“Contents,” New Era, Sept. 2009, inside front cover–1
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The Message
Why Do We Do Missionary Work?
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We do missionary work in order to baptize and confirm. That is the doctrinal basis of missionary work.
Scripture Lifeline
Cast Off Thine Afflictions
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Stuck with a broken leg, I read one scripture that changed my attitude.
Gospel Classics
Baptism Comes First
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Missionaries are 600 times more successful when members participate.
Mormonad
Let Us Give You a Hand
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Marching On
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Ryan Pegram is taking steps to apply the lessons he learned in band.
A Rebel No More
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A missionary befriends a young man who hates going to church.
In Tune
The Book of Mormon Has Come Forth
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Janice Kapp Perry and Bonnie Hart Murray
Questions and Answers
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“My Christian friends believe in the Bible, but they don’t understand why we have the Book of Mormon. What can I tell them?”
Cheering Each Other On
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Two friends helped make Brittany Crockett’s dream come true.
Friends Tend to Become Like You
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José María Marquez Blanco
Talk to your friends about the gospel.
From the Field
A Timely Testimony
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A missionary sees the results of a chance meeting.
Temple Teens in Aberdeen
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Scotland youth look forward to making the trip to the temple.
Water Polo and Prayer
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For one young swimmer, following the example of his roommate changed his life.
Who Is Ready?
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My prayers were answered in a most unexpected way.
The Extra Smile
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Running Together
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Twin runners find their strongest support in each other.
What’s Up?
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Columbine: Ten Years Later
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Is there anything to be learned after a great tragedy?
What Joseph Smith Taught
Friendship
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What does it mean to be a true friend?
The Deacon’s Baseball
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His prize ball was ruined by some poor choices.
Instant Messages
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We’ve Got Mail
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Poem
Finding Cumorah
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Photo
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