Conversion to the Will of God

Quentin L. Cook April 2022 Saturday Afternoon Session

A missionary assignment to Great Britain late last year allowed me to reflect on the precious spiritual events that were foundational to my decision to serve as a missionary.

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United in Accomplishing God’s Work

Jean B. Bingham April 2020 Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

In 1842, when the women of the fledgling Church wanted to form an official group to help in the work, President Joseph Smith felt inspired to organize them “under the priesthood after the pattern of the priesthood.” He said, “I now turn the key to you in the name of God … —this is the beginning of better days.” And since that key was turned, educational, political, and economic opportunities for women have begun to gradually expand throughout the world.

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Relief Society: A Sacred Work

Julie B. Beck October 2009 General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

Relief Society is unique because it was organized after the “pattern of the priesthood” and we operate on a general and local level under the direction of priesthood leaders.

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Every Woman Needs Relief Society

Silvia H. Allred October 2009 General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

Soon after the Prophet Joseph Smith organized and established the Church, he also organized the women’s Relief Society.

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Now Let Us Rejoice

Barbara Thompson October 2008 General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (2)

Doesn’t your heart thrill as you recall the history of Relief Society and remember our very exciting beginnings?

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