New Era

May 2004

Volume 34, Number 5

Contents

• The Message: How to Know the Truth
  Elder Henry B. Eyring
  The Holy Ghost’s mission is to testify of the Savior. The Book of Mormon is a testament of Jesus Christ.

• In Tune: Young Men of Zion
  An anthem for the Aaronic Priesthood.

• Happiness Every Week
  Elder John W. Yardley
  Our most important reason for attending sacrament meeting is to partake of the sacrament.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  I play football and know that some of the other players take supplements to enhance their performance. I feel like I can’t compete unless I do too. Is it bad to take supplements?

• New Era Poster: Need to Talk?

• Out of the Ashes
  LaRene Porter Gaunt
  Out of the tragedy of fire, California teens come to understand the things they value most.

• I Was Hoping You’d Come
  Britton Roney
  Taking the sacrament to shut-ins is a privilege that comes with duty.

• “Having Been Commissioned …”
  Adam C. Olson
  Young Aaronic Priesthood holders of priest age can perform the saving ordinance of baptism.

• R Fight
  Elise Fisher
  We helped prevent children from having access to R-rated movies.

• The Extra Smile

• My Answer to Evolution
  Name Withheld
  I had the perfect answer that no one could disprove.

• Of All Things

• Instant Messages
  Dressing modestly; enjoying God’s great creations; seeking the Lord’s help; developing the morning prayer habit.

• Idea List: Making Church Friends
  Sixteen ways to strengthen friendships in your ward or branch.

• A Worldwide Priesthood
  Deacons, teachers, and priests the world over magnify the priesthood they hold.

• What’s in It for You

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: Daydreams
  Kami Mitchell Tilby

• Photo of the Month
  Lane V. Erickson

Cover: Tori Gross sifts through the remains of her family’s burned house. See “Out of the Ashes,” p. 20. Cover photography: LaRene Porter Gaunt (front) and courtesy of the California Carlsbad Mission, LaRene Porter Gaunt, and Larry Porter (back)