"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, August 9, 2010

Sunday, August 9, 1970

Our youth home evening this afternoon was really sharp. We put modern-day scripture on trial. Elder Smith prosecuted, Elder Blackham defended. I was the honorable judge. Witnesses were: the Bible, Vitória; Catholic and Protestant churches, Edmilson; the Book of Mormon, Sônia; the Doctrine and Covenants, Nádia; and the Pearl of Great Price, Simone. Nádia’s Baptist boyfriend, Ezdras, was there and enjoyed it. The only reason Elder Blackham won was because he was on the right side of the issue and the jury was prejudiced.

In Sunday School a new class was started for the youth, giving us three classes now. Elder Blackham will be the teacher. To help out on his lesson, he used a crossword puzzle (stick and candy motivation) with terms from the lesson.

At choir practice tonight we worked on “É tarde, a noite logo vem” [“Abide with Me, ‘Tis Eventide”] and “Meu testemunho” [“My Testimony”]. This latter we will sing in the next fast and testimony meeting. The choir sounds better all the time.

Sundays are full days now: Starting at 8:30 with priesthood meeting, 10:00 for Sunday School, dinner (usually at Aldo’s), district planning meeting, 3:00 for youth home evening, 5:30 for choir practice, 7:30 for sacrament meeting, and finally weekly planning and evaluation session.

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