True to the Faith

The Relief Society was founded by the Prophet Joseph Smith on March 17, 1842, in Nauvoo, Illinois. In the days of its founding, the Relief Society had two main purposes: to provide relief for the poor and needy and to save souls.

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Doctrine and Covenants Stories

They took care of people who were sick and did many other things to help the Saints.All women in the Church belong to the Relief Society. Source for this chapter: History of Relief Society, 1842–1966 [1967].)

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

Part of our training in ‘elocution’ involved reciting in front of the mirror in the bathroom so we could master the proper gestures and facial expressions” (“A Beautiful Journey,” Relief Society Magazine, May 1970, 324).

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

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:

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

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:

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Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders’ Guidebook

The auxiliaries are Relief Society, Young Men, Young Women, Primary, and Sunday School.Until the branch has sufficient women, young women, and children to divide into separate auxiliary groups, they meet together for instruction under the direction of the Relief Society president.Relief SocietyThe Relief Society assists priesthood leaders by encouraging adult sisters (18 and older) to build f... Relief Society sisters teach and learn the doctrines of the gospel, provide charitable service, develop homemaking skills, strengthen family relationships, and serve and support each sister.When a branch has at least two women members, the branch president may organize a Relief Society.

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Branch Guidebook

Instruction by the Relief Society president or separation to classes6. Primary is held during the same time as priesthood, Relief Society, Young Women, and Sunday School meetings.

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Family Home Evening Resource Book

It’s more helpful to say, ‘It is better not to do this,’ and then give the youngster something else to do.” (Relief Society Courses of Study [1972–73], p. 199.) If children do not ask questions, parents should plan some means of approaching their preteen sons and daughters. This is the future I want, and I must strive for it.’ ” (Relief Society Courses of Study, 1979–80, p. 111.) Parent-Child Discussion.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

In such units, copies of this manual should be made available to all members of the Relief Society and to Young Women leaders and teachers. In addition, leaders may encourage the Relief Society sisters to purchase a copy of this manual for personal study and for family teaching in the home.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

In such units, copies of this manual should be made available to all members of the Relief Society and to Young Women leaders and teachers. In addition, leaders may encourage the Relief Society sisters to purchase a copy of this manual for personal study and for family teaching in the home.

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True to the Faith

The Young Men, Relief Society, Young Women, Primary, and Sunday School organizations all have presidencies on the general level to provide instruction and direction. Additional reference: D&C 107 See also Priesthood; Relief Society

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

Elder McConkie’s father wrote in his journal of the following experience his mother had: “ ‘Mother was president of the Moab Relief Society. As she awoke, these words were spoken to her, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” ’ ” (quoted by Bruce R. McConkie in “Charity Which Never Faileth,” Relief Society Magazine, Mar. 1970, 169).

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

Sister Antonia Flores of Peru told this experience: “One time several years ago, the branch president interviewed me to call me as Relief Society president. I was very afraid to be Relief Society president.

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Family Home Evening Resource Book

Answers may include family home evening, Primary, Relief Society, Sunday School, a recreational activity.) Talk about how these gifts could be offered.

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Doctrine and Covenants Stories

She was the first leader of the Relief Society. He was the first missionary for the Church.Snow, Eliza R. Eliza R. Snow was a member of the first Relief Society.Taylor, John John Taylor was a friend of Joseph Smith.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

By obeying the commandments given to us by our leaders, we had plenty and enough to share with our wonderful friends and ward members that were forced to leave their homes’ ” (Relief Society Courses of Study 1977–78, 78–79).

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Branch Guidebook

He also calls members to lead branch auxiliaries (Relief Society, Young Men, Young Women, Primary, and Sunday School). The elders quorum president and the Relief Society president may assist him.Following Church policies, the branch president determines how fast offerings are used to help care for the poor and needy.Overseeing Finances and RecordsThe branch president receives and accounts for tithes and offerings from branch members.

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Improving Gospel Teaching: A Leader’s Guide

The Lord said: “I give unto you a commandment that you shall teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom. Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you” (D&C 88:77–78).Each member of the Church has a sacred responsibility to teach the

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

When the Relief Society was organized in Nauvoo in 1842, Emma was the first general president. She was a scribe for Joseph during the early days of translating the Book of Mormon, she compiled the first book of hymns for the Church, and she was chosen as the first president of the Relief Society when it was organized in 1842.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

See Relief Society Courses of Study, 1977–78 [1977], 56–57.) If we are having money problems, we may reduce our savings, but we need to save a little every month. This causes friction in the family, it causes worry and concern, and sometimes divorces, just because people don’t live within their means” (address at Welfare Agriculture Meeting, 9 Apr. 1966; quoted in Relief Society Courses of Study, 1977–78, [1977], 81).

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