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Notable women of the past
THE 1ST RS MEETING
Who said it?
Page or title
MISCELLANEOUS
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30 years old and single working as a seamstress for Sarah Kimball, not a dime to her name but had a great desire to serve. She went to her employer and pitched the idea of working together to help the temple workers by sewing them clothes.
Who is Margaret Cook?
100
Something Extraordinary!!
What is the beginning of Relief Society?
100
My Dear Relief Society Sisters you are closer to heaven than you suppose. You are destined for more than you could possibly imagine.
Who is Dieter F. Uctchdorf?
100
We'll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak
What is As Sisters in Zion p. 309
100
In the bible dictionary this is "the highest, noblest, strongest kind of love."
What is Charity?
200
Her husband was a not a member at the time. She felt that there were more women out there that were likeminded and would want to help in serving. She suggested to margaret Cook that they start a sewing society...The object was to aid in the erection of the Temple!
Who was Sarah Kimball>
200
This temple was being built when the Relief Society was organized.
What is the Nauvoo Temple?
200
When Relief Society functions in an inspired way, it lifts women up and out of a troubled world and into a way of living that prepares them for the blessings of eternal life.
Who is Julie B. Beck?
200
Come Follow Me
What is page 116?
200
These women are eligible to be members of the Relief Society.
Who are women 18 years of age and older, and all women who are married?
300
She had the gift of expression. She wrote the bylaws and constitution for this new Sewing Society. When Joseph Smith read it he said it was the best constitution he had ever read. Then he told them to tell sisters the Lord had something better for them.
Who was Eliza R. Snow?
300
March 17, 1842
What is the date Relief Society was organized?
300
The great legacy those who went before you in the Relief Society passed on to you. The part of the foundation they laid for you which seems to me most important and persistent is that charity is at the heart of the society and is to come into the heart, to be apart.
Who is Henry B. Eyring?
300
And so my Needs are great
What is I Am a Child of God page 301?
300
This was the original purpose of visiting teaching before it changed to its current goal of bringing the spirit into homes through friendly visits.
What is the goal of gathering money for charity?
400
She played a key role in naming the organization. She encouraged the women to counsel with one another and develop a purpose and goal for this women's group.
Who is Emma Smith?
400
"As daughters of Zion, we should set an example for all the world." She objected to the name Relief society because she thought it sounded as though they were responding to extraordinary occasions instead of meeting the common occurrences."
What was Eliza R. Snow's response to the naming of RS?
400
This Great circle of sisters will be a protection for each of you and your families. The relief society might be liked to a refuge-the place of safety and protection- the sanctuary of ancient times. You will be safe within it, It encircles each sister like a protecting wall.
Who is Boyd K. Packer?
400
With all my heart to Him I'll sing.
What is I believe in Christ p. 134?
400
This General Relief Society president enjoyed cruising on the steamer "Maid of the Iowa" with her husband.
Who is Emma Smith? *Joseph bought the cruiser to ferry the saints coming from Europe across the Mississippi.
500
"When covenants are kept families are strengthened." We have a work in unity with the other auxiliaries and with our priesthood leaders, striving to seek out and help those in need."
Who is Linda K. Burton?
500
This was the actual official name of the Relief Society when it was first organized.
What is The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo?
500
As soon as we, the sisters of this church, commit fully to this work, it will explode in an unprecedented way because of our unique, nurturing influence and because of the spirit that attends righteous women. It will flourish because youth who see their mothers and leaders fearlessly sharing the gospel will do likewise.
Who is Sheri Dew?
500
How kind His precepts are!
What is How Gentle God's Command page 125?
500
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?