Area Plan Objective # 2: Gather Israel and Minister to All

KINSHASA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO TEMPLE

Love and Serve One Another — In the House of the Lord

Elder S. Mark Palmer, President, Africa Southeast Area

'We rejoice in now having a second temple operating in the Africa Southeast Area. We invite all members to come and feel the love of God as they perform sacred service in His Holy House.'

Perfected in Christ Through Love and Service — One to Another

Elder Artur J. Miranda, Area Seventy

'Many of the challenges we face today are related to which perspective we use to live the gospel. One will certainly draw us near the influence of the Holy Ghost and the other will certainly as well lead us on a path that can result in losing the influence of the Spirit.'

Be with and Strengthen Others: An Example of a Ministering Visit

Elder Joseph W. Sitati, First Counselor, Africa Southeast Area Presidency

'We wondered in what ways ministering would be the same or different from home teaching and decided that we could learn from a mock ministering visit.'

Compassionate Service

Elder Pungwe S. Kongolo, Area Seventy

'As we become members of the Lord's church, we should have love for one another, for if we have love, we will be called disciples of the Lord.'

Normal and Natural Ministering

Elder Joseph W. Sitati, First Counselor, Africa Southeast Area Presidency

'The living prophets and apostles are calling upon you and me to care for our brothers and sisters in a higher and holier way through ministering.'

Christmas Gifts of Love and Forgiveness

President Colin H. Bricknell, President, Johannesburg South Africa Temple

'As we prayerfully contemplate the Christmas gifts that we would like to give to our family and friends at this time, there may be some to whom we should rather consider giving lasting gifts that do not cost money – and that do not need expensive wrapping and ribbons.'

Reach Out and Serve One Another

Elder Walter Chatora, Area Seventy

'The Savior has appointed us as the ambassadors to save His children. He is not here to do it, and hence the mandate to rescue falls upon us.'

Teaching Children to Love and Serve by Example

Elder Artur J. Miranda, Area Seventy

“Pray always. Be believing. Serve the Lord with all our heart, might, mind, and strength.'

Love and Serve One Another

Elder S. Mark Palmer, 1st Counselor, Africa Southeast Area Presidency

'The Lord is putting people in each of our paths and will use us as His hands if we do our part. Through these seemingly ordinary experiences, many lives can be blessed in extraordinary ways.'

An Attitude of Love and Service

Elder Daniel P. Hall, Area Seventy

'We should remember that sharing the gospel is more than just talking about the Church. Sharing the gospel is giving of ourselves to those in need.'

One by One

Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, President Africa Southeast Area

“Reach out, one by one, rescuing those that are less active” (AFSE Area Plan 2018)

The Divine Pattern of Loving and Serving Others

Elder Joseph W. Sitati, First Counselor, Africa Southeast Area Presidency

'As disciples of Christ, we can each respond to the invitation to love and serve one another in a higher and holier way: in our personal ministry as His disciples; in our eternal callings as parents, husbands, wives, or children; and in our priesthood given callings to serve others in the Church.'

Love and Service

Elder W. Jean-Pierre Lono, Area Seventy

'Christlike service is a service given sincerely to someone who is in need, and for which we expect no reward.'