FHE ~ Government

Opening Song: "Keep the Commandments" Children's Songbook, p. 95

Scripture: Alma 46:36

Lesson/Activity:

Participating in our government and helping good people be leaders. Doctrine and Covenants 134 teaches that we should seek for and uphold national leaders who "administer the law in equity and justice" (verse 3). What other qualities should we look for when choosing leaders? In August 1835, a general assembly of the Church at Kirtland, Ohio, unanimously approved a declaration of beliefs about government. This declaration is recorded in D&C 134.

"As Church members, we live under the banner of many different flags. How important it is that we understand our place and our position in the lands in which we live! We should be familiar with the history, heritage, and laws of the lands that govern us. In those countries that allow us the right to participate in the affairs of government, we should use our free agency and be actively engaged in supporting and defending the principles of truth, right, and freedom" (in Conference Report, Oct. 1987, 87; or Ensign, Nov. 1987, 72).


Treat: Domino Cookies

1 pkg. (16.5 oz.) Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Bar Dough
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
PREHEAT oven to 325° F.

CUT dough in half lengthwise; refrigerate one half. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon flour onto work surface. Sprinkle additional flour over remaining dough half. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness to form a 8 1/2 x 6-inch rectangle. Cut into 12 equal-size rectangles. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Score each rectangle across middle with a knife. Gently press morsels, point side down, into dough to form domino numbers. Repeat with remaining dough.

BAKE for 10 to 13 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.