April 26–May 2
Doctrine and Covenants 45
“The Promises … Shall Be Fulfilled”
Ideas for Family Scripture Study and Home Evening
Song:
“When He Comes Again,” Children’s Songbook, 82–83
Prayer:
Thought/Scripture:
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Doctrine and Covenants 45:32.
What are our “holy places”?
What does it mean to “not be moved”?
How can we make our home a holy place?
Lesson:
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Doctrine and Covenants 45:39–44.
How can you help family members understand what it means to watch for the Savior’s Second Coming?
Maybe you could think of an event that you are anticipating and share ways that you are “watching” for that event.
What are we doing to watch for the Savior’s Second Coming?
For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Teaching Stripling Warriors Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
Prayer:
Treat:
FUDGY COOKIES AND CREAM BROWNIES
INGREDIENTS
OREO BROWNIE LAYER
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups chopped Oreos (about 13–14 Oreos)
COOKIES AND CREAM LAYER
- 12 oz (about 2 cups) white chocolate chips
- 6 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 3 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 3/4 cups chopped Oreos (12 Oreos)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch pan or line it with parchment paper that sticks up above the sides, which can be used to lift the finished brownies out of the pan and make cutting easier. Set pan aside.
2. Combine the butter and chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 20-30 second increments, stirring well after each, until melted and smooth.
3. Add the sugar and whisk until combined.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk together to combine.
5. Add the cocoa, flour and salt and stir with a rubber or wooden spatula until well combined. Batter will be very thick.
6. Stir in the chopped Oreos.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, then bake for 25-30 minutes. To test the brownies for being done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs, they’re done.
8. Set the brownies aside to cool. When mostly cool, make the cookies and cream layer.
9. Add the white chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream to a large microwave safe bowl and heat in 20-30 second increments, stirring well after each, until melted and smooth. Mixture will be thick.
10. Stir in the powdered sugar and chopped Oreos, then spread evenly on top of the brownies. The mixture will be thick, just use your spatula to help spread it.
11. Allow the brownies to cool completely, then cut into squares. The cookies and cream layer will be quite firm to the touch, but great on top of the brownies.
- Doctrine and Covenants 45:3–5.
What does an advocate do for us? You could watch the video “The Mediator” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org) and talk about why the Savior is called our Advocate.
- Doctrine and Covenants 45:9–10.
If your family had a “standard,” or flag, to represent your commitment to the gospel, what would it look like? It might be fun to make a family flag together and discuss how you can help others follow the gospel standards.
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- Doctrine and Covenants 45:55.
Reading 1 Nephi 22:26 and Revelation 20:1–3 can help your family understand how Satan “shall be bound” during the Millennium. How can we bind Satan in our lives?
For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
Suggested song: ; see also “Ideas to Improve Your Family Scripture Study.”