Announcements of the President

Missionaries, learn to preach objectively. Avoid negative expressions; there is a weakness among many to use "nós sabemos" that Joseph Smith was a prophet, that the Restored Gospel is true, etc. Investigators or visitors do not know it to be so! If you are objective in your presentation of the subject in a convincing manner so that contacts will feel that you are teaching the truth. Strive to become more effective preachers. Don't be satisfied with "good enough to pass", but strive to improve constantly through better preparation of the subject and the use of the language.

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Many of the manuals sent out from the mission office for use in the branches that are labeled "Branch File Copy" or "Biblioteca do Ramo" are being used by the teacher. As a result, these rare volumes are coming apart. Branch presidents and district presidents, will you please check on these manuals, and those that are breaking up should be taken to the local bookbinder and be bound. Please, preserve Church property through careful consideration.
When new manuals are announced for sale, it would be appreciate if all the missionaries would purchase a copy so that there will be sufficient copies to be used in the branches. If missionaries don't care to be over-burdened at the end of their missions with a large Portuguese library, these manuals could be donated to the branches, where they can be used at a great advantage for years to come.
Branch and district historical record keepers, there is no such person as Elmo Alxander Keller. The 2nd counselor of the mission presidency is Elmo A. Keller. He has no middle name--only the initial 'A'.