November 1996 Contents Report of the 166th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Gordon B. HinckleyListen by the Power of the Spirit Boyd K. PackerThe Twelve Apostles L. Aldin PorterThe Spirit of Prophecy Virginia H. PearceThe Ordinary Classroom—a Powerful Place for Steady and Continued Growth David B. HaightProphets Are Inspired Thomas S. MonsonChrist at Bethesda’s Pool The Sustaining of Church Officers Neal A. Maxwell“According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts” M. Russell BallardFaith in Every Footstep Bruce C. HafenCovenant Marriage Quentin L. CookRejoice! Henry B. EyringWitnesses for God Russell M. NelsonThe Atonement L. Tom Perry“Run and Not Be Weary” Joe J. ChristensenThe Savior Is Counting on You James E. FaustHonesty—a Moral Compass Thomas S. Monson“Be Thou an Example” Gordon B. Hinckley“This Thing Was Not Done in a Corner” James E. Faust“Woman, Why Weepest Thou?” Dallin H. Oaks“Always Have His Spirit” Richard C. Edgley“We Care Enough to Send Our Very Best” Robert D. HalesThe Eternal Family Gordon B. HinckleyWomen of the Church Joseph B. WirthlinChristians in Belief and Action Richard G. ScottThe Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness Elaine L. Jack“Partakers of the Glories” Francisco J. ViñasListening to the Voice of the Lord Wm. Rolfe Kerr“Behold Your Little Ones” Jeffrey R. Holland“The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom” Gordon B. Hinckley“Reach with a Rescuing Hand” Aileen H. ClydeConfirmed in Faith Chieko N. OkazakiRaised in Hope Elaine L. JackStrengthened in Charity James E. FaustThe Grand Key-Words for the Relief Society News of the Church Changes in General Authority Assignments Made President Hinckley Continues to Buoy Up Others Milestones for Four New Temples Members of the First Presidency Meet with Tongan Royalty First Stake in Kiribati Formed, Islands Dedicated Elder Holland Visits Bosnia and Hungary Elder Haight Celebrates 90th Birthday Elder Maxwell Appears on PBS Program Temple Presidents Trained at Seminar Appointments Tabernacle Choir Broadcasts 3,500th Program David E. Sorensen, Rex D. Pinegar, and L. Edward BrownConversation: The Church in Japan, Korea, and Far-East Russia Comment