Today at Church we were blessed to hear from all the children in our ward for this year's Primary Program. First of all, we have the best Primary Leaders in the entire church because the program ran smoothly, the kids talks were polished, the music was exceptional, and the message was enlightening. So, to all the Primary workers I say "Well done!"

There is a lot we could all learn from the Primary Sacrament Meeting. In other words one might say, "Everything I learned about running a Sacrament Meeting I learned from the Primary Program!"

Point 1- Talks were short and concise.
Point 2- The children focused on Gospel Principles. The testimonies were NOT "Thankamonies", "Travelmonies", or any other "-mony." The kids didn't blabber. They delivered their poignant message and then SAT DOWN.
Point 3- There were wonderful musical numbers that were more uplifting than any talk delivered over the pulpit.
Point 4- Messages were spread around a variety of different speakers and those delivering talks stayed within the time frames allotted. They did not run over so there was the perfect amount of time for all. I daresay that if a child started going long, they would have been yanked down into their seat. I think we should implement this practice in our regular meetings as well.
Point 5- We finished our meeting seven minutes early. Glorious.

I didn't even have to get out my iPhone to help pass the time...

And there it is. The perfect Sacrament Meeting.

Thanks Primary kids for once again teaching us adults more than we could ever teach you!

4 comments

1. Heidi on October 20, 2008 at 11:29 AM

   Amen. You nailed it right on the head! Our primary program is coming up. We'll see how it goes - I'll let you know how early we get out :)

    
2. Heather on October 20, 2008 at 3:46 PM

   Those were the only meetings I ever liked to attend- they were the only ones that seemed to know what they were talking about. Especially in comparison to testimony meetings in the Pioneer ward- you really never knew what you were going to hear then!

    
3. Dubb Days on October 23, 2008 at 6:08 AM

   We have our program on Sunday and I am in the Presidency sol I pray it goes as well as yours did!!
   Loved the stroy of them selling lemonade. That is great how much they got into it. Tim has always syopped at a lemonade stand whenever he sees them--one thing I love about him. I think it is because of his entrepenuer mind set and he did when he was a kid. Good for Isaac wanting to sell something healthy!!
   What great kids you have!

    
4. gmamary&gparick on October 26, 2008 at 6:59 PM

   Amen, Amen,
   The kids were great. The spirit was there and we were able to go see Isaac"s spooky room after. A lovely Sunday!!!!