“Contents,” Friend, Oct. 2011, 1 The 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 Safe on the Sea President Thomas S. Monson 4 The Spelling Bee 6 P-R-A-Y-E-R 7 Special Witness Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 8 Alone? 10 Bright Idea 11 Friend to Friend How I Gained a Testimony Elder Gérald Caussé 12 Bulletin Board 14 Stories of Jesus Jesus Works Miracles 16 The Trouble with Chloe 18 Publishing Pirates: Anna M. of Edmond, Oklahoma 20 The Apple Adventure 23 Article of Faith 11 28 A Missionary Named Wilford: Part 3 30 Trying to Be Like Jesus 36 Finding the Way Back 38 Our Creative Friends 40 Bringing Primary Home Prayer Is Reverent Communication between God and Me 42 Matt and Mandy 44 Praying with Patience 47 Friends in the News 48 Guide to the Friend 49 Scripture Poster: The Brother of Jared For Little Friends 32 Helping Jamie 34 Daily Prayers 35 Love One Another Verse 27 My Little Prayer Things to Make and Do 22 Kitchen Crafts 24 Welcome to the Fall Festival 26 Funstuf 43 Funstuf 46 Coloring Page Cover by Scott Peck Hidden CTR Ring Clue: We should follow the counsel given by prophets. See the Guide to the Friend on page 48 for family home evening ideas.