helaman's warriors

8/9/2019 helaman's warriors

1/14

Super heroes &

stripling warriorsScripturePrint off, color, cut out and laminate the figures to the story. Read theaccount of the stripling warriors with the illustrations.

Credit: I got the figures from Hatch Patch. All rights are reserved to them

and you can not copy and sell the figures for your benefit.

And they were all young men, and they were exceedingly valiant

for courage, and also for strength and activity; but behold, this

was not allthey were men who were true at all times in

whatsoever thing they were entrusted. Yea, they were men of

truth and soberness, for they had been taught to keep the

commandments of God and to walk uprightly before him. Alma

53:2021

The people of Ammon, who were called the Anti-Nephi-Lehies,

had covenanted with God never to kill, even in war. They lived in

the land of Zarahemla, where Nephite armies protected them

from the Lamanites. (See Alma 53:1012.)

However, as the Anti-Nephi-Lehies saw the danger and

everything the Nephites suffered for them, they wanted tobreak their covenant and fight to defend themselves. But

Helaman, the leader of the Church, persuaded them not to fight.

He worried that they might lose their souls if they broke their

covenants. (See Alma 53:1315.)


2/14

The Anti-Nephi-Lehies had many sons who had not made the

covenant not to go to war. Two thousand of these young men

gathered together and promised to defend the liberty of their

people and the Nephites. They asked Helaman to be their leader.

(See Alma 53:1619.)

Although they were young, these men were strong and brave.

Most important, they were trustworthy and obeyed God's

commandments; "they were men of truth" (Alma 53:21; see also

Alma 53:20). Helaman called them his sons, and they called him

father. When Helaman asked them if they were willing to go to

battle, they answered, "Father, behold our God is with us, and hewill not suffer that we should fall; then let us go forth" (Alma

56:46; see also Alma 56:4445).

These brave young men did not fear death. They valued the

freedom of their people more than their own lives. Their mothers

had taught them that if they trusted in God, He would protect

them. (See Alma 56:4748.)

Helaman led his young warriors in a terrible battle against the

Lamanites. With the help of Helaman's army, the Nephites won

the battle. Helaman feared that many of his sons had been killed,

but to his great joy, he found that not one had been killed. The

young men had fought with the strength of God, and He had

protected them. (See Alma 56:49, Alma 56:5456; Alma 58:39.)


3/14


4/14

StoryWe are going to talk about the difference between Super heroes and the

stripling warriors. First talk about how Super heroes set a good example.

Print off and cut out the Manners Super heroes figures and descriptions.Glue the description of each super hero to his or her corresponding figures

and laminate. Glue a Popsicle stick to the end of them and read the

scenarios while holding up the pictures. Then discuss which super hero yourchild would use.

Next talk about how the Stripling Warriors were better than Super heroes

because they had the Holy Ghost to guide and protect them while they weresetting a good example. Read the story below to your child.

I was so excited to tell Mom and Dad about Primary that I had ahard time sitting still in sacrament meeting. My mind kept

wandering back to the story about the sons of Helaman in the

Book of Mormon. Now I knew what I wanted to be for our

neighborhood super hero costume party this yearone of the two

thousand stripling warriors! I just hoped that Mom could make my

costume. I kept imagining how cool I would look with a big gold

shield and armbands like the young men in the picture.

On the way home, I told Mom and Dad about my idea. My sisterstarted to laugh, but I didnt care. At school recess the next day,

when I told my friend Jacob about my costume, we got into an

argument because he wanted to be one of the sons of Helaman

too. Then we decided that itd be great if we dressed alike.

After school, the guys I play baseball with heard us talking about

it and wanted to be stripling warriors, tooand lots of them

werent even members of the Church! I knew my dad would be

happy to hear that Id been talking about the Book of Mormonwith my friends, but I was a little nervous about telling my mom

that I had volunteered her to make all the costumes! Fortunately,

when they heard about it, the other moms volunteered to help

make the costumes.

That night in family home evening, we talked about the two


5/14

thousand sons of Helaman and super heroes. At first I thought it

was just a coincidence, but during the lesson, I realized that Mom

and Dad wanted me to see that there was more to the story than

handsome young men with shields and weapons and fighting. Super

heroes serve people but the stripling warriors served with the

Holy Ghost as their protection and guide. I guess I missed that

important part in Primary because I was thinking about my

costume. I was impressed that night not only by their courage in

defending their country and religion and families but also because

they had listened to their mothers and were obedient to the

things that were taught to them.

As I lay in bed that night, I realized that I could be like one ofHelamans sons by being obedient to myparents and keeping the

commandments. One of the things Mom and Dad had always

taught me was to be kind and to serve others. I knew that it was

just as important for me to serve those around me as it was for

the sons of Helaman to fight for their freedom. And I had an

idea.

The next day at school I told Jacob what I wanted to do. He

looked at me a little weird at first, but then decided it was apretty good idea. At recess we all got together and made our

plan.

It was fun for all of us to wear our costumes to the neighborhood

party. But the best part was after school the next day. We put on

our costumes again, but this time our weapons were rakes and

brooms and garbage bags. We raked leaves and swept driveways

and porches in our neighborhood. We were an army of second

graders, fighting with love and service. The neighbors watchedus out their windows with smiles on their faces. I dont think Ive

ever had such a good time. And I realized that being a Super

hero is exciting but having the Holy Ghost to help me serve

others and choose the right feels even better. I would choose

the Stripling Warriors over a Super hero ANYDAY!


6/14

Scenarios:

Your mom fixes your favorite cake for no reason. Who will save you?

At a friends party you run first in line for the piata Your friend is

sad. Who will save you?

You are sharing a bag of M&M's for family night. There is only oneM&M left in the bag Who will save you?

Your grandpa has been helping your dad in the yard At the end of the

day you give him a hug, and without Thinking you say "You Stink" Whowill save you?

Your brother spent his only dollar to buy you a birthday present. Who

will save you?

Your mom is busy cleaning house before her guests arrive. She is

running around all stressed out. Who will save you?

Your dad is talking to a friend in the front yard but the phone is for

him. Who will save you?

Your teacher is looking for volunteers to stay after school to clean the

chalkboard. Who will save you?

You are thirsty but can't reach the cup on the top shelf you need help.

Who will save you?

As you walk into the living room you accidentally step on your sister's

toes. Who will help you?

You just finished a terrific dinner your mom made. You stretch and

accidentally burp. Who will save you?

You are hungry and would like a snack. Who will save you?


7/14


8/14


9/14


10/14


11/14


12/14


13/14

Electric Excuse MeHere is an exciting guy who is

like a light in the darkness. Hecomes to your rescue when you

have sneezed, burped, passed

gas, bumped into someone or

need to interrupt someone.

Thunder Thank YouHe is called Thunder because his

effect is load and penetrating. Hewill rescue you when others have

done nice things for you and leave

everyone feeling good

Cool Can I HelpHe is called cool because he

always knows when someone

needs help and he is always the

first to offer his assistance. He

will come to your rescue when

someone is in need

Super I'm SorryA most powerful super hero,

Super is alert and aware when an

offence has been made. She is

quick to correct and make

amends. she will rescue you when

you have made a mistake and

come with the greatest rewards

of peace

Power PleaseShe is always around, always

close, for she is like a good habit.She will rescue you when you

need help from others and if you

do as she says you will get more

than you ever needed

Yankee You GoHere is a generous guy who feels

free to let others go first andgives everyone a chance. He will

come to your rescue when it is

best to sacrifice for the joy of

others


14/14

Activity

Make a super hero cape. You can do this by gluing the first letter in your

childs name to the back of a garbage bag or decorate an actual piece offabric. Decorate your cape according to the example of the stripling

warriors. They listened to their parents and obeyed, they had the Holy

Ghost with them and they stood up for what was right.

helaman's warriors

Documents