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Author: John Bytheway
For years, John has used a poem during fireside talks to help LDS families understand the importance of the sacrament. With full-color illustrations by Nathan Pinnock, The Sacrament will help children of all ages understand what they should be thinking about during this sacred ordinance. John shares the story of a boy and his grandfather and the memory the grandfather shares with his grandson regarding the lesson he learned about the sacrament when he was a young boy. Ideal for children from three to twelve and a perfect baptism gift.
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What a Delightful Treat
Even as an adult I too often let my mind wander during sacrament. This book was a wonderful reminder of the divine purpose of sacrament and the power of the covenants we make and renew each week. Brother Pinnock's Beautiful illustrations, coupled with the wise words of Brother Bytheway, make this a delightful book to own. Perfect for a baptism gift, or any occasion. What a great product!
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Wake Up Call To Think Of Jesus
This is an excellent teaching tool for children on the sacred meaning of the sacrament. It's easy to get distracted during sacrament meeting, children and adults alike, as this book pointed out. Such wondering of thoughts makes one forget the reason for the ordinance. This book through verse did the trick for getting across the understanding of who the focus should be on. It reminds the reader that the reason for reverence is Jesus. I take my three children to church with me each Sunday and at times I get a heck of a time wrangling them to sit still during sacrament meeting particularly during the actual passing of the bread and water (thanks to those people from time-to-time over the years that extended their helping hands!). They're a bit older now (11, 7, 5) so they're pretty good about being quiet but I want them to truly grasp the reason for the reverence. This book powerfully did that. It did so my accounting a simple story of a young boy on vacation having the time of his life at his grandfather's homestead. It didn't occur to him that he would have to go to church even on vacation. So comes church day and bored as can be. Grandpa noticing his weariness whispered a story to him of an observation he had when he was about the same age. Grandpa had noticed many people then were distracted as well and lost focus that the hour was a time for worship. Grandpa recalled wondering, "Yes, I couldn't help but wonder what the Lord Himself would say should He walk into the chapel while His Saints behaved this way; Would His loving eyes be saddened; would His countenance be grim while He there observed and listened to a service meant for Him?" (p14). Wow, what a wake up call! Surely inspired the boy to remember Jesus from then on during sacrament ...and me too! ...and my kids! ...and those who read this book! This book is now on my list of outstanding books for gifting. I also foresee utilizing this for sharing time when a call for a lesson on sacrament arise. Absolutely fabulous picture book! *Hardcover provided by publicist in exchange for an honest review.