Milestones for LDS Women
A General Conference Session was added specifically for women. A.1965 B. 1972 C. 1978
1978
The current General Relief Society President
Who is Camille N. Johnson
I know that if we can Harness the Power of the women of Relief Society, no power on Earth can stop this good work."
A. Camille Johnson B. Jean B Bingham
Who is Jean B. Bingham
Known as Zion's Poetess
Who is Eliza R. Snow
This was the first auxiliary organization of the church.
What is Relief Society
A woman spoke in General Conference for the 1st time since 1930. A. 1970 B. 1984
1984
We are celebrating this many years of Relief Society
183 years
"The purpose of Relief Society as established by the Lord, is to organize, teach and inspire His daughters to prepare them for the blessings of eternal life."
A. Sheri Dew B. Julie Beck
Who is Julie Beck.
Wife of Hyrum Smith. Mother of Joseph F. Smith
Who is Mary Fielding Smith
Belle S Stafford was the longest serving General RS President. How many years did she serve?
A. 21 B. 29
Who is Belle S Spafford
1945-1974 (29 years)
The 1st time a woman prayed in General Conference.
A. 1977 B. 2001 C. 2013
April 2013
The 1st and 2nd Counselors in the General Relief Society Presidency
Who is J. Annette Dennis and Kristen M. Yee
"Our covenantal blessing is to partner with Jesus Christ in providing Relief"
A. Kristin M. Yee B. Camille N. Johnson
Who is Camille N. Johnson
This woman worked alongside Emma Smith in the early days of the Relief Society. She was instrumental in the early efforts to organize the society in Nauvoo and contributed to its focus on charity and service.
Who is Sarah M. Kimball
When did the Visiting teaching program begin?
A. 1843 B. 1860 C. 1943
July 28, 1843 to be exact
At this time a few sisters were called as the "Necessity Committee" to visit the sisters and "to discover all instances of sickness and distress and report these findings to the president."
First female proselyting missionaries called.
A. 1898 B. 1932
1898
Relief Society members worldwide. A. over 7 million B. over 10 million
over 7 million
"My dear sisters, you belong to a Church where offers all its women priesthood power and authority from God."
A. Emily Belle Freeman B. J. Anette Dennis
Who is J. Anette Dennis
This woman was among the first documented Black women to join the church. She was baptized in 1842.
Who is Jane Elizabeth Manning James
During WWI this organization had an approximate membership of 50,000 women in the USA. Of that number, 47,000 women were members of the Relief Society.
What is the Red Cross.
Minimum age of sisters to serve full time missions lowered from 21 to 19. A. 2002 B. 2010 C. 2012
2012
Number of Countries Relief Society is in. A. 162 B. 177 C. 220
220
"Dear sisters, your influence is great, and your gifts are needed. Look at the lives of those around you and those whom the Lord has placed within your influence."
A. Kristen M. Yee B. Julie B. Beck
Who is Kristen M. Yee
She was the longest serving General Relief Society President.
Who is Belle S. Spafford?
How long did it take to write the Relief Society Declaration?
A. 3 days
B. 3 months
C. 3 years
What is 3 years?