We enjoyed a wonderful evening to honor the organization of Relief Society.
After a delicious dinner we were privileged to hear from Sister Rodriguez, first counselor in the Stake Relief Society presidency.
Sister Rodriguez spoke about the legacy of Relief Society. Relief Society has provided so much for women over the years and for many has been a blessing and influence.
She quoted Sister Julie B. Beck, who said, "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. I would like to say that again. 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."
The sisters are organized under the priesthood and in the manner of the priesthood. The Prophet Joseph said, "that the Society of Sisters might provoke the brethren to good works in looking to the wants of the poor—searching after objects of charity, and in administering to their wants—to assist by correcting the morals and strengthening the virtues of the community."
Relief Society is to strengthen families. We need to focus and come closer to the Savior.
Our challenge is to see what we can do to let the light of Relief Society shine in us. There is no other organization like Relief Society. We need to reach out.
Sister Vannucci closed the evening with this statement: "As Satan grows stronger, Heavenly Father needs us to be strong and focus on what is right and to strengthen each other."
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