“Following Jesus in Nepal,” Friend, July 2023, 16–17.
Following Jesus in Nepal
Meet Samyog!
About Samyog
Age: 9
From: Bagmati Province, Nepal
Languages: Nepali, English
Goals and dreams: 1) Become a pilot. 2) Follow Jesus Christ. 3) Name his first son “Sreejal,” which means purity.
Family: Samyog, Aama (Mom), Buba (Dad), and two didis (older sisters)
How Samyog Follows Jesus
In Nepal, not many people are Christians. Many people do not know much about Jesus Christ at all. Samyog loves to tell others about Jesus.
One time, Samyog’s school had a Christmas celebration to help students learn about holidays around the world. Samyog shared that he is Christian. He answered his teachers’ and classmates’ questions about Jesus.
“I want to follow Jesus Christ all my life,” Samyog said.
Samyog’s Favorites
Story about Jesus: When He died for us because He loves us
Place: The living room in his home
Primary Song: “Follow the Prophet” (Children’s Songbook, 110–11)
Foods: Cake and kukhura (chicken)
Colors: Orange and blue
Subjects in school: Science and math
Illustrations by Aaron Cushley