2023
Following Jesus in Kiribati
March 2023


“Following Jesus in Kiribati,” Friend, Mar. 2023, 16–17.

Following Jesus in Kiribati

Meet Scott!

About Scott

Headshot of smiling boy

Age: 8

From: Tarawa, Kiribati

Languages: Kiribati and English

Goals and dreams: Become a doctor

Family: Mom and Scott

How Scott Follows Jesus

Boy holding another boy on his back in the ocean

Scott is obedient and kind. He likes to be a good example, especially for his little cousin. He is such a good friend to his cousin that he always calls him his younger brother. Scott prays every night and every morning. He always wants to go to Church activities, and he loves home evening. He likes to help others too. He wants to help them because he feels good when he does. “Helping other people makes me happy,” he says.

Scott’s Favorites

A house on stilts, broccoli and apples, an open book, and an ocean wave

Scripture Story: When Jesus Christ was born

Place: His great grandparents’ house

Fruit and vegetable: Apples, broccoli

Subject in school: English

Color: Blue

story PDF

Illustrations by Amanda Yoshida