Recite and discuss the suggested scripture for this month, Matthew 5:14–16.

• What does it mean to "let your light so shine"?
• What does it mean to "put [your light] under a bushel"?
• What could be the "good works" of Primary children?
• What does this scripture have to do with sharing the gospel through our example?

Cut out a paper candle for each child and tape to the bottom of each chair.
Post a picture of Jesus Christ on the board.
Cut out three large paper candles.
Write one of the following scripture references on each candle and post around a picture of Christ:

•  1 Nephi 18:8–16, 20–22 (Nephi is courageous on the ship);
• Joseph Smith—History 1:5–15 (Joseph Smith prays for guidance);
• Daniel 1 (Daniel refuses the king's meat).

The scriptures give examples of young prophets who "let their light shine."
Sometimes being an example takes courage.

Divide the children into three groups and give each group a scripture reference and materials to make simple puppets to retell the story (see TNGC, pp. 176–77).

Invite each group to tell the story of each prophet's example. (The Joseph Smith story should end with Joseph kneeling in prayer. Please do not portray Heavenly Father or Jesus Christ with puppets.)

Children can also let their lights shine and be an example. Tell two or three stories of children being an example to others using your own experiences or stories from "Trying to Be Like Jesus" from an issue of the Friend.

Have the children find the paper candles under their chairs.

Invite them to bring them out from "under the bushel" and write on them one way they can be an example to others.

Sing "Shine On" (p. 144).
Pass out the three large paper candles, then have the pianist continue to play the music while the children pass the candles to each other.
When the music stops, have the children with the candles stand and tell one way they can share the gospel with their examples.

Bear testimony of the importance of sharing the gospel by example.