November 1994 Contents Report of the 164th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Solemn Assembly Sustaining of Church Officers Howard W. Hunter“Exceeding Great and Precious Promises” Dallin H. OaksWorship through Music Michaelene P. GrassliHelping Children Know Truth from Error David B. HaightSolemn Assemblies L. Tom PerryHeed the Prophet’s Voice Robert D. HalesThe Importance of Receiving a Personal Testimony Horacio A. TenorioLet Us Build Fortresses Hartman Rector Jr.Endure to the End in Charity Claudio R. M. CostaPriceless Principles for Success W. Don Ladd“Make Thee an Ark” James O. MasonThe Kingdom Progresses in Africa Jeffrey R. HollandMiracles of the Restoration Neal A. Maxwell“Brightness of Hope” Richard G. ScottMaking the Right Choices Richard C. EdgleyThat Thy Confidence Wax Strong Dieter F. UchtdorfThe Only True and Valid Basis Thomas S. MonsonMy Brother’s Keeper Gordon B. HinckleyDon’t Drop the Ball Howard W. HunterBeing a Righteous Husband and Father Gordon B. HinckleySave the Children Boyd K. PackerPersonal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise L. Aldin PorterThe Revelations of Heaven M. Russell BallardRestored Truth Thomas S. MonsonThe Fatherless and the Widows—Beloved of God James E. FaustThe Keys That Never Rust Joseph B. WirthlinDeep Roots Patricia P. PinegarTeach the Children Rex D. PinegarThe Simple Things Lance B. Wickman“Stand Ye in Holy Places” Russell M. NelsonThe Spirit of Elijah Howard W. HunterFollow the Son of God Elaine L. Jack“Seek, and Ye Shall Find” Chieko N. OkazakiRowing Your Boat Aileen H. ClydeCharity and Learning Howard W. HunterStand Firm in the Faith News of the Church New Seventies, Primary Presidency, and Young Women Counselor Called Elder Andrew W. Peterson Of the Seventy Elder Cecil O. Samuelson, Jr. Of the Seventy Newly Called Sisters Love Youth and the Gospel of Jesus Christ President Hunter Visits Swiss Saints Janet Bingham-WhiteArizona Saints Challenged to Live Gospel Fully President Hinckley Speaks to Ricks Students First Presidency Emphasizes Temple Worthiness, Family Home Evening Scouting Leaders from Canada Visit Church Leaders Church Membership by Area Cape Verde Dedicated by Elder Oaks Karen Lox JorgensenThousands Attend Orlando Temple Open House Policies and Announcements