Using songs from “The Savior” section of the CS, sing a story of Christ’s birth (see “Music with Narratives,” TNGC, 174–75).

Display GAK 216 and read Matthew 19:13–15.

Discuss with the children what it might have been like to be a child when Jesus lived on earth.

Sing “I Think When I Read That Sweet Story” (CS, 56).

Then display GAK 322 and have a group of older children read 3 Nephi 17:11–12, 21–24 together (see “Choral Readings,” TNGC, 163).

Discuss what it might have been like to be in the group that Jesus blessed.

Sing “Easter Hosanna” (CS, 68–69).

Finally, display GAK 238. Have the children stand, and tell them they are today’s children.
Discuss what it might be like to be in the presence of Jesus Christ. Sing “When He Comes Again” (CS, 82–83).

4. As I follow Jesus Christ in faith, I prepare myself
for the Second Coming (Matthew 25:1–13; D&C
45:56–59; 39:20–24).
Tell the children that no one knows when the
Savior will come again but that as we follow Him
in faith, we can prepare to receive Him when He
comes again. Display pictures that go with the
eight songs from this year’s children’s sacrament
meeting presentation. Have the pianist play a few
notes from one of the songs, adding one note at a
time until a child recognizes it. Ask that child’s
class to name the song, match it to the picture,
and tell one thing the song teaches about preparing
for the Savior’s Second Coming. Sing the
song. Bear testimony of that principle, and repeat
for the other songs.