Visiting Teaching

The Privilege of Ministering

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, how does the message of His life and mission help you minister to your sisters?

 

May 2016 Message General Conference—Select from the talks given in the April general conference to share a visiting teaching message. Use inspiring messages from our leaders to teach and uplift.

Make it a great one!

 Daughter, Sister, Friend, Wife - in our 18th year of wedded bliss, Stepmother to 2 adult children, Mother - (G16, G15, B12, G10, B9, B5, G4, & B1), StepMother-In-Law to 2, StepGrandmother to 4 precociously precious little boys! Blessed, Happy & Satisfied!

Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

·         1/2 cup butter, softened

·         1/3 cup sugar

·         1/4 teaspoon almond extract

·         1/4 teaspoon salt

·         1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour

·         1/4 cup lemon pie filling

Cooking Directions

1.   Cream together softened butter, sugar, and almond extract with a hand mixer.

2.   Gradually add in salt and flour, beating well until combined.

3.   Roll one-tablespoonfuls into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

4.   Make a small indent in each cookie with your fingertip.

5.   Fill each indent with 1/4 teaspoon lemon pie filling.

6.   Bake at 350 for 20 - 23 minutes or until just starting to brown on the edges.

7.   Cool completely before serving.

8.   Makes 1 1/2 dozen cookies.

Make it a great one!

 Daughter, Sister, Friend, Wife - in our 17th year, Stepmother to 2 adult children, Mother - (G16, G15, B12, G10, B9, B5, G4, & B1), StepMother-In-Law to 2, StepGrandmother to 4 precociously precious little boys! Blessed, Happy & Satisfied!

April Odd Holidays

APRIL

National Humor Month,

Keep America Beautiful Month

Lawn and Garden Month, National Pecan Month

2nd - National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

7th - Caramel Popcorn Day

7th - No Housework Day

19th - National Garlic Day

22nd - National Jelly Bean Day

26th - National Pretzel Day

Make it a great one!

Daughter, Sister, Friend, Wife - in our 17th year, Stepmother to 2 adult children, Mother - (G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B5, G4, &B1), StepMother-In-Law to 2, StepGrandmother to 3 precocious little boys! Blessed, Happy & Satisfied!

April Visiting Teaching message and handout

VISITING TEACHING MESSAGE                                                                 April 2016

Daughters of Our Eternal Father

Prayerfully study this material and seek to know what to share. How will understanding “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” increase your faith in God and bless those you watch over through visiting teaching?  

For more information, go to reliefsociety.lds.org.

The scriptures teach us that “we are the offspring of God” (Acts 17:29). God referred to Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith, as “my daughter” (D&C 25:1). The family proclamation teaches us that we are each “a beloved spirit … daughter of heavenly parents.”1

“In [the pre-mortal] realm, we learned about our eternal female identity,” said Carole M. Stephens, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency.

“Our mortal journey to earth did not change those truths.”2

“Your Father in Heaven knows your name and knows your circumstance,” said Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “He hears your prayers. He knows your hopes and dreams, including your fears and frustrations.”3

“We each belong to and are needed in the family of God,” said Sister Stephens. “Earthly families all look different. And while we do the best we can to create strong traditional families, membership in the family of God is not contingent upon any kind of status—marital status, parental status, financial status, social status, or even the kind of status we post on social media.”4

Additional Scriptures

Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee 

 Romans 8:16  The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God

Doctrine and Covenants 76:23–24  For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father. That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.

From Our History

In his account of the First Vision,⁵ the Prophet Joseph Smith verifies many truths—including that our Heavenly Father knows our name. Young Joseph struggled to know which church to join and found guidance in James 1:5. Joseph concluded he would ask God. One spring morning in 1820, he went to the woods to pray but was immediately seized upon by some dark power. Of this he wrote: “Just at this moment of great alarm, I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. “It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!” (Joseph Smith—History 1:16–17).

Consider This

How does knowing you are a daughter of God affect your decisions?

This is the handout I created for our sweet Visiting Teaching Sisters this month. Feel free to print this off - you can easily get 4 to a page and unclick the 'fit' button. 

 What are YOU doing for your sisters this month?

Make it a great one!

 Daughter, Sister, Friend, Wife - in our 17th year, Stepmother to 2 adult children, Mother - (G16, G15, B13, G10, B9, B6, G5, & B2), StepMother-In-Law to 2, Step-Grandmother to 4 precocious little boys! Blessed, Happy & Satisfied!

Fun March Holidays

MARCH

National Craft Month,

National Frozen Food Month

National Peanut Month. National Women's History Month

2nd week - Crochet Week

1st - National Pig Day

1st - Peanut Butter Lover's Day

2nd - Old Stuff Day

3rd - I Want You To Be Happy Day

3rd - If Pets had Thumbs Day

3rd - National Anthem Day

8th - Learn What Your Name Means Day

12th - Plant A Flower Day

13th - Ear Muff Day

13th - Jewel Day

14th - Learn About Butterflies Day

14th - National Potato Day

19th - Poultry Day

20th - International Earth Day

20th - Extraterrestrial Abduction Day

21st - Fragrance Day

22nd - National Goof Off Day

23rd - National Chip and Dip Day

24th - National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

25th - Pecan Day

25th - Waffle Day

30th - Take a Walk in a Park Day

National Quilting Day - 3rd Sunday

Make it a great one!

 Daughter, Sister, Friend, Wife - in our 17th year, Stepmother to 2 adult children, Mother - (G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B5, G4, &B1), StepMother-In-Law to 2, StepGrandmother to 3 precocious little boys! Blessed, Happy & Satisfied!

Fun February Holidays

FEBRUARY

Canned Food Month, National Cherry Month

National Grapefruit Month

2nd - Groundhog Day

7th - Send a Card to a Friend Day

8th - Kite Flying Day

10th - Umbrella Day

15th - National Gum Drop Day

16th - Do a Grouch a Favor Day

17th - Random Acts of Kindness Day

20th - Cherry Pie Day

20th - Love Your Pet Day

23rd - International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

26th - Carnival Day

26th - Tell a Fairy Tale Day

27th - Polar Bear Day

Make it a great one!

 Daughter, Sister, Friend, Wife - in our 17th year, Stepmother to 2 adult children, Mother - (G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B5, G4, &B1), StepMother-In-Law to 2, StepGrandmother to 3 precocious little boys! Blessed, Happy & Satisfied!

Fun January Holidays

JANUARY

National Hobby Month, Hot Tea Month

National Oatmeal Month, National Soup Month

5th - National Bird Day

6th - Bean Day

8th - Bubble Bath Day

11th - Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend Day

13th - Make Your Dreams Come True Day

15th - National Hat Day

19th - National Popcorn Day

23rd - National Pie Day

27th - Chocolate Cake Day

31st - Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Make it a great one!

 Daughter, Sister, Friend, Wife - in our 17th year, Stepmother to 2 adult children, Mother - (G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B5, G4, &B1), StepMother-In-Law to 2, StepGrandmother to 3 precocious little boys! Blessed, Happy & Satisfied!