"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, September 4, 2010

Friday, September 4, 1970

Last night at Aldo’s place we discussed and decided to go to Paulo Afonso on Monday. We had wanted to take some of the branch members, but it only works out for Aldo, Virginia, and us four elders. Elder Blackham and I even checked out the feasibility of sending some by bus. It is not feasible. The bus leaves at the wrong time and takes 10 hours.

We nearly finished up the monthly reports. Sônia had her report done when we picked it up. Edmilson came and we helped him out on the report for the Aaronic Priesthood youth. An interesting note: the YWMIA had 148 percent attendance last month due to the talent show and the family fair.

Immediately following Primary Elder Smith and I came home. At 7:00 I held a meeting with Edmilson, Paulo Santos Filho, and David about fast offering collection. We sent out Edmilson with Paulo and took David with us to Aldo’s place, where we got Alexandre ready, and sent him out with David. Both pairs had a successful night. David and Alexandre did not report back until 11:00.

Tonight Elder Smith and I talked out his problems and how he has resolved them. He decided to cool it with Sônia so that nothing develops there. His other problems just sort of fell in place because they were influenced by this one. Elders Blackham and John spent the evening at Sônia’s and Simone’s.

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