SIster Silvia H Allred: Every Woman Needs Relief Society

I will speak today about why every woman needs Relief Society in her life. Sister Allred's thesis statement.


The deepest desire of our presidency is to help each woman in the Church prepare to receive the blessings of the temple, to honor the covenants she makes, and to be engaged in the cause of Zion. The Relief Society inspires and teaches women to help them increase their faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families, and seek out and help those in need.


I wonder if this should also be the goal of the Priesthood and if every bishop, high priest group leader, and elder's quorum president has the same desire.


But we are also aware of the many women in the Church who are not fully enjoying the blessings of activity in the Church and in Relief Society. To those of you who already attend Relief Society, we extend a call. We ask you to go to the women who are not engaged in Relief Society work in your wards and branches to teach them with love what Relief Society will do for them. Testify to them that Relief Society will enrich their homes and personal lives. Offer your friendship and sisterhood. Watch over and strengthen them. Help us reverse society’s trend of disintegrating families. Help your sisters turn to the Lord and His plan of happiness for His children. They will find guidance, comfort, peace, understanding, and inspiration. They will know Heavenly Father loves them and cares for them in ways beyond measure.


This is quite a charge to the active women of the church. I should say, active women who attend Relief Society. What can Relief Society do for you? That is probably a question we should ask about every organization in the church. And every activity.