Our Mothers Knew It

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 36-38] Insights “Look to God and Live” July 29 – August 4 2024 WEEK 30: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, Alma’s life is coming to an end, and a great war with the Lamanites is just beginning. To prepare his sons, Alma will invite each to hear his counsel individually. First, he’ll...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 32-35] Creative “Plant This Word in Your Hearts” July 22 - July 28 2024 WEEK 30: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: On the creative side of week 30, we’ll defy gravity with a soggy faith test. Next, we’ll practice Alma’s seed object lesson by planting and nourishing our own little seeds of trut...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 32-35] Insights “Plant This Word in Your Hearts” July 22 - July 28 2024 WEEK 30: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, the Zoramites who are poor in Spirit and poor in means find relief in the words of Alma and Amulek. Alma will teach them about planting seeds of truth and nourishing em...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 30-31] Creative “The Virtue of the Word of God” July 15 - July 21 2024 WEEK 29: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: On the creative side of week 29, we’ll discuss discerning between truth and error with a hot and cold water experiment. Next, we’ll play an epic pizza-themed game of Liar’s Dice to...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 30-31] Insights “The Virtue of the Word of God” July 15 - July 21 2024 WEEK 29: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: Korihor’s life is only mentioned in one chapter of the Book of Mormon but his legacy of anti-Christ teachings will impact generations. This week, we’ll see the Lord’s efforts to br...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 23-29] Creative “They Never Did Fall Away’” July 8 - July 14 2024 WEEK 28: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, we’ll spotlight the heart-changing sacrifice of the Anti-Nephi-Lehites by skewering oranges with sparklers. Next, we’ll crust cans with air pressure to teach our kids about p...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 23-29] Insights “They Never Did Fall Away’” July 8 - July 14 2024 WEEK 28: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, we’ll study the second half of the missionary efforts of the Sons of Mosiah. Thanks to a proclamation from a converted Lamanite King, the floodgates open wide, and many Laman...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 17-22] Creative “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” July 1 – July 7 2024 WEEK 27: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: On the creative side of Week 27, we’ll get a better understanding of what it means to be an instrument in the hands of God by making music on glass. Next, we’ll talk about hypocr...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 17-22] Insights “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” July 1 – July 7 2024 WEEK 27: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week we head deep into Lamanite territory as we follow the Sons of Mosiah on the first leg of their 14 year mission. Ammon will head to the Land of Ishmael and change the he...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 8-12] Creative “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” June 17 – June 23 2024 WEEK 26: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: On the creative side of week 26, we’ll teach about the power of sanctification by chopping butter with various cutting tools. Next, we’ll use a stain-filled concoction to teach...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 8-12] Insights “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” June 17 – June 23 2024 WEEK 26: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: Alma and Amulek refuse to give up on the people of Ammonihah. This week, Alma will teach us about Melchizedek and his ability to use the power of the Priesthood to change a sin-...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 8-12] Insights “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” June 17 – June 23 2024 WEEK 25: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: On the creative side, this week, we’ll play a game of chutes and ladders to learn about patience, especially in our missionary efforts. Next, we’ll assemble a simple, Christ-cen...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 8-12] Insights “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” June 17 – June 23 2024 WEEK 25: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, Alma, we’ll travel with Alma through Melek and Ammonihah. The people in Melek heed his teachings but those in Ammonihah reject him and cast him out of their city. Tha...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 5-7] Creative “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” June 10 - June 16 2024 WEEK 24: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: On the creative side, we’ll discuss spiritual rebirth and create our own “mighty change” flapping butterflies. Next, we’ll put our kids to work shucking summer corn and teach the...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [ALMA 5-7]] Insights “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” June 10 - June 16 2024 WEEK 24: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week Alma begins his reactivation tour. He’s hoping to kindle the dim fires of faith in the people of Zarahemla and stoke the flames he finds in the hearts at Gideon. He’ll...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MOSIAH 25-28] Creative “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” June 3 - June 9 2024 WEEK 23: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, on the creative side, we’ll be exploring the Pride Cycle with a collection of magnetic garden gnomes. Next, we’ll learn about Priestcraft by watching a vision-warpin...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MOSIAH 29-ALMA 4] Insights “They Were Steadfast and Immovable” June 3 - June 9 2024 WEEK 23: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, we leave the Book of Mosiah and the mighty legacies of King Mosiah 2 and Alma the Elder. First, we’ll see a peaceful transition of power from a monarchy to a sys...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MOSIAH 25-28] Creative “They Were Called the People of God” May 27 - June 2, 2024 WEEK 22: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, on the creative side, we’ll add Alma 2 and the Sons of Mosiah to our tilting towers. We’ll also test a simple water-pouring trick to help us talk about helping the...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MOSIAH 25-28] Insights “They Were Called the People of God” May 27 - June 2, 2024 WEEK 22: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This is a week of impossible returnings. In these four chapters we’ll see splintered groups return home, the destitute return to safety, apostates return to truth, 5 prodigal...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MOSIAH 18-24] Creative “We Have Entered into a Covenant with Him” May 20 - May 26, 2024 WEEK 21: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: On the creative side of this week’s study, we’ll talk about hearts being knit with a simple unity rope challenge. Next, we’ll use chip clips to teach why bad things mig...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MOSIAH 18-24] Insights “We Have Entered into a Covenant with Him” May 20 - May 26, 2024 WEEK 21: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week, we’ll study two epic deliverance stories. The people of Alma will find refuge and covenant connection in the Waters of Mormon but stumble into bondage in the...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [Mosiah 11-17] Creative “In the Strength of the Lord” May 13 - May 19, 2024 WEEK 20: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: On the creative side, we’ll continue our effort to break down the Book of Mosiah with our totem towers this week. We’ll add pieces like Abinadi, Alma, the Waters of Mormon, and a ne...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [Mosiah 11-17] Insights “In the Strength of the Lord” May 13 - May 19, 2024 WEEK 20: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week we’ll study the powerful words of Abinadi to King Noah and his people. He’ll echo the core messages of King Benjamin - about the Savior’s life and redemptive role - but he...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MOSIAH 7-10] Insights “In the Strength of the Lord” May 6 - May 12, 2024 WEEK 19: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: We’ll kick off the creative side with a printable designed to help you teach the characters, places, and journeys in the Book of Mosiah. Next, we’ll talk about the blessings of seersh...

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria Eckersley A Creative Study of Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon [MOSIAH 7-10] Insights “In the Strength of the Lord” May 6 - May 12, 2024 WEEK 19: SUMMARY ================= Lesson Summary: This week’s study spans several decades, and we find out what happened to Zeniff’s group after they left Zarahemla for the land of Nephi. We’ll study the incredible motives of Ammon,...