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Unconventional Methods of Service

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Some recent events have helped me consider some rather unconventional methods of helping the sisters we visit teach. When a crisis looms, women of the church are often quick to offer a meal. While I have been the joyful recipient of several dinners and in no way mean to downplay their wonderful help, there are times when I realize that I, myself, am trapped in the dinner mentality. It can be very helpful to take the time to think about the individual needs of the sisters and reach out to them in a more individual effort. Homebound Sisters – A … Continue reading →

Camping Out

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I just came home from an awesome Relief Society activity. We had a campfire right in the middle of the Primary room, told scary stories, and had an awesome time bonding. And we managed to host a visiting teaching seminar, as well. I’d like to pass on this great idea, courtesy of our President. First, the setting. We were originally planning to host the campout in the chapel, but we decided that the Primary room was more cozy – and it was. We built a campfire right in the middle of the floor. Not a real fire, of course (although … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: Watch With Me

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As I studied the scene of Christ in Gethsemane, I was touched in each version by His plea to the disciples to stay with him. “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death,” He said. “Tarry ye here, and watch with me” (Matthew 26:38). In the midst of His trials, the Savior desired the companionship of those He loved to walk with Him. When we study the atonement, we often admire how Jesus took all of our sins upon Him. Only He could do it; only He could carry such a load. And yet, although He was divine while His … Continue reading →

LDS Family Week in Review: June 24-30

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Thanks for sticking with us for another great week in the LDS Families blog. We covered topics ranging from genealogy to baby blues to working through marriage struggles this week, and we’re glad you could join us for them. In case you missed anything, here is the week in review. Gospel Doctrine: In Whosoever Killeth You…, we discussed the various modern day apostles who gave their life for their faith. In The Mission of the Holy Ghost, we discussed the various roles of the Spirit. In Sorrow Turned to Joy, we discussed both the sadness and the joy of the … Continue reading →

Visiting Teaching Message: Becoming Holy

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This month’s visiting teaching message focuses on how we can become instruments in the Lord’s hands by practicing holiness. Today, I would like to examine what, exactly, holiness is. The bible dictionary notes that holy items were those “set apart for a sacred purpose.” The same can be said for people. Like many items in the temple, we, too, have a sacred purpose – to do His work and to return to Him. We were sent here to be tested. We have a choice of whether to be common and worldly, or to be different, to be set apart. The … Continue reading →

Giving to the Needy

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Often when we think about giving to those who are in need, we think about the things we might supply temporally. Perhaps we consider families we visit teach who might stand in need of temporary financial help from the church, or who are struggling to feed their families and require assistance from the bishop’s storehouse. However, meeting the immediate needs of those requiring assistance is not the only – or the best- way to serve. We can often serve them even more by using our skills. Having moved from a fairly well-to-do ward to a very poor branch has provided … Continue reading →

Sisters With Baby Blues

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Yesterday, we talked about unconventional methods of serving the sisters in our Relief Society. Today, I would like to focus in on a group very close to my heart – sisters who have recently had a baby. Often, we bring these sisters dinners in their first week or two home and that tends to be it. Yet many women today struggle with the baby blues, and some of those are actually fighting postpartum depression – and even their visiting teachers may not realize it. In my last ward, I visit taught the same set of sisters for the entire three … Continue reading →