Friend
Following Jesus Together
August 2024


“Following Jesus Together,” Friend, August 2024, 20–21.

Following Jesus Together

Children sitting in cardboard boxes that have been decorated to look like cars

Primary children in Utah, USA, brought cardboard cars made at home for a Primary activity. They sat in their cars and watched Church videos together.

Child’s drawing of mountains

Molly B., age 9, Alberta, Canada

Girl with model of temple made with wooden craft sticks

Hannah D., age 5, South Dakota, USA

Child’s drawing of a temple

Vicente M., age 8, Bahia, Brazil

The word ‘Nephi’ spelled out in English with plastic bricks

“Nephi,” Oliver J., age 7, Virginia, USA

Model of a temple made out of plastic bricks

Everett C., age 6, Missouri, USA

Smiling girl

I am dyslexic, which means it’s hard for me to learn some things at school like reading and writing. I have a tutor who helps me. I pray to Heavenly Father for help and comfort when it is hard for me.

Collins M., age 7, Arizona, USA

Smiling boy

I follow Jesus by keeping the Sabbath day holy, going to church, and reading the scriptures.

Miguel M., age 10, Nairobi City County, Kenya

Smiling girl

My family is in the process of adopting my little brother. We will go the temple to be sealed as a family for all eternity once his paperwork is finished. I’m grateful for the temple because it means he will be my brother forever!

Corinne B., age 7, California, USA

Smiling girl

I love the Book of Mormon because it makes me feel closer to Jesus Christ.

Thelma S., age 8, Mashonaland Region, Zimbabwe

Smiling girl

I try to be a good example to others. I help my parents clean the house.

Keona C., age 11, Macau, China