Relief Society Lesson Plan June-Dec 2016

Here is the Relief Society Lesson Plan for the rest of the year. We encourage all sisters to read the lessons before coming to class so that they may be able to participate with more confidence.

The Relief Society lesson plan for 2016 is taken from Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Howard W Hunter. We encourage all sisters who have laptops, tablets or smartphones to download the Gospel Library app and access the manual through that. Help is available for those who are not confident using their technology. Hardcopy manuals are available to those few sisters who are unable to use technology.

First Sundays are Presidency Messages of selected topics by the RS presidency, followed by testimonies.

Second and Third Sundays are taken from the manual.

Fourth Sundays, "Teaching for our Times" is taken from General Conference talks, topics determined by Stake.

Fifth Sundays are Bishopric's Messages of selected topics by the Bishopric. Relief Society combines with Priesthood for this time.

Last updated 5 June 2016.

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Jun 5 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction
Jun 12 Chap 11 "True Greatness"
Jun 19 Chap 12 "Come Back and Feast at the Table of the Lord"
Jun 26 TFoT: Elder M Russell Ballard - Family Councils


Jul 3 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction
Jul 10 Chap 13 "The Temple--The Great Symbol of our Membership"
Jul 17 Chap 14 "Hastening Family History and Temple Work"
Jul 24 TFoT: Elder D Todd Christofferson - Fathers
Jul 31 Bishop's Message

Aug 7 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction
Aug 14 Chap 15 "The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper"
Aug 21 Chap 16 "Marriage--An Eternal Partnership"
Aug 28 TFoT: Elder Dale G Renlund - That I Might Draw All Men Unto Me

Sep 4 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction
Sep 11 Chap 17 "Preserve and Protect the Family"
Sep 18 Chap 18 "We Believe in Being Honest"
Sep 25 TFoT: Elder Robert D Hales - The Holy Ghost

Oct 2 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction
Oct 9 General Conference Videos
Oct 16 Chap 20 "Walking the Saviour's Path of Charity"
Oct 23 TFoT: Elder Quentin L Cook - See Yourself in the Temple
Oct 29 Bishop's Message

Nov 6 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction
Nov 13 Chap 21 "Faith and Testimony"
Nov 20 Chap 22 "Teaching the Gospel"
Nov 27 TFoT: From Oct 2016 General Conference

Dec 4 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction
Dec 11 Chap 23 " 'No Less Serviceable' "
Dec 18 Chap 24 "Following the Example of Jesus Christ"
Dec 25 Christmas! TFoT: From Oct 2016 General Conference

RS Lesson Plan - May - Dec 2015

This is the Relief Society Lesson Schedule for the rest of the year.  

First Sundays are Presidency Messages of selected topics by the RS presidency, followed by testimonies.

Second and Third Sundays are taken from the manual for 2015: Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson

Fourth Sundays, "Teaching for our Times" is taken from the April 2015 General Conference talks.

Fifth Sundays are Bishopric's Messages of selected topics by the Bishopric. Relief Society combines with Priesthood for this time.

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May 3rd Relief Society/Quorum Instruction

May 10 Chapter 9 “The Book of Mormon – Keystone of Our Religion”

May 17 Chapter 10 “Flooding the Earth and Our Lives with the Book of Mormon”

May 24 T.F.O.T. Elder L. Tom Perry – “Why Marriage and Family Matter” (Saturday Morning Session)

Elder Robert D. Hales – “Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom”

(Sunday Afternoon Session)

May 31 Bishop’s Message

June 7 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction

June 14 Chapter 11 “Follow the Living Prophet”

June 21 Chapter 12 “Seek the Spirit in All You Do”

June 28  T.F.O.T. Elder Dallin H. Oaks – “The Parable of the Sower” (Saturday Morning Session)

July 5 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction

July 12 Chapter 13 “Priceless Blessings of the House of the Lord”

July 19 Chapter 14 “Marriage and Family – Ordained of God”

July 26 T.F.O.T. Sister Rosemary M. Wixom – “Returning to Faith” (Sunday Morning Session)

August 2 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction

Aug 9 Chapter 15 “The Sacred Callings of Fathers and Mothers”

Aug 16 Chapter 16 “The Elderly in the Church”

Aug 23 T.F.O.T. Elder Kevin W. Pearson – “Stay By The Tree” (Sunday Afternoon Session)

Aug 30th Stake Conference

September 6 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction

Sept 13 Chapter 17 “Keeping the Law of Chastity”

Sept 20 Chapter 18 “Beware of Pride”

Sept 27 T.F.O.T. Elder Russell M. Nelson – “The Sabbath is a Delight” (Sunday Afternoon Session)

October 4 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction

Oct 11 General Conference Videos

Oct 18 Chapter 20 “Feed My Sheep”

Oct 25 T.F.O.T. President Thomas S. Monson – “Blessing of the Temple” (Sunday Morning Session)

November 1 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction

Nov 8 Chapter 21 “Principles of Temporal and SpiritualWelfare”

Nov 15 Chapter 22 “Carrying the Gospel to the World”

Nov 22 T.F.O.T. Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf - "Be Not Afraid, Only Believe" (General Priesthood Session)

Nov 29 Bishop’s Message

December 6 Relief Society/Quorum Instruction

Dec 13 Chapter 23 “Strengthen Thy Stakes”

Dec 20 Chapter 24 “A Christ-Centred Life”

Dec 27 T.F.O.T. Sister Carol F McConkie "Here to Serve a Righteous Cause" (General Women's Session)

RS Newsletter April 2014

Dearest Sisters,

              These are indeed the last days and the work of salvation is urgent. Why else would Heavenly Father ask for our sons (and daughters) from as young as 18 years of age to join His army?

              These Missionaries are our stripling warriors and they have been prepared for the battle these passed 18 years. They too will be valiant because of the teachings of their mothers.

              Through your example and teachings Sisters, you have prepared brave and valiant young men and women to join the mission field. Help and encourage them to serve. At home we can also fight the battle against the adversary. The battle is real and it is rampant all around us. There is much to do and we are enlisting ALL of your help, including your young children. Raise the banner (standard) sisters and answer the call from the Bishops, the Stake Presidents, the Area Presidents, the Prophet, and the Lord when you are called to serve.

In Jesus Christ’s Name, Amen.

Sister Dawn Hirama

Relief Society President

The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ:

Savior and Redeemer

Among the most significant of Jesus Christ’s descriptive titles is Redeemer,” said Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “Redeem means to pay off an obligation or a debt. Redeemcan also mean to rescue or set free as by paying a ransom. … Each of these meanings suggests different facets of the great Redemption accomplished by Jesus Christ through His Atonement, which includes, in the words of the dictionary, ‘to deliver from sin and its penalties, as by a sacrifice made for the sinner.’”

Linda K. Burton, Relief Society general president, said: “Heavenly Father … sent His Only Begotten and perfect Son to suffer for our sins, our heartaches, and all that seems unfair in our own individual lives.

“…One woman who had been through years of trial and sorrow said through her tears, ‘I have come to realize that I am like an old 20-dollar bill—crumpled, torn, dirty, abused, and scarred. But … I am still worth the full 20 dollars.’ This woman knows that she … was worth enough to [God] to send His Son to atone for her, individually. Every sister in the Church should know what this woman knows.”

The New Testament includes accounts of women who exercised faith in Jesus Christ, learned and lived His teachings, and testified of His ministry, miracles, and majesty.

1. How can we show gratitude to the Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ?

2. How can we partake of the blessings of our Savior’s atoning sacrifice in our lives?

• Tues 8 April, 10am @ chapel—Parents workshop by Tiffany Stokes
• 12-13 April—General Conference broadcast
• Sat 10am-12pm Morning Session
• Sat 2-4pm Afternoon session
• Sat 5-7pm
• Priesthood session (men only)
• Sun 10am-12pm Morning Session
• Sun 2-4pm Afternoon Session


• 16-20 April Stake Temple Week
• Thursday 17 April, 7:00pm @ Chapel—Family History Workshop
• Fri 18 April, 10am –Ward Activity @ Fantasy Park on Rand Ave
• Sun 20 April 7-9pm Missionary Fireside
• Thursday 24 April - Relief Society Temple Trip.  Meet at the Chapel before 10am to carpool to the temple for the 11:30am session.
• Sat 26 April - General Women’s Broadcast combined with Baldivis Ward

6 April—Presidency Inspired Topic

13 April— General Conference

20 April— Ch 6: The Significance of the Sacrament

27 April—Teaching for our Times: TBA

Hot Cross Buns

Wet ingredients:

2 1/2 tsp dried yeast

1 1/2 cup warm water

1 egg

2 Tbsp margarine

Dry ingredients:

3 1/2 c plain flour

1/4 c brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cinnamon

3/4 cup sultanas

Crosses

1/2 c plain flour

1/3 c water

2 tsp sugar

Glaze

2 Tbsp Water

2 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp gelatine

Method:

Blend wet ingredients, let sit a few minutes.

Blend dry ingredients.

Add wet to dry, mix until a dough forms.  Knead until smooth (about 15 minutes by hand)

Divide dough into 12 pieces, roll into balls, set on baking tray. Allow to rise for 30 mins, or until double.

Mix Crosses paste. Pipe over risen rolls.

Bake at 180C for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.

Mix glaze and microwave 1 minute until melted. Glaze buns.

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 Highlights from the General Women's Meeting.

Relief Society Lesson Schedule - Jan-Mar 2014

January-March 2014 Quarter 1

We encourage you to read through the lessons before each Sunday to enrich your Sabbath experience. See links below to individual lessons. Alternatively download the magazines and manuals to your smartphone or data tablet device through the Gospel Library app. Subscriptions to hardcopies of the Ensign and copies of "The Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith" manual are available as well.

1st Sundays - Inspired Topics from the RS Presidency
2nd & 3rd Sundays - Teachings of the Presidents of the Church - Joseph Fielding Smith
4th Sundays - Teachings for Our Time - Taken from Conference Talks October 2013 General Conference.
5th Sundays - Bishopric's Messages

Accurate as of 17 Dec 2013. This information is subject to change.
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January 5
Inspired Topic:

January 12
Ch 1: Our Father in Heaven

January 19
Ch 2: Our Savior, Jesus Christ

January 26
Teaching for our Times: "To My Grandchildren"
Pres Henry B Eyring (Sunday Morning session)

February 2
Inspired Topic:

February 9
Ch 3: The Plan of Salvation

February 16
Ch 4: Strengthening and Preserving the Family

February 23
Teaching for our Times: "No Other Gods" Elder Dallin H. Oaks (Sunday Morning session)

March 2
Inspired Topic:

March 9
10am - 12pm Stake Conference General Session (Mandurah Performing Arts Centre)

March 16
Ch 5: Faith and Repentance

March 23
Teaching for Our Times: "General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony" Elder Robert D. Hales (Saturday Morning session)

March 30
Bishopric's message

Conference Memes

If you  missed any bit of Conference, here's all of the 183rd Semiannual General Conference (Oct 2013).

You need to know what was said. It is the warning before we need a warning.

What I have learned from Oct 2013 General Conference:

More here on Twitter, here on the web, here on Pinterest and here on Facebook. Aw, why don't you Google 'em all?

Stake Calendar Excerpt for Rockingham Ward

January - April 2013

(find more info on https://www.lds.org/church-calendar/. You will need an LDS Account to access this full calendar online. See the Ward Clerk for more info on how to sign up for an LDS account.)

Accurate as of 08 January 2013. This information is subject to change.

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Saturday January 26, 2013
Australia Day

Monday January 28, 2013
Australia Day holiday

Saturday February 16, 2013
3pm Stake Conference - Priesthood Leadership Session (Mandurah)
6pm Stake Conference - General Session (Mandurah)

Sunday February 17, 2013
9am Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)
1pm Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)
2pm Stake Conference (Australia wide Satellite Broadcast)

Saturday February 23, 2013
1pm Rockingham Ward Temple Cleaning

Wednesday March 20, 2013 - Saturday March 23, 2013
3/20 - 3/23 Rockingham Ward Temple Week

Friday March 29, 2013 - Sunday March 31, 2013
Good Friday and Easter

Saturday April 13, 2013
Temple Closed
11am General Conference Morning Session
2pm General Conference Afternoon Session
5pm General Conference Priesthood Session

Sunday April 14, 2013
9am General Conference Morning Session
12pm General Conference Afternoon Session

The Benefit of Technology

Do you know how technology can enhance your spiritual life?

The Church has put out many, many tools to make good use of the advanced technology most of us have access to. At no other time in human history have so many people had such great access to the fulness of the Gospel.

How many of these tools do you know about? How many do you use?

• www.lds.org This is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' official web site. Anything and everything you could possibly want could be found here.
  • Church magazines including the Friend, New Era and Ensign, including back issues
    
  • Hymns and Children's Songbook, including the Interactive Music Player
    
  • Scriptures, in many languages
    
  • Videos from the Mormon Channel
    
  • Visiting Teaching and Home Teaching messages
    
  • Lesson Manuals and Class Study Guides
    
  • General Conference talks/videos/etc.
    
  • And more!
    
• Want to make the most of the lds.org site and other online church resources? Get an LDS Account. Some sites, such as New Family Search and ward.lds.org (Our ward's website) require an LDS Account to access it.
  Register for an LDS Account. You will need your name and your Membership Record Number (which you can get from Ethan Stokes the Ward Clerk, or you can find on your Temple Recommend.) You'd be surprised what you can do.
  
• Do your genealogy and take names to the temple through New Family Search. This excellent tool helps you avoid duplication of ordinances and tapping into the research done by others in your family. A must for every temple-attending family.
  
• The Church Calendar is available online. Want to know when our Ward Temple Night is, or when the Temple is closed? you can find it here. The Relief Society is hoping to put this online calendar to better use in the new year.
  
• For our Youth, Duty to God ( dutytogod.lds.org) and Personal Progress (personalprogress.lds.org) can help them keep track of their progress.
  
• LDSTech (tech.lds.org) has plenty of nifty computery tools to empower you. Download Gospel Library to your iPhone, Android device, iPad, laptop, eBook reader and more. This powerful little app gives you access to the full Scriptures, all church magazines, all class manuals and more. There's even a feature for you to take notes, underline scriptures and save those markings across the board.
  
• The Online Store (store.lds.org) Give you online shopping access to Church resources. Buy anything from scripture sets to manuals, official products and, for endowed members, sacred clothing.
  

If technology is baffling or frightens you, ask one of our Relief Society Presidency to show you how. You're a strong and clever woman who deserves all the benefit she can get. We're happy to show you (or point you in the direction of a mentor) to enable you to access these wonderful and powerful tools to enhance your spiritual growth.

Calendar

Upcoming Events


Sat 22 Sep, 7:30am at the Chapel - RS Breakfast. Come join us for a yummy breakfast and some fun and inspiration.
Sun 23 Sep - RS YSA Class - Relief Society has its own YSA class. Join us for opening exercises, then join Sister Arahi Taylor in the Stake President's office for a lesson just for YSA.
Thu 27 Sep, meet at chapel before 10am - RS Temple Trip
Fri 28 Sep, 7pm, at the Temple - YSA Temple Baptisms
Fri 28 Sep - last day of school - kiddlie-winks off for two weeks.
Mon 1 Oct - Queen's Birthday - public holiday
Sun 7 Oct, 6pm at the chapel - General RS Broadcast. Join us for inspirational talks.
13-14 Oct - General Conference
Sat 13 Oct - Temple Closed for Conference
19-21 Oct - YSA convention
Thu 25 Oct - RS Temple Trip
Fri 26 Oct - YSA Temple Baptisms
Sat 27 Oct - Trash & Treasure - Details TBA
Sun 28 Oct - RS YSA Class