“Contents,” Liahona, June 2012, 1–3 Liahona, June 2012 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Called of God and Sustained by the People By President Henry B. Eyring 7 Visiting Teaching Message Visiting Teaching—a Sacred Assignment Feature Articles 13 The Joy of Sabbath Day Observance By Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis Because we never missed attending church while on vacation, something wonderful happened. 20 Acting On Promptings Do you recognize the Spirit’s influence in your life? 28 The Honor and Order of the Priesthood By President Boyd K. Packer An Apostle’s teachings on and testimony of the holy priesthood. Departments 8 Small and Simple Things 10 What We Believe Fasting Strengthens Us Spiritually and Temporally 15 Serving in the Church The Potential of Youth-Led Service By Norman C. Hill 16 Gospel Classics Agency and Inspiration By Elder Bruce R. McConkie 24 Our Homes, Our Families Counseling Together in Marriage By Randy Keyes 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again A Voice of Thunder, a Voice of Silence By Kristin Boyce Young Adults 42 Gathering in a Unity of the Faith By Stephanie J. Burns Centers for young adults have become places of gathering—to socialize, to experience unity, and to learn and share the gospel. Youth 34 Your Aaronic Priesthood Duties By Paul VanDenBerghe What are the responsibilities of deacons, teachers, and priests? 46 Questions and Answers Sometimes I feel overwhelmed when I think about all the things I need to do to live the gospel. Where do I start? 48 You Know Enough By Elder Neil L. Andersen If you feel that your spiritual knowledge is limited, you might know more than you realize. 50 Time-Out for a Mission By Elyse Alexandria Holmes At age 18, William Hopoate was offered a contract to play rugby professionally. He had a decision to make. 53 From the Mission Field The Miracle of Spiritual Healing By Elizabeth Stitt 54 Poster Humbly Kneeling 55 Line upon Line Doctrine and Covenants 135:3 56 Where Will My Choices Lead? By Adam C. Olson Her past choices had led her away. But new choices brought Karina back. 58 A Better Example By Shaneen Cloward A painful experience taught me to be more willing to listen to my Church leaders. Children 60 A True Friend By Sarah Chow True friends help each other keep the commandments. 62 Our Page 63 The Blessings of Hard Work By Elder Per G. Malm Honest physical work is one way to do what is right. 64 Bringing Primary Home I Choose the Right by Living Gospel Principles 66 A Playground for Carly By Chad E. Phares Carly is good at helping others, and some of her friends decided to help her too. 68 The Little League Lesson By Lindsay Stevens Lindsay learns to cheer on her little brother. 70 For Young Children 81 Book of Mormon Scripture Figures On the cover Front: Photo illustration by Craig Dimond. Back: Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood, by Walter Rane © IRI. See if you can find the Liahona hidden in this issue. Hint: Finding it will be hard work. More Online