October 2013 Contents Friends by Mail Friends by Mail Daniel J.Going Bananas Naomi M.Loving My Dad Rosemary A.Excited for the Friend Kyle, Matthew, Seth, and Jed O.How We Read the Friend Dear Friends Share the Light! Thomas S. MonsonDare to Stand Alone Pumpkin Fun Neil L. AndersenBright Idea Olivia CoreyFriends, Hearts, and Invitations Jane Hales and Mindy Raye FriedmanPrayers on the Pitcher’s Mound Charlotte Mae SheppardHelping Violet Tonya HamillJunior Missionary Janice Kapp PerryWe’ll Bring the World His Truth Heidi PoelmanGood Words, Bad Words Camille from New York City Make Someone Smile O. Vincent HaleckInviting the Savior In I Can Be a Missionary Now David DicksonFamily MTC I Will Share the Gospel with All of God’s Children Bulletin Board Bulletin Board Following Jesus Jesus Blesses the Little Children Jan PinboroughJesus Blesses the Little Children Coloring Page Annie BeerMonsters in the Closet Show and Tell Apryl StottFollow the Savior’s Example The New Adventures of Matt and Mandy Jennifer MaddyWaiting in Winter Quarters Arie Van De GraaffThe Saints Stop at Winter Quarters D. Todd ChristoffersonHow does Jesus Christ speak to prophets? Jane McBride ChoateBrand-New Deacon Guide to the Friend Prophet Portrait: Joseph Fielding Smith