Foundations of the Restoration Lesson 17 - Gospel Teachings in Nauvoo & Lesson 18 - The Relief Society & the Church

The main focus of our lesson was on the Relief Society and I am grateful to be a member of this inspired "relief" society. Once the priesthood was restored, the Lord organized the sisters.

“Relief Society prepares women for the blessings of eternal life by helping them increase their faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and help those in need” (“The Purpose of Relief Society,” lds.org/callings/relief-society/purposes). This lesson will help students better understand the establishment of the Relief Society and its purposes. Students will also see that women have great opportunities and responsibilities in building God’s kingdom that are unique to them.

A video on the Relief Society organization

https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/relief-society?lang=eng

President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985), and ask a student to read it aloud:

“Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world … will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women of the Church are seen as distinct and different—in happy ways—from the women of the world” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball [2006], 222–23).

• Do you know any women who exemplify happiness in righteous living?   
• How have they made a difference in the lives of those who know them?
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   I have been blessed to know many good women in and outside of the church. In all walks and stages of life I have been surrounded by righteous women. My mother was my first example who exemplified love, acceptance, kindness, and always believed people deserve many chances. She taught me the spirit of service. In the temple where I serve I am surrounded by my friends, my sisters who serve the Lord with love and each Sunday in whatever calling I have had I am able to serve and be served by sisters who struggle in life but are sustained through the strength and power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. My daughter each of them have qualities that exemplify the Savior. Caitlynn is a loyal friend, and always thinking of others, Hailey has a kind heart and loves to serve her friends and family always thinking of the other person instead of herself, and Amber is tender heart and has the diligence to overcome challenges. I admire all of their faith.