to Encourage Attendance
Here are the BEAR facts: We missed you in Primary! (Gummy bears)
You are the HEART of our Primary! (Candy heart, heart sticker)
You make our class SHINE when you are at Primary! (Paper sun)
You LIGHT up our hearts when we see you in Primary! (Picture of a light bulb)
I “beLEAF” you will love Primary next! See you there! (Leaf)
Just a NOTE to let you know we missed you in Primary! (Musical note)
You are the ONE we'd like to see in Primary! (Card cut into a #1 shape)
Teaching, No Greater Call
“No greater responsibility can rest upon any man [or woman], than to be a teacher of God’s
children.” (President David O. McKay)
Learn about each child. What do you know about each person that may help you decide
what to emphasize in a lesson? Your knowledge of these things will influence your choices
as you prepare and present lessons.
Individuals are touched when their contributions are acknowledged. Make special effort
to acknowledge comments. This can be done during Primary or after.
The Holy Ghost is the true teacher. Bear testimony that the things you teach are true.
The Holy Ghost can witness to each person of the truth of what you say.
Occasionally, you may feel promptings to leave something out of a lesson or to add
something you did not prepare. Listen to the Spirit as you teach, for you will be given “in
the very hour, yea, in the very moment, what ye shall say” (Doctrine and Covenants 100:6).
Use music. Elder Boyd K. Packer teaches us, “we are able to feel and learn very quickly
through music…. some spiritual things that we would otherwise learn very slowly.”
Keep reverence in the room. You CAN have fun and still be reverent.
Lovingly help those who disrupt to regain their reverence. ‘A soft answer turneth away
wrath.’ (Proverbs 15:1.)
! Be prepared
Your success in representing the Lord and teaching by the Spirit will be influenced by the
care you give to lesson preparation. As you prepare to teach, ensure that you use a
variety of teaching methods from lesson to lesson.