May 2004 Contents Conference Summary for the 174th Annual General Conference Gordon B. HinckleyThe Church Grows Stronger David B. HaightHow Great the Wisdom and the Love Dallin H. OaksPreparation for the Second Coming D. Todd ChristoffersonWhen Thou Art Converted Gayle M. CleggThe Finished Story Henry B. EyringIn the Strength of the Lord Thomas S. MonsonYour Personal Influence The Sustaining of Church Officers Church Auditing Department Report, 2003 Statistical Report, 2003 Russell M. NelsonRoots and Branches Jeffrey R. Holland“Abide in Me” Keith B. McMullinJesus, the Very Thought of Thee W. Rolfe KerrThe Words of Christ—Our Spiritual Liahona Francisco J. ViñasApplying the Simple and Plain Gospel Principles in the Family Joseph B. WirthlinEarthly Debts, Heavenly Debts Neal A. MaxwellRemember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been Mervyn B. ArnoldStrengthen Thy Brethren Earl C. TingeyFor the Strength of Youth James E. FaustChoices Thomas S. MonsonThe Call for Courage Gordon B. Hinckley“I Was an Hungred, and Ye Gave Me Meat” James E. FaustDid You Get the Right Message? L. Tom PerryFatherhood, an Eternal Calling Dennis E. SimmonsBut If Not … Julie B. BeckA “Mother Heart” Boyd K. PackerDo Not Fear Gordon B. HinckleyThe Dawning of a Brighter Day M. Russell BallardThe Atonement and the Value of One Soul Robert D. HalesWith All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope to Families Clate W. Mask Jr.Standing Spotless before the Lord W. Douglas ShumwayMarriage and Family: Our Sacred Responsibility Bruce C. HafenThe Atonement: All for All Richard G. ScottHow to Live Well amid Increasing Evil Gordon B. HinckleyConcluding Remarks Susan W. TannerAll Things Shall Work Together for Your Good Julie B. BeckMy Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures Elaine S. DaltonBelieve! Gordon B. HinckleyStay on the High Road They Spoke to Us: Making Conference Part of Our Lives Instructional Resources Teachings for Our Time, 2004 Resource Guide for Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2 Resource Guide for Young Women Manual 2 General Auxiliary Presidencies News of the Church Changes in Auxiliary Presidencies; Conference Reaching Increasing Numbers Priesthood Restoration Event Is Set Conference Available Online Marjorie Pay Hinckley Dies at 92 A. Roger Merrill Sunday School General President Daniel K Judd First Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency William D. Oswald Second Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency Charles W. Dahlquist II Young Men General President Dean R. Burgess First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency Michael A. Neider Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency Adam C. OlsonCelebrating the Gospel around the World