“Because we follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, we value this sacred assignment to love, know, serve, understand, teach, and minister in His behalf” (Julie B. Beck, “Relief Society: A Sacred Work,” Ensign, Nov. 2009, 113).

January 2011 Visiting Teaching Message

The following additional information is being provided to help you personalize your visiting teaching:

• Henry B. Eyring, “The Enduring Legacy of Relief Society,” Liahona, Nov. 2009, 121–25.
• L. Tom Perry, “The Past Way of Facing the Future,” Liahona, Nov. 2009, 73–76.
• Julie B. Beck, “‘Daughters in My Kingdom’: The History and Work of Relief Society,” Ensign, Nov. 2010, 112–15.

Call to Action, January 2011

President Boyd K. Packer taught: “Family history work has the power to do something for the dead. It has an equal power to do something to the living. They understand that they are tying their family together, their living family here with those who have gone before.”

Sister Beck also reminds us that “family history and temple work continue to be some of the primary obligations of Relief Society.” How are you and your family fulfilling this responsibility? Share your experiences with us at reliefsociety@ldschurch.org

 

• Barbara Thompson, “And of Some Have Compassion, Making a Difference,” Ensign, Nov. 2010

Visiting Teaching Messages Archive

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Training Video: Visiting Teaching: Sister Thompson teaches that visiting teaching “is more a way of life than a task.”

This is Visiting Teaching

A NEW video was shared in the recent Relief Society training. Relief Society presidencies can use the video This Is Visiting Teaching to orient, train, and inspire visiting teachers.

"There is no greater privilege than to watch over and strengthen another person."

Julie B. Beck on visiting teaching: "A sister in this Church has no other responsibility outside of her family that has the potential to do as much good as visiting teaching."

		What are a visiting teacher’s responsibilities? Come to know and love your sisters. Minister through regular contacts. Learn of needs and offer appropriate assistance. Look for specific ways to help. Share and testify of gospel doctrines.
		How does the president organize visiting teaching? Counsel with your bishop or branch president. With the Spirit’s guidance, assign visiting teachers. Teach and encourage visiting teachers. Enlist the help of a visiting teaching coordinator and supervisors if needed. Receive a monthly report regarding sisters’ well-being. Report to your bishop or branch president.