“Contents,” New Era, June 2000 New Era June 2000 Volume 30, Number 6 Contents Introduction: To Bring the World His Truth The Message: A Spiritual AdventureElder David B. HaightWhen you accept the Lord’s call, He will give you strength to succeed. Q&A: Questions and AnswersI want to serve a mission because I know it’s the right thing to do, but I’m very nervous about receiving a mission call. How do I know I’ll have what it takes to be a good missionary? Mormonad: Put On Your Tract Shoes Not Your Usual ConvertBrady FlygareI had decided not to serve a mission, but the Book of Mormon changed my mind. It’s Your CallBarbara Jean JonesHere’s your guide to the whole missionary call process. The Most Important StepPresident F. David StanleyThe most significant event in preparing for your mission is the opportunity to go to the temple for your endowment. From a Single SeedRex Eugene CooperA 12-year-old girl taught me about the great harvest that comes from planting the seeds of the gospel. Idea List: Getting ReadyHere are things you can do to prepare for your future mission. The MTC ExperienceTake a tour of the Missionary Training Center with us and see why it’s such a great place to start your mission. The First DayLaury Livsey A Great Place to LearnBarbara Jean Jones Missionary Training CityJanet Thomas Support GroupLarry Hiller Beyond ProvoBarbara Jean Jones The England MTCJanet Thomas Fiction: Cash CowAlma J. YatesBuy a mean, old cow or a new four-wheeler? He thought the answer was obvious. Of All Things Bank on ItLaury LivseyEarning enough money for a mission takes work. Here’s how Ryan did it. Mormonisms A Day in the Life of a MissionaryLaury LivseyWe follow two pairs of missionaries. My Name TagSalinas Augusto SánchezI want to represent well both names on my missionary name tag. Poem: Wet ShoesDainon Jay Moody Photo of the MonthDon Gardner Cover: Elder Brady Parkhurst enters the MTC as the first step in serving his mission to Samoa. See “The MTC Experience,” p. 28. Cover photography: John Luke (front), Steve Bunderson (back).