2025
Friends around the World
July 2025


Friends around the World

Child’s drawing of a girl under a tree with a rainbow in the background

Rika R., age 7, Rewa Province, Fiji

Child’s drawing of an ox pulling a covered wagon

Brady T., age 9, Arizona, USA

Child’s drawing of a temple

Donghyeon K., age 10, Seoul, South Korea

Children’s creation out of toy bricks of an ox pulling a wagon

Becky and Leo Y., both age 10, Texas, USA

Children dressed as pioneers with a homemade covered wagon

We dressed up, played pioneer games, made butter in a jar, and made wagons out of boxes to celebrate Pioneer Day! We felt grateful for our pioneer ancestors who crossed the plains and were faithful in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

James, Annie, Alice, and Norah G., ages 7, 9, 3, and 5, Oregon, USA

Smiling boy

I love to go to church every Sunday and sing Primary songs.

Tevin N., age 7, Harare, Zimbabwe

Smiling girl

Before we leave the house for school, I say my morning prayer. I thank Heavenly Father for me, for my mom, and for everything.

Carlota V., age 8, Lisbon Region, Portugal

Smiling boy with toy creations of pioneer wagons and handcarts

Learning about the pioneers inspired me to make pioneer wagons and handcarts.

Koy S., age 8, Utah, USA

Smiling girl

I like to make cookies. I always add the most special ingredient, which is love! When I share the cookies with others, I feel peace and joy.

Missy N., age 9, Tennessee, USA

Group of Primary children and leaders holding bags

Primary children and leaders in Lima Province, Peru, prepared bags of food and gave them to refugee children.

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