By Daniel Garvin

When I was preparing for a mission, I knew that every worthy young man was supposed to serve, but I had not had a personal confirmation of that. I prayed and prayed to ask the Lord if I should serve, but got no answer. I didn’t want to go on a mission. But the thought of NOT serving a mission haunted me even more. I knew that my life would never be what the Lord wanted it to be if I didn’t serve Him. But why should I serve?

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By Charlene Lindquist

When my husband and I were called to serve a mission at Warm Springs LDS Recreation Facility I knew my long awaited wish to serve a mission was granted. Our mission call came in the fall and it seemed perfect for both of us. We both love being in the outdoors and working with people. We love the Gospel of Jesus Christ and accepted the call. We reported on Thanksgiving Day.

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By Alison Palmer

Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants 59:7

Song: “Count Your Blessings,” Hymn #241

Preparation: Find a Mason jar or other sturdy container and label it “Thankfulness Pennies.” Collect enough pennies to equal the age of every family member added together, and pencil and paper for each family member.

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By Gail Jackson

Last month Forbes Magazine published its list of the 400 wealthiest people. Each individual on the list is worth more than $1 billion! Material wealth beyond our wildest imagination.

Let me ask you three questions:

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By LaRae Free Kerr

American citizens move all over the country as well as to other countries. My family certainly moves around – from state to state – and to isles of the sea. My ancestors all moved around too. So imagine my surprise, even shock, when I discovered from a U.S. 2005 census Bureau American Community Survey, that most Americans reside in the state where they were born (AARP Bulletin Sep 2007 p 29).

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