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All over the world, more than 8 million women belong to the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“By providing and receiving relief, both temporal and spiritual, we draw closer to Jesus Christ and become more like Him,” Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson said in her opening remarks to the Relief Society worldwide devotional, which became available for viewing Sunday.
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles called it a great responsibility to speak to Latter-day Saint women.
“You have my love and admiration for who you are and your commitment to the Lord and his Church in this difficult world,” Elder Cook said. “Dear sisters, please do not underestimate the power and impact of your capable, loving and sensitive influence on those with whom you associate. You bless many as you strive to live Christlike lives.”
As part of celebrating the 184th anniversary this month of the organization of the Relief Society, women are invited to gather with their wards and stakes to view the devotional, which also features remarks and testimonies from President Johnson’s counselors, Sister J. Anette Dennis and Sister Kristin M. Yee.
A series of discussion videos was also released on Sunday from the Relief Society general advisory council. The discussion videos can be used at the same time as the broadcast or any time throughout the year.
All of the messages were prepared with the women of the church in mind, President Johnson said.
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