As each of us meet the daily, weekly and monthly task of trying to keep our lives balanced, we have choices to make about how and where we spend our oh-so-precious time. We have also learned that what we are most in need of may change just our many responsibilities and challenges do. Sometimes so slowly it hardly registers, and other times as fast as it takes us to blink. As a Relief Society (emphasis on Relief) we have been blessed with a organization to assist us in this balancing act. Consider the following purpose of Relief Society:
"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". (Church handbook 9.1.1)
In an effort to follow these inspired guidelines, we hope that the activities we plan for our Relief Society will reflect ways each of you can be strengthened in all aspects of your lives, spiritually, physically, mentally and socially. As we prayerfully plan and consider the needs of each of you, it is also our hope that there will be something for everyone, and that that precious time you might be willing to share with us will provide the relief and assistance you are looking for.
We love to hear ideas and feedback concerning our activities, past and future so please let me and the activities committee know your thoughts!
With much love,
Amber Ellis (RS Second Counselor)
Beautifully stated, Amber! I love how you said that the purpose of these activities is for each sister to be strengthened in all aspects of their lives. What a wonderful program the Relief Society program is! We always love receiving feedback about the activities we are planning. :)
ReplyDeleteI was reading this post and got distracted by 9.1.1 because I thought it was funny (911). I liked that time when we did Speed Friendshipping, it really helped me get to know people in the ward better.
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