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October 2009 Ensign THE ENSIGN OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS • OCTOBER 2009 COVER STORY: Blessings of the Temple, p. 46 The Member-Missionary Effect, p. 16 The New Church History Library, p. 38 by Liz Lemon Swindle The Widow’s Mite, The Widow’s of her want did cast in all that she had, even living” (Mark 12:42–44). “And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make farthing. “And [Jesus] called unto him his disciples, and saith them, Verily I say you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have into the treasury: “For did in of their abundance; but she COURTESY FOUNDATION ARTS, © LIZ LEMON SWINDLE, MAY NOT BE COPIED CONTENTS OCTOBER 2009 Contents VOLUME 39 • NUMBER 10 The New Church History Library, page 38 4 22 ON THE COVER Front: Photo illustration by Matthew MESSAGES FEATURE ARTICLES Reier. Back: Mural in the Los Angeles California Temple; photograph of FIRST PRESIDENCY A Temple-Going People Panama City Panama Temple doors by MESSAGE RYAN CARR 1 2 Matthew Reier; photographs may not Family history, fellowshipping, and baptisms for the dead led be copied. Finding Strength these adult members to receive their temple endowments. through Obedience 4 PRESIDENT THOMAS S. MONSON The Member-Missionary Effect DON L. SEARLE The strength we earnestly 1 6 seek today to meet the Many members along the border in South Texas are learning challenges of a complex and that missionary work is easier than they thought—and that changing world can be ours. there is real joy in reaching out to others. VISITING TEACHING Finding and Sharing the Gospel Online MESSAGE MICHELLE STOCKING 2 2 The Internet helps people nd information on lots of things. Nurture the Rising Why not religion? 6 9 Generation 46 62 The New Gospel Art Book In Search of My Dad—Online 28 MICHAEL G. MADSEN 58 MICHAEL OTTERSON Gospel art for teaching in the home and classroom is now How I found missing family history information using the available in a new form. Internet. Me? A Shepherd in Israel? Truths & Lies 30 ELDER DANIEL L. JOHNSON 62 JENNIFER NUCKOLS All of us may fill the role of shepherds in our families or Replacing negative thoughts with gospel truths has improved church callings. my sense of eternal worth. The Blessings of Ministering Freely Given, Gratefully Received 34 What is the difference between ministering and 66 TONJA-MAREE DAVIS administering? Before I could accept the food, I had to swallow my pride. Giving the Past a Future: 38 The New Church History Library MEAGAN D. LAKE DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? Searching for your past? You may be able to find it here. How does your knowledge of modern revelation make a difference in your life? How have the words of prophets and apostles affected you Blessings of the Temple or changed your course of action? Have you ever been able to bear 46 ELDER ROBERT D. HALES testimony of prophets to a friend of another faith? The Ensign invites you The temple’s saving ordinances are essential to the eternal to share your experiences. Please label your submission “Prophets” and plan of happiness. send it by November 20. We also welcome other submissions that show the gospel of Jesus Christ at work in your life. You can find this and other calls for articles My Privilege to Serve online at http://ensign.lds.org. Ensign Magazine Writers’ Guidelines are MICHAEL R. MORRIS 50 posted on the same page under “Resources.” A sister in Brazil discovers the meaning and power of temple service. Send submissions via the Internet at ensign.lds.org or by mailing it to Ensign Editorial, 50 E. North Temple Street, Room 2420, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3220, USA. Include your name, address, telephone number, Temple Worship: A Contagious Fire e-mail address, ward (or branch), and stake (or district). Because of 52 JOSHUA J. PERKEY the volume of submissions we receive, we cannot acknowledge receipt. For this ward in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, all roads lead to Authors whose work is selected for publication will be notified. If you the temple. would like your manuscript, photos, art, or other material returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. THE ENSIGN CAN BE FOUND ONLINE at http://ensign.lds.org 2 OCTOBER 2009 VOLUME 39 • NumbeR 10 AN OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LattER-DAY SAINTS The First Presidency: Thomas S. Monson, Henry B. Eyring, Dieter F. Uchtdorf The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Boyd K. Packer, L. Tom Perry, Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, M. Russell Ballard, Richard G. Scott, Robert D. Hales, Jeffrey R. Holland, David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, D. Todd Christofferson, Neil L. Andersen Editor: Spencer J. Condie Advisers: Keith K. Hilbig, Yoshihiko Kikuchi, Paul B. Pieper Managing Director: David L. Frischknecht Editorial Director: Victor D. Cave Graphics Director: Allan R. Loyborg Managing Editor: Don L. Searle Assistant Managing Editor: LaRene Porter Gaunt Senior Editors: Matthew D. Flitton, Larry Hiller, Michael R. Morris, 28 72 Joshua J. Perkey Assistant Editor: Melissa Merrill Editorial Staff: Susan Barrett, Ryan Carr, Jenifer L. Greenwood, R. Val Johnson, USING THIS ISSUE DEpaRTMENTS GOSPEL TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE Adam C. Olson, Laurel Teuscher Prepare for and participate Activation, 12, Ministering, 30, Editorial Intern: Amanda B. Lewis Senior Secretary: Annie L. Jones in temple worship. This issue LESSONS FROM 30, 73 34 Art Director: J. Scott Knudsen is replete with articles about THE DOCTRINE AND Apostles, 9 Missionary work, COVENANTS Baptism, 12, 12, 16, 22, 73 Senior Designers: C. Kimball Bott, the power of the temple in Colleen Hinckley 16, 73 Obedience, 4 Design and Production Staff: members’ lives (see pages 12, Guided by Modern Blessings, 51, 66 Prayer, 72 Cali R. Arroyo, Collette Nebeker Aune, 46, 51, and 52). What key prin- Revelation Book of Mormon, Preparedness, 70 Thomas S. Child, Eric P. Johnsen, 9 16, 22 Prophecy, 9 Scott M. Mooy, Jane Ann Peters, ciples and doctrines can you ELDER LARRY W. GIBBONS Conversion, 12, Prophets, 9, 22, Scott Van Kampen identify in these articles? You In your journey to Zion, is 72 46, 62 Printing Director: Craig K. Sedgwick might consider making these your life organized under Divine nature, 62 Revelation, 9 Distribution Director: Randy J. Benson the direction of the apostles doctrines part of your personal Family, 12, 58, Sacrifice, 4, 51 © 2009 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. and prophets? 70, 74 Self-worth, 62 All rights reserved. The Ensign (ISSN study to enhance your temple Family history, Service, 34, 51, 0884-1136) is published monthly by The preparation or worship. 12, 38, 58 52, 75 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, RANDOM SAMPLER 50 E. 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Box 26368, Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0368, USA. Canada Post Information: Publication Agreement #40017431 ENSIGN OCTOBER 2009 3 4 FIRST PRESIDENCY MESSAGE Finding Strength through Obedience BY PRESIDENT THOMAS S. MONSON n our world today, the accent is on plan of our God, we enter mortal existence youth. Everyone wants to look young, to taste of youth but once. I feel young, and be young. Indeed, vast sums of money are expended each The Fountain of Truth year for products that people hope will Although there is no fountain of youth restore the youthful look. Well might we that we may wisely seek, there is another ask ourselves, “Is the search for youth fountain containing more precious water, new to our day, to our generation?” We even the waters of eternal life. This is the need but to thumb the pages of history fountain of truth.
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