“Friends around the World,” Friend, January 2025, 14–15.
Friends around the World
Eva B., age 6, Antwerp, Belgium
Eduardo B., age 10, Pichincha, Ecuador
“Joseph Smith Finds the Gold Plates,” Abigail H., age 10, California, USA
Elizabeth J., age 8, North Carolina, USA
“My Church,” Russell J., age 9, Arkansas, USA
Boone M., age 5, Utah, USA
My goal is to share my talents. I sing along while my brother plays the piano. I want to help others feel the Savior’s love through music.
Elena A., age 9, Puerto Rico
I enjoy attending church on Sundays and learning about the gospel. Attending church strengthens my spiritual foundation and helps me make difficult decisions.
Daniel C., age 8, Hawaii, USA
I felt Heavenly Father and Jesus were right beside me at my baptism. My baptism was special because I shared the day with two of my cousins who are the same age.
Ezra C., age 9, Emirate of Dubai, UAE
I led the music for our Primary program in church! I love singing the hymns. It inspired me to start learning to play the piano from a senior missionary. I can play some of the songs from the hymnbook.
Gabriella G., age 10, Harare, Zimbabwe
I am excited to be a missionary like Jesus and share the gospel.
Luciano C., age 9, Macau, China
I serve Heavenly Father by doing random acts of kindness for people.
Ellie W., age 11, Maryland, USA