Companion for family history Come, Follow Me Companion for family history

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Home-centered, church-supported gospel study Come, Follow Me Home-centered, church-supported gospel study Conversion is the goal: “The aim of all gospel learning and teaching is to deepen our conversion and help us become more like Jesus Christ.” Come, Follow Me—for Individuals and Families © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved

Come, Follow Me: Who is Invited? Individuals and Families … … and Our Ancestors “… For we without them cannot be made perfect; neither can they without us be made perfect …” Doctrine and Covenants 128:15 © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved

Family History … This distinctive influence of the Holy Ghost [the Spirit of Elijah] draws people to identify, document, and cherish their ancestors and family members—both past and present (David A. Bednar, The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn). © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved

… and Temple Work But how are they to become saviors on Mount Zion? By building their temples … and going forth and receiving all the ordinances … in behalf of all their progenitors who are dead … ; and herein is the chain that binds the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers, which fulfills the mission of Elijah (Teachings: Joseph Smith, 472–73). © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved

Come, Follow Me: Family History Companion We have created this family history companion to Come, Follow Me to provide related family history activities. These can enrich your home-centered gospel study, while aiding your family in reaping the benefits and blessings of incorporating more family history into your lives. Feel free to explore the activities listed each week, and find more ideas in The Family History Guide Activities section. © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved

Inspiring questions and references heighten family history awareness. Companion Features Inspiring questions and references heighten family history awareness. Enjoy activities for individuals and families, youth and children The Family History Companion is connected to the Study Center and other powerful learning resources of The Family History Guide website (free). © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved

Come, Follow Me & The Companion: Connections An example that shows how the Companion and Come, Follow Me connect: Come, Follow Me Topic Companion Activities Week 3: Our Father’s Business Watch the "Hannah's View" video. Think about your own goals for the temple and family history; share these with someone close to you and write them in your journal. The Family History Guide has more activities here: K7-03 Set Temple and Family History Goals. © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved

Come, Follow Me & The Companion: Connections Come, Follow Me Topic Companion Activities Week 13: Jesus Christ invites me to set aside my fears and doubts and exercise faith in Him. When you think about the future, what will be some of the challenges and opportunities ahead that will require courage and faith in Jesus Christ "to step out of the boat?" One suggestion from the Make History website (referenced in The Family History Guide, Activity Y3-16) is "Send a Letter To Your Future Self."  © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved

Inside the Companion https://www.thefhguide.com/cfm.html 1. Show the website page listed above. 2. Browse several weeks of the schedule and point out items of interest. 3. Browse the Study Center. 4. Use the link near the top of the CFM page to go to the Activities section of The Family History Guide. 5. Point out resources at bottom of CFM page. © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved

Thank You https://www.thefhguide.com/cfm.html 1. Show the website page listed above. 2. Browse several weeks of the schedule and point out items of interest. 3. Browse the Study Center. 4. Use the link near the top of the CFM page to go to the Activities section of The Family History Guide. 5. Point out resources at bottom of CFM page. © 2019 The Family History Guide Association – All Rights Reserved