Use this issue to talk with your child about God's gifts. Children will learn about God's gifts: a savior, Jesus Christ; Ten Commandments to help us live with each other and with God; the gifts of the Spirit; and more. They'll also hear a big brother explain confirmation to his little sister at Halloween.
Cover: God's gifts
Illustration by Danae Lukis
Greater than the harvest moon
Story by Mary Rand Hess
Illustrations by Kathryn Mitter
A little girl's big idea
By Kathleen Seaton
Feel the beat
Story by Kevin Boozer
Illustration by Lisa Cinelli
Fingerplay: Five little brown leaves
Story by Glenys Nellist
My brother's confirmation
Story by Clint Schnekloth
Illustrations by Candice Hartsough McDonald
The Ten Commandments
Story by Barbara Jurgensen
Illustration by Danae Lukis
Sing & sign: On top of a mountain
Illustrations by Sally Springer
Text by Kevin Boozer
Tune: "On Top of Old Smoky"
God's children around the world: Yohani's tummy
By Elizabeth Hunter
Activity: make tablets
Text and photo by Evelyn B. Christensen
Can you find...?
Find the dove
Jack, age 5 (right)
Letter to adults
Text by Elizabeth Hunter
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