Fathers
Opening Song: O My Father (Hymn #292)
Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12
Activity: Have the father in your home pick his favorite game or activity. Have everyone take turns saying their favorite thing about Dad.
Closing Song: Daddy's Homecoming (Children's Songbook 210)Scripture:
How does a father provide?
He works to provide money for food, clothing, and shelter. He provides love and friendship. “Verily I say unto you, that every man who is obliged to provide for his own family, let him provide, and he shall in nowise lose his crown” (D&C 75:28). "
Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12
Activity: Have the father in your home pick his favorite game or activity. Have everyone take turns saying their favorite thing about Dad.
Closing Song: Daddy's Homecoming (Children's Songbook 210)Scripture:
"By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families." (The Family: A Proclamation to the World)
Fathers have some special jobs. There are 3 mentioned in the quote we just read. Can you name them?
1. Preside
2. Provide
3. Protect
How does a father preside?
In love and righteousness. He leads and guides his family. He calls everyone to family prayer and scripture study.
How does a father provide?
He works to provide money for food, clothing, and shelter. He provides love and friendship. “Verily I say unto you, that every man who is obliged to provide for his own family, let him provide, and he shall in nowise lose his crown” (D&C 75:28). "
How does a father protect?
He helps keep out the bad things of the world such as bad media or people who will cause us harm. He helps us stay spiritually safe. He can give us a priesthood blessing. He can do father interviews with us to help us stay on the covenant path.
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"The perfect, divine expression of fatherhood is our Heavenly Father. His character and attributes include abundant goodness and perfect love. His work and glory are the development, happiness, and eternal life of His children. Fathers in this fallen world can claim nothing comparable to the Majesty on High, but at their best, they are striving to emulate Him, and they indeed labor in His work. They are honored with a remarkable and sobering trust." Elder D. Todd Christofferson (Fathers. April 2016 General Conference)
How can the boys prepare now to become fathers?
"To young men, recognizing the role you will have as provider and protector, we say, prepare now by being diligent in school and planning for postsecondary training. Education, whether in a university, technical school, apprenticeship, or similar program, is key to developing the skills and capabilities you will need. Take advantage of opportunities to associate with people of all ages, including children, and learn how to establish healthy and rewarding relationships. That typically means talking face to face with people and sometimes doing things together, not just perfecting your texting skills. Live your life so that as a man you will bring purity to your marriage and to your children." - Elder D. Todd Christofferson (Fathers. April 2016 General Conference)
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