December 2000 Contents Gordon B. HinckleyThe Wondrous and True Story of Christmas Joseph B. WirthlinLessons Learned in the Journey of Life L. Edward BrownBring Your Mission Home with You! Deena KingThe Proclamation on the Family: For Every One of Us Douglas S. LadleInsights from 3 Nephi about Our Father in Heaven Christopher K. BigelowClerks, Leaders, and Members: Working Together Roger TerryA Song of Hope Linda D. CongerHelping Brad Heal Ancient Voices, Modern Light R. Val JohnsonThe Seabirds of Kiribati Children—Gifts from God Stacey TothStanding Room Only Linda GalleyThe Elephants Latter-day Saint Voices Vera Jean PaffelFrom Lonely to Joyful Susan S. SpackmanMore Important Than Santa Evelyn Cardinez“For Thy Good” David MaughanTestimony on Temple Square Julio Cesar SonodaMy Last Christmas in the Mission Portraits Area Authority Seventy in Argentina Extraordinary Service in Nigeria Paul C. PolleiMissionary Music Man of Hamburg In the Spotlight Great Home Evenings: A Tale of Two Families Random Sampler Lisa GreeneFamily Talent Time Roland O. MiguelTwelve Tips for Job Seekers Kristina M. FowlerOne-on-One Time Wanda West BadgerArt Treasures from School News of the Church President Hinckley Speaks to BYU Alumni, President Monson to Students New Family History Resources Released New Missionary Tool: Pass-Along Cards LDS Scene Rebecca M. TaylorThe Orchestra at Temple Square: Lifting Spirits through Music Members Invited to Submit Music Karen R. MerkleyOrlando, Florida: Increasing Zion’s Borders Church Scripture Maps Appointments Comment Making the Most of This Issue