Relief Society History!
Hold old is the Relief Society Organization?
182 years old. Founded on March 17, 1842!
Happy Birthday TODAY, Relief Society! You look so good for your age ;)
What is the Relief Society Motto?
"Charity Never Faileth" (1 Corinthians 13:8)
When do the Relief Society sisters meet?
Second and Fourth Sundays, and R.S. Activities (of course!)
Name the three Marys in the Gospels
2. Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus
3. Mary Magdalene
Who is our lovely sister that is pregnant and due in May 2024?
Mia Alcorn! Congratulations, Mia!!
Who was the first Relief Society President?
Emma Hale Smith
(Extra points if you know the D&C section given to her!)
Who is the current Relief Society President?
Camille N. Johnson- the 18th president!
(50 pts for her counselors!)
T/F Only women 18+ older are members of Relief Society.
False! A married woman who is under 18 is a member of Relief Society.
Finish the scripture:
"Jesus went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, and ______ women... Mary called Magdalene...and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance." (Luke 8:1-3)
"certain"
See Linda K. Burton's talk "Certain Women"
Name a sister who speaks three languages!
I don't know who does or doesn't, so I'll trust your answers!
Where was the Relief Society founded? (City, State)
(Extra 50 pts for specific location!)
In the upper room of Joseph Smith's Red Brick Store, in Nauvoo Illinois.
How many Relief Society members are there worldwide?
7 million in over 188 countries or territories1
Name four callings within the Relief Society auxiliary.
President, counselor, secretary, teacher, activities committee, service committee, ministering sisters, etc!
Name three women from the Book of Mormon, as well as their stories.
Sariah, wives of Lehi's sons, King Lamoni's wife, mothers of stripling warriors, Abish
Which sister married a man who sported a curly afro?
Tracy Spafford's husband rocked one!
What happened to the Relief Society in 1844? Why?
The Relief Society was disbanded, following the death of Joseph Smith and the exodus of the saints to Salt Lake City.
(50 pts for when it was reorganized!)
Prior to becoming the Relief Society President, what calling did Camille N. Johnson hold?
Camille N. Johnson was the Primary General President from April 2021-August 2022!
Her R.S. counselors were serving on the primary general advisory board at the time.
According to the General Handbook, name three purposes of the Relief Society.
1. Help God's children prepare to return to His Kingdom.
2. Expound scriptures, exhort the church, lift hearts, and cleave unto the covenants they have made (D&C 25)
3. Save souls and relieve suffering (Joseph Smith)
4. Strengthen faith, build unity, strengthen families and homes, make plans to assist God in His work of salvation and exaltation
What are three things God asked Emma Smith to do in regards to her calling, according to D&C 25?
5 And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., thy husband, in his afflictions, with consoling words, in the spirit of meekness.
6 And thou shalt go with him at the time of his going, and be unto him for a scribe, while there is no one to be a scribe for him, that I may send my servant, Oliver Cowdery, whithersoever I will.
7 And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church, according as it shall be given thee by my Spirit.
8 For he shall lay his hands upon thee, and thou shalt receive the Holy Ghost, and thy time shall be given to writing, and to learning much.
10 And verily I say unto thee that thou shalt lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.
11 And it shall be given thee, also, to make a selection of sacred hymns, as it shall be given thee, which is pleasing unto me, to be had in my church.
13 Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice, and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made.
15 Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive. And except thou do this, where I am you cannot come.
Name a sister who kissed her would-be husband only hours after meeting!
The unsurprisingly confident Maren Z!
1. Created a small hospital, training women to go to the East.
2. Created a grain storage system so good, the federal government asked for assistance.
3. Organized the programs that would become primary and young women.
4. Created their own magazine for women.
5. Created the beginnings of the Church's humanitarian aid.
Name a General Conference talk given by a R.S. President or Counselor, in any year!
Name the four women listed in Jesus' genealogy, according to the Gospel of Matthew. What was the significance of listing these women?
Tamar (daughter-in-law to Judah)
Rachad (the Jericho prostitute)
Ruth (the non-Israelite Moabite)
Bathsheba (the woman unlawfully taken by David)
Possible answer: These women were all outsiders and "sinners," according to the law. But they are part of Jesus' genealogy to represent that He has come for all people, and He is from all people.
Name two sets of R.S. sisters who knew each other prior to moving to Japan!
I don't know, so I'll trust your judgment!