by: Stacy (taterhopp)
I’m the Midweek Enrichment Leader in our ward. We’ve got about 20 groups going currently. We have 3 different FHE groups right now. I just sent a sign-up sheet around to see who would be interested in packet swaps and the response was wonderful.
We’ve got about 10-12 sisters in each group. Everybody makes the same packet for each member of the group, then they get together and exchange each other’s packets and at the end of the evening, they each have 10-12 different themed packets. Here’s the instruction sheet I give each member. I ask one sister in each group to be the “group leader”. She’s in charge of getting everybody together initially, then setting a time limit to get packets done, keeping tabs on progress, then getting everybody back together to exchange packets. It works out really well.
“FHE Packets”
Packet Contents:
1. The group leader keeps a list of people and packet theme they are working on, so as not to duplicate.
2. Family Home Evening packets must contain song, scripture, lesson, story, pictures, game and treat idea.
3. The entire packet should go in a 10″x 13″ manila clasp envelope with the name of the lesson on the top of the outside. Also put your name on the bottom so we know who made it.
4. Any copies of games, pictures, etc, must be on cardstock and laminated! The cardstock can be white or colored, and you may do any coloring with markers, pencils or crayons. It must then be laminated to preserve and protect the paper.
5. You must also enclose a black and white original of the lesson and ideas
so if we want to make more copies in the future we have the original to do so.
6. Any material to be used (i.e., string, buttons, Popsicle sticks) that can
be enclosed in the folder should be included so that the whole packet is ready to open and use. If there are materials that cannot be put in the folder (i.e., a tennis shoe, a glass of water, food) a list should be made on the outside of the folder of the materials needed to be added for the packet to be complete.
Lesson Ideas:
Christmas Tithing Laws
Thanksgiving Priesthood Blessings Gratitude
Mother’s Day Being a Peacemaker Charity
Father’s Day Follow the Prophet Faith
Easter Word of Wisdom Kindness
4th of July Lehi’s Vision Modesty
24th of July Opposition in all things Sharing
Gift of Holy Ghost Missionary Work Caring
Articles of Faith, 0ne per person The Second Coming Scriptures
10 Commandments, one per person The Sabbath Day Cooperation
Family Preparedness Music Appreciation Testimonies
Prophets Stories from the B of M, pick one Honesty
Book of Mormon Heroes The Sacrament Happiness
David & Goliath Love at Home Reverence
Making Choices Loving our Neighbors Hard Work
Daniel & Lion’s Den Building Self-Esteem Example
1st Vision Courageous Pioneers Integrity
Prodigal Son Forgiveness Cleanliness
2,000 Warriors Obedience _____________
Anti-Nephi Lehies Prayer _____________
Service Jesus is Heavenly Father’s Son _____________
Baptism First Aid _____________
Abinadi Families _____________
Temple Marriage I Am A Child of God _____________
Manners Being Responsible _____________
