General Conference Recap

Hello Sisters! It's been a long time since we've had a post on the Relief Society blog.  For the next few weeks we're going to do General Conference recaps to touch on some of the highlights from conference this past week.  The idea is to share amongst each other some of the impressions, specifically from conference, that touched us individually and that may be able to lift another sister. Email your thoughts to emilybowley@gmail.com.



The Moral Force of Women
D. Todd Christofferson


"In all events, a mother can exert an influence unequaled by any other person in any other relationship. By the power of her example and teaching, her sons learn to respect womanhood and to incorporate discipline and high moral standards in their own lives. Her daughters learn to cultivate their own virtue and to stand up for what is right, again and again, however unpopular. A mother’s love and high expectations lead her children to act responsibly without excuses, to be serious about education and personal development, and to make ongoing contributions to the well-being of all around them. Elder Neal A. Maxwell once asked: “When the real history of mankind is fully disclosed, will it feature the echoes of gunfire or the shaping sound of lullabies? The great armistices made by military men or the peacemaking of women in homes and in neighborhoods? Will what happened in cradles and kitchens prove to be more controlling than what happened in congresses?”

I am grateful to be led by leaders who proclaim the glory of  womanhood and who teach me of my innate divine nature to make a difference in this world through loving others.

-Emily Brown

Pioneer Day Concert

Sisters! Have you made plans to celebrate Pioneer Day? If you haven't, here is a great event that you'll enjoy. You can stream it live online or attend in person. To watch online go to MoTab.org/Pioneer2013 on Saturday July 20th at 8pm MDT.

The following is the press release about the event:

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will present their annual concert held in conjunction with community-wide Pioneer Day celebrations. This year’s concert will feature up-and-coming Latter-day Saint artists Lindsey Stirling and Nathan Pacheco. The concert will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, at 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Center and will be conducted by Mack Wilberg, music director of the choir.

Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis starting on Tuesday, 11 June, at lds.org/events, by calling 801-570-0080 or at the Conference Center ticket office. Admission to this event is limited to those ages eight and older.

Standby tickets for those without tickets will not be issued.  However, patrons are invited to stand by for last-minute seating each evening. The standby line will form at the north gate on Temple Square at 6:00 p.m. for the evening performances.

Mormon.org Profile

Have you had the opportunity to create a profile on mormon.org? Many people search the Internet with questions about the Church and its members. Creating a profile is an easy way to share your personal testimony with the world! Also, every testimony is different, so your testimony and life experiences are needed in sharing the Gospel with those who can relate to your individual testimony.

Click here to start working on your profile!

I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go

Not quite sure how to approach missionary work?

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Watch what happens when one family incorporates a missionary mindset into their daily lives. A natural outreach.

Sunday's Lesson--July 7th

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This Sunday's lesson will be given by the amazing Morgan Mickle! She will be teaching on the Power of the Priesthood. Here are a few questions she would like you to think about for Sunday:

How has the Priesthood blessed your life?

How can the Priesthood protect your family?

Why do we need the Priesthood?

Please take time to ponder upon these questions and come prepared to be taught by the Spirit. As always, the depth of our preparation will determine the depth of our understanding. See you on Sunday! And don't forget that it's Fast Sunday :)

Happy 4th of July!

Have a safe and fun 4th of July!

Time to Report!

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The summer is moving right along and it's time to report your visiting teaching for the month of June! According to Sister Julie B. Beck, "Visiting teaching is about people, not percentages". With that in mind, please make sure to include the following information in your report:

1. Your sister's welfare

2. If you were able to watch over and care for your sister

3. Any service rendered

4. Anything you think the Relief Society Presidency should know

Please email your reports to:

8wardvisitingteaching@gmail.com