“Contents,” Friend, Aug. 2012, 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 Follow the Prophet Learning to Serve Others 5 Bright Idea 6 Leaving Bad Behind 8 Question Corner 10 Elevator Prayers 12 Bulletin Board 14 Stories of Jesus Samuel the Lamanite Prophesies of Christ 16 Special Witness Elder Quentin L. Cook 18 Prayers, Notes, and Natural Disasters 20 Grandma’s Feather Blizzard 22 In Every Footstep: Part Two 24 Leute’s Home 26 Special Words 28 Buddy’s Heart 30 Friend to Friend Never Give Up Elder Tad R. Callister 36 Cool Cars 38 Show and Tell 40 Bringing Primary Home I Choose to Fill My Life with Things That Invite the Spirit 42 Matt and Mandy 48 Guide to the Friend For Little Friends 32 Serving Heavenly Father 34 Fun Service 35 Do Your Duty For Older Kids 44 But I’m Too Shy 46 Feeling Shy? 46 Funstuf: Your Own Time Line Music 9 Love One Another Things to Make and Do 4 Kitchen Crafts Colorful Layered Cake 17 Funstuf Puzzle Page 31 Funstuf Preparing for the Temple 43 Coloring Page 49 Book of Mormon Scripture Figures: Samuel the Lamanite Cover by Sam Nielson Hidden CTR Ring What should I do when my friends don’t choose the right? See the Guide to the Friend on page 48 for family home evening ideas. I Can Play It! Learn to play the Primary song “Love One Another” on page 9.