“Contents,” Friend, May 2008, 1 Friend A children’s magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stories and Features IFC Friends by Mail 2 Getting to Know the First Presidency of the Church 4 Beautiful Music 8 Friend to Friend: Honoring His Name / Elder Shayne M. Bowen 10 The Best Bargain 14 Sharing Time: I Have a Family Here on Earth 17 Matt and Mandy 18 Trying to Be Like Jesus 20 Making Friends: Gabriella Kate Willson of Kellyville, New South Wales, Australia 24 Questions and Answers about the Priesthood 28 Andy’s Choice 32 Book Reviews 38 Our Creative Friends 40 From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith: Receiving the Gold Plates 42 Clean-up Claire 45 Special Witness: President Boyd K. Packer 46 Friends in the News IBC Guide to the Friend For Little Friends 34 The Beautiful Green Glass 36 Let’s Plant a Garden 37 Handy Pencil Holder Verse 13 Family Hug Things to Make and Do 7 Coloring Page 23 Kitchen Krafts 26 Funstuf 27 Funstuf 48 Joseph Smith Receives the Gold Plates Cover by Elise Black Hidden CTR Ring As you look for the CTR ring hidden in this issue, think of how you can show love for your family. Clue: Are you feeling creative? See the Guide to the Friend (inside back cover) for family home evening ideas.