SONG VISUALS “THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST”. Youth love the idea of belonging to the Church that Jesus Christ created. They know who they are, a child of God, and they “follow him in faith.” They “believe in the Savior, Jesus Christ.” They “honor his name,” “do what is right,” “follow his light,” “his truth they will proclaim.” They will truly be inspired by this song and visuals. Write the words on the cue cards to place on the back.
SONG VISUALS
“The Church of Jesus Christ”
(Children’s Songbook, p. 77)
13 visuals (color/black-and-white/cue cards)
LYRICS & MUSIC FOR THE SONG
“THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST”
FOUR WAYS TO GRAB SONG VISUALS AND SINGING
IDEAS TO PRESENT THIS SONG:
1. Talk about what it might be to be a member of Jesus Christ’s Church in the early days when Jesus was upon the earth (THEN) and (NOW) today. What might be different.
2. Talk to children/youth about what it might be like if we didn’t have God’s plan of salvation or plan of happiness. Why is it nice to follow such a wonderful plan to know where we came from and that we can someday return to live with a loving Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ who love us.
3. Talk about ways we can honor the name of Jesus Christ. When we partake of the sacrament we promise to honor His name, to take upon His name. What does this mean?
4. Talk about ways we can be a missionary to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ’s Church.
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Lyrics
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I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I know who I am.
I know God’s plan.
I’ll follow him in faith.
I believe in the Savior, Jesus Christ.
I’ll honor his name.
I’ll do what is right;
I’ll follow his light.
His truth I will proclaim.
Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938. © 1989 IRI