Parent singing 2nd verse of I Know My Father Lives: He sent me here to Earth, by faith to live his plan…
Singing Kid: No, that’s not right! [Sings] He sent me here to Earth, I hate to live His plan.
Parent: Pretty sure it’s ‘by faith.’
Singing Kid rolling eyes: You don’t even go to Primary!
Singing Kid a bit later: I am a child of God, and he has sent me here…has given me an earthly home, with parents kind of wierd.
Overheard by: Sharing Time Summer School
4-Year-Old: In the song Love One Another, what does shalmeno mean?
Overheard by: James
5-year-old girl to her mother singing Jesus Once Of Humble Birth: Awww, Mom, did you know that Jesus wants a hummingbird?
Overheard by: ClistyB
Music PhD student giving an announcement in Priesthood opening exercises: I’m writing a dissertation on using pedagogical techniques to teach tone-deaf people to sing and I’m looking for volunteers.
Bishopric first counselor: Don’t worry, Brother Johnson has already signed up… Oh… and it’s confidential, by the way.
Overheard by: Pedagog-a-what?
Grandson: Why would you want God to steal your soul?
Grandma: What? God doesn’t steal souls.
Grandson: But I heard you sing, “Please steal my soul.”
Overheard by: The Hymn Reaper
Sunbeam singing: David O. McKay was swallowed by Joseph Fielding Smith.
Overheard by: Nate
Bishop over pulpit during sacrament meeting: We will now sing, There is Sunshine in My Hole… Well, I guess we all need a little sunshine in our holes.
Oveheard by: WallEm
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