FHE: "Fasting"
Song:
"In Fasting We Approach Thee," Hymns, 139.
Scripture:
Doctrine and Covenants 59:13-14
Quote:
"Fasting, coupled with mighty prayer, is powerful. It can fill our minds with the revelations of the Spirit, it can strengthen us against times of temptation." (Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Law of the Fast," Ensign, May 2001, 73.)
Lesson:
Have your family silently read Alma 28:1-5. Ask them to ponder these events. Then discuss these questions together:
· Why would this war have been difficult to battle?
· How might it feel to lose a loved one during a battle?
· What do you think you might have done to help deal with the sorrow and pain you would have felt if you were living then?
Have your family read Alma 28:6 and look for what the people did to help ease their pain. How would fasting and prayer bring relief? Have you ever fasted to gain help during times of great sorrow?
(Dennis H. Leavitt and Richard O. Christensen, Scripture Study for Latter- day Saint Families: The Book of Mormon, [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2003], p. 204.)
Activity:
Play "My Eyes Are Open."
From one to four people are sent out of the room and an object is hidden in plain sight. The people come back and try to see the object. When one person sees it, he returns to his seat and says, "My eyes are open." Continue until all have found it. Play as many times as you'd like.
Remind your family that sometimes we can't see things that are right before our eyes. We need to use spiritual insight as well as physical vision. Fasting can increase our spirituality and help us "see" the things the Lord wants us to do.
(Alma Heaton, The LDS Game Book, [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1968], p. 50.)
Refreshments:
Doughnut Balls
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying
1 cup powdered sugar
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, eggs, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well blended. (The batter will be soft.) Heat oil in a deep skillet until oil is hot enough to fry a 1-inch cube of bread in 1 minute. Carefully place dough by tablespoonfuls into the oil. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pan with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. When all doughnuts are cooked, pour powdered sugar into a plastic or paper bag. Add a few doughnuts at a time, close bag, and shake gently until well coated. Serve warm. Makes 25.
(Lion House International Recipes, [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1997], p. 114.)
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Complete Text Version
"In Fasting We Approach Thee," Hymns, 139.
Scripture:
Doctrine and Covenants 59:13-14
Quote:
"Fasting, coupled with mighty prayer, is powerful. It can fill our minds with the revelations of the Spirit, it can strengthen us against times of temptation." (Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Law of the Fast," Ensign, May 2001, 73.)
Lesson:
Have your family silently read Alma 28:1-5. Ask them to ponder these events. Then discuss these questions together:
· Why would this war have been difficult to battle?
· How might it feel to lose a loved one during a battle?
· What do you think you might have done to help deal with the sorrow and pain you would have felt if you were living then?
Have your family read Alma 28:6 and look for what the people did to help ease their pain. How would fasting and prayer bring relief? Have you ever fasted to gain help during times of great sorrow?
(Dennis H. Leavitt and Richard O. Christensen, Scripture Study for Latter- day Saint Families: The Book of Mormon, [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2003], p. 204.)
Activity:
Play "My Eyes Are Open."
From one to four people are sent out of the room and an object is hidden in plain sight. The people come back and try to see the object. When one person sees it, he returns to his seat and says, "My eyes are open." Continue until all have found it. Play as many times as you'd like.
Remind your family that sometimes we can't see things that are right before our eyes. We need to use spiritual insight as well as physical vision. Fasting can increase our spirituality and help us "see" the things the Lord wants us to do.
(Alma Heaton, The LDS Game Book, [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1968], p. 50.)
Refreshments:
Doughnut Balls
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying
1 cup powdered sugar
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, eggs, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well blended. (The batter will be soft.) Heat oil in a deep skillet until oil is hot enough to fry a 1-inch cube of bread in 1 minute. Carefully place dough by tablespoonfuls into the oil. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pan with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. When all doughnuts are cooked, pour powdered sugar into a plastic or paper bag. Add a few doughnuts at a time, close bag, and shake gently until well coated. Serve warm. Makes 25.
(Lion House International Recipes, [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1997], p. 114.)
PDF Packet
Complete Text Version