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Jayden’s Talk
Special Issue: Baptism and Confirmation


“Jayden’s Talk,” Friend, August 2023, 34–35.

Jayden’s Talk

This story took place in Hong Kong.

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Jayden, next Sunday will you give a talk about the sacrament?

Yes!

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The next week …

Don’t forget to write your talk. Do you want me to help you?

No, thanks. I want to do it myself!

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I’m nervous.

It’s OK. Heavenly Father will help you.

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Heavenly Father, please help me not feel scared during my talk.

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I love Jesus Christ. When I take the sacrament, I sit quietly and think about Him.

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You did a great job on your talk.

I was scared, but Heavenly Father helped me.

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Illustrations by Dani Jones