“Contents,” New Era, May 2008, inside front cover–1
Called to Serve:
Man of Faith, Man of Compassion
2
President Thomas S. Monson, 16th President of the Church.
The Message:
Why the Book of Mormon?
6
President Henry B. Eyring
The Book of Mormon is both clear in doctrine and full of invitations to come to the Savior.
Skating with Jennifer
10
Laura Kohn and Susan Winters
Helping others with Personal Progress is a great way to move forward.
What Joseph Taught:
Everlasting Priesthood
13
A chain of authority and power exists from Adam down to the present time.
Q&A:
Questions and Answers
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I know it’s important to study the scriptures, but I don’t have the time to do it. How do I find the time?
New Era Poster:
Be Big, Don’t Belittle
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Leading and Learning
18
Young elders quorum presidencies learn leadership by doing.
A Note to the Good Guys, A Note to the Good Girls
22
Kjerstin Wittwer and Rhett Wilkinson
Choosing to be good? Who’s going to notice?
On Your Mark … Get Set … Pray!
24
We all prayed in our own ways, but just praying together helped us be united.
We Are!
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Young men in North Carolina find the Aaronic Priesthood helps them prepare.
Where Do Fast Offerings Go?
32
Ever wonder just where the fast offerings go and what they are used for?
What’s Up?
34
Stand-Up Students
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Standing up for what they believe is an everyday thing for these students.
The Extra Smile
39
My Family Treasure Hunt
40
Family history looked boring until I dug into it and found treasure.
Line upon Line
Malachi 4:5–6
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Instant Messages
44
Choosing clean language; caring by mail; no longer a nobody.
What’s in It for You
47
We’ve Got Mail
48
Poem:
Butterfly
49
Dean Mills
Photo
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Emma Smith
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