Christmas gift "I am the bread of life"

Looking for a very simple Christmas gift to give to the sisters you visit teach, or neighors, friends, or anyone else you can think of?  My husband loves to take out loaves of bread to people, and because I have never learned how to bake bread that won't break your teeth when you bite into it, we go an purchase some of Great Harvest's bread.  There are lots of other specialty or artisan breads that can be used too, but we just like the Cinnamon bread from Great Harvest.  Those of you who are bread bakers, can bake your own loaves, or mini loaves, and the bread can be sweet breads, or fruit breads, or cinnamon nut breads, or whatever you like. 


You will need a tag to go with it, so I created a nice one that is perfect for Christmas.  It uses the scripture from John 6:35. "I am the bread of life:  he that cometh to me shall never hunger."  You will need to sign your name on the tags, and print them.  I suggest either a pretty silver or white pen, so your name will show up.  Tie a pretty bow around the end of the bread bag, and tape on this tag and you are good to go. 

My Merry Christmas gift to you is my bread of life tag.  Enjoy!  Katie G

Visiting Teaching and Home Teaching

A couple weeks ago, a member of my ward's Elders quorum presidency, made an announcement in Relief Society.  This man is such a handsome man, not to mention a very good man, and every woman's eyes were on him as he made his announcement, or should I say "plea".  He asked the sisters to help their husband in their assignments to get their home teaching done.  He mentioned that we know how to do it because the women in our ward get the job done, but the men need some help.  My husband isn't an Elder, but I knew that I could do something to help the other men in the ward with their home teaching, much like in the ways that I try to encourage and help the women to do theirs, through this blog.  So... here you go... this is for the Elders, High Priests, and Relief Society Sisters alike.  Here are some cute door hangers, to remind the families that you visit of what shepherding is all about, from the master shepherd.  The other hanger reminds us through the words of our Prophet, about the true spirit of Christmas.  The other ones, are some that I came up with that I thought would be fun to give out as well.  MERRY CHRISTMAS and go out and get your Home teaching, and Visiting Teaching Done!  Your families are waiting!

These are intended to be printed out on an 8.5 x 11 piece of white card stock or photo paper.  Right click, save to your computer and print from your computer. 

Enjoy!  Katie G

 

The Good Shepherd

Merry Christmas, and I pray for each of you that as you follow the example of Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd, that you too will draw in the sheep that are not of this fold, or those that are, and let them feel of your kindness and love.  Serve them, love them, do as He did and become their Shepherd.  Let your kindness not only last throughout this glorious Christmas season, and throughout the entire year.  The job of Shepherding is never over, because there will always be sheep who will stray, or need you to draw them in with your friendship.  Find them, let them know your voice and serve as Visiting Teaching shepherds.  Best wishes, Katie G

May 2012 Visiting Teaching Handout

I would like to direct you first to my other blog...ttp://visitingteachingtips.blogspot.com to read the message I chose to give for this month from the Conference talks. 

Once you have read it I think this picture will have more significance.  The quotes on the frame are from the talk I chose. Here is the printable you can use if you like.  I think it would look nice framed.  I found some cute 8 x 10 black frames at a local dollar store or you could just give it out unframed.  It turned out nicely. 

Enjoy!  Katie G.