Just a Visiting Teacher

"I'm just a Visiting Teacher,"

I said to my friend today,

And my Father in Heaven heard me

And I seemed to hear him say.

"Not just a Visiting Teacher,

A Disciple with work to do.

And wherever you carry my message

My Spirit goes with you"

"Some daughters of mine have burdens,
Some seem to have lost their way,

Go take them my love and Gospel

To strengthen them day by day."

Never say you're "just a visiting teacher,"

Have faith and you'll understand,

When you enter a home with love and prayer-

I take you by the hand."

Sisters, always remember that no matter how brief or simple your contact is the sisters you visit teach will feed off of your love and be strengthened! We all need a little encouragement and love...so stay tuned for our VT Challenge of the Month! Love, Sister Becky Watson

Branch Relief Society President Thought

“The gospel of Jesus Christ encompasses much more than avoiding, overcoming, and being cleansed from sin and the bad influences in our lives; it also essentially entails doing good, being good, and becoming better. Repenting of our sins and seeking forgiveness are spiritually necessary, and we must always do so. But remission of sin is not the only or even the ultimate purpose of the gospel. To have our hearts changed by the Holy Spirit such that “we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually” (Mosiah 5:2), as did King Benjamin’s people, is the covenant responsibility we have accepted. This mighty change is not simply the result of working harder or developing greater individual discipline. Rather, it is the consequence of a fundamental change in our desires, our motives, and our natures made possible through the Atonement of Christ the Lord. Our spiritual purpose is to overcome both sin and the desire to sin, both the taint and the tyranny of sin.” (David A. Bednar, “Clean Hands and a Pure Heart,” Ensign, Nov 2007, 80–83)

Sisters, I would encourage each of you to find an area in your life that you can do good, be good, and become better in. I know that as we try to become a better sister in the gospel that the Lord will work a mighty change in us and we will be blessed beyond measure. Imagine if each of us picked just one or two areas in our lives that we can become better, how our branch would be lifted up and be changed! I thank each of you for the work you do in your families and in your homes. Sometimes things get overwhelming, but if we just focus on one thing at a time, we will become better women, mothers, and sisters in the gospel!

Mindy Zeigler

Addiction Recovery Classes for Women

It is really a class about the atonement and how we can more effectively use it in our lives.

For women who have or have had any addiction to help forgive themselves and move on, or have a family member with an addiction to help support or forgive them.

Addictions could include anything such as food, TV, soap operas, drugs, alcohol, pornography etc.
Sisters may contact course facilitators for more information

Friday 10:00am in Cherry Grove building (Clough Pike building), babysitting provided,
Facilitated by Terri Jenkins (606)845-0288, mcglaughlinterri@yahoo.com

Visiting Teaching Message

Seeking and Receiving Personal RevelationEnsign,
April 2010

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.

How Can I Seek Personal Revelation?
"We prepare to receive personal revelation as the prophets do, by studying the scriptures, fasting, praying, and building faith. Faith is the key. Remember Joseph's preparation for the First Vision:
" 'If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God. . . .
" 'But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.' "1
Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

"Prayer is your personal key to heaven. The lock is on your side of the veil.
"But that is not all. To one who thought that revelation would flow without effort, the Lord said:
" 'You have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me.
" 'But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.' "2
President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

How Can I Receive Personal Revelation?
"In its more familiar forms, revelation or inspiration comes by means of words or thoughts communicated to the mind (see Enos 1:10; D&C 8:2–3), by sudden enlightenment (see D&C 6:14–15), by positive or negative feelings about proposed courses of action, or even by inspiring performances, as in the performing arts. As President Boyd K. Packer, . . . President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has stated, 'Inspiration comes more as a feeling than as a sound.' "3
Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

"The temple is a house of learning. Much of the instruction imparted in the temple is symbolic and learned by the Spirit. This means we are taught from on high. . . . Our understanding of the meaning of the ordinances and covenants will increase as we return to the temple often with the attitude of learning and contemplating the eternal truths taught. . . . Let us enjoy the spiritual strength and the revelation we receive as we attend the temple regularly."4
Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency.

Notes1. "Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets," Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 88.2. "Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise," Ensign, Nov. 1994, 59–60.3. "Eight Reasons for Revelation," Liahona, Sept. 2004, 8; "Eight Ways God Can Speak to You," New Era, Sept. 2004, 4.4. "Holy Temples, Sacred Covenants," Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2008, 113, 114.

Helps for Visiting Teaching
As a visiting teacher, you can receive impressions of the Spirit as to the needs of your sisters and how to meet those needs. As you teach this message, share, as appropriate, any inspiration or help you have received regarding visiting teaching.

Personal Preparation
1 Samuel 3:101 Kings 19:11–12Alma 5:46; 26:223 Nephi 19:19–23D&C 8:2–3; 9:8–9; 88:63–64

Clear the Clutter

Relief Society Meeting

March 9th 7:00pm

at the church

Learn ways to remove the clutter from your life

and your home to free you up to be the person you want to be!

See sign up sheet by chapel to sign up to share your organizing and time saving tips.

Finance Workshops for all adults in the branch

I just wanted to remind you of the first finance workshop Sunday 17th at 6:00pm at the church. Here's the scedule for the year if you would like to attend any of them. It is a great way to learn and be informed about what is going on with your finances and how to be more provident in your living!

Personal Finance Workshops
Wilmington Branch

The purpose of this course on Personal Finance is to instruct members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about personal financial management. Development of this course was provided by the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University. The course was constructed using critical, pertinent, relevant, and unbiased information. The course is presented from a LDS perspective and is designed to help participants become better stewards of their financial resources. Members from all financial backgrounds will find value in this course. It will benefit everyone from those currently struggling with their finances, to those with significant wealth, and all those who fall somewhere in between.

The course will be presented by Philip Zeigler who is a member of the Wilmington Branch and a Certified Financial Planner™ professional. Each workshop will begin at 6:00 PM on the dates indicated and will be held at the Wilmington Branch church building. All adult members are invited to attend.

Course Overview
· Introduction - Another Perspective on Wealth – November 29, 2009
· Budgeting and Cash Management – January 17, 2010
· Income Tax Planning – February 21, 2010
· Consumer and Mortgage Loans – March 21, 2010
· Debt and Debt Reduction – April 18, 2010
· Insurance – Auto, Homeowners, and Liability – May 30, 2010
· Insurance – Life, Health, Long-Term Care, and Disability Income – June 27, 2010
· The Home Decision – July 18, 2010
· The Auto Decision – August 15, 2010
· Key Lessons of Investing – September 19, 2010
· Funding Children’s Education and Missions – October 31, 2010
· Planning for Retirement – November 21, 2010
· Estate Planning Basics – December 12, 2010

Relief Society Sunday Lessons

A great goal for 2010 is to read your Sunday lessons!

I posted the lesson schedule for the year on the right column.

If you need a printed schedule the RS has them to hand out.

This year we are studying the new Gospel Principles manual and it it wonderful.

I would encourage each of you to read the lessons even if you are not able to attend Relief Society on Sundays because of other callings etc. Discuss the lessons and what you have learned with your husband or other family members.

In case you are not familiar with the lesson schedule:

-1st Sundays of the month are Presidency Instruction-the Relief Society Presidency decides what the lesson is on.

-2nd and 3rd Sundays are from the Gospel Principles Book.

-4th Sundays are Teaching for Our Times (TFOT) and are General Conference talks selected by the our Branch President.

-5th Sundays are under the direction of the Brach President.

Temple Trip

Relief Society Temple Trip

Feb 12, 2010

8:00pm Session

You will have to call the temple yourself to reserve your spot (614) 351-5001. We are leaving the church at 5:30 and stopping for dinner on the way. Call sister Fear 383-0839 to let her know if you'd like to ride up with her. Hopefully you can attend.

Relief Society Temple Trip

Sisters, The Relief Society is having a temple trip Nov 13th. That is next Friday night. It is the 8:00 session. You will have to call the temple yourself to reserve your spot (614) 351-5001. You need to call today if possible because space is limited. We are leaving the church at 5:30 and stopping for dinner on the way. Call sister Fear 383-0839 to let her know you'd like to ride up with her. Hopefully you can attend.

Family Traditions Meeting

Tuesday, November 10th 7:00pm at the church

We will be having Olive Garden for dinner
and sharing our favorite family traditions

Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Sign up to share your family traditions.

The sign up sheet is on the clip board by the chapel.

This is the last Sunday to sign up.

You can also email me.

If you have any family traditions to share please sign up.

Categories listed include:

Thanksgiving

Christmas

New Years

Valentines Day

Fourth of July

Mother's/Father's Day

Birthday

First Day of School

Grandparent/Grandchild

Sabbath Day

General Conference

Other

If you have any traditions you can share please sign up or email me with a brief description. If you have something to display or help explain your tradition, bring it that night.

Thanks!