“Contents,” Liahona, Oct. 2013, 1–3 Liahona, October 2013 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Our Responsibility to Rescue By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Creator Feature Articles 12 Act Well Your Part By Elder Quentin L. Cook When being anonymous is easier than ever, there are important principles involved in not wearing a mask and in being true to your faith. 18 Teens and Temple Covenants By Gary and Susan Carter Now is the time to start preparing your children to enter the temple. 20 Our Great Missionary Heritage By LaRene Porter Gaunt and Linda Dekker Lopez All missionaries, past or present, serve with the hope of making life better for other people. 26 Prepared against the Day of Battle By Elder Eduardo Gavarret The simplest principles can decide our fate amid life’s battles. 30 Hastening the Work of Salvation Membership in the Lords’s Church means being called to be fully engaged in His work. 34 Becoming a Man of Peace By Matthew D. Flitton The gospel changed one man’s heart—and brought his family together. Departments 8 October Conference Notebook General Conference Ideas By Tina Spencer 9 Teaching For the Strength of Youth Physical and Emotional Health 10 News of the Church 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again I Swear … By R. Val Johnson Young Adults 42 How Can I Be a Successful Missionary? By Lauren Bangerter Wilde We faced rejection at every turn, and I was discouraged. I had to find a new definition for success. Youth 46 Becoming a Preach My Gospel Missionary By Elder David A. Bednar These five requirements will help you become a better missionary. 51 Just Smile and Say No By Hazel Marie Tibule How could I say no to the president of the company? 52 For the Strength of Youth Be Strong, Be Healthy, Be Smart By Elder Adrián Ochoa Put on your tennis shoes and get going! 54 Follow in His Footsteps By Melissa Zenteno Becoming like Jesus Christ can feel like advanced physics, but the process begins with your first step. 56 Questions and Answers What do I say to nonmembers who ask why some members of the Church aren’t living our standards? 58 Why and What Do I Need to Confess to My Bishop? By Elder C. Scott Grow Repentance is a personal thing between the Lord and me. Why do I need to talk to my bishop too? Children 61 Inviting the Savior In By Elder O. Vincent Haleck The Savior is waiting to be invited into your life! 62 Brand-New Deacon By Jane McBride Choate Benji was nervous about passing the sacrament. Could he really do this? 64 On the Trail Waiting in Winter Quarters By Jennifer Maddy 66 The Saints Stop at Winter Quarters By Arie Van De Graaff 67 Special Witness How does Jesus Christ speak to prophets? By Elder D. Todd Christofferson 68 Helping Violet By Charlotte Mae Sheppard Violet had always been mean to Emma. Why should Emma be nice to her? 70 Bringing Primary Home I Will Share the Gospel with All of God’s Children 72 Camille from New York City 74 Our Page 76 For Young Children 81 Prophet Portrait David O. McKay Family Home Evening Ideas