"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).

Monday, June 14, 2010

Sunday, June 14, 1970

Pedro Maia, who has been inactive for some bit of time, attended MIA last night and Sunday School this morning. Yesterday morning Elder Smith and I visited him, the second time I have been to his house since my arrival in Maceió, and had a good visit with him and his wife. This afternoon, after our meal at Aldo’s home, Elder Smith and I visited him again to watch Brazil beat Peru 4 to 2 in another World Cup game. Our companions stayed at Aldo’s house to watch the game. We ate with Pedro following the game, the menu being pancakes. He indicated when we left in the late afternoon that he would be at sacrament meeting tonight, but he did not attend. In fact, only 10 were in attendance this evening, counting us four missionaries. Zezira Versteegh and Elder Blackham spoke.

Last night in MIA Elder Smith taught the lesson. Skits followed as the activity. The missionaries provided the best two. The evening was an enjoyable one, even though I felt like being in bed.

Thursday afternoon and all day Friday I stayed in bed again. My cold was bad, likely due to being caught in rain without an umbrella two days in a row and getting in bed late five days in a row. Friday night we taught a first lesson to Irmão Apolinário and his wife.

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