Children of Light Tasia Thompson

Episode 3

Welcome to the Children of light podcast episode 3. Today we will talk about Seasons. Share some poems and songs and have a special guest.



Tips and Extra’s

For Kids

Decide on an action for the words Season and Spring. Listen to the podcast and do the action every time the word is said!

Coloring page for Christ’s resurrection

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/friend/2009/04/coloring-page?lang=eng

Sing or listen to “Little Purple Pansies” pg 244 Primary Children Songbook

Families

Excellent read about seasons of life

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1992/07/seasons-of-life?lang=eng

Beautiful pictures of Seasons of Life

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2005/06/celebration-of-the-seasons-of-life?lang=eng

Quick read

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1992/07/seasons-of-life?lang=eng

God is the Gardener

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/1973/01/the-currant-bush?lang=eng

Thanks for tuning in to “Children of Light”. In today’s podcast we will listen to“The Lord is My Light.” Make sure to check out the podcast notes for some ideas on how to keep children engaged during the songs. Next we will talk about finding peace in our troubled world and listen to the song, “Peace in Christ”. Then our special guest will share a scripture. Finally I’ll share one of my favorite poems.

Joseph Wirthlin said, “Jesus wants every one of us to know him because of the transforming power of that knowledge and because of the indescribable joy it brings into our lives. But the influence of the gospel is to extend beyond each individual. It is to be as a light that dispels the darkness from the lives of those around us.” (Let Your Light So Shine Joseph B. Wirthlin) 

“The Lord is My Light” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s_BeO65NmY

As we make the “The Lord Our Light” His light and love will be reflected in our lives. The closer we grow to Him the brighter His light shines in our lives. His spirit will speak peace to our souls. He said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

This week think about how has Christ brought peace to your life. How can you share that peace with others?

Now we have a special guest from Washington.  Interview with Connor.

Thank you Connor! That scripture is a great reminder that Heavenly Father wants us to be happy, His plan is even called the Plan of Happiness. It reminds me of one of my favorite poems.



Smiling Is Infectious

Smiling is infectious,

you catch it like the flu,

When someone smiled at me today,

I started smiling too.

I passed around the corner

and someone saw my grin.

When he smiled I realized

I'd passed it on to him.

I thought about that smile,

then I realized its worth.

A single smile, just like mine

could travel round the earth.

So, if you feel a smile begin,

don't leave it undetected.

Let's start an epidemic quick,

and get the world infected!

https://www.kindspring.org/story/view.php?sid=6767



Lot’s of things are contagious the cold, the flu, a bad attitude. But kindness and happiness are also catching. Who will you spread your light God’s light, peace, and joy with today?



Tips and Extras

What makes light? The sun, fireflies… how many sources of light can you think of? List or draw pictures of light sources as you listen to “The Lord is My Light”. Later you can discuss some similarities and differences between the things that make light, how are these characteristics similar or different between those of Christ’s light?



The sisters at Fire Fly Music sing a beautiful rendition of “The Lord in My Light” song. Check out more of their songs at their Firefly Music Official Youtube page. https://youtu.be/-s_BeO65NmY



There is a sweet little story in the September 1994 Friend called “My Peace I Give Unto You” by Kaye Garner. Check it out! 

Welcome to The Children of Light Podcast! A place for children and families to listen, learn, and be inspired to share God's light! This is a resource for Latter-Day Saints but is not affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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Podcast cover from The Friend