FHE: The Atonement

Lesson:
Read this overview of the Atonement from the March 1995 Friend.
http://lds.org/friend/1995/03/the-atonement?lang=eng

Discussion:
What does the Atonement do for us?
-It allows us to be forgiven of our sins and be made clean again when we repent.
-As part of the Atonement, Jesus Christ also suffered for our pains and sicknesses (see Alma 7:11-12).  He understands our struggles, our sorrows, and our pains and He can comfort us in times of need.

How do we apply the Atonement in our lives?
-Repent when we make a mistake.
-Pray for help to overcome weakness and become better.
-Seek His comfort and help in times of difficulty.

Activity:
Use six eggs to spell EASTER--one for each letter.  Place a strip of paper in each egg with the word assigned to that letter.  Open the eggs and discuss how each word relates to Easter.
E - Everyone
A - Atonement
S - Savior
T - Tomb
E - (This egg is left EMPTY) meaning the tomb was empty. 
R - Resurrection

Video:
Watch this Easter message from President Monson: He Lives!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXrOG02NMB0

Testimony:
-Bear testimony of the power of the Atonement and the reality of the Resurrection--that He does live and because of Him, we can return to live with Heavenly Father again.

Additional Activites:
Use the flannel board figures to tell this story from the March 1989 Friend that helps to explain the Atonement.
http://lds.org/friend/1989/03/sharing-time-the-atonement?lang=eng