Home Teaching Handouts

"When we inspire and teach others to fill their hearts with love, obedience flows from the inside out in voluntary acts of self sacrifice and service. Yes, those who go home teaching out of duty, for example, may fulfill their obligation. But those who home teach out of genuine love for the Lord and for their fellowman will likely approach that task with a very different attitude."

Joseph B Wirthlin

Okay you asked for it; you got it! I am not really sure how well these will do. If nothing else maybe it will work for those men that need something fast. I will try to make a handout that the family can put on their refrigerator and maybe something else that can be used in the lesson; we will see how this goes! You will need to open the PDF file to get to see the whole idea!

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November

November First Presidency Message

Because the November issues of the Ensign and Liahona contain a report of general conference, the magazines do not contain a specific First Presidency Message. Home teachers are encouraged to prayerfully select a conference address to share with those they teach.

Visit LDS.org's general conference archive for conference proceedings in several formats.

One that liked was

By: President Thomas S. Monson

To print out an 8 x 11 print of this click here (it is a very large file, you might want to save it to your computer by right clicking and "save target" it will open faster if you open it from your computer.

October

Finding Strength through Obedience
Ensign, October 2009

After prayerfully studying this message, share it using a method that encourages the participation of those you teach. Following are some examples:

1. Consider bringing a container of water to use as a visual aid. Share the story of Ponce de León, and explain that "there is another fountain containing more precious water, even the waters of eternal life. This is the fountain of truth." Discuss with the family where and how to find truth and what President Monson says we need to do to reach the "fountain of truth." Share your testimony of how being obedient has blessed your life.
   
   
2. Read from the section "Keep the Commandments," and discuss President Monson's question "Are we willing to obey?" Share the story at the end of the article of the humble man. How did his obedience and willingness to follow the Savior bless others? Invite the family to ponder and do those things that show they are willing to serve the Lord. If ye love me.pdf

September

The Influence of Righteous Women
Ensign, September 2009

After prayerfully studying this message, share it using a method that encourages the participation of those you teach. Following are some examples:

1. 1. From the section "An Example of Faith," read President Uchtdorf's description of his mother-in-law, Carmen Reich. Then read Sister Reich's testimony, and discuss the gospel principles she lists. Close by inviting family members to share examples of righteous women who have influenced their lives for good.
   
   
2. 2. Referring to the section "A Unique Feminine Identity," discuss the characteristics of a righteous woman. Using examples from the article, review ways that women can be righteous influences on others. Conclude by reading from the last section of the article.

Another thing you could take your families this month are some General Conference work sheets, if they have younger children. You can find some by clicking here.

Beck Quote.pdf

August

That He May Write upon Our Hearts
Ensign, August 2009

• CLICK HERE FOR OTHER "PRAYER" printables

Ideas for Home Teachers

After prayerfully studying this message, share it using a method that encourages the participation of those you teach. Following are some examples:

1. Sing or read the first two verses of the hymn "Our Savior's Love" (Hymns, no. 113). Note the loving relationship described in the hymn. Read President Eyring's experience about parting with his father in New York City. Invite family members to explain how they felt when they have had to leave a loved one for a time. Discuss how prayer can help family members feel closer to Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and each other.
2. Display a paper heart with "God's Will" written on it. Read the section "No Casual Invocation", and ask what the family thinks President Cannon meant by "write upon my heart His will." Discuss how family members can "pray . . . to want God to write upon their hearts and be willing then to go and do what God asks of them." Bear testimony of how prayer helps us know God's will.

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July

Ideas for Home Teachers

After prayerfully studying this message, share it using a method that encourages the participation of those you teach. Following are some examples:

• 1. For a family with small children, read the section “Seeking the Wandering Sheep”. Ask the children to describe what Richard might have looked like when he was in the grease pit. Then have them describe how Richard would look as a missionary. Ask the family, “Why do you think it was important for the bishop to look for Richard?” Conclude by reading Doctrine and Covenants 18:10, 15–16.

• 2. As you begin the lesson, drop a few coins on the floor. Ask, “Would it be important for me to pick up the coins? Why?” As you pick them up, explain that people have infinitely more value than the coins. Tell the sugar beet story. Ask how we can help “take a hand and reach a heart” to bring people back into Church activity.

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January

Let Us Raise Our Voice of Warning
Ensign, January 2009 By President Henry B. Eyring
First Counselor in the First Presidency

Jan 2009.pdf

Here are also three keys you can print out to use while teaching the lesson. Jan 2009 Keys.pdf

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February

Precious Fruits of the First Vision
Ensign, February 2009

By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Feb 09.pdf