Following Jesus in Norway

Olivia follows Jesus Christ by including others. When her friend was being ignored by others, Olivia tried to be a loving friend. “I told her she could come and play with me, and then she started getting happier,” Olivia says.

Olivia also follows Jesus by remembering Him at Easter time. She says, “Jesus was crucified for us and He could have stopped it, but He didn’t because He loves us. He chose to do it. I really like Easter because it’s one of the most important celebrations of them all.”

Age: 8

From: Akershus, Norway

Languages: Norwegian and English

Goals: 1) Go to the celestial kingdom. 2) Be good at doing things with her hands, like knitting, sewing, woodshop, and crafts.

Hobbies: Knitting, playing the flute, baking, making crafts, drawing, playing games, and gardening

Family: Olivia, younger brother and sister, Mom, Dad

Scripture Story: Matthew 9:18–19, 24–25, when Jesus healed Jairus’s daughter, because it shows that He can help us very much

Family Tradition: Making treats for neighbors for Easter and Christmas

Food from Your Country: Medisterkaker (spiced pork patties) or torsk (white fish with butter sauce and peas)