“Contents,” Friend, Apr. 2008, 1 Friend A children’s magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stories and Features IFC Friends by Mail 2 President Gordon Bitner Hinckley (1910–2008) 4 Ricky Makes a Choice 8 Friend to Friend: Being Content / Elder Alexander A. Odume 10 Her Mother’s Song 12 Sharing Time: Heed the Prophets—Follow What They Say 15 Matt and Mandy 16 Trying to Be Like Jesus 18 A Necklace for Mama 22 Special Witness: Elder Russell M. Nelson 28 Making Friends: Standing Tall—Judy and Christopher Sereni of Calci, Italy 36 Bullies and Brothers 40 Our Creative Friends 42 From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith: Emma Hale, the Prophet’s Wife 44 Stuffed Animal Primary 46 Friends in the News IBC Guide to the Friend For Little Friends 32 Lexi’s Bad Day 34 Animal Riddles 34 Follow the Prophet 35 Prophet Joseph Smith Verse 7 I Will Follow the Prophet Things to Make and Do 23 Funstuf 24 Journey into Egypt 26 Funstuf 27 Kitchen Krafts 31 Coloring Page 39 Funstuf 48 Joseph Smith Marries Emma Hale Cover by Dilleen Marsh Hidden CTR Ring As you look for the CTR ring hidden in this issue, think of ways you can follow the prophet. Clue: Will you follow the prophet? See the Guide to the Friend (inside back cover) for family home evening ideas.