Cherished Moment in Primary

Today I did Sharing Time in Sr. Primary. It was such a sweet experience. I had really prepared for this. I wanted the kids to do one of their Faith in God requirements, to write their testimony. So I began by telling them that we were going to do something today that was very sacred, so they needed to be very quiet and reverent, and that no one must say a word unless I called on them. You could have heard a pin drop. They were riveted.

I had the kids open their Faith in God books to page 14, My Testimony. Then I had two of the 11 yr old girls come up and help me post pictures on the board. I told the children to watch silently and think what these pictures had to do with a testimony. Pictures were of Christ, Joseph Smith, Pres. Monson, a child praying, a child being baptized and one being confirmed, our nearest temple (Provo), and a copy of the Book of Mormon.

Then I asked them what each meant regarding a testimony, and I bore my testimony. They were completely quiet and reverent. It was so amazing. Then they were each given a pencil and instructed to write their testimony in their book. I had a few small tablets of paper for those who forgot their book, which 5 did. Out of 30, I think that’s impressive. These kids are catching the spirit of this program.

While they wrote, the pianist played quiet hymns. Every child was writing. One little boy, age 8, who has an ADD problem and rarely sits still, barely moved. When it came time to write, even he began writing. To me it was the most beautiful sight, seeing these sweet children that I am growing to love so much, so reverently writing their testimonies. The Spirit was there and I think everyone present felt it.

When the time was up the president and I gave them little cards with the picture of Christ at the Second Coming, and I testified once again that He lives and He will come again to the earth. This picture was to help them remember their testimony of Him.