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  • 'More fit for the kingdom, more used would I be'

    Focusing on the importance of education, Sister Mary N. Cook, first counselor in the Young Women general presidency, shared personal stories from her life during a lecture held in the McKay Building on the BYU Campus Oct. 22. Sister Cook, who received three degrees from the David O. McKay School of Education, spoke in connection with BYU Homecoming Week as the 2009 recipient of the school of education's College Award.
    Published: Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

  • BYU homecoming opening ceremonies

    Students and alumni sang along to the BYU fight song during the annual homecoming opening ceremonies held in the Marriott Center on Oct. 20. This year's theme, "Reach for the Summit," is named after the 2009 honored founder Eugene Lusk Roberts, who served as BYU's first athletic director and was an avid hiker.
    Published: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

  • Country information: Armenia

    Jan. 1, 2009: Est. population, 2,967,000; Members, 2,748; Branches, 15; Districts 1; Missions, 1; percent LDS: .09 or 1 in 1,080; Europe East Area; Armenia Yerevan Mission.
    Published: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

  • Country information: Australia

    Jan. 1, 2009: Est. population, 21,262,000; Members, 123,650; Stakes, 33; Wards, 194; Branches, 90; Missions, 7; Districts, 10; Temples, 5;Percent LDS, 0.58, or 1 LDS in 172; Pacific Area.
    Published: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

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Members should avoid participation in some self-awareness groups

Published: Saturday, Nov. 11, 1989

Many resources in the community provide effective help for members experiencing social or emotional problems. However, some questionable groups that purport to increase self-awareness, self-esteem,...