"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, July 5, 2010

Sunday, July 5, 1970

The meetings were very good today, especially fast and testimony meeting. Thirty-four were in attendance at both meetings. A new innovation in the Maceió Branch is that meetings will start on time whether anybody is there or not.

Last night we showed again the film on the Three Witnesses. Elder Christensen forgot to take it back to Recife with him last Monday. Just yesterday afternoon did we notice that we still had it. Tonight we showed it again.

This evening Geroge Silov, as listed on the many documents he happened to show to me, had a talk with me. First he acted bent out of shape because he had not been properly introduced to the branch members, even though they all know who he is. The last time he was here in Maceió he said the elder branch president did introduce him. However, earlier he had indicated that Aldo was branch president his last visit. Then came what was expected. Because of his many medical bills, he has run out of money and says he will be kicked out of his hotel if he does not pay. He gave a Cr$30 bill to me, wanting us to pay it. I suggested instead that I talk to the manager explaining his situation so that everything would be all right. He balked at the idea, indicating he did not want to drag the Church into this mess. In the end we decided nothing except to meet tomorrow at noon to discuss a solution.

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