September 1997 Contents Thomas S. MonsonTears, Trials, Trust, Testimony Brent L. TopA Book That Transforms Lives Serving as Couple Missionaries The Journey to Healing Robert L. MercerPioneers in Ivory Coast The Gift of Prophecy Mormon Trail Center William G. HartleyOn the Trail in September Richard E. BennettWinter Quarters: Church Headquarters, 1846–1848 Returning to the Fold Mormon Journal Layne H. DeardenAngie and the Storm Gail S. Halvorsen“What Church Is That?” Betty Jan MurphyI Caught Myself Singing Lola Nicol WarrenA Truly Blessed Wife Robert Kicker and Austin AdamsCaught in the Baler! Scott NashUnderstanding Interest on Debt I Have a Question Gordon K. BischoffI Have a Question Portraits Barbara J. JonesNewsmaker: Latter-day Saint Chief Elected Carol McAdoo RehmeA Touch of Glass A Teacher with Heart In the Spotlight Random Sampler Terri L. AdamsReducing the Strain for Parents in School Elizabeth L. NicholsUsing Personal Ancestral File Gordon B. HinckleyExcerpts from Recent Addresses of President Gordon B. Hinckley News of the Church New Area Presidencies New Mission Presidents Instructed President Hinckley Honors Brigham Young, Celebrates Freedom Boston Temple Groundbreaking New Personal Ancestral File Version Released New Missionary Training Center Dedicated in Brazil Floods in Idaho and Chile James O. Mason, Dennis E. Simmons, and Christoffel Golden Jr.Conversation: The Church in Africa Members Invited to Submit Music Ricks Victory