June 2013 Contents Friends by Mail Friends by Mail Javier V.Heavenly Father Has a Plan for Us Ryan B.Praying for Help Malika M.I Love Learning about Jesus Megan, Jackson, and Mia D.How We Read the Friend Dear Friends Dieter F. UchtdorfStop It! Jane McBride ChoateEarly-Morning Rescue A Sticky Surprise for Dad Quentin L. CookDoes Heavenly Father love members of the Church more than He loves other people? Hilary Watkins LemonA Girl of Great Faith, Part One: Conversion in Kirtland Bright Idea Arie Van De GraaffAt the Pageant Bulletin Board Bulletin Board Following Jesus Susan DenneyThe Hill Cumorah Pageant Jessica LarsenLet’s Put on a Pageant! Conference News José L. AlonsoA Patient Prayer Kasey EyreA Baptism Blessing Breanne C.The Day I Really Felt Loved Nita Dale MilnerWhen I Am Baptized Marissa WiddisonUnderstanding Baptism Hi! I’m Enkhjin from Mongolia Ilima ToddStirling’s Great Idea Arie Van De GraaffLearning about Baptism Betty Jan MurphyCloud Watching with Grandpa Ann Argyle FoxNatalie’s Father’s Day Card The Shepherd and the Lost Sheep Margo MaeThe Shepherd and the Lost Sheep Coloring Page Show and Tell I Will Follow Heavenly Father’s Plan by Being Baptized and Confirmed The New Adventures of Matt and Mandy Count on Dad! For Older Kids Julia WoodburyThe Bad Movie Annie Valentine TintleThe Heavy Backpack Guide to the Friend Prophet Portrait: Joseph F. Smith