New Era

May 2003

Volume 33, Number 5

Contents

• The Message: Getting Where You Want to Go
  Elder Russell M. Nelson
  In the Lord’s great love, He did not leave us alone. He provided a guide—a spiritual road map.

• Why Should I Go?
  Russell Tolley Giles
  The lyrics of this hymn were meant for me.

• Power Restored
  The priesthood is like a great power source that can light all parts of your life.

• Minus One Rose
  Alma J. Yates
  His mother ended up with 11 roses. One rose was missing for a good reason.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  My Sunday School teacher told us we should pay a fast offering. But my offering wouldn’t be enough to make much of a difference. Do I really need to pay a fast offering if I give so little?

• New Era Poster: Stay Out of Hot Water

• The Maine Advantage
  Tiffany E. Lewis
  David Quinn of Yarmouth, Maine, shows what’s good about a small branch.

• Finding Jason
  Arianne B. Cope
  I went to Europe to find adventure. Instead I found a potential convert.

• Idea List: Get Up, Get Going
  Here are some good ways to spend those extra summer hours.

• Me, a Leader?
  Larry Hiller
  Priests in Taylorsville, Utah, spend time learning leadership skills.

• Miracles and Maoris
  Larry E. Morris
  A great early missionary and future Apostle, Matthew Cowley served and learned in New Zealand.

• Of All Things

• Connecting with Heaven
  Elder John H. Groberg
  Purity of hand, heart, and mind will allow us to tap into the ultimate power of the priesthood.

• No-Swear Zone
  Kristen Sucher
  Swear words were off-limits in my car.

• Dressed Up!
  Nikki Miner
  Young women in Saratoga, California, pledge to dress modestly.

• The Extra Smile

• Resource Guides

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: Two Years
  William Brodegard

• Photo of the Month
  Brett Oberly

Cover: Jeff Pratt and Cameron Swain of Taylorsville, Utah, discovered leadership skills are something anyone can build. See “Me, a Leader?” on p. 28. Cover photography: Larry Hiller (front) and Christina Smith (back)