Relief Society and Women
Julie B. Beck – Using Relief Society Meetings to Teach and Inspire
by pam on Mar.05, 2011, under Talks
Sisters from around the world are finding that Relief Society meetings can help teach Latter-day Saint women and engage them in the Lord’s work of salvation.
In the Philippines, Relief Society leaders wanted to support the Area Presidency in their desire to have members prepare to attend the Cebu Philippines Temple after it was dedicated. They discussed ideas with their bishop. As a result, they held additional Relief Society meetings on temple preparation, modesty in dress, and the blessings of paying tithing.
President Gordon B. Hinckley – In the Arms of His Love
by pam on Oct.17, 2010, under Talks
My dear sisters, what a tremendous opportunity is afforded me in speaking to you in this great Relief Society conference. We have listened tonight to wonderful discourses given by women of great faith and ability. I wish the presidency of the Relief Society to know that we have complete confidence in them. We appreciate them in every way. We are grateful for the theme they have chosen from the Book of Mormon, from 2 Nephi—“Encircled Eternally in the Arms of His Love” (see 2 Nephi 1:15). The women of the Relief Society are literally encircled eternally in the arms of our Lord.
What Relief Society Gives to Women
by pam on Oct.17, 2010, under Quotes
“Relief Society. . . . gives [women] opportunity for growth and development. It gives them status as queens in their own households. It gives them place and position, where they grow as they exercise their talents. It gives them pride and direction in family life. It gives them added appreciation for good, eternal companions and children.
“What a glorious organization Relief Society is. There is nothing to compare with it in all the world.
“May the Lord bless each of you with these marvelous qualities that come of activity in the great Relief Society organization.”
Gordon B. Hinckley, “In the Arms of His Love,” Ensign, Nov. 2006, 118
Women Have an Essential Role
by pam on Sep.13, 2010, under Quotes
“We are living in a great season for all women in the Church. Sisters, you are an essential part of our Heavenly Father’s plan for eternal happiness; you are endowed with a divine birthright. You are the real builders of nations wherever you live, because strong homes of love and peace will bring security to any nation.”
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Influence of Righteous Women,” Ensign, Sept. 2009, 7–8