I Know the Scriptures are True

Opening Song with congregation: The Iron Rod, Hymns no 274 Sacrament Children come up to seats after sacrament Primary Leader: This year the children in our Primary had the opportunity to

Sing: If I listen with my Heart, sheet music

( with other instrumental accompaniment..e.g., flute)
Sunbeams come to the pulpit after song S: 2nd Nephi chapter 32 verse 3 says, S: Feast upon the words of Christ; S: for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do S: The scriptures are the word of God. S: We are to feast upon the words of Christ S: The words of Christ will tell me all the things I should do. S: I know the scriptures are true because they have been read to me. S: Share a favorite scripture story and tell why it is your favorite. S: I know the scriptures are true because they have been read to me. S: Share your testimony of how you feel inside when you hear the scripture stories.

Sing: I will follow Gods plan for me, CSB 164-65 (Children at microphone- part: I will work-workers hat I will pray- fold arms, I will always walk in his way- march or walk), or lds.org has a great sign language for this song.

CTR 7 come up to the pulpit after song 7: Moses chapter 1 verse 39 says, For behold, this is my work and my gloryto bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. 7: Heavenly Father has a plan for me and families are central to that plan. 7: I will follow Gods plan for me by praying, reading the scriptures, obeying my mom and dad, taking the sacrament and going to church every Sunday. 7: Share your testimony of how you are following Gods plan. 7: I will follow Gods plan by learning the articles of faith, being kind and helpful.
7: Share a favorite article of faith and tell why it is your favorite.

7: I followed Gods plan by getting baptized just as Jesus Christ was. 7: I know the scriptures are true and they teach me to follow Gods plan. I will follow Gods plan by having faith in Jesus Christ and trusting in Him.

Sing: Stand for the right, CSB 159

CTR 4 come up to the pulpit after song 4: Doctrine and Covenants section 1 verse 38 says, What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken 4: . . . whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same. 4: Prophets are servants of the Lord and speak for Heavenly Father. 4: We are blessed to be lead by a living Prophet today. 4: Our living Prophet today is President Thomas S. Monson. 4: President Monson teaches me to serve others. 4: President Monson tells fun stories that I like to listen to and learn from. 4: Share what you do to listen to the prophet. 4: There is safety in following the Prophet. 4: So I will follow the Lords servant the prophet by obeying his words.

4: Bear your testimony about the prophet and what you are doing to follow him.

Sing: Scripture Power, sheet music (All children be prepared with scriptures in hand).
Valiant 10 comes to the pulpit after song 10: Article of Faith number 3 says, We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. 10: Jesus was chosen to be our Savior. Jesus is MY Savior and Redeemer. 10: Jesus Christ is the perfect example for me. I followed His example by being baptized. I chose to get baptized because I wanted to be closer to Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. When I was baptized I felt happy, loved, spiritual and special. I know this is the true church. 10: Share an experience or feeling about your baptism. Bear your testimony about the importance of being baptized. 10: Through the Atonement of Christ all mankind may be saved. Jesus is MY Savior and Redeemer. 10: From the scriptures I learn about Jesus Christs love for us and his willingness to pay the price for our sins. 10: By having missionary moments I can share the scriptures often and invite people to learn about the gospel. 10: Share a missionary moment . 10: Jesus Christ was resurrected, and I will be too. Jesus is MY Savior and Redeemer. 10 Share what blessings will come to you if you prepare to go to the temple. (e.g.) eternal families. Share how you feel about those blessings.

Sing: Praise to the man, VS 1 and 3, hymns 27 (Men teachers and boys sing the last verse fervently).
CTR 5 comes to the pulpit after song

5: In Joseph Smith History chapter 1 verse 17 it says, I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!. 5: The Church of Jesus Christ was restored by the Prophet Joseph Smith. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 5: The Priesthood power has been restored to this earth. I am blessed by this power when my father gives me a blessing when I am sick. 11: A boy turning 12 shares why he is looking forward to receiving the priesthood. Share an experience they have had with the priesthood.

Sing: The fourth Article of Faith, CSB 124

Valiant 9 comes to the pulpit after song 9: The first principle of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is Faith. Having faith in Jesus Christ leads me to trust him, love him and keep his commandments. 9: Repentance is the second principle of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and repentance brings forgiveness. 9: I know the scriptures are true and in them I learn that to repent I must feel sorry, ask for forgiveness, right the wrong and not repeat the wrong. 9: When I was baptized, I made covenants or promises with God. 9: I know the scriptures are true and I can be reminded of my baptismal covenants by reading in Mosiah chapter 18. 9: Before I was baptized I felt happy because I thought about how Im going to be a member of the church. After I was baptized I felt very warm. I feel happy that I got baptized. 9 Share why you wanted to get baptized. 9: After I was baptized I received the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost comforts and guides me.
9 Share an experience that you have had with the Holy Ghost.

9: I know the scriptures are true because they teach me about the principles and ordinances of the gospel.

Sing: I love to see the temple, CSB 95

(Hold up several pictures of the temples)

CTR 6 comes to the pulpit after song 6: In The Family: A Proclamation to the World paragraph 3 it says, Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally 6: I know the scriptures are true and in the scriptures I learn about that God has commanded his people to build temples. 6: The pioneers worked hard and sacrificed to build temples. Now there are over 134 temples in operation. 6: Families are blessed and united for eternity through sacred temple ordinances. 6: Share how you are preparing now to go to the temple. 6: I can prepare now to be worthy to go to the temple by learning and living the Articles of Faith. 6: The temple is a house of God. 6: Share what blessings will come to you if you prepare to go the temple, (e.g., eternal families) and how you are looking forward to those blessings.

Sing: The Lord gave me a Temple, CSB 153

Valiant 8 comes to the pulpit after song 8: In 1st Corinthians chapter 3 verses 16 through 17 it says, Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?. . . The temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 8: Temples are beautiful, clean and white and help me remember my baptism day and that I was clean and pure on that day.: 8: Share why temples are important and why you want to prepare to go. 8: I know the scriptures are true and in them I learn that my body is a temple of God. Dressing modestly shows respect for Heavenly Father and myself. 8: Living the Word of wisdom as found in Doctrine and Covenants section 89 shows respect for my body.
8: Share what you do to obey the word of widom. Also, share how you feel when you put only good things into your body.

8: Reading, watching and listening to wholesome things keeps my mind clean.

8: By keeping my mind and body clean I can feel the Spirit and my Saviors love. 8: I was baptized because I felt the Holy Ghost tell me it was the right thing to do. I felt the Spirit after I was baptized. And I am trying to treat my body as a temple so I can continue to feel the Holy Ghost. 8: I know the scriptures are true and they teach me how to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. ? Share how you gained a testimony of the scriptures this year and how you feel about obtaining your own personal testimony. ? Testimony of child or Sister missionary about missionary moments and primary children sharing the gospel message through the scriptures and their own personal testimonies. Closing remarks: by Bishop

Closing Song with congregation: As I search the Holy Scriptures, Hymns no 277 (Play once through as instrumental, then invite the congregation)

Jan: If I listen with my heart refer to the 2011 primary program manual I know that the scriptures are true Feb: I will follow Gods Plan CSB 150 March: Stand for the right CSB pg 159 April: Im trying to be like Jesus CSB pg 159- optional May- Praise to the man- Hymn 27 June: 4th arthicle of faith, CSB pg 124 and Scripture power- found in the Oct 1987 Friend July: I love to see the temple- csb pg 95 Aug: The Lord gave me a temple- pg 153

Scripture power Will bring his world his truth CSB- army Helaman song-optional Goal: Testify more what we learn in the songs is found in the scriptures.