"On this page of our Web site we hope to help you learn more about the
responsibilities of Relief Society sisters. Relief Society is the
Lord’s organization for women. Through Relief Society, women have an
official role in the Church. I know as you study and learn about your
responsibilities in the gospel of Jesus Christ, you will see and feel
the blessings available to all women. The purpose of Relief Society, as
established by the Lord, is to organize, teach, and inspire His
daughters to prepare them for the blessings of eternal life".
Julie B. Beck, Relief Society General President
Introduction to Relief Society
Increase Faith An example of a sister fulfilling this responsibility: The following is an example of how to fulfill our purpose in strengthening our homes: Examples are the sisters in Calgary who give their time and means to a homeless shelter:
“The answer has been to go back to the basics, beginning with me personally. I make it a priority to have fervent personal prayer and meaningful scripture study every day. . . . I have found that as I have done these simple yet vitally important things, the spirit of love in our home has increased. I have gone about my tasks with an eternal perspective in mind, and I take pride and find joy in my role as a mother and homemaker” (Megan Broughton, in “Questions and Answers,” Ensign, June 2009, 15).
“Although parenting is hard work, it is made a little easier with the gospel, said Joselyn Akana . . . from Hawaii. ‘It helps me when I have the gospel to anchor me in the caring of my family,’ she said it is important in mothering to consider what a mother should look and sound like. The key to motherhood, she said, is having patience and relying on the gospel for guidance” (Lisa Christensen, “Convert Says Gospel Helps with Parenting,” Church News, June 13, 2009, 15).
“Since 1995, hundreds of Church members in six Calgary stakes have continually lent a helping hand to the Drop-In Centre in the form of volunteer service, fundraising and financial donations. . . . Some examples of such service include Relief Society sisters from all Calgary stakes making quilts and bedding for more than 600 beds at the homeless shelter. . . . ‘We do not officially sponsor the Drop-In Centre as a Church,’ said Richard Carter, president of the Calgary Alberta South Stake. ‘It is just individuals who go about doing good’ ” (J. G. Askar, “Helping the Homeless in Canada Since 1995,” Church News, May 17, 2009, 10).
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