For the second day in a row we were up at 4:30, today to make ready to leave for Recife on the 6:00 bus. We arrived four and a half hours later with the conference starting at 11:00. The conference theme, “The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood,” emphasized the powers and responsibilities we have as priesthood holders. We listened to a taped talk by President Fredrick W. Babbel about his post-war experiences in Europe with Elder Ezra Taft Benson of the Council of the Twelve.
In the afternoon session we saw the film Portrait of a Prophet on the life of President David O. McKay. I have seen it on several occasions before, but still tears of joy and love swelled up as I reviewed once again the life and teachings of one I loved, a prophet of God. As Elder Blackham put it, “It was a very beautiful experience.” And truly it was.
During our midday lunch we had a bit of a birthday party for President Johnson. He knew nothing of our baptisms until I presented him the 110-FP cards as Maceió’s gift to him. He received some other nice presents from a few of the Recife members and one from all the elders.
We left Recife at 6:00. Our return trip was quiet and uneventful. The day had been a great spiritual feast for us all.
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