“Contents,” Friend, Sept. 2009, 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 Showing the Love in Your Heart President Thomas S. Monson 4 Scriptures and Bullies 6 Stop Bullying Now 8 Friend to Friend How to Treat Others Elder Francisco J. Viñas 10 Maddie’s Grumpy Afternoon 14 Trying to Be Like Jesus 16 Sharing Time Prophets Teach Me How to Strengthen My Family 19 Alex’s Awesome Adventure 20 The Cheating Lesson 27 Special Witness Elder L. Tom Perry 28 Our Creative Friends 30 Campfire Stories and Testimonies 36 Making Friends Isabel Hills of Goffstown, New Hampshire 40 From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith The Inspirations of a Prophet 42 Comforting Lucy 44 Friends in the News 46 Matt and Mandy IBC Guide to the Friend For Little Friends 32 Just Like the Bishop 34 Jesus Feeds 5,000 People 35 Getting Ready for Church Music 13 When I Hear the Prophet’s Voice Verse 39 My Friends Things to Make and Do 12 Funstuf 22 Is It Cheating if I … ? 23 Funstuf 24 School Wise 26 Funstuf 47 Kitchen Krafts 48 Coloring Page Cover by Scott Greer Hidden CTR Ring Clue: Jessie, Ellie, Isabel, and Jack are all looking for the ring too! See the Guide to the Friend (inside back cover) for family home evening ideas.