FHE ~ Hold to the Rod

Opening Song: "The Iron Rod” Hymn #274

Scripture:
1 Nephi 8:24 “And it came to pass that I beheld others pressing forward, and they came forth and caught hold of the end of the rod of iron; and they did press forward through the mist of darkness, clinging to the rod of iron, even until they did come forth and partake of the fruit of the tree.

Lesson/Activity:
Needed:
Yarn or string; Small and large candle or flashlight; Small and large treats
Preparation:
Start the string in the main room and thread it around the house everywhere. Put under the table over desks everywhere. Set the small candle somewhere before the end. Put a few sweets with it and a person (or two) to act as a deceiver. The large candle goes at the end of the string with all the best of the treats. (The candles should only be able to be seen when you are near them.) Turn out all the other lights in the house.
The lesson:
Have everyone follow the string. Tell them there is a big treat at the end, if that can just hold on. Have one or more deceivers along the path try and draw them away. If they hold on, they get the biggest treats at the end.
Read 1 Nephi 8:24 and 1 Nephi 11:25.
-What does the iron rod represent?
-What blessing did we get when we held to the rod (string)?
-What blessing do we get when we follow the word of God?
Bare your testimony about how our lives are blessed when we follow the word of God.

Closing Song: “Do What is Right” Hymn #237

Treat: Easy Peanut Butter Pie
Graham Cracker Crust
1 Cup Peanut butter
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese
8 oz. Cool whip
Mix all ingredients together (except crust) Refrigerate and set.