Relief Society My Calling As a Ward Relief Society President

Relief Society My Calling as a Ward Relief Society President

What Are My Responsibilities? Teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ ◼ Serve the Lord in His work (see Moses 1:39). ◼ Ensure that the sisters are taught the doctrine. ◼ Assist the bishop in helping sisters and their fami- ◼ Teach by the Spirit (see D&C 50:13–22). lies prepare for eternal life by making and keeping ◼ Inspire sisters to apply gospel principles in their temple covenants. lives. ◼ Help the sisters in my ward increase faith and per- Administer Relief Society sonal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, Under the direction of the bishop, oversee the work of and seek out and help those in need. Relief Society to ensure sisters build faith, strengthen fam- How Do I Fulfill My Responsibilities? ilies, and provide relief for individuals and families. ◼ Organize and delegate the work of Relief Society to Prepare Spiritually counselors, the secretary, and other leaders and teach- ◼ Prepare to receive revelation. ers, giving all sisters opportunities to minister to one ◼ Pray, study the scriptures, fast, attend the temple, live another. worthily, and prepare in other ways. ◼ Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of: ◼ Learn about the purpose, history, and work of □ Sunday Relief Society meetings. Relief Society. □ Visiting teaching. Participate in Councils □ Compassionate service. ◼ Counsel with the bishop □ Welfare. □ □ Learn his vision, direction, and priorities. Additional Relief Society meetings. □ □ Recommend counselors, a secretary, teachers, Young single adult participation. and others to assist me as needed. ◼ Study and use Church-approved resources to learn □ Coordinate the type and frequency of meetings and carry out my responsibilities: that will help sisters prepare for eternal life by □ Scriptures increasing faith and personal righteousness, □ Handbook 2: Administering the Church (2010) strengthening families and homes, and helping □ Daughters in My Kingdom those in need. □ Reliefsociety.lds.org □ Fulfill assignments as directed by him. □ Worldwide leadership training and general ◼ Participate in councils to help assess challenges and conference opportunities, determine priorities, explore solutions, □ General Relief Society meetings and identify resources to assist individuals and fami- □ Teaching, No Greater Call lies. This includes: □ Providing in the Lord’s Way □ Presidency and committee meetings. □ LDS.org and providentliving.org □ Ward council. □ PEC and other councils as invited by the bishop. □ Stake leadership meetings. Minister to Each Sister ◼ Know, love, strengthen, and watch over all sisters. ◼ Seek out and help those in need (see Luke 10:30–37). ◼ Help prepare all sisters to receive temple ordinances and covenants.

For additional help in your Relief Society calling, go to reliefsociety.lds.org. Eternal Life Faith, Family, Relief

WELFARE AND MISSIONARY self-reliance WORK Handbook 2, 6 Handbook 2, 5.1

Teaching CONVERT the Gospel RETENTION Handbook 2, 5.5 Handbook 2, 5.2

TEMPLE AND FAMILY ACTIVATION HISTORY WORK Handbook 2, 5.3 Handbook 2, 5.4

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