May 2001 Contents Report of the 171st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Gordon B. HinckleyThe Work Goes On Richard G. ScottFirst Things First Marlin K. Jensen“To Walk Humbly with Thy God” Sydney S. ReynoldsA God of Miracles Jeffrey R. Holland“Witnesses unto Me” Thomas S. MonsonCompassion The Sustaining of Church Officers Church Auditing Department Report Statistical Report, 2000 Boyd K. Packer“The Touch of the Master’s Hand” Robert D. HalesCouple Missionaries: A Time to Serve Darwin B. ChristensonDavid, a Future Missionary L. Aldin Porter“To Bear Testimony of Mine Only Begotten” Russell M. NelsonPersonal Preparation for Temple Blessings L. Tom PerryBuilding a Community of Saints Henry B. Eyring“Watch with Me” David E. SorensenYou Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake John H. GrobergPriesthood Power James E. Faust“Them That Honour Me I Will Honour” Thomas S. MonsonTo the Rescue Gordon B. HinckleyThe Perpetual Education Fund James E. FaustBorn Again Neal A. Maxwell“Plow in Hope” Keith B. McMullinAn Invitation with Promise Carol B. ThomasSacrifice: An Eternal Investment M. Russell Ballard“His Word Ye Shall Receive” Gordon B. HinckleyThe Miracle of Faith David B. HaightGratitude and Service Joseph B. WirthlinThe Law of the Fast John K. CarmackUnited in Love and Testimony L. Lionel KendrickEnhancing Our Temple Experience Bruce D. PorterBuilding the Kingdom Dallin H. OaksFocus and Priorities Gordon B. HinckleyGood-bye for Another Season Sharon G. LarsenYour Celestial Guide Carol B. ThomasDeveloping Our Talent for Spirituality Margaret D. NadauldA Comforter, a Guide, a Testifier Gordon B. HinckleyHow Can I Become the Woman of Whom I Dream? Teachings for Our Time, 2001 Resource Guides Resource Guide for Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2 Resource Guide for Young Women Manual 2 News of the Church New General Authorities Called, Education Fund Announced General Auxiliary Presidencies Elder L. Whitney Clayton Of the Seventy Elder Christoffel Golden Jr. Of the Seventy Elder Walter F. González Of the Seventy Elder Steven E. Snow Of the Seventy Elder Keith K. Hilbig Of the Seventy Elder Robert F. Orton Of the Seventy Elder Wayne S. Peterson Of the Seventy Elder R. Conrad Schultz Of the Seventy Elder Robert R. Steuer Of the Seventy Elder H. Ross Workman Of the Seventy Montevideo Uruguay Temple Dedicated President Monson Receives Humanitarian Award Church Emphasizes Its Official Name Freedman’s Bank Records Offer Priceless Family History Tool Two Missions Created in North America Rebuilding in El Salvador Ricks Receives Candidacy Status for Four-Year Accreditation In the Spotlight Comment Making the Most of This Issue