December 1997 Contents Gordon B. HinckleyA Season for Gratitude Don L. SearleMajor Curriculum Changes in Priesthood and Relief Society Norman HillI Remember When Enid O. EllisThe Unexpected Christmas Néstor CurbeloPutting Down Roots in Uruguay Irene E. DeardenLiving Singly LaRene Porter Gaunt“Because I Have Been Given Much” “Let Earth Receive Her King!” Beth DayleyJoy to the World from Bulgaria Lynne WaitsBangkok’s Journey to Bethlehem Paul Thomas SmithBirth of the Messiah A Child’s View of Pioneering William G. HartleyOn the Trail in November and December Poetry Ed D. LauritsenPioneer Mormon Journal Evelyn CandlandReverencing His Name Sheri E. SlaughterWho Was That Man? Janna K. FindlayPartaking of the Fruit Chris GeilmanThe Crumpled Letter Jody Marie SaundersRoast Beef for Two Random Sampler Scott and Angelle AndersonGifts for the Savior Janet M. GramboPlanning to Feed a Crowd: Seven Easy Steps Margo JohnsonDividing Up the Paycheck “Always Remembering for What They Are Given” I Have a Question Max W. BrownI Have a Question Portraits Newsmaker: Returned Missionaries Recognized Marlene KeaweTouching Lives with Music Serving Through Signing Jane McBride ChoateValiant Saints News of the Church New Church Documentary Film: Ensign to the Nations Elder Peterson Critically Injured Appointments Personal Ancestral Software Compatible with Windows Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Gene R. Cook, and F. Burton HowardConversation: The Church in Western Europe Members Deal with Effects of Typhoons, Floods, Fire Joyce FindlayKiribati Flowers in the Pacific Church’s Public Affairs Projects Promote Values Comment