If you are a non-initiate, let me tell you that the Primary Program is the LDS church’s idea of “taking a break” or something. Okay, that’s not true at all. It’s a chance. An opportunity. A pleasure (after it’s over). One Sunday a year, the kids’ organization takes over the whole worship service. I happen to have an assignment in the kids’ organization, so I got to have a front row seat to the hilarity.
* JP repeatedly putting his finger in JS’s ear. As they stood to “sing” (or stare at each other). JS batted the hand away again and again, right up to the point where he couldn’t anymore, and unfortunately took one in the eye. Really, right in the eye. JS had to make an exit. Ouch.
* MM’s FOUR trips to the restroom.
* JP (of ear-and-eye-poking fame) giving the world’s best talk about scripture prophets ever delivered by a four-year-old. And he stuck to the doctrine (as opposed to the “Jonah and the Jellyfish” detour he may or may not have practiced). The kid is amazing, and his parents have taught him so, so well.
* JH ad EH (no relation) didn’t do any of the naughties they threatened to do during the entire Saturday practice. Love those boys. Especially when they’re avoiding the naughties.
* Kid 3 got a laugh during the opening sentences of her talk. Her face lit right up and she SPONGED in all that attention. She lit up the room with her talk about how much she loves her family and how grateful she is that families are central to God’s plan. What a cutie patootie. No kidding.
* LM volunteering (again) to help out if anyone was unable to do their parts. The girl is eager. Willing. Excited. I want to be her.
* The program lasted 35 minutes. After Saturday’s practice, we were sure it would only go 20. And then we (the leaders) would have to speak. Not the best thing. But – hooray! Everyone breathed after sentences and it was perfect timing. We call that a tender mercy from the Lord.
* OJ finally, finally cracking a smile after he delivered his part.
* BB singing the word “Pirates” instead of “Tyrants” in the best song ever.
* JE in general, for overwhelming cuteness. In specific for memorizing his part and delivering it with confident stature, great diction, and a totally sincere smile.
* Husband, staying awake through the entire meeting (which is a good thing, as he was facing the congregation while wrangling 8-year-olds).
* Watching the kids be a vehicle for the Spirit of God to fill the room with feelings of love and gratitude. They are the best and I am lucky to work with them.
(12) Comments for this blog
I was primary chorister before this calling I have now. It was my favorite calling ever. I love the primary presentation!
I was primary chorister before this calling I have now. It was my favorite calling ever. I love the primary presentation!
I had to miss ours due to Grant’s illness. It made me sad because that’s the funniest Sunday of the year.
I had to miss ours due to Grant’s illness. It made me sad because that’s the funniest Sunday of the year.
I think kids should take over more often. They are so sweet and entertaining – as were your highlights 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
I think kids should take over more often. They are so sweet and entertaining – as were your highlights 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
AW! That is awesome. I have a part in the primary organization too. It’s so funny to see what happens during the primary program! (We didn’t have to speak afterwards either. Whew!)
AW! That is awesome. I have a part in the primary organization too. It’s so funny to see what happens during the primary program! (We didn’t have to speak afterwards either. Whew!)
Primary Program Sunday refuels my testimony. I. Love. It.
Primary Program Sunday refuels my testimony. I. Love. It.
Pirates!!!! hahaha that is hilarious, I may not sing it right from now on. Kind of like how John Bytheway screwed up I hope they call me on a mission. I can’t get that one right anymore. Our program is in 3 weeks.
Pirates!!!! hahaha that is hilarious, I may not sing it right from now on. Kind of like how John Bytheway screwed up I hope they call me on a mission. I can’t get that one right anymore. Our program is in 3 weeks.