Church of Jesus Christ

Stories

“The First Vision” (June 2008 Liahona and Friend)
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf tells how he knew in his heart and his mind the Church is true when he was a boy. Includes discussion questions.
“Questions and Answers about the Organization of the Church” (April 2009 Liahona and Friend)
A thorough explanation of the name and organization of the Church, as well as its purpose.
“The True Church” (March 2009 Liahona and Friend)
President Henry B. Eyring testifies the Church is true and tells how he gained a witness the Church was true when he was young. Includes discussion questions.
“What blessings do we receive through the restored Church?” (June 2011 Liahona and Friend)
L. Tom Perry mentions some blessings we receive through the restored Church.

“Apostles of Jesus Christ” (March 2012 Friend)
An explanation of ancient and modern-day apostles.
“The Big Move” (August 2009 Friend)
When Seth’s family moves he learns that the Church is the same no matter where he lives.
“Jesus Christ Names His Church” (August 1987 Friend)
Short illustrated story from the Doctrine Covenants about Jesus telling Joseph Smith what to name the Church.
“Joseph Smith’s First Vision” (April 1995 Friend)
Elder M. Russell Ballard explains how Jesus organized his Church while He lived on the earth and how the Church was restored through Joseph Smith.
“The Savior’s Church, Then and Now” (February 2003 Friend)
A printable flannel board story to use in telling the story of Christ establishing His Church in ancient and modern times..
“Special Witness: The Name of the Church” (February 2003 Friend)
Elder Russell M. Nelson discusses the origins of the name of the Church.
“What should I know about the Restoration of the Church?” (December 2008 Friend)
Elder L. Tom Perry explains the purpose of the Church today.

“Church Words and Phrases Game” (October 1996 Liahona and July 1991 Friend)
Read the definitions and choose the correct answer.
“Jesus Christ Restored the Fulness of the Gospel through Joseph Smith” (April 2010 Liahona and Friend)
Cut out two circles and attach with a brass fastener. Use the wheel to teach how Jesus Christ restored the fulness of the gospel through Joseph Smith .
“Sharing Time: I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ” (January 2003 Liahona and Friend)
An explanation of being a member of an organization. Includes a printable booklet about being a member of the Church.
“Sharing Time: Jesus Organized His Church” (February 1991 Liahona and May 1990 Friend)
An explanation of the organization of the primitive church. Includes riddles about different priesthood offices.

“Article of Faith 6” (June 2011 Friend)
Includes a crossword using words from the sixth Article of Faith.
“Cross Connections: The Sixth Article of Faith” (June 1987 Friend)
A crossword puzzle using words from the sixth Article of Faith.
“The Great Work of God” (July 2012 Friend)
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf explains some of the blessings of the Church. Includes an activity to look up scriptures about the blessings and match them to pictures.
“Members of the Savior’s Church” (January 2003 Friend)
Cut out these figures and use them to illustrate the story about principles and ordinances we find in the Savior’s Church.
“Presidents of the Church Maze” (May 2011 Friend)
Begin with Joseph Smith and follow the path to learn the names of Church presidents until you end with Thomas S. Monson.