5 Minute FHE - Mothers

5 Minute FHE

Mother’s Day

Lesson from Family Home Evening Adventures 

by Rebecca Irving

Song:  I Often Go Walking (Children Songbook, pg. 202)

Opening Prayer: By Invitation

Objective:  To help family members gain a greater appreciation for mothers in celebration of Mother’s Day

Quote: “There is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood,” (M. Russell Ballard, “Daughters of God,” Ensign, May 2008, 108–10).

Visual Aid: Empty Vase & Paper Roses with scriptures on the back (see Directions below) or cut Scriptures into strips and put in a bowl to draw from during the lesson.

Lesson:  Review with family members the importance of women, especially mothers, in Heavenly Father’s plan. Brainstorm with family members some of the many things mothers do to make family life better. If using the paper roses: Take turns reading the scripture roses and discussing their importance. Place the scripture roses in the vase after each has been read. Display the bouquet of scripture roses throughout the month as a visual reminder to show gratitude for mothers.  If using the scripture strips:  Take turns reading the scripture strips and discussing their importance.

 

Activity/Story:  Take time to teach family members about grandmothers (including great-grandmothers) with whom they may not be familiar. Show pictures, read journal entries, and look at other meaningful family mementos that serve as reminders of these women. Tell about the sacrifices these women made as mothers to help serve their families.  OR you can read the story - Alma J. Yates,“Roses Twice,” New Era, May 1984, 44

Closing Song:  Mother, I Love You (Children Songbook, pg. 207)

Closing Prayer: By Invitation

Refreshments:  Chocolate Roses or Cake Mix Cookies (see Recipe below)

Cake Mix Cookies from Real Mom Kitchen by Laura Powell

1 box cake mix (you choose the flavor – devil’s food is our favorite)
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
water (I use around 1/8 to 1/4 cup)
any other ingredients you like

Mix the cake mix, eggs, and oil. Add enough water to make the mixture the consistency of cookie dough. Mix in any other ingredients you like such as dried fruit, chips, or nuts. (I use about 1 1/2 cups peanut butter chips with the devil’s food mix) Bake on an un-greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until set in the middle. Make around 2 dozen cookies.

Directions for Paper Roses: Copy the rose page three times onto colored card-stock paper. Cut out the scripture circles and the roses. Attach the scripture circles to the back of the roses. Laminate the scripture roses for durability, if desired. Attach a green pipe cleaner to each scripture rose as a stem. Have the vase on hand for use during the lesson.

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