I know that my Saviour loves me

For "I know that my Saviour loves me" I decided to go with the suggestion in the sharing time outline.

The message of this song is so powerful - I had quite a few spiritual experiences during the time I was preparing this song and working with it a lot (see my personal blog post)

When I first introduced the song I used the Book of Mormon story reader and told the children the story of Christ blessing the children and then I helped them see how the words of the first verse are all about this scripture account.

Then I used actions to teach all of the words. My plan is for the kids (especially the juniors) to do the actions while we sing it for the presentation...

1. A long time ago in a beautiful place, (point behind, spread arms)
Children were gathered ’round Jesus. (gesture around body)
He blessed and taught as they felt of His love. (point at flat hand, point at heart)
Each saw the tears on His face. (fingers down cheeks)
The love that He felt for His little ones (point at heart, indicate short person)
I know He feels for me. (point at head, point at chest)
I did not touch Him or sit on His knee, (shaking head, touch arm, pat knee)
Yet, Jesus is real to me. (pat chest)

2. Now I am here in a beautiful place, (point at ground, spread arms)
Learning the teachings of Jesus. (point at head, hands make a book)
Parents and teachers will help guide the way, (show each hand, path ahead)
Lighting my path ev’ry day. (pretend to hold lantern high up)
Wrapped in the arms of my Saviour’s love, (wrap arms around body)
I feel His gentle touch. (gently touch arm)
Living each day, I will follow His way, (show fingers walking behind each other)
Home to my Father above. (point up to heaven)

Chorus
I know He lives! (point at head)
I will follow faithfully. (show fingers walking, behind each other)
My heart I give to Him. (point at heart, hands cupped)
I know that my Saviour loves me. (point at head, point at heart, both hands on chest)