Program Song List:
"I Love to See the Temple" (CS, 95) (all primary children)
"Families Can Be Together Forever" (CS, 188) (all primary children - speakers in between the two verses)
"I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" (CS, 78) (Valiant girls sing verses (at the microphone) , all primary children sing chorus)
"I Will Follow God's Plan For Me" (CS , 164)
"The Lord Gave Me a Temple" (CS, 153)
"The Spirit of God" (Hymns, no.2) Sing 1st verse, 2-4 spoken - no chorus until after the 4th verse the congregation and primary children sing chorus.
"Truth From Elijah" (CS, 90)
"The Hearts of the Children" (CS, 92) (Have the children turn around when they sing "have turned, have turned, have turned.........only if they will still sing)
"Family History - I'm Doing It" (CS, 94)
"Choose the Right Way" (CS, 160) (chorus only - 3 different times)
"Families Can Be Together Forever" (CS, 188) (Sign Language)
"I Love to See the Temple" (CS, 95) First verse only
Program things to do list:
*Make an invitation for the children to take home the week before the program.
*Copy Program for all leaders.
*Prepare pictures of the temples for the children to carry in.
*Assign the speaking verses for "The Spirit of God"
*Hand out the parts to the children two weeks before the program and again the week before.
*Also SEND them in the mail to the parents with a special invitation for the parents to come.
*Rehearse the week before and that day of the program on the stage. (Parts, songs, sitting formation, standing and props.)
Children enter chapel single file from both entrances carrying pictures of the temple and singing: "I LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE". They all take turns quietly and reverently coming to the microphone and holding their temple picture up and saying the name of the temple in the microphone. They hand Sister Weisenburger their picture and take their seat.
CHILD #1: (Jaden Schenk)
I'll prepare myself in every way, to go to the Lord's temple someday.
I'll go to church to learn all I can, And read the scriptures to know His plan.
I'll pray to the Lord both night and day, And watch my tongue in all that I say.
I'll hold tight to the iron rod, So I might enter the house of God.
SONG A: I LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE (All primary children)
CHILD #2 : (Jeff Green)
Our primary theme this year is "I Love to See the Temple, I'm going there someday." For our primary presentation today, we are going to share with you what we've learned about the Temple this year and how we are preparing ourselves to go there someday.
Derek: SCRIPTURE # 1: "Who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands and a pure heart." (Psalm 24:34)
CHILD #3: (Morgan Johnson)
The temple is a house of God, a place of love and beauty. I can feel the Holy Spirit there.
CHILD #4: (Evan Miller)
I will prepare myself while I am young to go to the temple. I will choose the right and live worthy to have a temple recommend when I am old enough to enter the temple.
Allison: SCRIPTURE #2: "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven" (Matthew 16:19)
CHILD #5: (Trevor Johnson)
In the temple my family can be sealed together forever.
CHILD #6: (Andrew Schenk)
When you are married in the temple it is for all eternity.
SONG B: FAMILIES CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER (FIRST VERSE)
CHILD #7: (Abi Nulph)
The ordinances performed in the temple are by those with priesthood authority.
CHILD #8: (Cortney Palmer)
Love grows in our family as we have family home evening, family prayer, scripture study and as we serve one another and prepare ourselves for temple blessings.
SONG B: FAMILIES CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER (SECOND VERSE)
Derek: SCRIPTURE #3: "Establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God" (D&C 88:119)
SONG C: "I'M TRYING TO BE LIKE JESUS"
CHILD #9: (Wyatt Morgan)
The temple is the house of the Lord.
CHILD #10: (Sayli Snow)
When Jesus lived on the earth, He came to the temple in Jerusalem.
CHILD #11: (Tori Permann)
After His resurrection, the Savior came to the Nephite temple in the land Bountiful. He taught and blessed the people there.
CHILD #12: (Alex Cook)
When the Savior comes to earth, He often comes to a temple. We can feel His Spirit there.
Alison: SCRIPTURE #4: "And if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God." (D&C 14:7)
SONG D: I WILL FOLLOW GOD'S PLAN
CHILD #13: (Brayden Morgan)
The temple teaches us Heavenly Father's plan of salvation. If we live worthy and keep the covenants we make in the temple, we can live again with Heavenly Father in the Celestial Kingdom.
CHILD #14: (Joshua Wageman)
The temple is a house of learning, a house of prayer and a house of inspiration.
CHILD #15: (Kasey West)
I keep a picture of the temple in my room. It reminds me I am a child of God. If I keep the commandments, I can live with Him someday.
Derek: SCRIPTURE #5: "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?....For the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are." (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
SONG E: THE LORD GAVE ME A TEMPLE
CHILD #16: (Eli West)
I will keep my mind and body sacred and pure, and I will not partake of things that are harmful to me.
SONG I: CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAY (CHORUS ONLY ..."Choose the right way...
CHILD #17: (Ty Colton)
I will listen to music that is pleasing to Heavenly Father. I will only read and watch things that are pleasing to Heavenly Father.
SONG I: CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAY (CHORUS ONLY ..."and be happy...
CHILD #18: (Kolton Kendell)
I will use the names of Heavenly Father and Jesus reverently. I will not swear or use crude words.
SONG I: CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAY (CHORUS ONLY ..."I will always choose the right...
Alison: SCRIPTURE #6: "I command you, all my saints, to build a house unto me" (D&C 124:31)
SONG F: THE SPIRIT OF GOD (Primary children sing first verse, hum 2-4 verses while older children speak them. Omit chorus during 2-4 verses and have the congregation join in on the chorus after the fourth verse.
CHILD #19: (Cherish Christiansen)
Moses and the children of Israel had a tabernacle, a temple they carried with them.
CHILD #20: (Chandler Schenk)
The Nephites had temples.
CHILD #21: (Paige Weisenburger)
Joseph Smith restored temple blessings in the latter days.
CHILD #22: (Hailey Permann)
At last count 59 temples have been dedicated since President Gordon B. Hinckley became prophet. He has dedicated 45 of these himself.
Derek: SCRIPTURE #7: "And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,....and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths." (Micah 4:2)
CHILD #23: (Preston Crompton)
The pioneers worked hard and sacrificed to build temples. Many of us had the wonderful opportunity to attend the rededication of the Nauvoo Temple this year at the stake house.
CHILD #24: (Tiffany Christiansen)
Many members of the Church today make sacrifices to go to the temple. Not all members are as close to a temple as we are.There are many temples in our area. Idaho Falls is the closest. There is also a temple in Boise, Logan, Salt Lake, Ogden, Bountiful, West Jordan, and Provo. We are blessed to have so many temples close to us. It gives me a happy and reverent feeling when I see one of these temples.
Alison: SCRIPTURE #8: "And he shall turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the heart of the children to their fathers." (Malachi 4:6)
SONG G: THE HEARTS OF THE CHILDREN
CHILD #25: (Sara Green)
In the temple ordinances are performed for our families and others who have died without receiving ordinances such as baptisms, endowments and sealings. We are looking forward to turning 12 and being able to do temple baptisms.
CHILD #26: (Kylie Snow)
I can prepare to serve in the temple by learning about my ancestors and doing family history work.
SONG H: FAMILY HISTORY - I AM DOING IT
CHILD #27: (Kiley Walker)
I can write my personal history and keep a personal journal.
Derek: SCRIPTURE #9: "He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: (John 14:21)
CHILD #28: (Sayli Snow)
I will be honest.
SONG I: CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAY (CHORUS ONLY ..."Choose the right way...
CHILD #29: (Wyatt Morgan)
I will keep the Sabbath Day Holy.
SONG I: CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAY (CHORUS ONLY. ." and be happy...."
CHILD #30: (Alyx Morris)
I will be kind to my friends and family.
SONG I: CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAY (CHORUS ONLY .. I will always choose the right.)
CHILD #31: (Trevor Johnson)
I will share the gospel with others.
Alison: SCRIPTURE #10: "Let the hearts of all my people rejoice, who have....built this house to my name. (D&C 110:6)
CHILD #32: (Andrew Schenk)
I am thankful for temple blessings.
CHILD #33: (Brittany Bunnage)
I am thankful to know that Heavenly Father has a plan for my family to be together forever.
CHILD #34: (Riley Morris)
Temple blessings help me feel happiness and peace in my life and in my home.
CHILD #35: (Chandler Schenk)
Temple blessings help me know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love me.
Derek: SCRIPTURE #11: "And if you are faithful, behold, I am with you until I come - And verily, verily, I say unto you, I come quickly." (D&C 34:11-12)
CHILD #36: (Lance Martinez)
The Savior will come to a temple when He comes again.
CHILD #37: (Allen Page)
My family and I can prepare for the Savior's coming by living to be worthy of temple blessings.
SONG I: FAMILIES CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER (Sign Language)
CLOSING REMARKS: Primary President
CHILD #38: (Brittney Duffin)
We have enjoyed learning about the temple this year and the meaning that it has for us and our families. Whenever we see a temple now we know just a little more about it and it has a special place in our hearts. As our closing song today we would like to sing again for you, from our hearts, "I love to see the temple, I'm going there someday".
SONG J: I LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE (Primary children come and stand up front where they can all be seen and heard really well. Sing the first verse only this time. When they get to the last two sentences they speak it....."I'll prepare myself while I am young: This is my sacred duty.")
CLOSING PRAYER