“Following Jesus in Estonia,” Friend, January 2025, 10–11.
Following Jesus in Estonia
Meet Hugo
Hugo follows Jesus by praying when he needs help. He once had nightmares. He prayed to receive comfort. “Jesus helped me,” he says.
Hugo also follows Jesus by sharing the gospel with his friends. He likes to teach them what he learns at church. He tells them that everyone is a child of God. “I invite them to church and activities,” he says. “It makes me feel good.”
About Hugo
Age: 9
From: Estonia
Languages: Estonian, English
Goals:
1) Get better at playing piano. 2) Be together forever with his whole family, including grandparents.
Hobbies:
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Singing in the Estonian National Opera Boys’ Choir
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Playing piano
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Performing with the drama theater
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Soccer
Family: Mom, sister, two brothers, and a dog named Ayla
Hugo’s Favorites
Scripture: 1 Nephi 3:7
Family Tradition: Painting and hiding eggs at Easter
Fruit: Mango
Color: Orange
Primary Song: “A Child’s Prayer” (Children’s Songbook, 12)
Illustrations by Suzy Gerhart