Friend to Friend Teaches Children How Prophets "Point Us to Christ"

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The newest episode in the Friend to Friend series helps children of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints understand the role of prophets in inviting all to come unto Christ.

The broadcast “Prophets Guide Us to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ,” made available online and on YouTube on Sunday, May 24, 2026, features Elder Gerrit W. Gong, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, his wife, Susan, and the Primary General Presidency, who, along with the help of familiar characters like Louie the Toucan, guide children through activities and discussions.

“The Lord loves us. He wants us to know His truth and things that will make us happy. So He gives us living prophets,” said Elder Gong.

“Having prophets on the earth today is evidence of God's great love for all of His children,” added Sister Gong. “They teach us what the Savior would want us to do, and they point us to Jesus Christ.”

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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Susan, talk to children about prophets during the filming of the May 2026 Friend to Friend episode, "Prophets Guide Us to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.” Sister Amy A. Wight of the Primary General Presidency is also pictured.2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

From folding paper boats and sharing the story of Noah, to learning about the life of current Church Prophet and President Dallin H. Oaks, the 20-minute video explores questions like “What are prophets?” and “How can I follow the Prophet?”

While gathered around a painting depicting the Prophet Joseph Smith, Elder Gong prompted the group of children to reflect on their understanding of the sacred calling.

“When you think of a prophet, what do you think of?” he asked.

“I think of leaders that help us because they want us to live with God and Jesus again,” said a young girl named Grace.

“What a wonderful answer. They help us to know what to do in our lives so we can be full of joy, and they bring God’s messages,” Elder Gong replied.

Elder Gong invited the children to “raise their hands” if they were grateful for prophets. He then added, “If you’re really grateful, would you raise both hands? If you’re really, really grateful, would you wave your hands?” to which the children responded with enthusiastic waving.

“It’s true. It’s all true, and it’s always true,” Elder Gong testified.

Visiting the area of the Conference Center that includes portraits of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Sister Amy A. Wright, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, said, “Every time I come here, my heart is filled with so much gratitude knowing that we have living prophets on the earth today.”

Sister Tracy Y. Browning, Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, shared her testimony that the Savior guides His Church in latter days.

“He calls prophets on the earth today,” she said. “They are called with love to guide us and point us towards our Savior, Jesus Christ.”

Primary General President Susan H. Porter said, “We don’t need to worry about finding our way as we listen to President Dallin H. Oaks, who will help us draw closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ, and our Heavenly Father.”

The Friend to Friend video series can be used in homes, Primary activities or Sunday lessons to help children better understand the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This Friend to Friend episode is available in Gospel Library in 32 languages and the Gospel For Kids YouTube channel in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.