December 1999 Contents James E. FaustA Pattern of Love Monte S. Nyman“I Am Jesus Christ the Son of God” Dennis B. NeuenschwanderThe Path of Growth Avalyn Butler MarquardtThat Most Special Night Kathleen LaycockLesson in a Box Christine Evans KoeglerOur Gift of Truth Marvin K. GardnerWitnesses through Trial and Triumph Susan Easton Black“Fair as the Moon” in a Darkening World Images of an Era: Becoming a Worldwide Family A Look at the Church: 1995 to the Present E. Dale LeBaronSteadfast African Pioneer Mormon Journal Douglas PresençaOur New Holiday Tradition Alan J. JohansenHad My Mission Made a Difference? Dianne H. DespainMy Cork-and-Burlap Treasure Why That Gift? Preparing for the Temple Portraits Newsmaker: President Named for International Literacy Organization Pacific Islands Area Authority Seventy Swiss Award Winner In the Spotlight Karen KamaluA Comforter for My Heart I Have a Question James T. JohnsonI Have a Question Random Sampler Karen A. KimballOur Christmas General Store Paula J. LewisHoliday Cheer—on Your Own Timothy B. SmithCelebrating the Season—Together Deanna LeBaronDinnertime Home Evenings News of the Church Church Leaders Speak at Firesides, Devotionals, and Pageants Members Survive Disasters Temple Update Appointments LDS Scene Sandi HowlettA Warmth of Spirit in Anchorage, Alaska Policies and Announcements Worldwide Young Women Celebration in 2000 Languages Spoken by Members