On September 4, President B taught the Relief Society lesson. She shared with us some of the wonderful resources available in the new church publication
Daughters in My Kingdom--
The Work and History of Relief Society
Follow this link to learn even more about the purpose and history of this book. You can even download the entire book for free at http://www.lds.org/.
A few of the highlights from the book included:
p. ix A Message from the First Presidency
"We encourage you to study this book and allow its timeless truths an dinspiring examples to influence your lives.
"We testify that the Lord has restored the fulness of the gospel through the Prophet Joseph Smith and that Relief Society is an important part of that restoration. Relief Society sisters have a glorious heritage. We pray that this volume will be an important resources for preserving that heritage."
p. xi Preface "Something Extraordinary"
"This book is not a chronological history, nor is it an attempt to provide a comprehensive view of all that the Relief Society has accomplished. Instead, it provides a historical view of the grand scope of the work of the Relief Society. Through historical accounts, personal experiences, scriptures, and words of latter-day prophets and Relief Society leaders, this book teaches about the responsibilities and opportunities Lattter-day Saitn women are given in Heavenly Father's plan of happiness."
"We know that women who have a deep appreciation for the past will be concerened about shaping a righteous future." --President Spencer W. Kimball
Additional Resources
- p. 182 A visual timeline of "Important Events in the History of Relief Society"
- p. 185 A list of all the "Relief Society General Presidencies"
- p. 194 A list of visuals used in the book. This includes a description of the picture placed at the beginning of each chapter. In the picture from Chapter 1 on p. 2 you can see mites, a distaff, New Testament era fabric, the Star of Bethlehem, and a replica of an oil lamp.
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