“Friends around the World,” Friend, October 2025, 14–15.
Friends around the World
Elijah and Oliver W., ages 8 and 5, Kansas, USA
Lilyanne L., age 10, Crete, Greece
Jaydon and Ameliya M., ages 9 and 4, Victoria, Australia
Mark M., age 6, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Esther H., age 8, Georgia, USA
I was in bed and felt scared. I said a prayer and sang Primary songs. I felt the Holy Ghost comfort me.
Maylee B., age 6, Kentucky, USA
I wanted my birthday cake to be a Book of Mormon cake because I love the Book of Mormon so much!
David D., age 8, Massachusetts, USA
We used the FamilySearch Get Involved app to help check names written from old documents.
Mackenzie and James B., ages 9 and 7, California, USA
I follow Jesus by helping people learn about Him. I’ve borne my testimony in church, and I help my little sisters.
James C., age 8, Virginia, USA
I believe Heavenly Father and Jesus love us. They want us to be happy, so they gave us a beautiful world to live in.
Dowon C., age 7, Jeju-do, South Korea
I was scared to say my part in the children’s sacrament meeting program. So I thought of Heavenly Father and was able to say my part. I’m excited for next year’s program!
Daina L., age 8, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
I like reading the scriptures because it helps me feel peace and teaches me to choose the right.
Josué B., age 6, Guayas, Ecuador