December 2013 Contents Friends by Mail Friends by Mail Gracie F.Fun Cleaning the Church Louis R.An Unexpected Example Brooke P.My Favorite Friend Parker P.How I Read the Friend Dear Friends Dieter F. UchtdorfChristmas Is about Christ Matthew D. FlittonWaiting for Jesus Make Your Own Manger Bright Idea Hilary M. HendricksThe Christmas Surprise David DicksonMerry Christmas Bulletin Board Bulletin Board Following Jesus Annie BeerThis Is the Place! Mary Joanne SteckA Helping Angel In the Giving Spirit Boyd K. PackerWhy is it so important to spend time with our families? Daunell J. Clarke and Sharalen J. BensonGod’s Christmas Gift Marjorie A. HavensWarming Up to the Lindsays The Light of Christ at Christmas Christmas Workshop Advent Cutouts Show and Tell Jesus Is Born Charlotte Mae SheppardJesus Is Born Coloring Page Michelle GarrettWhen Jesus Was a Child Kelly HunsakerJesus Loves You The New Adventures of Matt and Mandy J. Devn CornishSledding and the Spirit I Know That Jesus Christ Will Come Again Arie Van De GraaffChristmas Play For Older Kids Logan MickelSki Decision Sara K.Gloves for a Shepherd Kevin V.My Brother the Missionary Guide to the Friend Prophet Portrait: Spencer W. Kimball