November 1997 Contents Report of the 167th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Gordon B. HinckleyDrawing Nearer to the Lord Boyd K. PackerCalled to Serve Richard B. WirthlinFour Absolute Truths Provide an Unfailing Moral Compass Carl B. PrattCare for New Converts Mary Ellen SmootPioneer Shoes through the Ages Russell M. NelsonSpiritual Capacity Thomas S. MonsonTeach the Children The Sustaining of Church Officers Neal A. Maxwell“Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ” Robert D. HalesIn Remembrance of Jesus Richard D. AllredThe Lord Blesses His Children through Patriarchal Blessings Eran A. CallThe Home: A Refuge and Sanctuary Richard J. MaynesA Celestial Connection to Your Teenage Years Joseph B. WirthlinValued Companions Richard G. ScottWhy Every Member a Missionary? M. Russell BallardStanding for Truth and Right Keith B. McMullin“Behold the Man” James E. FaustPioneers of the Future: “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe” Thomas S. MonsonHome Teaching—a Divine Service Gordon B. HinckleySome Thoughts on Temples, Retention of Converts, and Missionary Service James E. FaustThe Weightier Matters of the Law: Judgment, Mercy, and Faith L. Tom PerryReceive Truth Harold G. HillamTeachers, the Timeless Key Jeffrey R. Holland“He Hath Filled the Hungry with Good Things” Gordon B. HinckleyLook to the Future David B. HaightHymn of the Obedient: “All Is Well” Dallin H. OaksFollowing the Pioneers Janette Hales BeckhamMaking Faith a Reality Duane B. GerrardThe Plan of Salvation: A Flight Plan for Life Wayne M. Hancock“Daughter, Be of Good Comfort” J. Kent JolleyUniversal Application of the Gospel Henry B. Eyring“Feed My Lambs” Gordon B. HinckleyLatter-day Saints in Very Deed Mary Ellen Smoot“For Such a Time as This” Virginia U. JensenCreating Places of Security Sheri L. Dew“Are You the Woman I Think You Are?” Thomas S. MonsonThe Mighty Strength of the Relief Society News of the Church Changes in Members of Seventies Quorums; New Young Women Presidency Margaret D. Nadauld Young Women General President Sharon G. Larsen Second Counselor, Young Women General Presidency Conference Temple Announcements President Hinckley Focuses on New Converts and Families in South American Visits President Monson Addresses Scouts and Eastern Canadian Saints President Faust Dedicates Nauvoo Monument, Ricks College Building 1998 Young Women Worldwide Celebration Policies and Announcements Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Tour Europe Fifth International Art Competition Announced by Church Museum Appointments Visitors’ Center Planned Near Sacred Grove Faith in Every Footstep CD-ROM Available to Public Comment