Visiting Teaching, a work of Salvation, and The Good Shepherd

This past month, I helped my husband with a message that he gives out in tithing settlement to all the members of our ward.  With this printed message, we give each ward member a small gift or treat for their family.  This year, we decided to focus on "The Good Shepherd", and of course our treat was to give a nice candy cane out to everyone who came into see the Bishop.  It is also a small gift from "US" and not just the bishop and I signed it as well as he. 

It is such a wonderful message, I wanted to share it with you.  It relates to all of us, as Visiting Teachers, and home teachers alike, along with everyone else who accepts calling in the church, to Shepherd over others or their children in different capacities.  I hope you will enjoy the spirit of this message and feel the love of our "Good Shepherd". 

I will probably be taking a break from posting for a couple months, as I am getting a complete knee replacement surgery after Christmas.  I feel pretty certain that I won't be clear headed enough for a while to post, do any graphic design or much of anything besides sleep, and do the physical therapy that will get me back on my feet, so please don't give up on me, because I will be back.  For now, here is a wonderful message for all of you!

Have a wonderful and joyous Christmas season.  Remember Jesus, and honor him through all that you say and do.  Best regards!  Katie G

The actual Visiting Teaching message from the church for December can be found here:http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/12/visiting-teaching-a-work-of-salvation?lang=eng
When I read this message, I felt that the Christmas message that I am inserting went so well, with this message, I just had to share it with you.  May the Lord bless you as you faithfully shepherd your sisters.