October 2014 Presidency Message
When Jesus Christ was on the earth, He showed us the way we should live. Sister Eliza R. Snow, the 2nd Relief Society General President, said: “He marked the path and led the way. He showed us how to minister – how to watch over and strengthen one another. His was a ministry to individuals, one by one. He healed and taught individuals, even spending time with each person in a multitude of 2,500 people, allowing each to receive a personal witness of His divinity.” (3 N 11:14-15; 17: 9, 21)
The Savior calls His disciples to work with Him in His ministry, giving them the opportunity to serve others and become more like Him. In Relief Society each sister has the opportunity to watch over and strengthen sisters one by one through Visiting Teaching. Sister Julie B. Beck, 15th Relief Society General President, said: “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.”
Sister Elaine L. Jack, 12th General Relief Society President, said: “In visiting teaching we reach out to each other. Hands often speak as voices can’t. A warm embrace conveys volumes. A laugh together unites us. A moment of sharing refreshes our souls. We cannot always lift the burden of one who is troubled, but we can lift her so she can bear it well.”
It is our prayer that we will pledge an increased commitment to extend our arms of love and compassion to bless, help, and strengthen each other as we go about doing our visiting teaching with a willing and joyful heart.
With great love from,
The Stake Relief Society Presidency
Sister Patricia Young
Sister Leilani Parker
Sister Sandy Garrard
Sister Betsy McCreary
Sister Leilani Parker
Sister Sandy Garrard
Sister Betsy McCreary
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