March 2016 Friends by Mail Friends by Mail Kent Washington Stake and Spanish BranchReading the Friend Dear Friends Dieter F. UchtdorfPalm SundayPresident Dieter F. Uchtdorf retells the story of Palm Sunday, speaks on the significance of Easter, and encourages Saints to follow Christ. Sherena Skidmore McMurdieBaseball BillA boy dreads going to a care center on a Saturday but ends up feeling good about helping one of the residents. Family Night Fun: Sharing SunshineShare sunshine by making tie blankets or sunshine cookies. Also try these tasty treats and other family home evening ideas. Julia VenturaGeography HonestyA girl chooses to be honest during a geography test even though her classmates don’t want her to and feels good for choosing the right. Funstuff: Hidden Picture Talmon C.Trading Mountains for TreesA boy is upset about moving from Utah to Georgia, but he learns that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the same no matter where he lives. How can I not worry so much? Jeffrey R. HollandHow can I not worry so much?A talk by Jeffrey R. Holland answers the question “How can I not worry so much?,” and readers learn about Elder Holland’s life. Meet Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Daniella SubietaHolding onto HopeA girl learns to be optimistic while going through treatments for leukemia and shares her tips for standing tall. Happy Sunday: Family Memory SquaresFamilies can use this family memory bingo card as a fun Sabbath day activity. Bulletin Board Brad WilcoxOne Piece of CandyA boy in Argentina shares some candy with his friend and teaches him about the Word of Wisdom. Question Corner: Being an ExampleKids share their ideas of how they can be good examples to their friends and help them make good choices. Funstuff: Jesus Was Resurrected Abinadi Was Courageous I Can Read the Book of Mormon One Step Closer to EasterThis four-week activity encourages kids to focus on Christ in fun ways during the Easter season. Amy M. MorganA True PearlA young girl leaves her family in order to learn to play the piano. She returns and serves her community with the gift of music. Show and Tell James B. MartinoScripture PowerElder James B. Martino shares a story of how he was inspired by his grandson’s commitment to read the scriptures every day. Kyla H.Emergency Evacuation!A girl’s family practices emergency preparedness and is more prepared when they are evacuated during a real flood. Vanja Y. WatkinsMusic: Easter Hosanna Gerry H. MooreFishing BuddiesA boy mourns the loss of his grandpa. He is comforted when his grandma takes him fishing and he is able to feel his grandpa’s presence. Funstuff: Creatures and Critters Matt and MandyMandy becomes friends with an opponent from a previous soccer game. Stop and Flip For Parents of Little Ones Bright Idea Jennifer MaddyMarta’s GardenMarta learns to plant a garden and enjoys eating the fruits and vegetables she grows. King Benjamin Teaches His People Coloring Page Marianne McKnightFinally a Big Brother!A young boy is excited to finally be a big brother and expresses thanks for his new baby sister.