December 2005

Contents
Contents
First Presidency Christmas Message
Joseph Smith Jr.—Prophet of God, Mighty Servant
Gordon B. Hinckley
Idea List: The 12 Reading Days of Christmas
Remembering Him Always
Henry B. Eyring
The Real Christmas
Howard W. Hunter
One Family’s Testimony of Tithing
Don L. Searle
Poster
A Prophet’s Life: The Cradle—Sharon, Vermont
Joseph Smith’s Family Tree
Questions and Answers
Rejoice in the Atonement of Jesus Christ
Mission Blessings in the Golden Years
Strengthening the Family: Adapting to Circumstances
A Bag of Food and 20 Marks
Maija-Kaarina Mäkinen
Instant Messages
- Getting Along with Mom
  Nicole Lerios Randall
- Now I Love Sundays
  Lucile Sautron
The Quorum of the First Presidency
Gordon B. Hinckley
Latter-day Saint Voices
Did You Know?
Comment
News of the Church
The Friend
A Joyful Season: A Christmas Message from the First Presidency to the Children of the World
Sharing Time: I Am Grateful for Many Things
Margaret S. Lifferth
From the Life of President David O. McKay
- A Gift of Music
Christmas Advent Wreath
Elise Black
Important Places in the Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Britney Schetselaar
Nigerian Christmas
Lori Mortensen
Special Witness: Getting to Know Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

News of the Church

December 2005

“News of the Church,” Liahona, Dec. 2005, N1–N13

News of the Church

President Hinckley Travels the World
Members Celebrate Temple Dedications and a Groundbreaking
Pass-Along Cards Invite the World to Hear the Gospel

Walter Cooley
London Member on Duty during Bombings

Sarah Jane Weaver
Using Mormon.org to Share the Gospel
Additional Sharing Time Ideas, December 2005
Speaking Today
New Online Training Available for Members
Rembrandt: The Biblical Etchings Exhibit Now Available Online