"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, October 18, 2010

Sunday, October 18, 1970

Each weekend must age me about six months. Sundays certainly can be trying experiences. Tonight in sacrament meeting, for example, a bunch of greasy girls were visiting and made absolute fools of themselves as they laughed and otherwise disturbed the sacrament service.  Just before Elder Smith started speaking of respect they all left. It was not his planned subject. He was going to speak about repentance, but Inez did right before him. Edmilson also spoke. The choir was in bad form during the evening, even having sounded so sharp during practice.

Elder Smith and I went to see Pedro Maia this afternoon. He had left at 10:00 last night and had not returned yet. Umbelina wants so bad for him to be a good member of the Church. She wants us to really whap it to him.

Sônia taught the lesson this afternoon in the youth fireside. Attendance was low. We did not eat at Aldo’s today. Some sort of trouble is going on there. Aldo left early this morning without saying anything and did not attend priesthood meeting or Sunday School. He was at sacrament meeting but not in very good spirits.

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