Testimony Rootbeer Floats

FHE Lesson Exchange, author unknown.

President Ezra Taft Benson gave a powerful message about the importance of reading the Book of Mormon. Share it with your family, them liken what he said to the root beer floats. The ice cream is you, the root beer is the Book of Mormon. The more you read or immerse yourself in the Book of Mormon, the more your testimony (the foam) will grow.

Lesson:
President Ezra Taft Benson said:
[The Book of Mormon] helps us draw nearer to God. Is there nor something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to God, to be more like Him in our daily walk, to feel His presence with us constantly? If so, then the Book of Mormon will help us do so more than any other book.

It is not just that the Book of Mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that. It is not just that the Book of Mormon bears testimony of Christ, though it indeed does that, too. But there is something more. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the straight and narrow path. The scriptures are called "the words of life" (see D&C 84:85), and nowhere is that more true than it is of the Book of Mormon. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. (Ensign, Nov. 1986)

Discussion Topics:

1~ What is a testimony?
2~ How do we feel it? What does it feel like?
3~ What are some things that might make a testimony get weak?
4~ How can we help our testimonies to grow?

Treat:
Root beer floats
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
6 to 8 cups root beer

Put ice cream in a glass. Pour root beer on the top and see the foam rise!

My Testimony ROCKS!

FHE lesson exchange, author unknown

Preparation:
1. Copy/Print the Tic-tac-toe board.
2. Gather 10 rocks from the yard.

Opening Song:
The Church of Jesus Christ
pg. 312, Children's Song Book

Scripture:
"And this life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent." John 17:3

Lesson:
Talk about what a testimony is and why it is important to have one. Also talk about the fundamental parts of a testimony - Jesus is our Savior, Joseph Smith restored the gospel, We are children of our Heavenly father who loves us, and whichever other parts you wish to include.

You and your husband share your testimonies with your children. Let them know and understand that you believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Game:
Testimony Tic-tac-toe
1. Get out the game board and give each 2 players 5 rocks.
2. The first player to place 3 rocks in a row wins.
3. The winner must bear their testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ by sharing something they know is true.

Treat:
Testimony Rocks Biscuits
Mix the following ingredients, form them into 3-inch balls, place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart, and bake at 400 degrees for 15-17 minutes.
3/4 c milk
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter
1 tsp salt
2 eggs (beaten)
2 tsp baking powder
3 1/4 c grated mozzarella/cheddar cheese