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[1 Mar 2010 | 3 Comments | 1,845 views]
Visiting Teaching Message (Mar ‘10)

“Strengthening Faith in God the Father and Jesus Christ through Personal Scripture Study,” Ensign, Mar 2010

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Teach these scriptures and quotations or, if needed, another principle that will bless the sisters you visit. Bear testimony of the doctrine. Invite those you visit to share what they have felt and learned.
“When I was a new bride, … I was invited to a lunch for all of the Relief Society sisters in my ward who had read either the …

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[1 Feb 2010 | No Comments Yet | 3,136 views]
Visiting Teaching Message (Feb ‘10)

“Managing Resources Wisely and Staying Out of Debt,” Ensign, Feb 2010
(NOTE! Just added PDFs on 02-05-2010 at 5:45MST Thanks to Linda (not me) who has been checking everyday for the Spanish version of the Liahona.)

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Teach these scriptures and quotations or, if needed, another principle that will bless the sisters you visit. Bear testimony of the doctrine. Invite those you visit to share what they have felt and learned.

Managing Resources
“‘Provident living’ … implies the [conserving] of our …

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[1 Jan 2010 | 2 Comments | 3,242 views]
Visiting Teaching Message (Jan ‘10)

“Becoming Self-Reliant,” Ensign & Liahona, Jan 2010

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Teach these scriptures and quotations or, if needed, another principle that will bless the sisters you visit. Bear testimony of the doctrine. Invite those you visit to share what they have felt and learned.
What Is Self-Reliance?
“‘Self-reliance means using all of our blessings from Heavenly Father to care for ourselves and our families and to find solutions for our own problems.’ Each of us has a responsibility to try to avoid …

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[1 Dec 2009 | One Comment | 2,182 views]
Visiting Teaching Message (Dec ‘09)

“Nurture through Compassionate Service,” Ensign, Dec 2009, 62

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How Can I Develop and Increase in Compassion?
Moroni 7:48: “Pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ.”
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency: “Disciples of Christ throughout all ages of the world have been distinguished by their compassion. … In the …

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[1 Nov 2009 | 4 Comments | 1,551 views]
General Conference Visiting Teaching (Nov ‘09)

This month we have the privilege to share a (or several) conference address(es) with the sisters we Visit Teach. The Church states “Because the Nov issues of the Ensign and Liahona contain a report of general conference, the magazines do not contain a specific Visiting Teaching Message. Visiting Teachers are encouraged to prayerfully select a conference address to share with those they teach.”
We get to choose from 36 messages! 4 from Relief Society, 6 from Priesthood & 26 from Saturday and Sunday Sessions. You can download, read, watch and listen …

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[1 Oct 2009 | 5 Comments | 2,247 views]
Visiting Teaching Message (Oct ‘09)

“Nurture the Rising Generation,” Ensign, Oct 2009, 69

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D&C 123:11: “It is an imperative duty that we owe to all the rising generation.”
What Is My Responsibility to the Rising Generation?
Elder Neal A. Maxwell (1926–2004) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “Reserved by the Lord for this time, [the rising generation] must now be preserved … and prepared for their special moment in human history! They have been held back to come forth at this time, but …

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[1 Sep 2009 | One Comment | 2,162 views]
Visiting Teaching Message (Sep ‘09)

“Understand and Live the Gospel of Christ,” Ensign, Sep 2009, 61

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How Can I Better Understand and Live the Gospel?
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917–2008) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “Faithful members of the Church should be like oak trees and should extend deep roots into the fertile soil of the fundamental principles of the gospel. We should understand and live by the simple, basic truths and not complicate them. Our foundations should be solid and …

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[1 Aug 2009 | 3 Comments | 2,004 views]
Visiting Teaching Message (Aug ‘09)

Seek Education and Lifelong Learning, Ensign, Aug 2009, 61

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Why Should I Continually Seek Spiritual and Secular Education?
D&C 93:36–37: “The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth. Light and truth forsake that evil one.”
Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president: “The Lord has told us that our time should ‘be devoted to the studying of the scriptures’ (D&C 26:1) and that ‘the Book of Mormon and the holy scriptures are given … for [our] instruction’ (D&C …

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[1 Jul 2009 | 6 Comments | 1,640 views]
Visiting Teaching Message (Jul ‘09)

Qualify for and Partake of Temple Worship - Ensign, Jul 2009, 68

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How Can I Prepare for Temple Worship?
Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: “The temple is the house of the Lord. He directs the conditions under which it may be used, the ordinances that should be administered, and the standards that qualify us to enter. … Personal worthiness is an essential requirement to enjoy the blessings of the temple. We prepare by obeying the commandments …

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[1 Jun 2009 | 6 Comments | 2,493 views]
Visiting Teaching Message (Jun ‘09)

Participate in Sincere Prayer - Ensign, Jun 2009, 59

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Sincere Prayer Has Strengthening Power
Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president: “Think of our combined strength if every sister had sincere prayer every morning and night or, better yet, prayed unceasingly as the Lord has commanded. If every family had family prayer daily … , we would be stronger” (“What Latter-day Saint Women Do Best: Stand Strong and Immovable,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 110).
Elder Bruce R. McConkie (1915–85) of the Quorum …