Message from Julie

At the beginning of another exciting new year, I hope that we will continue to be the Visiting Teacher that Heavenly Father wants and expects us to be.  It is not about the numbers or percentages that matter in this sacred work.  It is the friendship, love and vital service you provide that is so important.  “Watchcare” is what this work is all about as Sister Julie Beck stated in the following quote taken from the January 2011 visiting teaching message:

"Through visiting teaching, we provide watchcare by contacting each sister, sharing a gospel message, and seeking to know her and her family's needs.  Visiting teaching becomes the Lord’s work when our focus is on people rather than percentages,” explains Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president.  “In reality, visiting teaching is never finished.  It is more a way of life than a task.  Faithfully serving as a visiting teacher is evidence of our discipleship.”

I pray that we will be the kind of Visiting Teacher that Heavenly Father can count on to be His eyes, hands and listening ears.  All of His children need to be watched over and cared for.  

Thank you for all you do for the sisters in our ward and neighborhood.  Continue to pray for inspiration on behalf of the sisters and the Lord will direct you to those whom you can serve. 

Thank you for your continued “watchcare” over the sisters you visit.  

Happy New Year,

Julie Henricksen