Thank you

I thank those of you who took the time to take the survey.  Your input will be considered in the process of making the assignment changes.

Your comments brought smiles to my face.  I appreciate your kinds words directed at me and most of all the comments you shared of your love for your companion and those sisters under your care.  You are awesome and the Lord is pleased with your work.

Here are few comment highlights:

• I will be happy to visit whomever you would like.
• I have been blessed to have sisters who can do the visiting teaching during the day and have very flexible schedule. I really enjoyed getting to know all the sisters we visit as well as a companion. I think it helps to visit sisters that have similar interests as well as closer in age just feels more comfortable for me. I know mine will be changing, but whoever Lord have for me and my new companion we'll make it work!!
• I love my partner. I hope that doesn't have to change.
• I LOVE all the 4 sisters I visit ...
• I have two inactive sisters & one active.  I enjoy S's sweet spirit and the fact that she has a strong testimony.  I love my two inactive sisters and try to maintain a close friendship with them. Enjoying luncheons and socializing. Seems to be working as they do contact me if they have a problem.

And there were several of you that acknowledged satisfaction with your current visiting teaching assignments.  Also, there were a few who voiced their concerns and I appreciate those just as well.  Oh, there was also one sister, fairly new to the ward, who offered to be a visiting teacher.  That's awesome!!

I have a meeting with Bonnie tomorrow to receive information and input from her, then I will pray for guidance and hash out what I've got and make the changes.  From there I will go to the temple this weekend and ask the Lord for approval.  Then I will inform the visiting teaching supervisors and they in turn will officially inform you of your assignment that will be effective in June.  I'm hoping this will occur sometime early next week so that you will have time this month to inform your sisters of any changes, say your proper regards, and have a smooth transition.  Newly changed visiting teachers may also take this time to introduce yourself to your new assigned sisters. 

I appreciate your support.  You rock Sisters!  Keep it up!!

Much love,

Jinky

P.S.  I will device a way for you to be informed of your assignment here in the blog, so be sure to return and look for that.  :)

This Week in Primary

Hello Parents and Teachers!

The following are the Primary activities this week & assignments for next Sunday…

Tuesday (May 17th):

Relief Society Night, “Bee Prepared,” 7pm at the church

Wednesday (May 18th):

FIG Girls: 4 pm, “Other Sense” Activity at the church
Cub Scouts: 4 pm at the church.
11 Yr. Old Scouts: 7 pm at the church.

Saturday (May 21st):

11 Yr. Old Scouts: Scout Day.

Sunday (May 22nd):

Opening Exercises: Junior/ Senior Primary

Prayer:
Natalie W. & Rebecca R.

Article of Faith: #8
Malia B. & Shannon S.

Scripture: Joseph Smith History 1:17
Luke B. & Kendall P.

Talk: The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ.
Sophia S. & Claire L.

Links to Lesson #18
Jr. Primary: Heavenly Father Helps Us Obey His Commandments
Sr. Primary: Jesus Christ Heals a Man Born Blind

We look forward to seeing you at the Primary activities this week!

From our Primary Team

Be a happy visiting teacher Survey

Our ward undergoes turnovers (sisters moving in or out of the ward) fairly often so changes in visiting teaching assignments becomes necessary.  Making these assignments is a daunting task so please help us help you be a happy visiting teacher by telling us your thoughts.  We will accommodate as much as possible but bear in mind that whatever your assignment turns out to be, please try it out first.  You might find a blessing that you would not have otherwise anticipated. 

We will be making changes very soon, so please fill out the form below by Monday, 5/16.

Thank you for your time.  ~Happy visiting teaching dear sisters!!  :)



**Only the VT team will be able to view this survey so privacy is maintained.

Visiting Teaching Message: May

Because the May Liahona and Ensign contain a report of the April general conference, there is not a specifically designated First Presidency Message or Visiting Teaching Message for May. Home and visiting teachers are encouraged to prayerfully select their message from the addresses given during general conference.

Visit the general conference website to read, watch, or listen to conference addresses.

**In the spirit of Mother's Day, here are some words of inspiration:

"If you are a mother, you participate with God in His work of creation—not only by providing physical bodies for your children but also by teaching and nurturing them. If you are not a mother now, the creative talents you develop will prepare you for that day, in this life or the next.

"You may think you don't have talents, but that is a false assumption, for we all have talents and gifts, every one of us (see D&C 46:11–12). The bounds of creativity extend far beyond the limits of a canvas or a sheet of paper and do not require a brush, a pen, or the keys of a piano. Creation means bringing into existence something that did not exist before—colorful gardens, harmonious homes, family memories, flowing laughter.

"What you create doesn't have to be perfect. . . . Don't let the voices of critics paralyze you—whether that voice comes from the outside or the inside.

"If you still feel incapable of creating, start small. Try to see how many smiles you can create, write a letter of appreciation, learn a new skill, identify a space and beautify it."

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Happiness, Your Heritage," Ensign, Nov. 2008, 119

Honoring Mothers

"A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie." ~Tenneva Jordan