December 1996 Contents James E. FaustGratitude As a Saving Principle Jeffrey S. McClellanChristmas Gift for Hungary V. Dallas MerrellA Vision of Service Paula J. LewisLunch Bag Love Kellene Ricks AdamsAlone for the Holidays Blair L. LaBargeCrisis Christmas in Colombia LaRene Porter GauntCosta Rica: Rising in Majesty and Strength The Restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods Larry C. PorterThe Restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods Larry C. PorterDavid Whitmer’s Calling Larry C. PorterAn Early Quoting of Section 18 Larry C. PorterThe Testimony of Oliver Cowdery Mormon Journal Jeanne P. LawlerOur Not-Quite Tabernacle Choir Vicki TynerI Received the Better Gift Valerie DeCora GuimarãesWhy Was Choka Here? Frank W. Olsen and Kathleen OlsenStranded in a Small Town Carla ParsonsThree Small Headstones Portraits Newsmakers: Latter-day Saint Olympians Keeping Faith Afloat Reneé HardingAiming High A Guide to the Games Wading through Adversity M. Russell Ballard“When Shall These Things Be?” Random Sampler Patricia PottsOur Church Library on Wheels Ideas for a Debt-Free Holiday LaDeana WilkeTwelve Days of Service Sharon BigelowFamily Home Evening: Family Awards Night The Rock of Our Redeemer News of the Church President Hinckley Dedicates Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple Latter-day Saint Charities Members in California Serve during Celebration Members Help Clean Up after Hurricanes, Floods Lisa Ann JacksonSaints in the Shadow of Mount Timpanogos Karen Jorgensen and Kathleen RyanFlorida Reaches 100,000 Members