“Contents,” Liahona, Sept. 2009, inside front cover–1 Liahona, September 2009 Adults First Presidency Message 2 The Influence of Righteous Women By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message 25 Understand and Live the Gospel of Christ Feature Articles 8 One Family’s Heritage of Service By Don L. Searle Faithful service has touched five generations in a Paraguayan family. 18 The Saga of Revelation: The Unfolding Role of the Seventy By Elder Earl C. Tingey The history of the Seventy shows how the Lord reveals His will for the Church. 36 Four Talks, Four Lives Changed Four members share how general conference has blessed their lives. Departments 40 Messages from the Doctrine and Covenants This Is Our Religion, to Save Souls By Elder Erich W. Kopischke Church members have an obligation to rescue those in spiritual and physical need. 44 Latter-day Saint Voices Choosing between my fiancée and the Church; remembering my father; taking President Hinckley’s challenge; heeding a warning voice. 48 Using This Issue Family home evening ideas and topics in this issue. Youth Feature Articles 14 Temple Teens in Aberdeen By Paul VanDenBerghe Youth in the Aberdeen Scotland Stake look forward all year to their annual visit to the temple. 26 Why Do We Do Missionary Work? By Elder Dallin H. Oaks We do not preach and teach just to persuade people to live better lives. That is important, but we offer something more. 28 Who Is Ready? By Allison Lee Burton My prompting to share the gospel with a friend didn’t work out as I thought it would. 31 Friends Tend to Become Like You By José María Marquez Blanco If we live the gospel, others will see a difference in us. Departments 13 Instant Messages An unexpected lesson from the Book of Mormon. 32 Gospel Classics Baptism Comes First By Elder David B. Haight Eternal families are sealed in temples, but baptism comes first. 35 Poster Let Us Give You a Hand 39 Did You Know? Children Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice F2 Showing the Love in Your Heart By President Thomas S. Monson Feature Articles F4 Campfire Stories and Testimonies By Brett Nielson F10 Comforting Lucy By Julianne Donaldson Departments F6 From the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith The Inspirations of a Prophet F8 Sharing Time Prophets Teach Me How to Strengthen My Family By Cheryl Esplin F12 Fun Page Missionary Appointment By Arie Van De Graaff F13 For Little Friends Preparing for a Mission By Val Chadwick Bagley F14 Friend to Friend How to Treat Others By Elder Francisco J. Viñas F16 Coloring Page Comment