"Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God. A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race" (Joseph Smith Jr., Dec. 15, 1840; in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1969], 174).

"All I can offer the world is a good heart and a good hand" (Joseph Smith Jr., July 9, 1843; in Teachings, 313).

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Friday, May 29, 1970

This evening we held an investigator fireside at Aldo’s home. Our theme, “Seek and Ye Shall Find,” was designed to teach the necessary steps in gaining a testimony. We started with a treasure hunt in which three teams were searching for three necessary ingredients to make Q-Suco: the water, the sugar, and the Q-Suco powder. We had spent the afternoon hiding the clues all over the house. It was a lot of fun, and everybody really enjoyed it. Afterwards Elder Camargo spoke briefly about testimony, making the comparison with the game and showing that all three ingredients were necessary. The essential parts in building a testimony are study, church attendance (or commandment keeping), and prayer. Vera, the investigator of the other two elders, bore her testimony. Edmilson bore his. And then I, as conductor of the meeting, also bore my testimony. Following the fireside we had refreshments and played more games. Eight nonmembers were present.

Irmã Virginia told me tonight that Aldo had sold the kombi and that the kids did not yet know about it. She did not tell me why, but there must be some financial difficulties. She indicated they would not be buying a new car.

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