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CONFERENCE IS FOR ME! 34 What’s on Your Mind? 2 A Conferece Message from the Prophet 35 Food & Fun 3 Conference News 36 A Blue-Ribbon Friend 4 Conference Notes 38 Funstuff: A Funny Birthday Gift 6 Show and Tell: Conference Edition THINGS TO MAKE AND DO STORIES AND FEATURES 16 Funstuff: Mother’s Day Card 8 Helmets, Rules, and Rocky Roads 17 Funstuff: Find It! 10 My Family Night Fun 21 Funstuff: Family History Time Machine 12 Sister Squabble 24 Alma’s Baptism Talk 14 Hello from South Africa! FRIEND JUNIOR 19 Meet the Apostles: Elder Quentin L. Cook IBC Come, Follow Me for Little Ones 20 Kindness Counts: Doing What Jesus Would Do FJ1 I’ll Be Kind 22 Family History Party FJ2 Drawing Conference Words 26 Ali’s Head Start FJ3 Conference Dot-to-Dot 28 Learning and Serving at Home FJ4 Scripture Stories: Alma Believed Abinadi 30 Matt and Mandy FJ7 Coloring Page 39 Stop and Flip FJ8 The Little Bread Wagon MUSIC 18 I Will Be Valiant

FOR OLDER KIDS 31 For Older Kids 32 Rose Marie Takes a Stand Find 3 Hidden CTR Rings

Hard: Talk time Harder: Ring around the racoon Front cover by Sarah Keele Hardest: Nothin’ but net Back cover by Claudine Gevry

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May 2020 3 CONFERENCE Church News!

A new proclamation to the News world about the Restoration! Temple Math A Hosanna Shout to praise 168 finished temples Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. 14 under construction 35 already announced + 8 temples just announced!

total when all are finished Two youth speakers in conference!

A Symbol of Christ A worldwide fast on The Church has a new symbol! Fill in the Good Friday, April 10. letters that match each part of the picture. A B Conference Quotes

C “There is peace and joy even in hard times.” President Henry B. Eyring Second Counselor in the First Presidency

“Regardless of how we look or dress, we are one people with a Father in Heaven.” Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

“The Lord will help our light shine.” Sister Bonnie H. Cordon Young Women General President _____ Jesus Christ is at the center of the Church. He is our resurrected, living Lord.

_____ He welcomes everyone who will come to “I know that we are all children of God, that Him. He loves us, and that we are not alone.” _____ This reminds us of when Jesus came out Elder Ricardo P. Giménez of the Seventy of the tomb on Easter!

4 Friend B C, A, 225; Answers: Conference Notes

Sharing Gospel Love Jesus Loves Us lder Christofferson Oaks taught talked resident Eabout a family who invited about four promises we have their neighbor to home eve P - because of Jesus Christ: nings and baptisms. They 1. We can repent. called him “Uncle Jonathan.” 2. We can feel comfort and strength. He didn’t want to join the Church. But they kept loving, helping, and spend 3. We will live again. ing time with him. Twenty years later,- 4. We can keep learning and growing. he was baptized! This teaches me: This teaches me:

Doing Hard Things Book of Mormon Stories ister Jones showed a video lder Tai told about a man Sof Primary children who got Ewho read the Book of to meet President Nelson. One Mormon Stories picture book to girl asked him if it’s hard to be gain a testimony. The full Book - the prophet. President Nelson of Mormon wasn’t in his lan said yes. He said that anything we do to - guage. So he carefully read each scrip be more like Jesus takes a lot of effort. ture story and looked at the pictures. He But we can do it with His help! prayed and felt peace and joy. He knew This teaches me: it was true. This teaches me:

May 2020 5 CONFERENCE!

hen I watched general conference, WI learned about how Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon so we would have the word of God. The Book of Mormon teaches me about Jesus Christ. Shalom A., age 6, Dakar Region, Senegal Gabriel F., age 10, Minas Gerais, Brazil

love the music of I the Tabernacle Choir. I always feel peace. Jared B., age 7, Shelem, Josué, Mía, and Ruth C., ages 5, 8, 6 months, Normandy, France and 3, Durango, Mexico, enjoyed watching general conference at home. It was a special conference!

Morgan and Sadie M., ages 5 and 8, Quebec, Canada

Chien-Hsun C., age 11, Annelle, Ruth, Sarah, and Samira K., Taoyuan, Taiwan ages 8, 2, 6, and 6, Littoral, Benin, loved watching conference together as a family.

6 Friend lder Stevenson told about a woman who Ehad cancer. Someone asked how she could still have faith. She said having faith is what gets her through all the hard things. My little brother had cancer too. We were really scared, but we still had faith, and he did get better. I know that faith can help us through hard things. Alayna A., age 8, Quebec, Canada

Davin S., age 10, Louisiana, USA

Isabella B., age 5, Guatemala, Guatemala

ur family made this diorama of Othe First Vision as we got ready for general conference. We had fun working together and sharing this with our friends. Felicity, Peter, and Talmage C., ages 9, 7, and 3, Wisconsin, USA Ilse N., age 5, Nuevo León, Mexico

Draw a picture of yourself and add your own quote about conference here!

Gideon, Annie, Amelia, Sullivan, Adelaide, Arilyn, and Autumn W., ages 9, 7, 2, 4, 6, 1, and 11, Bavaria, Germany, loved seeing President Nelson and were grateful for the Hosanna Shout. May 2020 7 By Jane McBride (Based on a true story)

“Keep the commandments! In this there is safety; in this Dad poked his head around the corner. “That’s the there is peace” (Children’s Songbook, 146–47). family rule, remember?” bet I can ride faster than you!” Diego called to Diego sighed. “OK.” He and Caesar went back to “I his older brother, Caesar, as they ran through the their room. They grabbed their helmets and snapped house. It was Saturday, and their family was going on a them in place before heading outside. bike ride. Diego couldn’t wait to enjoy the sunny day. “Don’t forget your helmets!” Mom reminded them as they headed for the door. Diego groaned. He hated wearing his helmet. It made his head sweaty. Plus, his friends said helmets were for babies and old people. “But we’re not going far,” Diego said. “And I’m a really good bike rider.” “It doesn’t matter,” Mom said. “Whether we’re going five feet or five miles, everybody wears a helmet.”

Helmets, Rules, and Rocky Roads ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARK ROBISON BY ILLUSTRATIONS ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARK ROBISON Diego’s helmetoutfor everyone tosee. The back helped himsitup. Diegotookoffhishelmet. too much. Diego restedfor After afew minutes, Mom His kneeandelbow were stinging, butnothing hurt Hestretchedouthislegandwinced.was fullofdirt! around him. on theground. Hecouldhearhisfamily’s voices. flying over thehandlebars! down arockytrail. He imaginedhimselfasamountainbiker, bumping gripped thehandlebarstighter. Heloved thispart! the pavement intogravel. turned Diegosmiledand the street. awhile, After theroadnarrowed, and “Oh wow,” Dadsaid. “Look at this.” He held “I . . . Ithinkso,” Diegosaid. Itfelt like hismouth “Are you allright?” Momasked. Diego openedhiseyes. Everyone was kneeling “Looks like hiswheel hit somemetalontheroad.” happened?” “What “Is heOK?” THUD. thingheknew, The next Diegowas lying He felt hisbike joltto astop, andsuddenlyhewas Then ithappened. Soon Diegoandhisfamilywere allpedalingdown

“Rules arehardtofollow sometimes, andwe might the backofhishead. met,” Diegosaid. ahandthroughthehairon Heran handy every onceinawhile.” and smoothingbandagesover thesorespots. carefully washed Diego’s scrapes, dabbingointment family pushedtheirbikes backhome. Then Mom head!” of thehelmethadabigdentinit. The authorlives inColorado, USA. a grin. you“Race tothesink!” Momwasof thoserules talkingabout. to say. Then hestoppedhimself. Maybe thiswas one melty cheeseontothetable. Dad said, and settingaplateofthewarm tortillas the tasteofgravel outofmymouth!” quesadillas.” to tellyou thatlunchisalmostready. Hemade meant tokeep you safe.” Heavenly are FatherandDadme—thoserules said. fromthosewholove“But rules you—like not always understandwhythey’re important,” she Mom noddedandpulledhimintoagentlehug. “I meanthankyou for makingmewear myhel “No problem, kiddo. Ourfirst-aidkitcomesin “Thanks, Mom,” Diegosaid. When Diegofelt well enoughtowalk, heandhis “Woah!” Caesarsaid. could’ve“That beenyour “You gotit, Dad,” hesaid. toCaesarwith Heturned “But Idon’twant towash myha—” Diegostarted “Don’t forget towash your hands before we eat,” Everyone laughedandwalked tothekitchen. “Mmmmm,” Diegosaid. “Maybe somesalsawillget Caesar poppedintothedoorway. “Dad told me helped keep you safeorhappy? When have Heavenly Father’s commandments ASK APARENT ORTEACHER See Come, Follow Me

forMosiah 11–17. ● May 2020

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These ideas go along wit Come, Follow Me h Y —for In dividu and Familie als s each FAMIL week. NIGHT FUN Care-Package Delivery Service Signs and Safety For Mosiah 18–24 For Mosiah 11–17 Sing “Baptism” (Children’s Songbook, 100–101). Sing “I Will Be Valiant” (Children’s Songbook, 162). At the waters of Mormon, Alma taught about our baptism covenants. He Print or draw some road signs that said that when we are baptized, we prom- help you stay safe, like stop signs, speed ise to “comfort those that stand in need of limits, and other warnings. Take turns comfort” (Mosiah 18:9). holding up the signs and having people follow them in pretend cars! What would Read “Doing What Jesus Would Do” on driving be like without those signs? page 20. Call or visit someone who needs extra love. You could use the ideas at Abinadi taught about the Ten the bottom of page 20 Commandments (see Mosiah 13:12–24). to make a care How does following the package commandments keep for them! you safe and happy? ILLUSTRATIONS BY KATY DOCKRILL KATY BY ILLUSTRATIONS

10 Friend Treat Time

Apple Nachos Family Love Notes These ideas apple slices on a go alo Arrange For Mosiah 25–28 ng w plate and drizzle caramel Come ith , Follow Me— and melted chocolate on for Ind ividu top. You can add toppings and Familie als Sing “Help Me, Dear Father” s eac like chocolate chips, crushed h wee (Children’s Songbook, 99). k. graham crackers, or sprinkles. The Book of Mormon teaches us to repent and forgive others (see Mosiah 26:30–31).

Banana Chocolate Read “Sister Squabble” on page 12. Then cut out paper hearts and make love notes for your family Chip Cookies members. Hide them where your family will find Combine 1 mashed banana, them throughout the week! 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/3 cup softened butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Then add 1 cup flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder and mix. Let’s Talk Spoon dough into small balls Testimony and place on greased cookie sheet. For Mosiah 29–Alma 4 (Makes about a dozen.) Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Sing “Testimony” (Hymns, no. 137).

Taco Dip Alma had faith that sharing Combine 12 oz (340 g) his testimony would help others (see Alma 4:19). Sharing your tes- softened cream cheese, timony means sharing what you 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 believe is true. cup salsa, and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and mix well. Have a family testimony Spread mixture in baking dish. meeting and take turns sharing what you believe. Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and olives. Use

ILLUSTRATIONS BY KATY DOCKRILL KATY BY ILLUSTRATIONS tortilla chips for dipping.

May 2020 11 story) (Based onatrue Church Magazines Romney By Richard M. 12

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Squabble “B shoes were missing. ( “So Isayto myself,‘Rememberthis:Kindnessbeginswith me’” Children’s Songbook, “Bridgette!” Jaidecalled again. “Have you . . .” Bridgette borrowed Jaide’s clothes. This time, Jaide’s tennis ridgette, have you seenmytakkies?” Jaidesaid. Sometimes 145). Bridgette cameintotheroom, holding Jaide’s whiteshoes. Onlythey didn’t words comeoutofhermouth: “I wish look whiteanymore. They were cov you weren’t mysister!” the streetshecouldsee lavender hadn’t meanttosay that. ered withmud! That’s whenJaideheardawful blossoms of the jacaranda trees.blossoms ofthejacaranda Jaide looked outthewindow. Along ran outoftheroom. ran things!” said. “And itwas raining. SoIput Bridgette started tocry.Bridgette started Then she on your shoes. ButIsteppedin some mudand . . .” “And you’re always meantome!” “What didyou do?”“What Jaidesaid. Jaide started to cry too. tocry She Jaide started “I hadtogooutside,” Bridgette “You’re always my ruining make things right make thingsright How couldJaide with hersister?

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ILLUSTRATIONS BY JANA CHRISTY There were lots of them where her family lived the corner, she wrote, “I love you, Bridgette!” Then in South Africa. she went to find her sister. Usually, seeing the pretty trees made Jaide Bridgette was sitting alone, staring at the floor. feel happy. But right now she didn’t feel happy “I made this for you.” Jaide held out her picture at all. She had hurt Bridgette’s feelings with of the jacaranda trees. those sharp, ugly words. Bridgette looked at the picture. “Thank you! It’s Now she wasn’t sure what to do. She sat so pretty!” down at the table and looked at her scriptures. “What I said was mean,” Jaide said. “I’m really Last night she had been reading a story with sorry.” Dad and Bridgette. It was about when an angry “But I ruined your shoes.” crowd came to take Jesus away. “It’s OK,” Jaide said. “I forgive you. Will you for- Jaide opened her scriptures to that part and give me for saying something horrible that I didn’t read, “And, behold, one of them which were really mean?” with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his “Yes!” Bridgette said. “Do you still want to be sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, sisters?” and smote off his ear.” “Of course! I love you, and I want to be your The disciple must have been really angry that sister forever.” Jesus was being taken away. Jaide read the next She liked the way those loving, happy words verse: felt coming out of her mouth. It felt good to follow “Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy Jesus. ● sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword” (Matthew 26:51–52). Then Jesus healed the man’s ear. Jesus was kind, even though the man was there to hurt Him. Now Jaide realized what she needed to do. She needed to forgive her sister, like Jesus would. And then she would try to help her heal from the cutting things she had said earlier. Jaide bowed her head and said a little prayer. “Please, Heavenly Father, help me make things right with Bridgette.” Jaide looked out at the jacaranda trees again. She got a piece of paper and started drawing. She drew a picture of their street,

ILLUSTRATIONS BY JANA CHRISTY BY ILLUSTRATIONS lined with the beautiful trees. In

May 2020 13 See Come, Follow Me for Mosiah 25–28. Hello from South Africa! 14

Friend tip of Africa. Almost tip ofAfrica.Almost 19 millionchildren is at the southern is atthesouthern South Africa South Africa live there!

Soccer is the most Soccer isthemost popular sport in popular sportin South Africa. South Africa.Theele Many animals live in Many animalslivein phant, cape buffalo, phant, capebuffalo, leopard, lion,and rhinoceros are called “the Big called “theBig Margo and Margo and Hi, we’re Paolo. Five.” - South Africa! as we visit Join us

ILLUSTRATIONS BY KATIE MCDEE; TREE ART, BACKGROUND LANDSCAPE, CHILDREN WITH FLAGS, AND KITCHEN PHOTOGRAPH BY GETTY IMAGES ILLUSTRATIONS BY KATIE MCDEE; TREE ART, BACKGROUND LANDSCAPE, CHILDREN WITH FLAGS, AND KITCHEN PHOTOGRAPH BY GETTY IMAGES oldest gamesintheworld! oneofthe or marblesfrom onecuptoanother.It’s acountinggamewhere youmoveIt’s pebbles,seeds, Children andadultslove toplayagamecalled Pap People eat it for People eatitfor milk and sugar, milk andsugar, breakfast with food in South food inSouth ground corn. ground corn. tomato stew. or for dinner or fordinner with meat or with meator is a popular isapopular Africa that’s Africa that’s made from made from There are milesof beaches in South beaches inSouth Africa! From thisbeach you canseeTable Mountain, a famous Mountain, afamous landmark near the city landmark nearthecity of CapeTown. mancala .

time! singing loves This Primary

Meet some of our friends Meet someofourfriends We’d love tohearfrom you. Are youfrom SouthAfrica? from SouthAfrica!

Write to us! Write tous! exploring South South exploring Heavenly Father has a plan for Heavenly Fatherhasaplanfor Church becauseIlearntthat I love being amemberofthe Gauteng, SouthAfrica Zamu S.,age 10, ing eternitytogether. makes melookforward tospend ating memorieswithmyfamily.It Zinathi. It’snicetospendtimecre I love playingwithmylittlebrother, Gauteng, SouthAfrica McKenna-Paige M.,age 10, me, andthatmakes mehappy. Africa withus.Africa See you next Thanks for May 2020 time!

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1. 2. 5. Pick a piece of paper. Starting Next, fold the fan in half. Fold Here are a few from the short end, make a the other piece of paper in half suggestions for the fan by folding the paper up to make the rest of the card. note inside! a little at a time, flipping after each fold. Your love always keeps me safe and warm.

Thanks for keeping the storms away!

I’d share my umbrella with you anytime.

3. 4. Thanks for protecting me with your love! Glue the edges of your fan Draw the umbrella handle with together to make a sort of you and someone you love triangle shape. Then glue the under the umbrella. Decorate No storm is scary when you’re next to me. fan to the middle of the card. your card with raindrops or Now you have the top of your anything else you’d like. umbrella! ILLUSTRATIONS BY ADOBE STOCK BY ILLUSTRATIONS

16 Friend Find It! Alexandra loves helping out on her uncle’s farm. She especially likes counting all of the chickens! Find all 15 chickens with Alexandra. Then find the other hidden objects. ILLUSTRATIONS BY IRYNA BODNARUK BY ILLUSTRATIONS

May 2020 17 I WillI Will Be Be ValiantValiant (Simplified) Briskly = 108–128 Words and music by Vanja Y. Watkins q F C7 F 3 3 4 œ œ. œ œ j & b 4 1 œ œ5 j‰ œ4 œ œ œ œj œ 3œ œ œ . œ œ Theœ Lord needs val-- iant ser vants, Toœ doœ His œ. ? 4 ˙ ˙ œn œb œ œ œ œ b 4 5 3 J ‰Œ 1 œ œ œ œ 3 Gm 3 3 j œ œ œ œ b 52 œ ˙ œ 3 œ œ œ & œ œ œ 1 J work in the lat- ter day, Whoœ fol- low theJ teach- ings of 2 1 ? œ œ œ# œ œ œ œ œ œ b œ5 3 œ œ 7 7 C 3 3 FC b œ ˙ j j œ ˙ & œ œ œ œ1 œ œ œ Je - sus Andœ serve His peo- ple in a lov- ing way. 1 2 ? œ œ ˙ œ œ# œ b œ5 œ ˙ 3 œ 7 F 3 (F )F B 3 b œ œ j œ œ . & b œ3 œ œ35œ œj œ œ5 œ2 ˙ œ2 I will be His ser- vant Andœ keepœ my cov- ’nants val -- iant ly. I’ll 1 2 ? œ œ œ œ œ œ œb œ œ œ b 1 œ œ œ œ œ œ (B dim) FD7 Gm C7 F 3 j œ b 3 3 5 œ. œ4 5 œ œ œ 5 & œ œ œ# œ œ œ 3 œ œ 1 ˙ ˙ ˙ 1 ˙# J ˙ w stand for truth. I’ll stand for right. The Lord can de- pend on me. 3 ? ˙ œ 5 ˙ b ˙ ˙n ˙ ˙ œ œ œ ˙ © 2020, 2012, 1981 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use. This notice must be included on each copy made.

Friend 18 Watch a sing-along video for this song at children.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Click on “Videos.” MEET THE APOSTLES

ELDER

QUENTIN L. COOK Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Elder Cook’s birthday is He played football and September 8. basketball in high school.

He served a mission in England. He will be 80 years One of his companions was old this year! Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.

He and his wife, Mary, have three children and 11 grandchildren.

When he was in first grade, he gave a pair of “We must live by faith boots to a friend during a fire drill. “I didn’t want and not by fear.” his feet to be cold in Elder Quentin L. Cook the snow,” he said. “Live by Faith and Not by Fear,” Ensign, Nov. 2007, 70. ILLUSTRATIONS BY JARED BECKSTRAND BY ILLUSTRATIONS

May 2020 19 KINDNESS COUNTS uld Do Doing What Jesus Wo

By Julia A., age 12, California, USA ecently a close friend told Rme some heartbreaking news. Her dog, Holly, had died! My friend, Alli, had really loved her dog. As soon as I heard the news, I was devastated. Alli and I had spent year after year playing with and admiring Holly. Once we worked hard to give Holly a bath on a hot summer day. As soon as we finished washing her, she ran into the mud and her legs got all dirty! I wanted to do something to help Alli feel bet- ter. So I made her a care package and delivered it to her doorstep. She loved the kindness I showed her. We spent a few moments of silence as we hugged each other and cried. When I left, I realized I had done the right thing. Comforting someone is what Jesus Christ would have done. I know that everyone can set a good example and follow Christ. ●

KINDNESS CHALLENGE You can make a care package for someone who needs extra love. Here are some ideas. "Be ye kind" (Ephesians 4:32).

Draw a picture or Pack useful things, Make a treat Include something write a nice note. like tissues, pens, or pack a snack. soft, like fuzzy socks ILLUSTRATIONS BY STEPHANIE MACKAY BY ILLUSTRATIONS a notebook, or lip or a small stuffed 20 Friend balm. animal. ILLUSTRATION BY RODRIGO CORDEIRO • them inacan Decorate acardboard box IDEAS FORMAKINGYOUR TIMECAPSULE FamilySearch.org

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to do with your todowithyour May 2020

21 Family History Party By Christine Merrill (Based on a true story)

But I want to I’m bored! Let’s have a party! do something! I’m already doing something. I’m looking at family photos.

How about doing both? We could have a family history party!

It sounds boring. Let’s go! It’ll be fun.

Should we make some Welcome to the popcorn? family history party! Our first game is family tree trivia. ILLUSTRATIONS BY SCOTT PECK SCOTT BY ILLUSTRATIONS

22 Friend ILLUSTRATIONS BY SCOTT PECK person has the same person hasthesame little, his family lived on little, hisfamilylivedon When my dad was When mydadwas name asme. Look! That Look! That a ranch . . .

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May 2020 race! The teamthat Let’s do it again doitagain Let’s for thegreat index best partyever. indexes themost Now we’ve saved the best for last. the bestforlast. That was the That wasthe Family history Family history tomorrow! Now it’s time Now time it’s names wins. story time!

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The author lives in Maryland, USA. Maryland, in lives author The

By Marissa Widdison Church Magazines Alma’s Baptism Talk Wouldn’t it be amazing if a prophet gave a talk at your baptism? In Mosiah 18:7–11, Alma talked to a group of people who wanted to be baptized. Here’s what he taught them.

When you are baptized, you agree to follow Jesus Christ and become a member of His Church (see Mosiah 18:8).

Copy the name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

When you are baptized, you agree to help those who are sad, or mourn- ing. You try to comfort them and help them feel better (see Mosiah 18:9). Write the name of someone who needs comfort.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOSH BLACK

24 Friend Alma’s Baptism Talk

When you are bap- Write how the Holy tized, you promise, Ghost makes you feel. or covenant, to serve God and keep His commandments (see Mosiah 18:10). He promises that the Holy Ghost will help you.

Write a way you can stand up for what’s right.

When you are baptized, you agree to tell people Copy the name of The Church about God (see Mosiah 18:9). You stand up for of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. what’s right, even if it’s not popular.

When the people at the Waters of Mormon heard what Alma taught, they were so When you are baptized, happy! “They clapped their hands for joy” you agree to help those (Mosiah 18:11). Ask a parent or teacher how who are sad, or mourn- Write a way you can being baptized has blessed them. God wants help someone. ing. You try to comfort all of His children to have the blessings of them and help them feel being baptized! better (see Mosiah 18:9). When you are baptized, you agree to help people with their problems. You help carry, or bear, their burdens (see Mosiah 18:8).

ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOSH BLACK Ali’s Head Start By Sarah Cutler Chow (Based on a true story)

“Bear one another’s burdens, that they “That’s why we’re going to visit her,” may be light” (Mosiah 18:8). Mom said. “It’s part of bearing one an- other’s burdens.” li smiled as she closed the last bright Ali scrunched up her eyebrows. “What A blue envelope. Her eighth birthday was does that mean?” next week! She had spent the whole morning “It means helping others when they are making invitations for her birthday party. going through a hard time,” Mom said. “It’s “Ready to go?” Mom asked. something you’ll promise to do when you Ali nodded. They were taking an invitation to get baptized.” her friend Tiffany in the hospital. Ali smiled. Her baptism was coming up! “I think Tiffany will be glad to see you,” Mom “So I guess helping Tiffany feel better is one said as she and Ali climbed into the car. “Her mom way I can practice doing that?” she said. told me they had to shave off some of her hair for “Yeah,” said Mom. “That’s a great way to the surgery.” think of it.” Ali’s eyes got wide. “But school is starting When they got to the hospital, Ali followed soon! How can she go to school with no hair?” Mom to Tiffany’s room. They walked down a “They didn’t shave off all her hair—just a long hallway with brightly painted walls and little bit,” Mom said. “And taking care of our open doors. Inside the rooms, Ali could see bodies is much more important than how we children resting in big white hospital beds. look.” Some of them didn’t have any hair. Ali ran her fingers through her own long Finally they got to Tiffany’s room. Tiffany

hair. It almost reached her waist. “I feel sad for was happy to see Ali. ZHEN LIU BY ILLUSTRATION Tiffany.”

26 Friend Ali saw that Tiffany had a bandage on the side of her head. “How are you feel- ing?” Ali asked. “Pretty good,” Tiffany said. “The doctor says the surgery went great.” “Yay! I’m so glad you’re OK,” Ali said. Mom smiled. “I think Then Ali held out a bright blue birthday that’s a great idea.” invitation. “When you’re feeling better, I On the morning of Ali’s birthday party, hope you can come to my birthday party! Mom took Ali to get her hair cut. After lots And maybe you can even come to my of combing and snipping, Ali looked in the baptism.” mirror. Now her hair reached just to her Tiffany gave Ali a big hug. “Thank you!” chin. She felt happy inside when she imag- When it was time to go, Ali walked back ined a girl sitting in a hospital bed, putting down the hallway with Mom. Ali noticed a on a wig made with some of Ali’s hair. poster hanging on the wall. It had a picture “How do you feel?” Mom asked. of a girl holding a long ponytail of her hair. “So happy that I made up a joke,” said She was smiling. The top of the poster said, Ali. “Want to hear it?” “Donate Your Hair for Wigs.” Mom nodded. “Mom,” Ali said. “Can I do that?” She “I’m getting a head start on my bap- pointed to the poster. tism promises!” Ali said with a laugh. She Mom turned to read it. “But Tiffany couldn’t wait to keep helping others bear doesn’t need a wig.” their burdens. ● “I know,” said Ali. “But there are lots The author lives in California, USA. of kids at the hospital who do!”

What does it mean to “bear one another’s burdens”? ILLUSTRATION BY ZHEN LIU BY ILLUSTRATION

See Come, Follow Me for Mosiah 18–24. May 2020 27 Read how children around Learning and Serving the world have been learning and serving at others during the Home the COVID-19

February 2018 February pandemic. With social distancing, it’s hard to stay inside, but Alexander F., age 5, Ontario, Canada, had a great idea. He was looking through old Friend

Learn about Heavenly Father’s PLAN magazines and asked See pages 4, 24 A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Latter-day of Christ Jesus of Church The by published magazine children's A Daddy if they could build a rocket ship together just like on one of the covers!

n Sunday, March 29, Owe fasted for peace in the world and healing from COVID-19. This was my first time fasting for 24 hours, and it was hard. I was hungry, but my mom told me to remember the reason we were fasting and that God will hear my prayers and accept my fast- Layna H., age 8, Idaho, USA, mails e drove ing. I grabbed my Book of homemade cards to Wto look at Mormon and started reading. her Primary teachers the Houston Texas It brought me peace and filled and grandparents. Temple. Even me spiritually. God lives, and She loves coloring though the temple Jesus Christ loves us. and sharing her gates are closed, it Yaretzi L., age 10, cards with others. California, USA still brings peace and comfort. Sophie, Claire, and Bailey B., ages 2, 4, and 6, Texas, USA

28 Friend fasted for the first I time because saw lots of people going President Nelson I for a walk by themselves, asked us to fast to help and I wanted to do some- with the coronavirus. thing to make them happy Fasting is hard, but and know that they aren’t I know that making alone. Me and my family a sacrifice will help. I know this because went for a walk with some Jesus sacrificed for us. I know Jesus helped chalk and left messages on me. I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus the path to make other are proud of me. My testimony is stronger people smile. because of this. Samson W., age 4, Brendon S., age 9, Texas, USA Merseyside, England

fter not being able Ato go to church and then experiencing an earthquake in our city, we decided to sing Primary uring this quarantine songs to older people in due to COVID-19, I our neighborhood. It was D have been learning how to like Christmas caroling index. My parents help me but in spring! We knocked to learn more about my on their doors and stood back from the house with ancestors and their hob- a sign saying that we loved them and that they didn’t bies, favorite dishes, and need to invite us in. They were so surprised and more. I hope children like happy to hear us, and it was fun! It helped us feel me can feel Elijah’s spirit better when we felt scared. when they do indexing or Emily and Lily D., ages 8 and 4, Utah, USA FamilySearch at home. Levik T., age 8, Lima, Peru

e feel so blessed that in the midst of Wthe chaos caused by the spread of COVID-19, where churches are closed, we are still able to take the sacrament. We really love spending time together as a family! Billery, Whitney, Hyrum, Zoe, Kanisha, Brieanna, and Meaghan M.I., ages 14, 12, 11, 8, 6, 4, and 3 months, Sabah, Malaysia

May 2020 29 Matt and Mandy

Mandy, you’re Today I dropped my very quiet, and lunch tray in the you’re not cafeteria. My food eating. went all over the floor and on a kid’s shoes.

Everybody laughed at me.

Is something wrong?

Well, I No wonder discovered that I got funny my shirt was looks while I inside out was giving my all day. book report.

At least it Mistakes happen was my because you’re dinosaur shirt human. Learning that Franco to laugh at thinks is weird. yourself helps.

Me? I tried to be human once, but my shoes kept And the falling off. spaghetti did look better on the floor than it did on my tray. ILLUSTRATIONS BY MATT SWEENEY MATT BY ILLUSTRATIONS 30 Friend Secret Service! • Secretly do a chore to help your mom or dad. • Help fold laundry for a sibling. • Write a nice note to a missionary or elderly neighbor. a Stand Rose Marie Takes

Why did the fisherman dump peanutSee butter page into 39. the ocean?

A Look inside the Temple This room in the temple is called an endowment Quarantine Choices Staying home during the COVID-19 room. (The word “endowment” means “gift.”) In Mind? What’s on Your pandemic has helped me get creative this room, we learn more about Heavenly Father’s and gain a testimony. I play music, plan for us. We also make covenants, or promises, play with my bunny, read my Book of with Heavenly Father there. Mormon, and play with my siblings. I used to not like reading my scriptures, but now I love it. I also used to try to get out of work, and now I look for ways to help. We can all use this time to get closer to family and Heavenly Father.

Penny C., age 9, Utah, USA Food & Fun Art Challenge Draw a dinosaur using the letter “d.”

Use this word search to D H A N J U find where this temple E M J H R D is. Hint: The name of A Blue-Ribbon Friend the city goes down. The J M L G O M name of the country X N Y N M T goes across. (See page 39.) Family History R E T B E C ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARK ROBISON BY ILLUSTRATIONS Corner G V U Y L W Ask a parent or family member J L O D R E about a time when things didn’t Funstuff I T A L Y I go like they hoped. How did they get through it? Write or draw a K Q A I A H picture about it in your journal.

May 2020 31 COURAGEOUS EXAMPLES Rose Marie Takes a Stand By Jennifer Maddy and Lucy Stevenson (Based on a true story)

ave you ever had to take a stand for some- Hthing you felt was right—even though others told you to do what was popular instead? Rose Marie Reid stood up for what she believed. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was also one of the world’s most famous swimsuit designers. When Rose Marie was growing up in Alberta, Canada, her mom taught her to sew. She used scraps of fabric to make clothes for her dolls. But she never thought she would become a fashion designer. It all started when her husband needed a new swimsuit. Back then, swimsuits soaked up water and became heavy when they were wet. But Rose Marie had an idea. She cut up fabric from an old jacket and used it to make her husband’s new swim trunks. Her husband liked his swimsuit so much that he showed it to a local store. The store asked Rose Marie to make 200 suits to sell. And just like that, Rose Marie was in business! Next Rose Marie started making swimsuits for women. They were beautiful and comfortable. They came in different sizes and fit different body types. Soon her designs were so popular that she moved to California, USA, and built

32 Friend a factory for her new company. assignment from President David O. McKay and Sister After Rose Marie moved to California, the prophet Belle S. Spafford, the Relief Society General President. made an exciting announcement. The Church was build- They asked Rose Marie to help design temple clothing. ing a temple in Los Angeles, the city where she lived! So instead of designing swimsuits in a large factory, Rose Marie wanted to help. She designed a white, spar- Rose Marie set up her sewing machine in her own home. kly swimsuit and invited Relief Society women to help She spent hours cutting patterns and sewing white fab- sew on the sequins. She sold the swimsuits and donated ric. “This clothing is beautiful and sacred and precious,” the money to help build the temple. she said. “Designing it is the most important calling of As time went by, Rose Marie’s swimsuits became my life.” more and more popular. Famous movie stars wore them When you have a hard choice to make, you can in movies. But in all the dazzle and glitter of Hollywood, remember Rose Marie. You can stand up for what’s Rose Marie never backed down from her standards. right. You can use your skills to bless others and serve One time a cigarette company offered Rose Marie a Heavenly Father. ● lot of money to advertise their cigarettes. Rose Marie The authors live in Utah, USA.

knew that smoking was against Heavenly Father’s See Come, Follow Me for Mosiah 11–17. commandments. She didn’t want to encourage other people to smoke. “You know the answer,” she said. “I couldn’t possibly support a cigarette company.” As styles changed, more women were choosing to wear swimsuits that Rose Marie felt were immodest. Rose Marie Reid (1906–1978) ran Everyone thought she should her own company and was kind start designing suits in the to her employees. She was also latest styles. But Rose Marie a mother to three children and Advertisements from the 1950s for shared the gospel wherever Rose Marie’s swimsuit designs. took a stand. she went. “I don’t like that style of swimsuit, and I don’t want to design for a company that Rose Marie designed temple clothing in this room in her house. makes them,” she said. Her Visiting the Los Angeles temple in 1956. business partners wouldn’t listen. Finally, Rose Marie decided to leave the com- pany she had started. It was a hard choice. But she knew that standing up for what was right was more important than doing what was popular. Of all her designs, her most

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May 2020 33 WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

I know someone who’s being bullied. I want to stand up for them, but I don’t know how. What can I do? —Timid in Tacoma

Dear Timid, Standing up for others is important, and it’s something Jesus did when He was on earth. If you see someone being bullied at school, at church, or online, you can follow Jesus’s example by speaking up and being a friend. Try some of our tips below. And don’t be afraid to get help! If you see a situation that isn’t safe, tell an adult. Be brave! TheFriend Walk away with the person being bullied. Act out these tips for standing up for others. I’ll play with you.

Tell the bully to stop.

Hey, that’s not cool. Stop it.

Talk to an adult.

My friends are being mean to Max ...

READ THESE VERSES TO LEARN HOW JESUS STOOD UP FOR OTHERS. John 8:4–9 Matthew 19:13–14 Mark 14:3–6 Luke 22:50–51 ILLUSTRATIONS BY GARTH BRUNER BY ILLUSTRATIONS

34 Friend FOOD & FUN

This craft doubles as a healthy snack. Be sure to get an adult’s help. Share it Garden Bouquet with someone you love!

• Slide green onions onto skewers for stems. olives • Use pea pods and spinach or lettuce mini sweet for leaves. Attach them to stems with peppers toothpicks. • Trim off the tops ofmini sweet peppers. Slice down the sides to make petals, and put an olive in the middle. Stick the flowers on the skewer stems. • Slice an apple in half and put it flat side down. Stickskewers into the apple so they stand up.

What other veggies or fruit could you add?

pea pods green onions skewers

apple

Yeah, Mom says I have to eat more veggies. So tonight, these become PIZZA sauce!

Garden Giggles ILLUSTRATIONS BY CHASE JENSEN BY ILLUSTRATIONS

May 2020 35 P 36 one ofJacob’s drawings andlaughingatit.Jacob was Jacob liked todraw. Theboys were passingaround were makingfunofaboy namedJacob. Again. him andturnedaround toseewhatwasgoingon. They his desk.Hecouldhearclassmateslaughingbehind thought ashewalked intotheclassroom andsatdown at bell rang! in theserviceofyourGod”(Mosiah2:17). “When yeare intheserviceof yourfellow beings yeare only Ribbon

Preston didn’t know Jacobverywell. Heknew I wishcouldhavemadeonemore basket, teammate. reston ran down thecourt.Hecaughtapassfrom his

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“What’s this?” sheasked.“What’s at thetable,Momsawpicture ofthepoliceofficer. was Preston’s favorite. a dog,anddinosaur.They were good!Thepoliceofficer have anyothers?”heasked Jacob. picture ofapoliceofficer. “Hey, Ilike thispicture. Doyou looking down athisdesk. That nightwhilePreston wasdoinghishomework “Sure,” Jacobsaid. “Can Ihaveit?”Preston asked. Jacob smiled.Heshowed Preston drawings ofarobot, He walked over andgrabbed thedrawing. Itwasa I needto dosomething, Preston thought.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY MIKE LAUGHEAD ILLUSTRATIONS BY MIKE LAUGHEAD week,” Preston said.“Want tocomewithus?” recess, hesawJacobsittingalone.Preston walked over. OKwithher.” sure it’s see Jacob’s facewhenheseeshispicture!” ribbon!” drawings tothecountyfair?” Preston anidea. thing todo,”shesaid. refrigerator withamagnet.“Thatwaskind stopped makingfunofhimafterthat.” fun ofit,soIasked ifIcouldhaveit.Everyone Preston said.“Someoftheboys were making “My momandsistersIare goingtothefairnext “Hey.” “Hey,” hesaid ashesatdown next to Jacob. The next day, whenPreston wasplayingbasketball at Mom nodded.“I’llgiveJacob’s momacalltomake “Can wemake itasurprise?”Preston asked. “Iwantto agreat idea!”Momsaid. “That’s “What ifwesubmittedJacob’s wina drawing? Ibetit’d “Yeah,” Momsaid. “Hey, Mom,youknow how we’re submitting Seeing Jacob’s drawing onthefridgegave Mom smiledandhungthepicture onthe “A kidnamedJacobinmyclassdrew it,”

Jacob got!”Preston said,pointingtothedrawing. And attachedtothedrawing wasablueribbon! especially wantedtofind. else. Preston wantedtogostraight totheartboothbefore anything drove tothefair.There were lotsoffungamesandrides,but “That’s great!” Mom said. “That’s Mom andPreston’s sisterscaughtup.“Mom,lookwhat Jacob’s my eyesdrawing!” gotbig.Thenhesmiled.“That’s “All right!”Preston shouted.There wasJacob’s policeofficer. Preston looked atallthedrawings, butthere wasonehe The next week,Preston andhisfamilypicked upJacoband “Sure!” saidJacob. The authorlives in Arizona, USA. friends. people said,hewasgladthey couldbeblue-ribbon drawing ofatigerhad wonablueribbontoo! Preston gave Jacob a high five. No matter what other Preston gaveJacoba high five.Nomatterwhatother “And lookatyours,”Preston’s sistersaid.Preston’s ● See Come, Follow Me “The SecondGreat Commandment,” President RussellM.Nelson help ourbrothers andsisters.” “Our greatest joy comesas we

forMosiah 18–24. Ensign, May 2020 Nov. 2019,100.

37 FUNSTUFF A Funny Birthday Gift

PICK A WORD FOR EACH BLANK SPACE BEFORE READING THE STORY.

Adjective: a descriptive word (like “fuzzy” or “purple”) Noun: person, place, or thing (like “sister,” “store,” or “camel”) Plural noun: more than one of a noun (like “apples” or “staplers”) Verb: an action word (like “run” or “dance”)

Hooray! Your brother is turning next week! And, being the kind sibling you number are, you’ve decided to make him an extra birthday present. First, grab some adjective

and maybe a few as well. It’s true that plural noun plural noun adjective

are also his favorite, but your sister is giving him those already. Next, plural noun

over to your favorite store to buy . You’ll need some verb noun plural noun

to make everything stick together, of course, so be sure to find at least plural noun

. It’s building time! Grab a , gather your supplies, then head to number noun

and for to finish the craft. Wrap your brother’s location verb length of time present with a , top it with a bow, and give it to him. He’ll be sure to say color noun

over and over again! silly phrase ILLUSTRATION BY VAL CHADWICK BAGLEY CHADWICK VAL BY ILLUSTRATION

38 Friend Book of Mormon Art Show!

Clara W., age 8, Alberta, Canada Zeb, Kathryn, Jess, Faith, Ella, and Lily H., ages 11, 3, 15, 6, 9, and 13, Idaho, USA

FUNSTUFF ANSWERS HIDDEN CTR RINGS Page 31: To go with the jellyfish! Rome, Italy Did you find the rings? Look on pages 24, 20, and 37.

How to Write to the Friend The Last Laugh Couldn’t we just To send us a letter, drawing, poem, or story . . . hook a hose up to that and speed 1. Fill out the form below and send it in with your things up? story or artwork, and include a school picture or other high-resolution photo. 2. We might edit your submission, and we can’t return it to you.

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Having meaningful scripture study with Come, Follow Me young children can be challenging. for Little Ones Here are some ideas to make it easier!

FOR FOR Mosiah Mosiah 11–17 18–24 COMMANDMENTS

Read Mosiah 12:33–34 together and help your little ones say, “Commandments help us stay safe.” Then JOY IN make up hand motions together for this rhyme: BAPTISM “This is the mountain where Moses went. This is the tablet the Lord did send. This Read Mosiah 18:10–11 about how Alma’s people is His finger that wrote the words. This is clapped for joy when they learned about baptism. the voice that Moses heard. This is the Find a picture of someone being baptized and point cloud on the mountain tall. These are out what is happening in the scene. Then take turns the commandments—count ten in all!” hiding the picture and finding it. Whenever your child finds it, help them say, “I’m happy I can be baptized” and clap together for joy! Then count to ten!

FOR FOR Mosiah Mosiah 29– 25–28 Alma 4 I CAN REPENT WAITING Read Mosiah 27:23–24 together and act out the PATIENTLY conversion story of Alma the Read Alma 1:25 together and help your little ones Younger. say, “Sometimes we have to wait patiently for bless- 1. Start by walking in place. ings.” You could play freeze-dance to introduce the 2. Then pretend to see an angel and fall to idea of patience. the ground. 1. Dance around as you listen to Primary songs or 3. Stay still to represent the days Alma seemed other good music. like he was asleep. 2. Pause the music at random, and practice stand- 4. Then stand up and say, “I can repent and ing still while the music is paused. PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADOBE STOCK BY PHOTOGRAPHS follow Jesus!”

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May 2020 FJ3 SCRIPTURE STORIES Alma Believed Abinadi

In the Book of Mormon, we learn about a prophet named Abinadi. God sent him to teach the wicked people of King Noah.

Abinadi told the king and his followers to repent and keep God’s commandments. They didn’t listen. They were angry with the prophet!

They didn’t want to change. APRYL STOTT BY ILLUSTRATIONS

FJ4 Friend But one person believed the prophet. His name was Alma. He decided to repent and leave the wicked king.

Alma wrote down what Abinadi had taught. He started teaching other people about the gospel.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY APRYL STOTT APRYL BY ILLUSTRATIONS See Come, Follow Me for Mosiah 11–17.

May 2020 FJ5 I will listen to the prophet. Even if other people make bad choices, I can always choose to follow God.⚫ ILLUSTRATION BY APRYL STOTT BY ILLUSTRATION

FJ6 Friend ILLUSTRATION BY APRYL STOTT Alma Followed the Prophet What’s oneway youcan followWhat’s the prophet? COLORING PAGECOLORING

May 2020 FJ7 FJ8 Friend

Bread Wagon

The Little Little The

ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOSH KEELE By Gayle Kinney-Cornelius (Based on a true story)

ammy opened his eyes. It was a Sammy looked in the oven window. S new day! He yawned. There was He counted the loaves of bread. a yummy smell in the air. “One . . . two . . . three . . . four. Who Mmmm, Papa is making bread! will you give the bread to?” Sammy thought. “That’s something I need your help Papa baked bread for the family with,” Papa said. “I thought one loaf every Saturday. Sammy liked to watch could go to Sister Martin. And two him take the crispy brown loaves loaves could go to the Miller family. out of the oven. Papa always gave Who do you think we could give the Sammy the first slice. fourth loaf to?” But today isn’t Saturday, Sammy Sammy thought about it. thought. Why is Papa baking? “What about Mr. Lee?” Sammy Sammy decided to find out. He asked. Mr. Lee lived in their apart- walked to the kitchen and asked Papa ment building. He didn’t go outside what was going on. very much. Mostly he just watched “Do you remember what the bishop people from his window. ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOSH KEELE JOSH BY ILLUSTRATIONS asked us to do?” Papa asked. “That’s a great idea,” Papa said. Sammy nodded. “He asked After the bread was done baking, us help other people. And I Sammy helped Papa wrap the bread. helped Sister Martin Then Sammy got his wagon. They put take her bag upstairs, the loaves inside. remember?” “The bread wagon is ready to roll!” “You did a good job,” Sammy said. Papa said. “I decided to Sammy helped Papa pull the pray about how I could wagon. Sammy’s heart felt nice and help someone. I had the warm, just like the bread they were idea that I could bake about to share! ● bread to share.” The author lives in Vermont, USA.

See Come, Follow Me for Mosiah 18–24.

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