Miss M's first Primary talk

Each Sunday - one of the primary age children (3-11 years of age) has the opportunity to give a talk on a gospel principle in primary opening exercises. This Sunday, Miss M is giving a talk on Tithing and how it helps to build temples. We have been talking all week with her about tithing and temples and what she might want to say. This afternoon I sat down with Miss M (my BIG 4 year old) and we prepared her talk.

Here it is... in her words with just a touch of help from me...

Paying Tithing Helps Build Temples
by Miss M

Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ teach us to do the right things.
We are blessed when we follow the commandments.
One of those commandments is to pay our tithing.
Tithing is one tenth of what we earn.
When we pay our tithing we get many blessings.
When we pay our tithing we are showing faith in the Lord.
Did you know that our tithing is used to help build temples?
It is important to pay our tithing so we can continue to have beautiful temples all over the world.
I am glad for the law of tithing. I am thankful for beautiful Temples.
In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

on the printed out sheet, Miss M and I have picked out pictures that will help prompt her to remember what she would like to say. And one of us (daddy or mommy) can go up and talk with her just in case stage fright.

*if you are not a member of our church and want more information on what I am referring to you can click here to go to our church website.
*you can go here to learn more about tithing

Primary Prayer

Today Miss M gave the opening prayer in Primary - she did a GREAT job! No help, used a loud voice, and even blessed that "all of the primary kids would be good teachers to their teachers." I know she was trying to say that the kids would be good listeners for their teachers, but then I thought about it - really it is the kids that teach us! I have so many wonderful memories of the teaching that children did to me when I was in serving in primary. Good job Miss M on your prayer!

Primary Ice Skating Party

For as long as I can remember (as long as I have been in this ward that is) our church's primary has had an annual skating party. The last 3 years because of my calling in the primary I have been able to plan the party. This was my last year getting it ready (as there was a new presidency called). I think it was a great way to kick off the new presidency - they really did a great job! Plus it was fun for me to not be behind the scenes this year, but rather just be a parent enjoying time with family and friends. I can't wait for next years skating party!

Here is a little video of K and M on the ice - when Miss M grows up, she would like to be a
ballerina and an ice skater oh and an artist...