“Contents,” Ensign, Sept. 1972, 1
Special Features
First Presidency Message: My Love for the People of Mexico and Central AmericaPresident Marion G. Romney
Progress and Potential: The Church in Mexico and Central AmericaHarold Brown
“Los Mormones”Jay M. Todd
In the Vineyards of the Lord
Mormons in Mexico: The First 96 YearsGerry R. Flake
Mormon Colonies: Beacon Light in MexicoE. LeRoy Hatch
How the Scriptures Came to Be Translated into SpanishEduardo Balderas
Northward to MesaEduardo Balderas
Church Education in MexicoPaul James Toscano
The Church in Central AmericaTerrence L. Hansen
Monuments of Vanished PeoplesPaul Cheesman
Ancient Temples: What Do They Signify?Hugh Nibley
John Lloyd Stephens and the MayasJames S. Packer
Fiesta FoodsJeanne Larson and Leanor J. Brown
The Enchantment of MexicoLeanor J. Brown
What Is a Lamanite?Harold Brown
Keeping Physically FitClarence F. Robison
Chaplains Report on Latter-day Saints in the Service
John the Baptist: A Burning and a Shining LightRobert J. Matthews
Some Candid Questions for Home TeachersV. C. Frame
Forgetting Those Things Which Are BehindKenneth L. Higbee
Night of Disaster in Rapid CityHerbert F. Murray
Regular Features
Pointers for Parents: How to Motivate Family Discussions
Our Readers Write
News of the Church
Policies and Programs
After All
[map] On the cover: The Church in Mexico and Central America
Inside front cover: “And the influence of the Spirit penetrated my being, beauty cultivated my soul: Greatness was moulded in me.
“Truth ruled silently, step by step, during my growth. And I became a man.
“Oh, Lord, guide my path, guide my love; I want to come to thy side a workmanship of perfection.”Bishop Adolfo Avalos, Arbolillo Sixth Ward, Mexico City North Stake