May 1985 Contents Report of the 155th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Sustaining of Church Officers Ezra Taft BensonOur Responsibility to Share the Gospel Bruce R. McConkieThe Purifying Power of Gethsemane Russell M. NelsonReverence for Life Victor L. BrownAgency and Accountability Howard W. HunterChrist, Our Passover The Church Audit Committee Report Statistical Report 1984 L. Tom Perry“Born of Goodly Parents” John SonnenbergThe Invitation of the Master F. Arthur KayThe Joy of Service Keith W. WilcoxLook for the Beautiful Robert D. HalesThe Mantle of a Bishop James E. FaustThe Resurrection Boyd K. Packer“From Such Turn Away” Ezra Taft BensonPreparing Yourselves for Missionary Service Peter VidmarPursuing Excellence M. Russell BallardPrepare to Serve Marvin J. AshtonSpencer W. Kimball: A True Disciple of Christ Spencer W. KimballSet Some Personal Goals Gordon B. HinckleyTo Please Our Heavenly Father Gordon B. HinckleyThe Victory over Death David B. HaightThe Resurrected Christ Wm. Grant BangerterThe Spirit of the Gathering H. Burke PetersonSelflessness: A Pattern for Happiness Thomas S. Monson“The Spirit Giveth Life” Neal A. Maxwell“Willing to Submit” J. Richard Clarke“Hold Up Your Light” Henry B. EyringEars to Hear Glenn L. PaceConfidence in the Lord Dallin H. OaksTaking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ Hans B. RinggerThe Answers Will Come Waldo P. CallThis Is the Work of the Lord Helio R. CamargoHe Is in Charge Gordon B. HinckleyGod Has a Work for Us to Do News of the Church Elder Bruce R. McConkie Dies Six New Members, New President of the Seventy; New Presiding Bishopric Elder Hans B. Ringger of the First Quorum of the Seventy Elder Waldo P. Call of the First Quorum of the Seventy Elder Helio R. Camargo of the First Quorum of the Seventy Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric Glenn L. Pace, Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric Leadership Meetings Focus on Missionary Work, Activation, and Strengthening Members Changes Announced in Area Presidencies Ninety Years, and Many Good Wishes, for President Kimball Satellite Fireside Focuses on New Editions of Scriptures Policies and Announcements Tabernacle Organ Renovation Under Way Tabernacle Choir to Tour Japan Marvin K. GardnerScholars Look at the New Testament Gospels Members Rebuilding after Chilean Earthquake Saints Help Special Olympics’ Flame Burn Brightly Church Pageants Offer Variety Temples Spread Worldwide LDS Young Men Help Win National Junior College Championship LDS Scene