Scriptures
Sister Parkin said that sisters do visiting teaching for this reason. "to bear one another's burdens, to mourn with those that mourn, comfort those that stand in need of comfort." What is the scripture reference?
Mosiah 18:8-9 or any other you can prove
As members of the RS," We'll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak". What hymn does this line come from?
"As Sisters in Zion"
What is the symbol of RS?
The Sego Lily/ Wheat Sheaf
The sego lily was used because of its usefulness in sustaining life along pioneer settlements. It is an appropriate symbol of purity, beauty, patience through winter and darkness, and storing of strength for the time of blossoming. The wheat sheaf has been used as an emblem also.
"We must cherish one another, watch over one another, comfort one another and gain instruction, that we may all sit down in heaven together." Which Smith said this?
Lucy Mack Smith
Who was the first Relief Society President in the Salt Spring Island Branch?
Jenny Svendsen
At the 2005 General RS conference, a short film called "Instruments in the hands of God" was shown. Find the scriptural reference of that title
Alma 26:3 or any other you can prove
This was the opening hymn at the first RS meeting in 1842. "That we 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"
What is the name of the magazine sent to LDS women who paid their dues and joined the RS organization.
The Relief Society Magazine
Name the Smith who said "And now I turn the key to you in the name of God and this society shall rejoice and knowledge and intelligence shall flow down from this time. This is the beginning of this society."
President Joseph Smith
Which Sister has lost the most weight this year?
Ernestine
The RS theme is, "Charity never faileth". What is the scriptural reference?
Moroni 7:46 or 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
This was the closing hymn 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
What is the name of the president of the RS General Board today?
Jean B Bingham
Name the Smith who said, "This organization is divinely made, divinely authorized, divinely instituted, divinely ordained of God to minister to the salvation of the souls of women and of men."
President Joseph F Smith
Which Sister is the most recently engaged to be married?
Elvira
Sister Cannon, an education counselor in the RS said,"If there is anything virtuous, lovely, of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. But sisters, we can not seek after all of them at the same time. To everything there is a season. What was the first scripture she quoted.
13th article of faith
Finish this line from the hymn. "We Meet Again as Sisters". We meet to plan our service to neighbours now in need. May charity and kindness ________ _________ ________ _________.
inspire our every deed.
What was the original purpose of Visiting Teaching before it changed to its goal of bringing the spirit into homes through friendly visits?
Goal of gathering money for charity
Name the Smith who said, "We are going to do something extra-ordinary. We expect extra-ordinary occasions and pressing calls."
Emma Smith
What building was used for the first RS homemaking meeting as an organized branch?
The Catholic Church
Where do we find the scripture "Who can find a virtuous woman"?
Proverbs 31:10
What was our Branch Relief Society hymn chosen by Leslie Grebe when she was the RS President here?
When Faith Endures
Who was the longest serving general RS President?
Belle S Spafford
Which Smith told Belle Spafford to continue in the National Council of Women because of the influence she would have on that council not because of what she might get out of it?
George Albert Smith
What Brother taught the first Christmas homemaking class?
Ted Baker