What are Testimony Gloves?

Testimony Gloves are a tool to help children understand the basic principles of a testimony. These five simples truths are explained in the following quote taken from Truth to the Faith pg. 178:
"A testimony is a spiritual witness given by the Holy Ghost. The foundation of a testimony is the knowledge that Heavenly Father lives and loves us; that Jesus Christ lives, that He is the Son of God, and that He carried out the infinite Atonement; that Joseph Smith is the prophet of God who was called to restore the gospel; that we are led by a living prophet today; and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Savior’s true Church on the earth. With this foundation, a testimony grows to include all principles of the gospel."

Visit Deseret Book to purchase the book.

How to Make Testimony Gloves

Testimony Gloves are a great teaching tool that can be used for your own family and other families and missionaries in your ward and stake. It would make a great activity for a family reunion. We want to thank all of you who have helped in the past and want you to know that because of your efforts, testimonies of these truths have been strengthened all over the world.

Instructions:

1. White gloves are available in bulk from several sources online. Lightweight "inspection" gloves work best. Also choose a small size since the gloves will be for children. We often purchase them from Amazon.com.

2. Print and cut out pictures of each principle of the testimony gloves. Download the pictures by clicking here: Glove Pictures File Then glue the pictures to each finger of the gloves. Make sure the pictures are in the correct order, starting with the left-hand thumb. You can use glue dots, a hot glue gun, Velcro or anything that works best for you.

3. Place each glove in a small plastic bag.

4. Print and place a paper insert with each glove. There are many different languages available on the blog page.

If you have any questions please let us know.

Friday, June 24, 2011

New Testimony Gloves Book Available!

We're happy to announce that Deseret Book has just published a beautiful new hardcover book entitled "The Testimony Glove."   The Book is written by Kristen M. Oaks and JoAnn F. Phillips and illustrated by Dan Burr.

Based on the true experience of Susan L. Warner, former counselor in the Primary general presidency, this children's picture book tells the story of a girl who learns from her father what a testimony is. To help her understand how to express her testimony, her father uses his hand to teach her the five parts of a testimony in a way she can remember.
Along with the story, the book invites young Latter-day Saints to practice sharing their testimonies using the enclosed glove with pictures that attach to the end of each finger. The glove represents the Holy Ghost. There are pictures representing Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon, the temple, and our current prophet, President Thomas S. Monson.
*Royalties from the sale of this book assist in providing testimony gloves to children in developing countries.\
Get your copy today!
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