More Information: Women of Faith in the Latter Days

In the January Visiting Teaching Message - we find one reason we should be looking to the past history of faithful Relief Society women...


Understanding our history helps make us an effective part of the future of Relief Society.  President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985) explained, "We know that women who have deep appreciation for the past will be concerned about shaping a righteous future."


You may be interested in contributing to the Women of Faith in the Latter Days history project currently being worked on.  We all share a rich heritage through our family histories.  


This could be an idea for an upcoming Relief Society Meeting - where sisters are invited to share short inspirational stories of faithful women from their own family histories (past or present).


Here is more information about the series (soon to be published) by Deseret Book currently underway:

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For further information, go to the actual website at: womenoffaith.org

Relationships... a Relief Society Meeting Idea from the 4th Ward

On February 8th, the 4th Ward enjoyed a successful evening learning about improving relationships of all types - at home, work, church, with family members, and spouses.  Their RS Historian submitted these photos & description.  Thanks for sharing!
(and please... we would love ALL wards to be submit information - see the right sidebar for info on how...)  

Sharie Clark (the 2nd counselor in the 4th Ward) uses email reminders the night before their Relief Society Meetings - a very effective way to keep sisters informed (and save on paper!)

Here is their short email message sent out the night before on Feb 7th:

February is Valentine's Month and what better thing to talk about than relationships!  This Tuesday at our Relief Society Meeting Val Baldwin will be talking to us about the 9 essential keys in all our relationships.  She is a widely known speaker, TV personality, and relationship coach.  We will begin at 7:00 PM in the cultural hall.  Please come join us for a great evening of great information we can all use - AND  a chocolate fountain!

We hope to see you!  Feel free to invite your neighbors, daughters, mothers, and friends to join us!

See you on Tuesday at 7:00 PM!

Sharie

Val Baldwin - speaker

Bethany & Becky Hansen, Linda Sandstrom

Sharie Clark (2nd Counselor) & Pat Wilkins (RS Meeting Committee member)
set up a chocolate fountain for after the speaker.

Sharlene Crosgrove & Debbie Maynard

Relief Society History - every sister encouraged to contribute

In the general Relief Society meeting on September 25, 2010, Sister Julie B. Beck taught, “Studying and applying the history of Relief Society gives definition and expression to who we are as disciples and followers of our Savior, Jesus Christ.” She announced that a history of Relief Society will be published in 2011. 

An exact date has not been determined for the release of this history. In the meantime, updates and additional information will be available on the Relief Society site of LDS.org and on the visiting teaching message page of the Liahona and Ensign, where you will find excerpts from the history of Relief Society.

Sister Beck said, “As we move the Lord’s work forward, the history of Relief Society will continue to be written by faithful sisters throughout the world.

” For this reason, the Relief Society general presidency encourages you to record what is happening in your life. Though you might not feel that you are making history, sisters around the world can learn from you and your personal experiences. 

Consider recording:

• Visiting teaching experiences.
• How faith and personal righteousness is being increased.
• How homes and families are being strengthened.
• How the poor and needy are being sought out and blessed.

In your continuing efforts to fulfill the purposes of Relief Society, remember the following statement by Sister Beck: “Ultimately, the value of history is not so much in its dates, times, and places. It is valuable as it teaches us the principles, purposes, and patterns we are to follow, and it helps us to know who we are, what we are to do, and unites us in strengthening the homes of Zion and building the kingdom of God on the earth."

To watch a video of Sister Thompson addressing this topic - click on the caption below, and it will take you there.

Training Video - Relief Society History

Making Your House a Home... an example of recording a RS Meeting

The 4th Ward is fortunate to have a RS Historian - Karen Palmer.  

She is at every meeting and event that happens with her camera.  

The 4th Ward has a history that has been kept for several years.  At the RS Birthdays in years past, the books have been displayed and the sisters have enjoyed looking back and remembering how things used to be.  Besides laughing at the hairstyles, changes in fashion, and if we were heavy/thin/old/young, etc... it is a reminder of the loving service that each sister has been a part of.  

Karen sent this to me so I could show you an example of a simple (uncomplicated) way to document a RS Meeting.  

(*I would love to have all wards send me their photos & descriptions 

of RS Meetings to post here... just asking!)

"Making Your House a Home"  

Decorating tips and tricks by Kris Stratton

Fortifying Your Home by Pat Moss. 

After these sisters, the following presented 
their thoughts on how to 

"Make Your Home a Haven"..

As a young family
Hayley Neider

During the teenage years
Kay Park 

As an empty nester
JoAnn Martin

  

During the 
grandparent /golden years  Sharlene Crosgrove 

 

4th Ward RS Meeting Coordinator - Teri Ross