“Contents,” Friend, Nov. 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 Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice Three Bridges President Thomas S. Monson 4 Seeing a Child of God 8 Friend to Friend All Can Give Elder Stanley G. Ellis 10 Same-Size Service 14 Sharing Time Every Blessing that I Enjoy Here 17 Matt & Mandy 18 Buzzing Bees and Baby Birds 22 Book Reviews 28 Friends in the News 34 The Yellow Dress 37 Special Witness Elder Robert D. Hales 38 Making Friends Nubporn Wisanbannawit of Bangkok, Thailand 42 Trying to Be Like Jesus 44 From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith The City of Joseph 46 Our Creative Friends IBC Guide to the Friend For Little Friends 30 Kendra’s Letter 32 We Give Thanks 33 Showing Thanks Verse 7 God’s Wonderful Creation Things to Make and Do 13 Kitchen Krafts 21 Funstuf 24 Scripture Picture Game 26 Funstuf 41 Coloring Page 48 Joseph and the Saints Build Nauvoo Cover by Jim Madsen Hidden CTR Ring As you look for the CTR ring hidden in this issue, think of blessings you can thank Heavenly Father for. Clue: Mike and Billy had a little accident. See the Guide to the Friend (inside back cover) for family home evening ideas.