RELIEF SOCIETY HISTORY
What was the original purpose of visiting teaching before it changed to its current goal of bringing the spirit into homes through friendly visits/ ministering?
Gathering money for charity
What is the date the Relief Society was officially organized on?
March 17, 1842
Which song is this taken from "we'll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak." That line comes from this Hymn.
As Sister's in Zion
What is the Relief Society Motto
Charity never Faileth
Name what word is being described...in the bible dictionary this is "the highest, noblest, strongest kind of love."
Charity
What is the current number of Relief Society members around the world?
April 2025 - Nearly 8 million
What temple was being built when the Relief Society was organized.
Nauvoo Temple
What is the missing word? 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"
Burdens
What are the Relief Society colours.
Gold and Blue
True or False: All Sisters become members of the Relief Society when they turn 18.
True
What circumstances initiated the sisters to organize the Relief Society?
To make work clothes for those working on the temple
Who was the first General Relief Society President.
Emma Smith
Name at least one purpose of the Relief Society?
1) Increase Faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and His Atonement
2) Strengthen Individuals, Families, and Homes through Ordinances and Covenants
3) Work in Unity to Help Those in Need
What symbol is commonly associated with Relief Society?
Wheat and sheaves
Name 2 past Ashlynne Ave Relief Society Presidents
Sis Feao
Sis Mauigoa
Sis Satele
Sis Lapuaho
The Relief Society loaned this to the church during the drought of 1879.
Wheat (30,000 bushels of wheat were loaned)
How many sisters attended the first organization meeting of the relief society.
18
This was the opening song at the 1st RS meeting in 1842. “Through our faith may begin to inherit the visions and blessings and glories of God.” What is the title of this hymn?
The Spirit Of God
Who is the current Relief Society General President
President Camille N. Johnson
How many Relief Society Sisters do we have in our ward?`
120
Name the Smith who said, “We are going to do something extraordinary. We expect extraordinary occasions and pressing calls.”
Emma Smith
What was the actual official name of the Relief Society when it was first organized.
The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo
This was the closing song at the 1st RS meeting, held in 1842. It says, “No longer as strangers on Earth need we roam….we’ll love one another and never dissemble.” What is the title of this hymn?
Now Let Us Rejoice
Who was the longest serving General Relief Society President.
Belle S. Spafford? *She served from 1945 to 1974 (29 years)
Name the stake relief society presidency
Sis Akauola
Sis Purcell Leuluaialii
Sis Tonga
Sis 'Oto'ota ( sec)