“Church History Cards,” Friend, March 2021
Church History Cards
Learn about important people in Church history! Cut out the cards, fold on the dotted line, and tape them closed.
Hyrum Smith
1800–1844
“Let us … put our trust in God.”
The Joseph Smith Papers: Histories, vol. 1, p. 148.
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He was Joseph Smith’s older brother and loyal friend.
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He went on several missions to teach the gospel.
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He was loved by the Lord and always tried to do the right thing (see Doctrine and Covenants 124:15).
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He died with Joseph Smith at Carthage Jail.
Sophronia Smith
1803–1876
“The Lord will heal me gradually.”
Lucy Mack Smith History, 1844–1845, p. 4, bk. 14, The Joseph Smith Papers.
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She was Joseph Smith’s older sister and played with him when they were young.
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She helped protect the gold plates from being stolen by hiding them in her bed with her.
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She had faith to be healed when she was sick.
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She helped organize sewing and weaving clubs for women.
Illustrations by Brooke Smart