2023 Resource Letter

Adrienne Bjorkman, President 

Melissa Curtis, 1st Counselor 

Jocelyn Singleton, 2nd Counselor 

Nancy Pulsipher, Secretary 

The purposes of Primary are to help children:

-Feel their Heavenly Father’s love and learn about His plan of happiness.

-Learn about Jesus Christ and His role in Heavenly Father’s plan.

-Learn and live the gospel.

-Feel, recognize, and act on the influence of the Holy Ghost.

-Prepare for, make, and keep sacred covenants.

-Participate in the work of salvation and exaltation.

(https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/12-primary?lang=eng )

Nursery

Behold Your Little Ones: Nursery Manual

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/behold-your-little-ones-nursery-manual?lang=eng 

Junior & Senior Primary

Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me/primary?lang=eng 

Individuals & Families

Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023?lang=eng 

Room 110-111 Becki / Danae Nursery

Room 113 Roslyn & Shawn Sunbeam / CTR4 

Room 114-115 Bryn/Ann Wendy CTR 5 / 6

Room 116 Kim / Stewart CTR 7

Room 113 Cole / Kevin VAL 8A / 9A

Room 114&115 Dave / Chrys VAL 8B / 9B

Cultural Hall Darin & Kim VAL 10

Point of Contact & Substitute Process:

Please contact Adrienne Bjorkman if you are unable to teach the lesson on your designated day. We will happily contact an alternate and secure back-up coverage.

General Handbook 4.2.3: Teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ

All leaders are teachers. Strive to follow the Savior’s example as a teacher (see chapter 17; Teaching in the Savior’s Way).

• Through your words and actions, teach the doctrine of Jesus Christ and the principles of His gospel (see 3 Nephi 11:32–33; Doctrine and Covenants 42:12–14). 

• Effective teaching inspires people to strengthen their relationship with God and live the gospel, progressing toward eternal life.

• Teach from the scriptures and the words of latter-day prophets (see Doctrine and Covenants 52:9). 

• Remember that “the preaching of the word [has] more powerful effect upon the minds of the people than … anything else” (Alma 31:5).

• Seek the influence of the Spirit as you prepare and teach. The Holy Ghost carries the truth unto the hearts and minds of those you teach (see 2 Nephi 33:1).

• Ensure that the teaching is edifying and doctrinally correct.

2023 Class Assignments: Please reach out to students in your classes.  Weekly touchpoints are encouraged.  

General Handbook 4.2.2: Minister to All of God’s Children

Jesus ministered personally to people, reaching out to lift and teach those who felt alone, hopeless, or lost. By His words and actions, He showed people that He loved them. He recognized the divine nature and eternal worth of each person.

Love the people you serve as Jesus did. Pray “with all the energy of heart” to be filled with His love (Moroni 7:48). Establish sincere friendships. Reach out to those who may be lonely, need comfort, or have other needs. Your love will bless their lives and help people desire to come unto Christ.

• Remember their names (Moroni 6:4)

• Love without judging (John 13: 34-35)

• Watch over them and strengthen their faith “one by one” (3 Nephi 11:15; 17:21)

• Establish sincere friendship and visit them in person or virtually (D&C 20:47)

General Handbook Update = 12.5.1 Safeguarding Children

When adults are interacting with children in Church settings, at least two responsible adults should be present. It may be necessary to combine classes to make this possible.

All adults who work with children must complete the children and youth protection training within one month of being sustained (ProtectingChildren.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). They repeat the training every three years thereafter.  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/church-safety-and-health/training-and-video-resources/youth-protection?lang=eng .

General Handbook Update = 12.5.4 Restroom Safety

Leaders and teachers should encourage parents to take their children to the restroom before Primary. During Primary, a young child must be taken to the restroom by a parent or legal guardian. Leaders and teachers should not take children into the restroom.