Stories
- “A Father’s Charity” (September 1998 Liahona and February 1997 Friend)
A girl’s father shows charity by helping another girl feel included at a birthday party. - “Learning to Serve Others” (August 2012 Liahona and Friend)
President Thomas S. Monson learned how to be charitable and serve others from his grandfather Thomas Condie. - “Miles and Miles of Smiles” (September 2007 Liahona and Friend)
Marcus prays to know whom he can serve. - “The Road to Jericho” (June 1993 Liahona and September 1991 Friend)
President Thomas S. Monson shares a story about his father being kind to a sick uncle. - “The Talent Show” (January 2009 Liahona and Friend)
A girl learns she has a talent of making others feel loved.
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- “A Birthday Wish Fulfilled” (August 2011 Friend)
President Thomas S. Monson shares how children around the world showed charity after he asked members to find someone who was having a hard time and do something for them. Includes instructions for making a “warm fuzzy.” - “Buddy’s Heart” (August 2012 Friend)
A young boy helps his friend feel better about himself after a car accident left him with scars on his face. - “The Coat” (March 2012 Friend)
When he was young, President Heber J. Grant gave his new coat to a little boy who was cold. - “Darren’s Friend” (February 2012 Friend)
Bryan learns from his brother Darren’s example when Darren shares all he can with a less-fortunate friend. - “Friend to Friend: Choosing Kindness” (January 2007 Friend)
Elder Paul V. Johnson remembers his grandmother’s example of kindness, faith, and charity. - “Give of Yourself” (April 1993 Friend)
Sara learns that you don’t have to be rich to be able to help others. - “How Can I Help?” (August 2000 Friend)
Elder Robert J. Whetten shares a story of a girl who gave her shoes to help children in need. - “Little Brother, Big Example” (May 2012 Friend)
A boy extends his effort to help those who have been in a flood. - “Little Lamb” (April 1994 Friend)
Carrie learns how to love all creatures when she takes care of a lamb that was born with deformed legs. - “Petey Didn’t Want to Be a Sunbeam!” (January 2004 Friend)
A boy fellowships a young sunbeam who is afraid in Primary. - “Rosie Has All the Luck!” (March 1995 Friend)
A girl learns that part of charity is not envying others. - “Small and Simple Things” (November 2009 Friend)
Two children learn of people impacted by a tsunami and give their money to help them. Their act of generosity prompts others to donate as well.
Activities
- Coloring Page: “Because I am His child, I will serve God with all my heart, might, mind, and strength.” (October 2008 Liahona and Friend)
English only
- Coloring Page: “Jesus Christ is the perfect example for me.” (April 2011 Friend)
- Coloring Page: “My family and I can serve others.”
- “Filled with Love” (February 2003 Friend)
Color in all the boxes that don’t contain a heart to reveal a message about love. - “How You Can Help” (June 2012 Friend)
Instructions for making a comfort doll to help children in need.
Media
- Gospel Art Picture: “Jesus Washing the Apostles’ Feet”
- Music: “Go the Second Mile” (Children’s Songbook, 167)
- Music: “I’ll Walk with You” (Children’s Songbook, 140)
- Music: “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus” (Children’s Songbook, 78)
- Music: “Jesus Said Love Everyone” (Children’s Songbook, 61)
- Video: “The Coat: A Story of Charity”
A children’s story that depicts a young boy giving selflessly to another child in need. - Video: Mormon Messages, “Unselfish Service”
- Video: Mormon Messages for Youth, “Dayton’s Legs”
- Video: “Pass It On”
English only
- Poem: “Precious Gifts” (January 2010 Friend)
- Sheet Music: “I’m Learning the Ways of Jesus” (November 2010 Friend)
