Relief Society

"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 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).

Strengthen Families and Homes

The following is an example of how to fulfill our purpose in strengthening our homes:
“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).

Serve the Lord and His Children

Examples are the sisters in Calgary who give their time and means to a homeless shelter:
“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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The Scriptures

The Scriptures Are available to us Today

What are some of blessings we enjoy today because the scriptures are so accessible?

When the servants of Lord speech or write under the influence of Holy Ghost, his words becomes scriptures (see D&C 68:4). Since the beginning the Lord ordered to His prophets who kept records of his revelations and of His interactions with His sons. He said: "For I command all men, both in the east and in the west, and in the north, and in the south, and in the islands of the sea, that they shall write the words which I speak unto them; for out of the books which shall be written I will judge the world, every man according to their works, according to that which is written" (2 Nephi 29:11).

The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints accept four books as scripture: The Holy Bible, The Book Of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price. These books are called of standard-works of Church. The words inspired of prophets living are accepted like scriptures also.

The Holy Bible

The Holy Bible is a collection of holy writings containing God revelations to the men. These writings cover many centuries, since the time of Adam until the time when the Apostles of Jesus Christ lived. These revalations was written by many prophets that lived in differents seasons of history of world.

The Holy Bible is divided into its sections: The Old and New Testaments. Many prophecies in the Old Testament foretell the coming of a Savior and Redeemer. The New Testament speak about the life of this Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

It also narrates the establishment of His Church in those days "We believe the Bible to be the descriptive word of God, since it is translated correctly" (Articles of Faith 1:8).

Through Joseph Smith, the Lord, expanded our understanding of some passages of the Bible that had been lost or changed after the original words were written. These corrections inspired, are called of Translating of Joseph Smith of Bible. Some selected passages of Translating of Joseph Smith of Bible can be found in the Guide to Study of Scriptures.

The Book Of Mormon

The Book Of Mormon is a holy record of some people that lived in the american continents between nearly 2000 B.C and 400 A.C. They have the fulness of gospel of Jesus Christ (see D&C 20:9; 42:12; 135:3). The Book of Mormon speech about the visit of Jesus Christ to peoples of America after His Ressurrection.

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Church Sends Additional Aid to Haiti Earthquake Victims

SALT LAKE CITY 13 January 2010 In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is mobilizing resources to address the most pressing needs of the people in the Caribbean nation. Images of collapsed buildings and devastated families tell the story of the widespread destruction. Two planes, one departing from Denver as early as Thursday and another leaving from Miami later this week, will each include over 80,000 pounds of food and emergency resources such as tents, tarps, water filtration bottles and medical supplies donated by the Church. Transportation is being provided by Airline Ambassadors and Food for the Poor will aid with distribution in Haiti. “We are constantly assessing needs to determine how our resources can directly help the people of Haiti,” said Nate Leishman, manager of the Church’s humanitarian emergency response efforts. “We are fully committed to this ongoing process and doing our best to help wherever we can.” These new shipments are in addition to emergency supplies, including personal hygiene kits and supplies for newborns, being sent by truck from the Dominican Republic, as announced early Wednesday by the Church. “We express our sympathy and prayers on behalf of the citizens of Haiti following the recent devastating earthquake,” said Kim Farah, Church spokesperson. All Latter-day Saint missionaries serving in the country are safe, and Church leaders continue efforts to account for Church members in the area. Donations for relief efforts can be made at http://give.lds.org/emergencyresponse.

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Church Sending Team of Doctors to Assist in Haiti

SALT LAKE CITY 14 January 2010 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sending a team of doctors and medical supplies to Haiti immediately to help care for those injured by the devastating earthquake. The doctors will set up a temporary medical center in a Church meetinghouse in Port-au-Prince. The meetinghouse is largely undamaged by the quake.

“We’re finding one of the greatest needs is medical care. Entire hospitals have been destroyed. Medical supplies are scarce. So this temporary medical center will be a tremendous asset,” said Elder Francisco J. Viñas, the area president who oversees the Church in Haiti.

The doctors are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have volunteered their time and skills to assist people in Haiti who are in critical need of medical assistance.

Other urgent needs following the devastating earthquake continue to be water, medical care, shelter and food. The Church is responding to those needs by sending relief supplies in addition to the medical personnel. Some shipments have already arrived, others are in process, and more are being planned.

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The Prophets of God

The prophets are representants of God in the Earth

What powers and gifts is a prophet?

"Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets." (Amos 3:7).

So many peoples living in the dark, unsafe about the will of God. These persons believe that skies are eyes closed and that peoples should face alone the dangers of world. How fortunate are the Latter-day Saints! We know that God communicates with the Church through of His prophet. With heart grateful, the saints of whole world sing: "We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet" (Hymns, Nº: #19 [09 in Brazil]).

A prophet is a man called for God to be His representant in the earth. When a prophet speaking for God, is like God speaking (see D&C 1:38). A prophet is also, a special witness of Christ, that testifies of His divinity and teaching His gospel. A prophet teach the truth and interprets the descriptive word of God. Calling the wicked to repentence and receive revelations and oritations of Lord to our benefit. Can see the future and provide events that the world is alerted.

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Pray to Our Heavenly Father

What's the pray?

Jesus teach "because you should pray always to the father in my name" (3 Nephi 18:19).
The pray is a big blessing that we have while we be in the earth. Through her we can communicate with the Heavenly Father and look for daily His orientation.
The pray is a sincere conversation with the Heavenly Father, made so deep of heart. We should pray to God and no one more. We don't pray to nobody or any thing made for man or by God (see Exodus 20:3-5).

Why we pray?

Since the first, the pray is a important part of Gospel. A angel of Lord, arrange to Adam and Eve that regret to cry out to the father in the name of Son, (see Mosiah 5:8). This commandments never was retired. The pray help us to approximate of God. All our thinks, our words and our actions are influence for our pray.

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