January Issue: FHE with Teens

There is a great article on pg. 18 called Successful Family Home Evenings with Teens.
Here are the bullet points from the article:

• Keep it Simple
• Be Consistent
• Plan Ahead and Seek Guidance
• Customize Lessons for Your Family
• Give Them A Chance to Teach Younger Children
• Teach from Your Own Experiences

For FHE this week we asked Ian (age 13) to share what he is working on for his Deacon Duty to God Award. This is a great resource for young men to find lessons to teach for FHE. Most of what they have to do in this program requires sharing what they learn with parents, leaders, or family. So teaching our FHE lesson was the perfect place for him to do this. He did a great job. Canyon even said it was "one of his favorite lessons, and wished we could have more just like it!"




"Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brush stroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results. 'Wherefore be not weary in well doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great' (D&C 64:33). Consistency is a key principle as we lay the foundation of a great work in our individual lives and as we become more diligent and concerned in our own homes."
- David A. Bednar