December 2005 Contents Gordon B. HinckleyJoseph Smith Jr.—Prophet of God, Mighty Servant Family of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith: The First Family of the Restoration A Prophet’s Life: The Cradle—Sharon, Vermont Richard Lloyd AndersonThe Early Preparation of the Prophet Joseph Smith Tamera Smith AllredWhen Christmas Hurts Howard W. HunterThe Real Christmas Becoming a Ward Family David BrownBecoming a Ward Family Kimberly HirschiSharing Words of Comfort Melinda RiddleA Sign of Friendship Mission Blessings in the Golden Years Mission Blessings in the Golden Years Mark CraneBless Grandma and Grandpa Ejnar IversenA Wonderful Reunion Brunhilde GehrmannHealed Hearts and Family History Strengthening the Family: Adapting to Circumstances Julie B. BeckPowerful Nurturing Don L. SearleOne Family’s Testimony of Tithing Unto Us a Son Is Given Gordon B. HinckleyThe Quorum of the First Presidency Rejoice in the Atonement of Jesus Christ Maija-Kaarina MäkinenA Bag of Food and 20 Marks Latter-day Saint Voices Lucía Rivero RomeroA Gift from the Heart Sue JonesStraw for the Manger Iris LehmannUnemployed for the Holidays Gary B. LundbergThe Clam Chowder Story Random Sampler Kayleen SilverFive Tips for Singles Jennifer LucasGratitude Chart Heidi MacdonaldConference Calendar Gifts Ramona DuttonFamily Home Evening Helps: A Buffet of Words Questions and Answers News of the Church First Presidency Christmas Message Christmas Devotional Scheduled Church Continues to Aid Hurricane Victims Church Sends Relief in Wake of Earthquake, Hurricane Nicole SeymourChurch History Library Ground Is Broken Measles Initiative Saving African Children Adam C. OlsonSister Parkin Pitches In against Measles in Africa Children in Ghana and Fiji Receive Children’s Books New Temple Presidents Prepare for Assignments DVD Given in the Spirit of Sharing the Gospel Comment Making the Most of This Issue