“Contents,” Friend, August 2016, 1 Friend A children’s magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stories and Features 2 From the First Presidency God Is Our Father President Thomas S. Monson 4 The Little Bottle of Silence 6 Family Night Fun 8 Cricket’s Big Moment 11 My Miracle 12 Answers from an Apostle Elder D. Todd Christofferson 14 Friends Who Stand Tall Courage to Be Kind 17 Bulletin Board 18 Brian Leads the Way 20 When I Grow Up … I Want to Own a Business 22 Book of Mormon Hero: Samuel Testified 23 I Can Read the Book of Mormon 24 Be Smart, Be Safe, and Have Fun! 26 The Hidden Video Game 28 Show and Tell 30 Conference Quote Cards 32 Friend to Friend Being Where We Should Be Elder Randy D. Funk 38 Matt and Mandy 39 Stop and Flip Music 31 The Lord Gave Me a Temple For Older Kids 34 Did You Hear about Shara? 36 Shine Your Light! Things to Make and Do 10 Funstuff: Wonderful World 16 Happy Sabbath: “Thank You!” 21 Funstuff: Hidden Picture 37 Funstuff: Write Your Own Story! Friend Junior IBC For Parents of Little Ones FJ1 Bright Idea FJ2 Micah Obeys FJ4 Book of Mormon Stories: Samuel Teaches about Jesus FJ7 Coloring Page FJ8 Hands, Heart, and a Smile