October 2016 Family Home Evening Ideas The Blessings of Obedience Thomas S. MonsonThe Blessings of ObediencePresident Thomas S. Monson reminds us that obedience to the commandments is the surest guide to happiness and peace. Fires and Lessons of Obedience Choose the Right The Family Is Ordained of GodThe Visiting Teaching Message focuses on the importance of the family in Heavenly Father’s plan for His children. Families are important to society, the economy, and a culture of values. We are all part of God’s family and should do our part to defend His plan for eternal families. Jeffery A. HoggeMy Service-Filled SundaysA man reflects on the trials and hardships of the early Saints and realizes that because of them and their sacrifices, he is able to serve and worship freely today. Cheryl Harward WilcoxMelva’s Last SupperAn elderly woman partakes of the sacrament shortly before passing away. Her daughter reflects on the significance of her mother’s last supper. Tad R. CallisterThe Joy of LearningTad R. Callister, Sunday School general president, talks about the duty of every member to participate in their gospel learning. He offers suggestions for how we can experience the joy of gospel learning. Aaron L. WestLittle Children and the SacramentWhy do we allow little children to partake of the sacrament? The sacrament can be a teaching moment for parents to help children practice how to make and keep covenants. Kenichi ShimokawaUnderstanding Suicide: Warning Signs and PreventionWarning signs and preventions of suicide, and how to help those who are grieving the suicide of a loved one. Colette LindahlProphetic Words in an Unexpected PlaceA man whose wife recently abandoned him and their two children finds Church magazines in his newly rented apartment. Bradley D. FosterFamily History: Peace, Protection, and PromisesElder Bradley D. Foster of the Seventy explains the joy that comes from gathering your family—past and present. Joshua J. PerkeyLove versus LustBy understanding what lust really is, we can learn how to shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions to avoid manifestations of lust. Our desires should be channeled to building the kingdom of God. Serving Beyond JordanA senior couple serves a mission as country directors for LDS Charities in Amman, Jordan. They testify that the Lord needs and uses senior couples for particular reasons. Latter-day Saint Voices Matthew CrandallBegging for Mercy Nancy LittleAngels Named Mr. and Mrs. Dunn Rachel LewisA Season for Family History Ben FloydCaptain Moroni Helped Me Teach Middle School Cecilie NorrungFasting and Praying for Emma Young Adults Russell M. NelsonStand as True MillennialsPresident Russell M. Nelson suggestions four things young adult can do to stand as true millennials. Youth David A. EdwardsThe Miracle of Medium HeatJust like cooking things like grilled cheese sandwiches require patience and a medium-heat setting, we must develop traits of patience, temperance, and self-control in our lives. Poster: Imagine Yourself Rebuilt Jessica Turner as told to Lynne CrandallPower to PersevereA teenage girl whose mother dies in a car accident heals from her broken leg and the loss of her mother by putting her faith and trust in God and doing things that bring her close to the Lord and help her stay connected to Him. D. Todd ChristoffersonHow to Make Christ the Center of Our LivesElder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explains what we need to do in order to center our lives on Jesus Christ. Rosemary ThackerayA Recipe for LearningFour ideas to help your gospel study become more meaningful. Some people tell me I need to have friends who don’t share my standards in order to strengthen mine. Is this true? Children Julia VenturaGone FishingA boy’s younger brother tags along on a father-son fishing trip. When the younger brother gets lost, the boy and his dad say a prayer to be able to find him. Gary E. StevensonHow can I help make my home a peaceful place? Our Page Jill HackingA Story about Story Jairo MazzagardiLessons from Mother Women Heroes in the Book of Mormon Traveling to the Promised Land Music Makes Me Happy Gordon B. HinckleyThe Divine Genius of the Lord’s ChurchPresident Gordon B. Hinckley remarks on the genius behind the organization of the Church—how Church leaders are divinely led through revelation from the Holy Ghost, and how it is a blessing to have elderly men presiding because their testimonies and faith have withstood the test of time. Insights