For Young Readers
The Saints Build a New Home


“The Saints Build a New Home,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories for Young Readers, 2021

“The Saints Build a New Home,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories for Young Readers

Doctrine and Covenants Stories for Young Readers

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The Saints Build a New Home

Read about this story in Doctrine and Covenants 58–59.

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early Church members being baptized

After the Church was restored, more and more people learned about the gospel. They chose to be baptized. They were called “Saints.”

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pioneer children talking together

Some of them moved so they could live near other members of the Church. The Saints helped and strengthened each other.

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pioneer family leaving home

Other people did not like the Church. They tried to hurt the Saints. They forced them to leave their homes.

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pioneer children carrying wood

The Saints had faith that God would help them. Even though it was hard, they moved to a new place. They worked together to build a new city.

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family visiting grandma in hospital

I can face hard things with faith. I can help others during hard times too.

Coloring Page

I Can Do Hard Things

What’s a hard thing you have done?

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coloring page of I Can Do Hard Things

Illustration by Apryl Stott