Going to Church

Friend June 2020 “Koa and the Sacrament” He sings the sacrament hymn.Koa thinks about Jesus. He listens to the sacrament prayers. Koa is reverent. He feels happy inside!

The Church is the Same Wherever You Go

Friend March 2019 “Praying to Understand” When Davide goes with his family to visit his grandfather on an island called Tenerife, he becomes concerned about going to church. He worries that it will be different and that he won’t be able to understand the people. He prays for help and is glad when the primary president speaks English. He also recognizes a primary song and it brings him peace.

Friend August 2021 “Dear Friends” I was scared I wouldn’t make new friends when we moved to South Korea. When I was reading the Friend, I saw Matt holding the South Korean flag in the “Find It!” activity (April 2020). Matt said, “Wherever you go in the world, Primary is the same.” I felt Heavenly Father was telling me that Matt was right and that I can go to Primary in South Korea and make friends! Alice W., age 10

Friend February 2023 “Margo and Paolo” Paulo and Margo move around a lot and it’s hard for Paulo to always be the new kid in Primary. Margo reminds him that no matter where they go they sing the same songs and learn about Jesus. Paulo also remembers the always make great friends wherever they go.

Name of the Church

Friend July 2019 “It is His Church” When Taniela B. Wakolo of the Seventy was learning about the church, the missionaries asked him what he would name his grocery store if he had one. He said he would call after his name because it would be his store. They then ask who a church should be name after. He knew that the true Church would be named after Jesus because it’s His Church.  (Activity: In any language, the Church is still named after Jesus Christ. Match each language with the Church’s name in that language.

 What We Do At Church

Friend October 2018 “Maggie Goes to Church”  The things Maggie does when she goes to church such as take the sacrament, sing songs, and learn about Jesus. (Also includes a map of the church building and where Maggie goes while at church.)

Feeling the Spirit at Church

Focus by Taking Notes

Friend October 2017 “The Temple Dedication” At his first temple dedication, CJ took notes and his heart was filled with peace and the Spirit, and he knew that what the Apostles were saying was true.

Importance of Going to Church

Friend August 2016 “Being Where We Should Be” As a child and youth, Elder Funk learned that it was good to be where he should be, such as at church meetings.

Going to Church Alone

Friend February 2017 “The Best Part of the Week” Jenny’s family doesn’t go to church very often, so Jenny decides to go by herself after her friend invites her to sit with her family.

Friend July 2016 “No Matter Who You Are” Andi worries because her parents don’t go to church.

Friend August 2019 “Getting to Church” One Sunday, Juhyuk had to get to church on his own in one of the biggest cities in South Korea, but he didn’t want to miss church. He took two buses to get there. His Primary teacher texted him to make sure everything was going okay. When he arrived he said a prayer because he was grateful he was able to go to church.

Helping Others Feel Welcome at Church

Friend February 2020 “A Kind Primary Class” Jayden was nervous to go to a different ward when he was out of town. But when he got to Primary he felt better because the other kids included him and were kind. They shared their scriptures with him, talked to him, and helped him. They became his friends. Activity: Aria is new at church. Fill in the speech bubbles with what you could say. How could you help a visitor feel welcome?

It’s a Blessing to be able to Go to Church

Friend May 2022 “Taking Turns for Church” Jenny and her siblings have to take turns going to church because their mom can only afford two bus tickets each week. Jenny misses the happy warm feeling she gets at church and the things she learns. When her mom and sister got home and shared what they learned at church, Jenny learns that she can feel the Savior close to her even at home.