New Era

May 1996

Volume 26, Number 5

Contents

• The Message: That All May Hear
  President Thomas S. Monson
  Now is the time to prepare for a successful mission.

• My Letter to Me
  Angela Costello
  My childlike testimony of the Word of Wisdom came back to reward—not haunt—me.

• Scripture Lifeline: Whose Words Were They?
  Eric D. Snider
  The answer to our investigator’s question came from the Spirit.

• An Honorable Release
  Arnold Lemmon
  Facing death, Andy showed faith and courage that inspired us all.

• Gershwin to Go
  Robb Hoch
  On the road with my mother and George Gershwin, something wonderful happened to me.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  In my school, if you go out with someone more than once everyone thinks you are girlfriend and boyfriend. How can I date someone just for fun without hurting anyone’s feelings?

• Mormonad: Smart Mouth

• On Top of the World
  Willie Holdman and Richard M. Romney
  Our backpacks all contained one essential item—the scriptures.

• Honoring Your Father and Your Mother
  Elder Lino Alvarez
  It’s more than obedience. It’s living a life that brings them, well, honor.

• Coming of Age
  Richard M. Romney
  In Valencia, California, the annual “graduation camp” focuses on the future.

• FYI: For Your Info

• Fiction: End-of-the-Month Bonus Deal
  Alma J. Yates
  Just a tagalong junior home teaching companion? Think again, “Brother” Davidson!

• Mormonisms

• Lost on the Lake
  Janet Thomas
  A simple windsurfing outing nearly turns deadly.

• Feedback
  Letters to the editors

• Poem: Preparation
  Anita Worthen

• Photo of the Month
  Lane V. Erickson

Cover: Kevin Wilson and Tyler Garns of the Newhall (California) First Ward find that priesthood friendships prepare you for life. See “Coming of Age,” p. 28. Cover photography: Richard M. Romney (front), Maren Mecham (back).