Our Mothers Knew It

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me D&C [D&C 12-17; JSH 1:66-75 & V OF R] “Upon You My Fellow Servants” February 17 – February 23, 2025 WEEK 08 SUMMARY ================= In Doctrine and Covenants 12–17 and Joseph Smith—History 1:66–75, several key revelations are given to individuals like Joseph Knight Sr., and the Whitmer brothers, emphasizing...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me D&C [D&C 10-11] “That You May Come Off Conqueror” February 10 – February 16, 2025 WEEK 07 SUMMARY ================= Section 10 addresses challenges related to the lost 116 manuscript pages of the Book of Mormon. It reveals a divine strategy to defeat the plans of those who intended to discredit the work by alterin...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me D&C [D&C 6-9] “This Is the Spirit of Revelation” February 3 – February 9, 2025 WEEK 06 SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: Doctrine and Covenants sections 6 through 9 contain revelations given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. These sections address Oliver Cowdery's role as a scribe and his desire to trans...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me D&C [D&C 3-5] “My Work Shall Go Forth” January 27 – February 2, 2025 WEEK 05 SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: Doctrine and Covenants 3-5 tell the story of some early challenges faced by Joseph Smith in the work of translating the Book of Mormon. Section 3 reveals the Lord's rebuke to Joseph after he lost...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me D&C [D&C 2; JSH 1:27-65] “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers” January 20 – January 26, 2025 WEEK 04 SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: Doctrine and Covenants 2 reveals the prophecy that Elijah will return before the great day of the Lord to restore priesthood authority, turning the heart...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me 3: D&C [JSH 1:1-26 & VOICES OF THE RESTORATION: JOSEPH SMITH’S FAMILY] “I Saw a Pillar of Light” January 13 - January 19 WEEK 03 SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: In Joseph Smith—History 1:1-26, Joseph Smith recounts his experience growing up amid a religious revival in New York. Confused about which churc...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me D&C [D&C 1] “Hearken, O Ye People” January 6 – January 12, 2025 WEEK 02 SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: Doctrine and Covenants Section 1, known as the "Lord's Preface," sets the stage for the revelations that follow it. It addresses the entire world and emphasizes the importance of listening to the Lord'...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me D&C [THE RESTORATION OF THE FULNESS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST] “The Promised Restoration Goes Forward” December 30 – January 5, 2025 WEEK 01: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: The Restoration Proclamation highlights the foundational events and principles of the Restoration of the Gospel, such as Joseph Smi...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [CHRISTMAS] Insights and Creative “He Shall Come into the World to Redeem His People” December 23 – December 29, 2024 WEEK 52: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, we’ll wrap up our 2024 study with an in-depth look at the witnesses to the birth of Jesus Christ. Each individual witness offers...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MORONI 10] Creative “Come unto Christ, and Be Perfected in Him” December 16 – December 22, 2024 LINK TO THE INSIGHTS VIDEO FOR MORONI 10: https://youtu.be/4L1xssXq4NA WEEK 51: SUMMARY ================= Creative Summary: This week, we’ll emphasize spiritual gifts, remembering gospel truths, and the process...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MORONI 10] Insights ““Come unto Christ, and Be Perfected in Him” December 16 – December 22, 2024 LINK TO THE CREATIVE VIDEO FOR MORONI 10 https://youtu.be/kHV_jGmmU8Q WEEK 51: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: In Moroni 10, Moroni concludes the Book of Mormon with a heartfelt exhortation and invita...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MORONI 7-9] Insights “May Christ Lift Thee Up” December 9 – December 15, 2024 LINK TO THE INSIGHTS VIDEO FOR MORONI 7-9: https://youtu.be/Y9N8GwWxaEY WEEK 50: SUMMARY ================= Creative Summary: This week, we’ll use three different creative kickstarts to teach Moroni 7-9. The first lesson, using a...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MORONI 7-9] Insights “May Christ Lift Thee Up” December 9 – December 15, 2024 LINK TO THE CREATIVE VIDEO FOR MORONI 7-9 https://youtu.be/AsYkqyWF0iA WEEK 50: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: In Moroni chapters 7 through 9, Mormon, Moroni's father, writes about the principles of faith, hope, and ch...

his week on the creative side, we’ll kick things off with a Christmas countdown tree to help us stay motivated to Light the World. Next, we’ll do a dab challenge to teach about ordinances. Finally, we’ll watch broken things become something beautiful with a toothpick star experiment. Week 49 Object Lessons Etsy Links soon 1: “Of Worth unto My Brethren,”: Light the World Countdown Wall Tree 2: “Aft...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MORONI 1-6] Insights “To Keep Them in the Right Way” December 2 – December 8, 2024 LINK TO THE CREATIVE VIDEO FOR MORONI 1-6 https://youtu.be/n8yVAykUitY WEEK 49: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: Moroni 1-6 is an insightful section where Moroni, the last Nephite prophet, shares valuable teachings...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ETHER 12-15] Insights “By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled” November 25 – December 1, 2024 LINK TO THE CREATIVE VIDEO FOR ETHER 12-15 https://youtu.be/PNQhTwo6djU WEEK 48: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: Ether 12-15 details a period of intense conflict and prophecy in the Jaredite civilization. Eth...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ETHER 12-15] Creative “By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled” November 25 – December 1, 2024 LINK TO THE CREATIVE VIDEO FOR ETHER 12-15 https://youtu.be/sRnzxYa_hq8 WEEK 48: SUMMARY ================= Creative Summary: On the creative side this week we’ll kick things off with a new spin on what it means to be a...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ETHER 6-11] Insights “That Evil May Be Done Away” November 18 - November 24, 2024 LINK TO THE INSIGHTS VIDEO FOR ETHER 1-5: https://youtu.be/LxLbv8lw6sM WEEK 47: SUMMARY ================= Creative Summary: On the creative side of week 47, we’ll create solo cup barges and talk about the blessings of adversi...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ETHER 6-11] Insights “That Evil May Be Done Away” November 18 - November 24, 2024 LINK TO THE CREATIVE VIDEO FOR ETHER 6-11 https://youtu.be/xJxcQFPmTH8 WEEK 47: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: In Ether 6-11, we follow the journey of the Jaredites as they cross the ocean in barges, guided by the...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ETHER 1-5] Creative “Rend That Veil of Unbelief” November 11 – November 17, 2024 LINK TO THE INSIGHTS VIDEO FOR ETHER 1-5: https://youtu.be/qW89n0OFCjM WEEK 46: SUMMARY ================= Creative Summary: On the creative side, we’ll create our own barges and talk about the power of knowing we’re built “tig...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ETHER 1-5] Insights “Rend That Veil of Unbelief” November 11 – November 17, 2024 LINK TO THE CREATIVE VIDEO FOR ETHER 1-5 https://youtu.be/IAXHYkaVC2U WEEK 46: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week we’ll learn the origin story of the Jaredite nation in the book of Ether. We’ll follow Jared an...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MORMON 7-9] Creative “I Speak unto You as If Ye Were Present” November 4 – November 10, 2024 LINK TO THE INSIGHTS VIDEO FOR MORMON 7-9: https://youtu.be/ZnqdCt1OC3c WEEK 45: SUMMARY ================= Creative Summary: This week on the creative side, we’ll be playing a new game to understand the combined po...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MORMON 7-9] Insights “I Speak unto You as If Ye Were Present” November 4 – November 10, 2024 LINK TO THE CREATIVE VIDEO FOR MORMON 7-9: https://youtu.be/ZnqdCt1OC3c WEEK 45: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: In the last three chapters of the Book of Mormon, we’ll hear from a courageous Father and h...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MORMON 1-6] Creative “There Could Not Be a Happier People” October 28 – November 3, 2024 WEEK 44: SUMMARY ================= Creative Summary: We’re heading into November this week and kicking things off with a focus on gratitude by creating a giftable, tiny, traveling turkey. Next, we’ll use paper towels a...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MORMON 1-6] Insights “There Could Not Be a Happier People” October 28 – November 3, 2024 WEEK 44: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, we’ll hear Mormon’s autobiography. It’s a coming-of-age story that helps us understand how to live and think Celestial in a very Telestial world. Mormon lov...