Relief Society

	PURPOSE OF RELIEF SOCIETY 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. Increase faith and personal righteousness. Strengthen families. Serve the Lord and His children. A CALL FOR YOUNG ADULT SISTERS The Relief Society general presidency is inviting you to do something special for someone else. Gather with one or more friends and serve! Let us know about your experience at reliefsociety@ldschurch.org. Invite everyone you know; blog about it! This can be a wonderful gift to the Savior this Christmas season. MEETING CHALLENGES DURING TIMES OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY We have identified some references to help in meeting challenges during times of economic uncertainty. "One for the Money," Marvin J. Ashton, Ensign, Sept. 2007, 36-39 "Climbing Out of Debt," Ensign, July 2002, 66-69 "Happily Living within Our Means," Ensign, Jan. 2008, 58-63 "Five Steps to Financial Well-Being," Lane V. Erickson, Ensign, Mar. 2004, 66-71 "Principles of Self-Reliance," Silvia H. Allred, May 1, 2008, BYU Women’s Conference www.providentliving.org FEATURES   Presidency Messages What instructions are coming to us from the Relief Society general presidency? Relief Society Events What dates do I need to be aware of? First Presidency Letters What instructions are coming to us from the First Presidency? Frequently Asked Questions What instructions are coming to us from the Relief Society general presidency?	SHORTCUTS Relief Society Index / Site Map   December - Visiting Teaching Message   January - Visiting Teaching Message   General Relief Society Presidency and Board