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June Visiting Teaching Message

VISITING TEACHING MESSAGE - June 2015

Divine Attributes of Jesus Christ: Virtue

Prayerfully study this material and seek to know what to share. How will understanding the divine attributes of the Savior increase your faith in Him and bless those you watch over through visiting teaching? For more information, go to reliefsociety.lds.org.

Faith, Family, Relief

This is part of a series of Visiting Teaching Messages featuring divine attributes of the Savior.

“Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven” (D&C 121:45).

What is virtue? President James E. Faust (1920–2007) said: “Virtue in its fuller sense encompasses all traits of righteousness that help us form our character.”¹President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008) added: “Love of God is the root of all virtue, of all goodness, of all strength of character.”²

Of the relationship between women and virtue, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: “Women bring with them into the world a certain virtue, a divine gift that makes them adept at instilling such qualities as faith, courage, empathy, and refinement in relationships and in cultures. …

“Sisters, of all your associations, it is your relationship with God, your Heavenly Father, who is the source of your moral power, that you must always put first in your life. Remember that Jesus’s power came through His single-minded devotion to the will of the Father. … Strive to be that kind of disciple of the Father and the Son, and your influence will never fade.”³

Additional Scriptures

Psalms 24:3–5; Philippians 4:8; 2 Peter 1:3–5; Alma 31:5;Doctrine and Covenants 38:23–24

Detail from Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole, by Walter Rane

From the Scriptures

Today, virtuous women, full of faith, reach out to the Savior. In Luke 8 we read of a woman who had an issue of blood for 12 years that could not be healed. She sought healing when she “came behind [Christ], and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood [stopped]. … And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue⁴is gone out of me.” This virtuous faithful woman fell down before Him, declaring “unto him before all the people” that “she had touched him” and “was healed immediately. And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole” (seeLuke 8:43–48; see also 6:17–19).

Through His virtue,⁵ Christ can heal, enable, strengthen, comfort, and cheer when we choose with courage and faith to reach out to Him.

Consider This

How does virtue empower and strengthen us?

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Almond Joy Cookies

These are one of this Pinterest Sensation recipes that you just gotta try! Worth the effort, I must say!!

Almond Joy Cookies

Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
5 cups chocolate chips
2 cups flaked coconut
2 cups chopped almonds

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture until well blended.

Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and almonds.

Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.


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Granola Bars

Ingredients:

6 cups oats

4 tbsp butter (melted)

¼ cup canola oil

1 tsp salt

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup honey

¼ cup apple juice

¼ cup molasses

3 tsp vanilla

1 ½ cup rice krispies

1 cup wheat germ

½ cup craisins

½ cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a bowl, toss the oats with the oil, butter and salt. Spread mixture out on 2 baking sheets and toast in oven for about 15-20 minutes. Shake the pan twice and make sure they don’t burn. Remove from oven and set aside.

Reduce oven to 325 degrees

In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, honey, apple juice, and molasses. Heat slowly – stirring until combined. Stir in the vanilla.

Toss the oats, rice, wheat germ, craisins and chocolate chips. Pour sugar mixture over – stir to combine.

Press into 1 baking sheet (thoroughly greased with butter) and bake until golden – about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes and then cut into desired pieces.

Make it a great one!!

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Soft Pretzels

Ingredients:

2 tbsp yeast

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 ½ cups warm water

1 tsp salt

4 cups flour

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast brown sugar and warm water. Allow the yeast to bloom for about 15 minutes. Add the flour and salt. Let knead for about 5 minutes. Place dough into a greased bowl and let rise for about 45 minutes. (it is ready when you can stick your finger down into it and your print remains.)

Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Roll each into a thin, long rope. Each rope should be about 24” long.

Twist into a pretzel shape.

Place onto a parchment lined baking sheets (sprayed with non-stick spray). Allow the pretzels to sit for about 10 minutes.

In a shallow pan, add 4 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda. Bring to a boil.

Carefully slide the twisted pretzel into the “bath” and wait about 15 seconds. (spoon the hot liquid over the top of the pretzel). Use a spatula to remove the pretzels from the Bath. Set on to a clean kitchen towel to absorb the extra liquid.

Return to the parchment lined baking sheet and lightly brush with egg wash (1 egg yolk + 1 tsp water). Sprinkle with some course salt.

Turn on the oven to heat to 450 degrees. Let pretzels ‘rest’ while oven preheats. Bake for about 8 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. YUM!

Make it a great one!!

About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G14, G13, B11, G8, B7, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!