Following Jesus in Finland

Viljami follows Jesus Christ by praying and going to the temple grounds. Eino follows Him by being kind to his brother and sister. “When I follow Jesus, I feel nice,” Eino says.

Viljami and Eino also follow Jesus by going to church with their parents. To get to church, they walk and take a bus. Finland can be really cold, so they dress extra warm when they go to church in the winter!

Age: Viljami is 7 and 5 Eino is 5

From: Pirkanmaa, Finland

Language: Finnish

Goals: Viljami wants to learn to use electrical machines. Eino wants to swim in the summer and learn parkour.

Hobbies: Viljami likes playing football, and Eino likes badminton and swimming.

Family: Viljami, Eino, Mom, Dad, sister

Scripture Story: Viljami likes when Jesus Christ was baptized, and Eino likes when He was born.

Family Tradition: Eino likes when his family makes tortillas on Sundays.

Food from Finland: Viljami likes fish and karjalanpaisti (traditional meat stew).

Fruits and Vegetables: Viljami likes mandarin oranges and cucumbers, and Eino likes strawberries, raspberries, and cucumbers.

Colors: Viljami likes all the colors except brown, and Eino likes the rainbow.

Primary Song: Eino likes “My Dad” (Children’s Songbook, 211).