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Granny’s Sunday Helper
April 2026


“Granny’s Sunday Helper,” Friend, Apr. 2026, 30–31.

Granny’s Sunday Helper

A true story from South Africa.

Illustration of girl and mom in a car, driving up to a house

Aurora loved Sundays. She got to visit Great-Granny’s house.

Illustration of girl and mom, who is holding up a lemon and a whisk

Aurora wanted to play hide-and-seek. Mom asked if she would help bake a cake first.

Illustration of little girl with a thought bubble of her grandma holding a lemon cake

Aurora knew Granny loved lemon cake. She wanted to help make Granny happy.

Illustration of mom and little girl helping grandma mix ingredients in a bowl

While they worked, Aurora told Granny what she learned in Primary.

Illustration of girl hiding behind a table while her grandma waves from an armchair

Finally Aurora and Granny played hide-and-seek! “I love Sundays because I get a Sunday helper,” said Granny.

Illustration of little girl looking surprised

“How do I help you? We just played,” said Aurora.

Illustration of little girl and grandma hugging

“You help when you spend time with me and show me love!” said Granny.

Story PDF 1

Illustrations by Samantha Windley. May be copied for Church use only.