Scripture Memorization 
Memorize John 1415, using visual shown right.

Activity 1 Steps to Prayer–Puzzle & Brainstorm
(Sharing Time Week 3 My love for Jesus Christ grows when I pray.)

OBJECTIVE Help children learn the steps of prayer and how our love for Jesus and Heavenly Father grows as we pray.

TO MAKE VISUALS Print, cut out, and laminate the puzzle pieces that follow. 
Also copy and cut out enough hearts and circles to use in step #3 below.

ACTIVITY
1. Talk about the objective above and read D&C 1938 “Pray always, and I will pour out my Spirit upon you, and great shall be your blessing . . .”
2. Put puzzle together Give four children the puzzle pieces
to come up and post one at a time as you discuss the following about each piece 
A Simple Prayer Can Follow Four Basic Steps 
First, Jesus taught us that we should pray to our Father in Heaven. We begin by addressing Him, "Our Heavenly Father." 
Second, we need to express our gratitude for what our Father has given to us. All that we have comes from Him. We should be specific in thanking Him for our blessings. 
Third, we can ask our Father to bless us according to our needs. (Read and discuss 3 Nephi 1820.) 
Finally, Jesus taught us to pray in His name to the Father, so we close our prayer, "in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

3. Have a brainstorm Give each class one or two circles and hearts (blessings to thank Him for/blessings to ask Him for). Give them time to get together and decide upon blessings and draw pictures of them. Then have selected class members come up one at a time to tell about and post their classes’ hearts by the “Thank Him for blessings” puzzle piece and circles by the “Ask Him for blessings” puzzle piece.