Welcome back for this week’s Family Home Evening!
Opening Song: I Like to See the Temple
Prayer
Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants 64:9-11
First we shared a few of our favorite hymns.
Next we discussed the purpose of hymns.
- They are a prayer in song
- They show our devotion to our Heavenly Father
- They are a form of worship
- Hymns invite the spirit
- One of my kiddos said the hymns during the meeting helps them stay awake during the meetings
The preface to the hymn book states, “Three months after the Church was organized, the Lord, through the Prophet Joseph Smith, instructed Joseph’s wife, Emma, to make a selection of sacred hymns for the Church: “For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads” (D&C 25:12).” It’s easy to understand why we have been counseled to memorize a few hymns so we can sing one when we are facing temptation or need to have His spirit with us.
Activity: Apples to Apples – my favorite game
Closing Song: Once there Was a Snowman
Prayer
Treat: Muddy Buddies
What hymns have inspired you or brought you comfort?





