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Come Follow Me 

 Week 1: September 28 – October 4

Reading: Isaiah 40–49 — "Comfort Ye My People"

Quick Summary

Isaiah offers profound words of comfort and hope to Israel. He reminds God's covenant people that despite their trials and exile, the Lord has not forgotten them. He contrasts the powerlessness of man-made idols with the almighty power of God, who carries His people, promises to strengthen them, and declares, "I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands".

Quick Activities

• Engraved Palms Drawing: Have family members trace their hands on paper. On the palm, write ways the Savior shows He remembers us or write your favorite verse from Isaiah 49:15–16.

• Watering Plants Lesson: Read Isaiah 44:3–4. Water a houseplant or garden bed together and discuss how God's blessings pour out on us to help us grow, just like water helps plants thrive.

Week 2: October 5 – October 11

Reading: Isaiah 50–57 — "He Hath Borne Our Griefs, and Carried Our Sorrows"

Quick Summary

These chapters contain some of the most explicit messianic prophecies in the Old Testament, famously quoted by Abinadi in the Book of Mormon. Isaiah describes the Suffering Servant who would take upon Himself our infirmities, sins, and griefs. It highlights Christ's infinite Atonement and invites all who are thirsty and heavy-laden to come to the Lord for mercy and eternal life.

Quick Activities

• Atonement Matching / Scripture Comparison: Read Isaiah 53 alongside Mosiah 14 and Mosiah 15:1–9. Cross-reference the verses to see how ancient prophets in both hemispheres testified of the exact same details of Jesus Christ's sacrifice.

• "Feast for Free" Object Lesson: Read Isaiah 55:1–3 ("Come ye to the waters... buy wine and milk without money"). Set out a healthy family snack and discuss how the spiritual gifts and salvation offered by Christ cost no money, but require our open hearts.

Week 3: October 12 – October 18

Reading: Isaiah 58–66 — "The Redeemer Shall Come to Zion"

Quick Summary

Isaiah details true worship, contrasting empty outward rituals with genuine devotion. He delivers powerful instruction on true fasting—showing that proper fasting looses the bands of wickedness and feeds the hungry. He also teaches how to call the Sabbath a "delight" and concludes with visions of the Latter-day restoration, the gathering of Zion, and the glorious Millennial peace.

Quick Activities

• Fasting Bread Basket / Service Project: Read Isaiah 58:6–11. Put together a food drive donation box or assemble hygiene kits for a local shelter to demonstrate what it means to "deal thy bread to the hungry."

• Sabbath Delight Brainstorm: Read Isaiah 58:13–14. On a whiteboard or poster, draw a two-column chart labeled "Mundane" vs. "Delight." Have everyone write down activities that turn the Sabbath into a joyful, spiritual day focused on the Savior.

Week 4: October 19 – October 25

Reading: Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 — "Before I Formed Thee in the Belly I Knew Thee"

Quick Summary

The focus shifts to the prophet Jeremiah, who was called to preach repentance to Jerusalem before its destruction. Chapter 1 introduces the doctrine of premortal existence and foreordination, as God tells Jeremiah that He knew him before birth. Jeremiah uses powerful imagery—such as the potter and the clay—to illustrate how God desires to shape His people if they remain humble and malleable.

Quick Activities

• Play-Doh or Clay Potter Activity: Read Jeremiah 18:1–6. Give everyone modeling clay or dough. Try forming a vessel, then intentionally squish it and reshape it to discuss how we can allow God to reshape our lives when we repent.

• Premortal Identity Discussion: Read Jeremiah 1:4–5. Write down individual strengths and spiritual gifts for each family member, discussing how Heavenly Father knew each of us before we came to earth and has a purpose for our lives.

Week 5: October 26 – November 1

Reading: Jeremiah 31–33; 36–39; Lamentations 1; 3 — "I Will Turn Their Mourning into Joy"

Quick Summary

Despite Jerusalem's tragic fall and Jeremiah's own imprisonment and suffering, these chapters deliver a message of hope and restoration. Jeremiah prophesies of a "new covenant" where the Lord will write His law directly in the hearts of His people. In Lamentations, midst the grief of captivity, the prophet reminds Israel that the Lord's mercies are new every morning and His faithfulness is great.

Quick Activities

• "Written on the Heart" Craft: Cut out paper hearts. Read Jeremiah 31:31–34. Have family members write a gospel commandment or principle inside their paper heart that they want to internalized—not just follow as an external rule.

• Night to Morning Light Object Lesson: Read Lamentations 3:22–26 in a dark room with a single flashlight or candle. Talk about how even during our darkest times ("night"), God's compassions and mercies return like the morning sunrise.

Article of Faith 10

"We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory"

October Spotlights

Gia Erickson turns 10 this month! Gia has a compassionate heart. She really wants everyone to be happy and is always doing sweet things like making cards or handmade toys for her family and friends.  She loves babies (and babies love her)! She also loves being with her friends. Gia likes the primary song "Disciple of Christ".

Wesley Ballard turns 8 this month! Wesley is extraordinarily joyful! He makes friends effortlessly and is always making up games and fun activities. Wesley loves creating and building.  He's especially attached to his dog, hamster and axolotl. He loves the song "How Did the Savior Minister?" 

Elliot Chase is turning 4 this month! Elliot is always full of energy but loves to learn.  He loves Luigi and Sonic. His favorite song is "More Jesus". 

Ephraim is turning 4 this month! Ephraim likes to follow rules he also has a great memory and is reading! He loves Mario and Sonic. This favorite song is "More Jesus".

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