March 2012 Friend - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Zach C., 9, Washington,
has two brothers. He
looks forward to reading
the Friend. He likes
cooking with his family
and attending Primary.
Andrew P., 5, Minnesota,
likes to draw and make
machines that do special
things. He is a good
big brother and likes
playing, going to school,
and making his family
smile and laugh.
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Austin and Ashley P., 4 and 2, Utah, enjoy
living near Church historical sights. Austin
likes learning Primary songs, reading the
Friend with his mom, and playing with his
little sister. Ashley enjoys nursery and likes
to see the temple.
Katarina S., 4, California,
likes to sing Primary
songs in the car to
practice on the way
to church. She enjoys
painting, and she likes
learning new things in
class.
Lara M., 8, England, was
baptized on her birthday by
her bishop. Her mother and two
older brothers were excited to see
her baptized.
Downey Second
Ward
The Primary
children of the
Downey Second
Ward, Downey
California Stake,
learned about
“Friends in the
News” from all
over the world.
They learned about
how much the
Lord loves them,
and that they are
all children of God.
Lake Cities First Ward
The Primary children of
the Lake Cities First Ward,
Denton Texas Stake, learned
the song “The Church of
Jesus Christ.” They talked
about how the song helps
them bear testimony of what
they believe and how it ends
with a promise to proclaim
the gospel. The children
have promised to help
spread the gospel.