RS HISTORY
She was the First Relief Society President
The number of sisters that attended the organization meeting of the relief society.
Who is Emma Smith?
What is 18 sisters?
We accomplish this purpose by doing these things
What is Minister?
What is Pray daily for [the sister you visit] and her family, Seek inspiration, Visit her regularly, serve her, teach her the gospel through scriptures and VT message, Inspire her by being a good example?
Self-reliance is both a ______ and a ______ principle to be encouraged in Relief Society.
What is Temporal and Spiritual?
As members of Relief Society, "we'll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak." That line comes from this Hymn.
What is "As Sister's in Zion"?
This is the Relief Society Purpose
Relief Society helps prepare women for the blessings of eternal life as they increase faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and His Atonement; strengthen individuals, families, and homes through ordinances and covenants; and work in unity to help those in need.
This was the original name of the Relief Society
The Relief Society was organized in this day
What is The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo?
When is March 17th 1842?
This is the purpose of ministering through Visiting Teaching
What is to help others become true followers of Jesus Christ?
To become financially self-reliant, members should avoid unnecessary____
What is debt?
In Mosiah 18:9 Alma taught that we should "bear one anothers________, to mourn with those that mourn, comfort those that stand in need of comfort"
What are Burdens?
The current Relief Society General President
The Relief Society theme "Charity Never Faileth" comes from a scripture in this book of the New Testament.
What is 1 Corinthians? Corinthians 13: 4-8, Another reference is Moroni 7:46
These are the Relief Society Colors and the Relief Society Motto
What is Blue and Gold?
What is "Charity never Faileth"?
In the 2nd Relief Society meeting ever held she said, "We must cherish one another, watch over one another, comfort one another and gain instruction that we may all sit down in heaven together."
Who is Lucy Mack Smith?
This Apostle said: "Independence and self-reliance are critical to our spiritual and temporal growth".
Who is L. Tom Perry?
This is the last line from the hymn, "We Meet Again As Sisters". It begins "We meet to plan our service to neighbors now in need. May ______and________inspire our every deed".
What is "charity and kindness?"
She was the longest serving General Relief Society President.
Who is Belle S. Spafford? *She served from 1945 to 1974 (29 years)
These circumstances initiated the organization of the Relief Society. It was a desire of the sisters to unite together to do this.
What is to make work clothes for those working on the construction of the Nauvoo temple?
Great Visiting teachers, sincerely come to ___ and ___ each sister
This sister, who was a member of the original organization of the Relief Society wrote 10 songs that are currently in our hymn book. Including "How Great the Wisdom and the Love", "O My Father", and "In our Lovely Deseret."
Who is Eliza R. Snow?
We are beloved spirit daughters of God, and our lives have meaning, purpose, and direction. As a worldwide sisterhood, we are united in our devotion to Jesus Christ, our Savior and Exemplar. We are women of faith, virtue, vision, and charity who:
Increase our testimonies of Jesus Christ through prayer and scripture study.
Seek spiritual strength by following the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
Dedicate ourselves to strengthening marriages, families, and homes.
Find nobility in motherhood and joy in womanhood.
Delight in service and good works.
Love life and learning.
Stand for truth and righteousness.
Sustain the priesthood as the authority of God on earth.
Rejoice in the blessings of the temple,understand our divine destiny, and strive for exaltation.