2025
Following Jesus in Puerto Rico
September 2025


“Following Jesus in Puerto Rico,” Friend, September 2025, 10–11.

Following Jesus in Puerto Rico

Meet Dariel

Smiling boy

Dariel follows Jesus by reading the scriptures and praying. He says, “I like to follow Jesus by learning more about Him.”

Dariel also tries to follow Jesus by serving others. He helps his teacher by cleaning the laptops after class. He serves his family by taking care of their pets and helping to make dinner. “I feel happy when I follow Jesus,” he says.

About Dariel

Boy with his dad and two cats

Age: 9

From: Caguas, Puerto Rico

Languages: Spanish, English

Goals: 1) Be a business owner. 2) Design video games.

Hobbies: Playing video games and riding his bike

Family: Dariel, mom, dad, brother, sister

Boy with his dad, mom, older brother, and younger sister
Boy playing a game with his younger sister and dad

Dariel’s Favorites

Boy reading the scriptures

Scripture Story: When Jesus Christ was resurrected

Holiday: Christmas

Food: Arroz con habichuelas (rice with beans)

Fruit and vegetable: Strawberries and sweet potatoes

Colors: White, black, red

Primary Song:When I Am Baptized” (Children’s Songbook, 103)

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