I am a Child of God

This year in Primary the theme was "I am a Child of God." I have loved teaching the music to the 50+ primary children in our ward. The songs we have learned this year are some of my favorites:

• My Heavenly Father Loves Me: I love that this song reminds us that this beautiful world was created for us because of Heavenly Father's love us and that we are his most beautiful creation.
• If The Savior Stood Beside Me: I love that this song challenges us to think about the things that we do and say knowing that the Savior is watching us. And I love the 3rd verse that reminds us that he is always near us and even though we do not see him we are in his watchful care.
• Families Can Be Together Forever: This song came so naturally to the children probably because family is one of the most important things we have and how wonderful it is to know that families can be together forever through Heavenly Father's plan.
• A Child's Prayer: How wonderful it is to know that we can pray to our Heavenly Father and that he hears and answers our prayers. And how much I want my own children to be able to grow up knowing that themselves.
• I am a Child of God: One of the most important things I want my children to know is that they are a child of God and that he loves them. That they are here on earth for a purpose and that Heavenly Father wants them to return to live with Him again. I love that this song teaches all of these beautiful truths of the gospel.

Austin and Mikayla did great in the Primary Program. They spoke their parts so well and sang their little hearts out. I was proud of them. 

Mikayla's phrase in the program: Jesus Christ is our Savior. "Hearken ye to these words. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world" D&C 43:34

 

Austin's phrase in the program: The priesthood is the authority to act in the name of God. It was restored to Joseph Smith at the hands of John the Baptist, Peter, James, and John, who received that same power and authority from Jesus Christ Himself.

Overall the whole program went perfectly. Those there watching smiled, and beamed, and cried, and maybe even giggled a time or two. The sprit was strong especially as the children sang the words of those beautiful songs. It really is the best Sunday of the year!!