March 15–21
Doctrine and Covenants 27–28
“All Things Must Be Done in Order”
Ideas for Family Scripture Study and Home Evening
Song:
“Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice,” Hymns, no. 21
Prayer:
Thought/Scripture:
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Doctrine and Covenants 27:1–2.
How can we better remember the Savior’s sacrifice for us as we partake of the sacrament?
Lesson:
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Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18.
How does armor help protect us in battle?
Discuss some of the evil influences your family faces and the things you can do to put on spiritual armor.
For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Teaching Stripling Warriors Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
Prayer:
Treat:
Brownies with Cookie Dough Frosting
INGREDIENTS
For the brownies:
- 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch processed preferred)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the frosting:
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
For the brownies:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about a couple minutes. Reduce the speed to low and mix in one egg at a time, making sure to wipe down the sides of the bowl in between each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt on low speed until a thick batter forms. Fold the chocolate chips in with a rubber spatula. Gently press the brownie batter into a greased or parchment lined 9×9 pan. Its ok if the batter is thick and this may take a moment to gently push it into a flat layer in the pan.
- Bake for 35-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
For the frosting:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about a few minutes. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in the flour and vanilla extract until smooth.
- With the mixer speed on low, add in the heavy cream and mix until just combined. The purpose of this is to achieve a frosting consistency. If it’s still a little too thick, add in a little bit more heavy cream until creamy enough. Fold the chocolate chips in with a rubber spatula.
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, frost with the cookie dough frosting. Enjoy!
- Doctrine and Covenants 27:5–14.
What do we know about the prophets in these verses? You could search for information about them in the Guide to the Scriptures (scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). What blessings have been unlocked for us through the keys they held? For more information about some of these keys, see Matthew 16:16–19; Doctrine and Covenants 110:11–16.
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- Doctrine and Covenants 28:2–7.
What do we learn from these verses about a prophet’s calling? Maybe family members could review past messages from our living prophet and share how his counsel helps us follow Jesus Christ.
- Doctrine and Covenants 28:11.
When we want to offer someone correction, why is it important to handle it “between him and thee alone”?
For more ideas for teaching children, see this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Primary.
Suggested song: .
Improving Personal Study
Study the words of latter-day prophets and apostles. Read what latter-day prophets and apostles have taught about the principles you find in the scriptures. Consider reviewing the general conference topic index on conference.ChurchofJesusChrist.org or on the Gospel Library app.
