2012

January 2012, page 22, Jesus Christ created the earth as a place where I can choose the right. A beautiful landscape with animals like a paradise or Garden of Eden. Includes the text from the scripture 2 Nephi 2:27 about free agency or the gift of being free to choose.

January 2012, pages 24-25, Book of Mormon Feast A coloring page of three Nephite children with spaces numbered between 1 and 52. Children are encouraged to read the Book of Mormon through the year and color the space with the number corresponding to the week they finished reading.

February 2012, page 22, Nephi was blessed for choosing the right. Includes text from the scripture in Mosiah 2:22 about the positive consequences of obeying the Lord's commands.

February 2012, page 43, Winter Service Hidden Pictures. A hidden pictures coloring pages depicting a family leaving a food treat on the doorstep of an older woman on a snowy day.

March 2012, page 27, God's prophets and apostles speak to us in general conference. A father and daughter sitting in a chair together reading the conference issue of the Ensign. Includes text from the scripture in Alma 37:35 about young people learning wisdom and keeping the commandments.

March 2012, page 34, Inviting the Spirit. Four mini-pictures on one page showing things that can keep the Holy Ghost with us: sharing, praying, helping and singing.

April 2012, pages 11-12, He Sent His Son. An 8-page mini coloring book covering the last few days of Jesus Christ's ministry on earth. Each page describes an event, gives the scripture reference, and suggests an appropriate Primary song. The entire book is printable on two sheets of paper, and the papers are folded and stapled to create book-like pages.

April 2012, page 42, Jesus Christ is the perfect example for me. A boy invites a lonely boy on the sidelines to join a game of basketball. Includes text from the scripture in John 13:15 with Christ's words about his example and what his followers should do.

May 2012, page 3, Sing Your Sweetest Song. A half-page coloring picture of a woman with a singing bird on her finger. It goes with the story by President Monson on the previous page.

May 2012, page 34-35, Coloring Page, "I'm glad that I live in this beautiful world Heav'nly Father created for me." Children's Songbook 228-29. A two-page coloring page. A beautiful nature scene with waterfall, trees, bunnies, fish, flowers. Creation, landscape, earth, water.

May 2012, page 39, When I take the sacrament I renew my baptismal covenants. A sacrament meeting scene showing the bread tray being passed to a little boy. Includes text from the scripture in Acts 2:38 about repentance, baptism, and the Holy Ghost.

June 2012, page 20, Happy Birthday, Bishop! A hidden picture coloring page depicting children presenting balloons and cake to their bishop on his doorstep.

June 2012, page 35, I choose the right by choosing gospel principles. A girl puts money in her tithing jar. Includes the text from the scripture 1 Nephi 3:7 about the Lord making it possible for his children to do the things he commands.

July 2012, page 43, Being kind is doing and saying nice things to others. A girl is carrying a grocery bag for a woman using a walker. Includes the text from the Bible verse Ephesians 4:32 that simply states "Be ye kind one to another." Service, helping.

August 2012, page 43, I choose to fill my life with things that invite the Spirit. A girl or young woman holds the children's songbook and sings while a boy or young man plays a keyboard. Includes the text from the third Article of Faith about pursuing things that are good and worthy (Articles of Faith 1:13). Music, Holy Ghost.

September 2012, page 31, I should respect and worship God. A girl kneeling in prayer by her bed. Includes the text from D&C 42:29 about serving the Lord and keeping the commandments.

October 2012, page 31, We receive the ordinances of salvation through the priesthood. A boy and a priesthood holder stand in the water, preparing to complete the ordinance of baptism. Includes the text from D&C 84:35 that simply states "All they who receive this priesthood receive me, saith the Lord."

November 2012, page 31, I can prepare now to serve a full-time mission. A boy is looking in the mirror and trying on a tie. Scriptures, a picture of the temple, a picture of Jesus, and sports equipment are nearby. Includes the text from Mark 16:15, where the Lord says that gospel should be preached everywhere to everyone.

December 2012, page 31, Joseph Smith saw and testified of Jesus Christ. The prophet Joseph Smith is standing at a podium or speaker's stand with a congregation or group of people listening to him. Includes the scriptural text from D&C 76:22–23 about his testimony of Christ and God.

December 2012, page 35, The First Christmas A connect-the-dots picture of the Christmas Wise Men or Magi that could also be colored. Picture shows a three men on camels following the new star. Background of the picture is partially pre-colored.