April 2017
Contents
Cover
Table of Contents
Friends by Mail
Parker’s Big Problem
EmmyLou S.
Travels with the Friend
Jonah, Joshua, Elora, River, and Eli G.
S.O.C.K.S. Rock!
North Hills Ward
How I Read the Friend
Miriam M.
Dear Friends
Follow the Prophets of God
Thomas S. Monson
A Special Easter Treat
Carmen Durland Cole
Family Night Fun: Easter
Brock and the Bad Word
Julie C. Donaldson
Everybody Needs a Friend!
Cheating Is Poisonous
AnnMarie W.
How can I help my family be strong?
Be Consistent and Keep Trying
David A. Bednar
Ben’s Buddies
Carolyn Colton
Many Names of Jesus
Jan Pinborough and Michael F. Moody
Bright Idea
The Blue Sunglasses
Michelle Garrett Bulsiewicz
Prepare for the Temple Every Day
Joy D. Jones
Find It!
Erika’s Dream Park
Doris Lemke and Charlotte Mae Sheppard
Names of Jesus
Show and Tell
First Missionaries
Question Corner
Matt and Mandy
For Older Kids
Star Shines
Jane McBride
Be a Light!
Elizabeth Pinborough
Snacks & Crafts
Game Changer
Melissa Puente
Competing on Sunday?
McKay S.
Stop and Flip
Building a Temple
Amie Jane Leavitt
Friend Junior
For Parents of Little Ones
Blessings All Around
Peggy O. Archuleta
Ready for Church
Jennifer Maddy
Coloring Page
Jesus Gave Us the Sacrament
Kim Webb Reid
Mia’s First Sacrament
Lindsay Tanner
“Cover,” Friend, April 2017
Easter is coming! See pages 4, 6, 24, and FJ4.