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The Six Bls

"Of course you face challenges. Every generation that has ever walked the earth has faced challenges. We could spend the entire evening talking about them. But of all the challenges that have been faced in the past, the ones we have today, I believe, are the most easily handled. I say that because theyare manageable. They largely involve individual behavioral decisions, but those decisions can be made and followed. And when that

happens, the challenge is behind us."

Opening Song:

"Home" {Children's Songbook, p. 192) D&C 1:38

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Lesson:

Children: The Prophet's Counsel: The Six Bs" Friend, February 2001 "Jeans and the Six Bs" Friend, February 2001

Teens: The Message:Folk>w the Prophet" The New Era, September 2001

Ensign,

Adults:

First Presidency Message: A Prophet's Counsel and Prayer for youth" January 2001

Activity:

Durin_g the Prophet's talk he refers to many scrip.tures. Make a scripture chain

writing the "8" to which the scripture refers in the margin.

I. "Be Grateful" D&C 59:21 2 Corinthians 4: 15

2. "Be Smart'" D&C 88:78-80 D&C 90: 15

3. "Be Clean" I Corinthians 3:16-17 Exodus 20:7

4. "Be True: I Tinmothy 4: 12 Alma 27:27

5. "Be Humble" D&C 112:10 Matthew 5:5

6. "Be Prayerful" 3 Nephi 18:18-20 D&;C 10:5

Closing Song: "The Six B's Song" (Sung to the tune of "Praise to the Man", Hymns, p. 27) "The Six B's Song"

Gordon Bitner Hinckley is our Prophet dear, He gives us counsel and we should an adhere. He says to "Be Grateful" and thankful to others,

"Be Smart" and "Be Clean" and choose friends carefully.

To thine own self"Be True," always "'Be Humble" And "Be most Prayerful. " These are the six Bees.

Gordon Bitner Hinckley is our Prophet dear, He gives us counsel and we should an adhere.

Treats:

Butterfinger BB's

"B" nana Pudding -make one large package instant vanilla pudding according to the directions. Mix in two or three sliced bananas and one cup of vanilla wafers.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.

Be Grateful

"Walk with gratitude in your hearts. Be thankful for the wonderful blessings. which are yours. Be grateful for the tremendous opportunities that you have. Be thankful to you parents who care so very much about you and who have worked so very hard to provide for you. Let them know that you are grateful. Say thank you to your mother and your father .Say thank you to your friends. Say thank you to your teachers. Express appreciation

to everyone who does you a favor or assists you in any way."

Opening Song:

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"Count your Blessinqs" (Hymns, p. 277)

'Thanks to our Father" (Childrenrs Songbook, p. 20)

D&C 59: 15-21 In nothing doth man offend God ... save those who confess not his hand in all things.

1 Nephi 2:7 Lehi builds alter to give thanks

Mosiah 2: 19 You ought to thank your Heavenly King

D & C 59:7 Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things. Alma 7:23 Always return thanks

Alma 37:37 Let thy heart be full of thanks Mormon 9:31 Give thanks for imperfections

D & C 46:32 Give thanks unto God for blessings

D & C 78: 19 Thankful people will be made glorious D &. C 98: 1 Give thanks in all things

Alma 34:38 That ye live in Thanksgiving daily

"Live in Thanksgiving Daily" Ensign, September 2001 Ten Lepers healed. One gave thanks, Luke 17: 11-19 "An Attitude of Gratitude" New Era, November 1993

"A Prophet's Counsel and Prayer for youth III Ensign, January 2001

Younger Children: "Thank- You Game" Friend, May 1994

'The Most Thankful Thank-you of All" Friend, Nov 1996

All Ages:

Older Children: "Gratitude for the Scriptures" Friend. November 1993 Teens: "A Reason to Smile" New Era, November 19%

Invite children to draw and color pictures of their blessings. Let each child tell about his blessing.

Play pictionary by drawing pictures of blessings for others to guess.

Express gratitude to each member of the family and his/her unique personality .Allow each person to express something they particularly like about each other person in the

Lesson Be Grateful

Set a timer .Tell all to write down every blessing they can think of that can be explained in two words or less. At the end of time. each counts how many they have. The person with the most

reads his/her list and for every word that's the same each person should cross it off their list.

Closing Song:

"Because I Have Been Given Much" (Hymns, p. 219) We Bow Our Heads" (Children's Songbook, p. 25)

Chocolate Clusters (Many things for which to be thankful)

Treats:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup peanuts

1 cup chow main noodles

In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Remove from heat and immediately add peanuts and chow mein noodles. Mix until well coated. Drop onto a wax- paper-lined cookie sheet until set and chilled.

Pioneer Puzzle Game

"Pioneer Puzzle Game," Friend, July 2004, 24

To play the game, you will need: a die and a game piece such as a bean or a button for each player.

Instructions: Remove pages 24-25 from the magazine. Cut out the puzzle pieces in the center of the ga me boa rd, glue them to heavy paper, trim, and set them aside. Then mount the game board on heavy paper. Take turns rolling the die to move forward from the square marked "start." When you land on a square with words, follow the instructions or answer the question written on the square. If you can follow the instructions or answer the question, put a puzzle piece in place. If not, it's the next player's turn. If a player lands on the same square more than once, he or she can choose another player to follow the instructions on the square. Continue moving around the circle until the puzzle is completed.

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Pioneers rested and worshipped on the Sabbath. Name one thing you can do to keep the Sabbath day holy.

Before crossing the plains, pioneers accepted the gospel. What is one way you can prepare for baptism or keep your baptismal covenants?

Pioneers were strong. What can you do to keep your body strong and healthy?

We know about the pioneers because many kept journals. Name something you'd like to remember to write about in your journal.

Pioneers' testimonies helped them sacrifice for the gospel. Name one thing you can do to strengthen your testimony.

Pioneers were brave. Tell about a time when you had to be brave.

Pioneers loved their families. Tell what you love about each of your family members.

Some pioneers traveled by handcart. If you traveled that way, what are three important things you would take with you?

Pioneers were grateful. Name three things you're grateful for.

Pioneers worked hard. Name two ways you can work hard and fulfill your responsibilities.

Pioneers were cheerful despite their challenges. How can you show a cheerful attitude?

Pioneers followed the prophet. Name our current prophet. How can you follow him?

Some pioneers were born in other countries. Name where you were born and the places you have lived.

When pioneers reached the Salt Lake Valley, they started to build a temple. Name the temple closest to your home.

Pioneers helped each other. What is one thing you can do to be helpful at home?

Pioneers sometimes left their families for a time to serve missions. How can you prepare to be a missionary?

Pioneers enjoyed singing. Sing or recite the words to one verse of your favorite hymn or Primary song.

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Be Humble

The Lord has said, 'Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers' (D&C 112: 10) .... 1 believe the meek and the humble are those who are teachable. They are willing to lead. They are willing to listen to the whisperings of the still, small voice for guidance in their lives. They place

the wisdom of the Lord above their own wisdom."

Opening Song:

Scriptures:

Lesson:

Children:

Teens:

Adults:

Avtivity:

"Teach Me to Walk in the Light" Childrenrs Songbook p. 177

"Be Thou Humble" Hymns, p. 130 Matthew 5:5, 11 :28-30, 18:4

D&C 112:10

Ether 12:27

Define what it means to be humble: lowy, meek, submissive, modest, and teachable. The opposite of humility is pride.

"Bamboo" (attached) "I'm Third" (attached)

"Humility in a Hotel Lobby" New Era, November 1982 "To Walk Humbly with Thy God" Ensign, May 2001 "Beware of Pride" Ensign, May 1989

"Idea List: Fighting Pride" New Era, February 2002

Dot puzzle (attached)

Make a plaque (poster, 3x5 card, etc) of the phrase, "I am Third."

Closing Song: .'More Holiness Give Me" Hymns, p. 131 Treats: "Humble" Pie (Pink Lemonade Pie)

I. In a large bowl, soften 1/2 gallon of vanilla ice cream by stirring it with a metal spoon. Mix in 1 can (6 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate and 3 drops of red food coloring.

2. Spoon the ice cream mixture evenly into two graham cracker pie crusts. Place the pies in the freezer and freeze at least 4 hours before serving.

Lesson Be Humble

Bamboo:

Once upon a time, in the heart of the Western Kingdom, lay a beautiful garden. And there, in the cool of the day, the Master of the garden was wont to walk. Of all the denizens of the garden, the most beautiful and most beloved was gracious and noble bamboo. Year after year, bamboo grew yet more noble and gracious, conscious of his Master's love and watchful delight. but modet and gentle widtal. And often when the wind came to revel in the garden, Bamboo would cast aside his grave stateliness, to dance and play right merrily, tossing and swaying and leaping and bowing in joyous abandon, leading the Great Dance of the garden, which most delighted the Master's heart.

Now, once upon a day, the Master himself drew near to contemplale his Bamboo with eyes of curious expectancy. And Bamboo, in a passion of adoration, bowed his great head to the ground in loving greeting.

The Master spoke: "Bamboo, Bamboo, I would use you."

Bamboo flung his head to the sky in utter delight. The day of days had come, the day for which he had been made, the day to which he had been growing hour by hour, the day in which he would find his completion and his destiny.

His voice came low: "Master, I'm ready. Use me as Thou wilt. "

"Bamboo, II -The Master's voice was grave -"I would have to take you and cut you down!

A trembling of great horror shook Bamboo .... "Cut. .. me ... down ? Me .. who thou, Master, has made the most beautiful in all thy Garden ... cut me down! Ah, not that. Not that. Use me for the joy, use me for the glory, oh Master, but cut me not down!

"Beloved Bamboo," -The Master's voice grew graver still- "If I cut you not down, I cannot use you."

The garden grew still. Wind held his breath. Bamboo slowly bent his proud and glorious head. There was a whisper.

"Master, if thou cannot use me other than to cut me down, then do thy will and cut." "Bemooo. beloved Bamboo, I would cut your leaves and branches from you also. rr

"Master, spare me. Cut me down and lay my beauty in the dust; but would thou also have to take from me, my leave and branches too?"

"Bamboo, if I cut them not away, I cannot use you."

The Sun hid his face. A listening butterfly glided fearfully away. And Bamboo shivered in terrible expectancy, whispering low: "Master, cutaway."

"Bamboo, Bamboo, I would yet. ... split you in two and cut out your heart, for if I cut not so, I cannot use

you."

Then Bamboo bowed to the ground: "Master, Master ..... then cut and split"

So did the Master of the garden took Bamboo ... and cut him down ... and hacked off his branches .... and

stripped off his leaves and split him in two and cut out his heart

And lifting him gently, carried him to where there was a spring of fresh sparkling water in the midst of his dry fields. Then putting one end of the broken Bamboo in the spring and the other end into the water channel in His field, the Master laid down gently his beloved Bamboo .... And the spring sang welcome, and the clear sparkling waters raced joyously down the channel of the bamboo's trn body into the waiting fields. Then the rice was planted, and the days went by , and the shoots grew and the harvest came.

In that day Bamboo, once so glorious in his stately beauty, was yet more glorious in his brokenness and humility. For in his beauty he was life abundant, but in his brokenness he became a channel of abundant life to his Master's world.

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Lesson Be Humble

"I am Third"

There was a boy who was very popular among others his age. He was an excellent leader in his school groups. One of his friends visited him and saw a homemade plaque in his room with the words ."1 Am Third" on it. His friend asked him what it meant and he replied, "It is the motto I try to use in my life. It means. "God is first. Others are second, and I am Third."

The driving force in our lives should be trying to please God. Secondly, we should take into consideration the needs and pleasures of others. With our own pleasures subordinated, we will truly be the humble servants of God.

Before class teach one of the children (family member) how to do the following puzzle. Giveeach of the children(family members) a piece of paper and a pencil. Ask them to draw three even rows of dots with three dots in each row --nine dots in all. Ask the children(family members) to start in the upper left corner and draw through all nine dots with four straight lines withoot lifting their pencils. After the children have attempted to connect the dots. have the child you explained the puzzle to show the other children how it is done by following the accompanying illustration.

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Be Prayerful

"You need His help, and you know that you need His help. You cannot do it alone. You will come to rea;ize that and recognize that more and more as the years pass. So live that in good conscience you can s[eal with the Lord. Get on your knees and thank Him for His goodness to you and express to Him the righteous desires of your heart. The miracle of it all is that He hears. He respnds. He answers - not always as we might wish, but there is no question in my mind that He answers"

Openina Sona: "We Bow Out Heads" (Children's Songbook p. 25)

"I Thank Thee, Dear Father" ( Children's Songbook p 7) "Joseph Smith's First Prauer" (Hymns P: 28)

Scriptures:

James1:5, Doctrine & Covenants 10:5, Alma 34:17-27

Lesson:

Younger Children: "A Prayer in the Storm" Ensign April 2002 Older Children: Tell Story of Daniel in the Lion's Den as is told in Daniel 6

Teens: "How I Know I Had to Try" The New Era August 1992 Adults: "The Unexpected Answer" Ensign, Februray 2002

Activity:

Daniel in the Lion's Den coloring shhet

Write different situations (good and bad) in pieces of paper and have family members take turns disscussing how they'd feel in these situations and what they could so about it. (PRAY!)

Make a chart with two columns, one intitles "We Thank Thee" and the

other other "We Ask Thee" and the other "we Ask Thee" Have everyone list things for which we could pray in each category. This could be

timed, done in tems, points could be givn for entries that nobody else

has, etc.

Closina Sona:

"A Prayer Song" (Children's Songbook, p. 22) "A Child's Prayer" (Children's Songbook p. 12) "Be Thou Humble" (Hymns, p. 130)

Treats:

Chocolate Chip Cookies - May you have a heart full of paper like a cookie full of chips!

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Use the following key to color-by-number this picture

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4 = pink

5 = blue

6 = purple

7 = green 8 = light green

10 = light blue11 = brown

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Be Clean

Avoid evil talk. Do not take the name of the Lord in vain .... Choose your friends carefully .... While you should be friendly with all people, select with great care those whom you wish to have close to you ....

Be clean. Don't waste your time in destructive entertainment. ...

How truly beautiful is a well-groomed young woman who is clean in body and mind. She is a daughter of God in whom her Eternal Father can take pride. How handsome is a young man who is well groomed. He is a son of God, deemed worthy of holding the holy priesthood of God.

He does not need tattoos or earrings on or in his body. The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve are all united in counseling against these things .... There is no need for any LaUer-day Saint boy or girl, young man or young woman, to even try [drugs]. Stay clean from these mind-altering and habit-forming addictions.

Opening Song:

"Choose the Right" (Hymns, p. 239)

"Teach Me to Walk" (Hymns, p. 304)

Scripture:

D&C89 Alma 3:26-27

Alma 57:20 D&C 38:42 13th Article of Faith

Lesson:

Younger Children: .. Jeans and the Six B's" Friend, February 2002

Older Children & Teens: "I Can't Do it Coach" Family Home Evening Resource Book. p. 229

Teens& Adults: Story of Daniel. Sbadrach, Meshach & Abed-ego, Old Testament, Daniel 1 "Four Bls for Boys" Ensign, November 1981

Activity:

Gossip Game (Sit in a circle. One person starts by whisper a sentence in the ear of the person next to him. This continues until the last person receives the message.

Compare the beginning sentence to the ending sentence. ) Simon Says

Lesson Be Clean

Closing Song:

"The Lord Gave me a Temple.' (Children's Songbook, p. 153)

"Do What is Right" (Hymns, p. 237)

"Shall the Youth of Zion Falter" (Hymns, p. 157)

Treats: Make Dirt Cake with gummy worms (below) -stress about keeping clean!

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3 gummy worms

1 bunch plastic flowers 16 oz Oreo cookies - cup butter, softened

8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2-4 oz packages instant chocolate fudge pudding 3 cups milk

12 oz whipped topping

(Please use a clean new plastic flower pot or take the precaution of lining a clay pot with foil. )

Crush the cookies until they resemble potting soil. Set aside. Cream the butter, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Set aside. Combine the pudding mix and milk until well blended. Fold in - whipped topping. Gently fold the cream cheese and pudding mixtures together. To put the "cake" together, layer one-third of the cookie crumbs followed by one-half of the pudding mixture, one-third of the crumbs, the rest of the pudding mixture and topping with the balance of the crumbs. Refrigerate I 0-12 hours before serving. Remove from refrigerator and decorate with flowers and worms. Serve by digging out portions with the trowel. Serves 1 0 to 12 people.

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Be loyal to the Church under all circumstances. I make you a promise that the authorities of this Church will never lead you astray. They will lead you in paths of happiness .... Be true to your own convictions. You know what is right, and you know what is wrong. You know when you are doing the proper thing. You know when you are giving strength to the right cause. Be loyal. Be faithful. Be true.

Openging Song: "Dare to Do Right" ( Children IS Songbook, p. 158)

"Do What is Right" (Hymns, p. 237)

Scriptures:

Hebrews 10:22

Alma 53:20

13th Article of Faith

Lesson:

Younger Children: Tell the stories of Brian aOO Melissa found in Friend,

"Sharing Time: The Courage to Choose the Right" July 1991

Older Children:

"Taylor's Special Sticker" Friend, April 1998

Teens:

liThe Big Question" The New Era, January 1999

Adults:

"Am I a 'Living' Memrerr' Ensign, May 1987

Activity:

Choose the Right Game, Friend, "Sharing Time: The Courage to Choose the Right II

July 1991

Play Charades: Write down situations in which a choice must be made (smoking, stealing, etc ). Divide into teams and take turns acting out the situation. Discuss the correct choice after the charade has been correctly guessed.

Closing Song:

"Stand for the Right" ( Children's SongbooA;, p. 159) "True to the Faith" (Hymns, p. 254)

Treats: Make sugar cookies in the shape of the CTR symbol. Frost with green frosting. Talk about choosing the right as a way of always being true to what we believe.

1. Joseph Smith

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2. David

(See 1 Sam. 17:33-37.)

3. Ruth

(See Ruth 1 :16.)

4. Joseph of Egypt (See Gen. 39:7-20.)

5. Amulek

(See Alma 15:16.)

6. Nephites

(See 3 Ne. 1:9-13.)

7. Peter

(See Acts 12:1. 5-11.)

Instructions

In the first column, read the names of people in the scriptures whose testimonies gave them the courage to choose the right. Look up and read the scriptures, then match each name to the phrase that tells how he, she, or they showed courage.

Choose the Right

a. He was rejected by his father, kindred, and friends because he believed the word of God.

b. Even though he was just a boy, he fought Goliath to save Israel.

c. He was put into prison for his testimony and later escaped with the help of an angel.

d. They faced death because they believed in the sign that would tell them of the Savior's birth.

e. She left her home to go to a country where she could live her new rei ig ion.

f. Even though people hated and persecuted him, he told others that he had seen a vision.

g. He went to prison rather than do what was wrong.

Be Smart

The Lord wants you to educate your minds and hands, whatever your chosen field. Whether it be repairing refrigerators, or the work of a skilled surgeon, you must train yourselves. Seek for the best schooling available. Become a workman of integrity in the world that lies ahead of you.1 repeat, you will bring honor to the Church and you will be generously blessed because of that training.

Opening Song:

"Teach Me to Walk in the Light" ( (-'hildren 's Songbook, p. 177)

"As I Search the Holy Scriptures" (Hymns, p. 277)

Scriptures:

D&C 88:78-80

D&C 88:118 D&C 130:18-19 2 Nephi 9:28-29

Lesson:

Younger Children: "Smart David" Friend, March 1983

Older Children: "The Treasure You Will Take With You" New Era, January-February 1985 Teens: "Education-Learn Wisdom In Thy Youth" New Era, September 1992

"Seek Learning, Even by Study and Also By Faith" D&C and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher's Manual, Lesson 23

Adults: "Seeking Knowledge"

Duties and Blessings, of the Priesthood; Part B, Personal Developmenl, Lesson 26 For some of these stories / lessons you might need to adjust them a little to pertain to both male and female.

Another option for older ages is to just read the Be Smart section in President Hinckley's talk and discuss how it pertains to your family and each individual.

Activity:

"Smart Art" Friend, March 1983

"Time for School" Friend, September 1976 "Think-Ink Crossword" Friend, September 1976

Playa thinking board game such as Trivial Pursuit or Scrabble. If you have children you could always play in teams.

Lesson Be Smart

Closing Song:

"We'll Bring the World His Truth" (Children's' Songbook, p. 172) (vs.3)

"Choose the Right" (Hymns, p. 239)

Treats:

Make sugar cookies in letter shapes and decorate them while coming up with words that begin with those letters or spelling out everyone's name. Smarties candy

Think-Ink Crossword

Roberta L. Fairall, "Think-Ink Crossword," Friend, Sept. 1976,42

Graphy, the ink genie, writes only words with "ink" in them. find the words that fit these definitions:

Down

Across

1. Uppermost edge.

2. To go under.

4. Small article or ornament.

6. Weasel-like animal.

8. Single unit of a chain.

10. Red tint.

11. Flicker of light.

1. Involuntary eye movement.

3. Area for skating.

4. Use of brain.

5. What an unskilled repairman does.

7. Tight twist.

9. Quickly closing one eye.

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