Relief Society – Quote Catch

“It would be well in appropriate instances to include auxiliary leaders in the discussions aimed at finding wise solutions to our many challenges. Sister leaders are members of stake and ward councils as well as stake and ward welfare committees. Priesthood leaders cannot afford to overlook the experience, wisdom, sensitivity, and insight women bring to such deliberations.” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page ix
“President Howard W. Hunter: “It seems to me that there is a great need to rally the women of the Church to stand with and for the Brethren in stemming the tide of evil that surrounds us and in moving forward the work of our Savior…Obedient to him we are a majority. But only together can we accomplish the work he has given us to do and be prepared for the day when we shall see him” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page ix
“If the ward mission leader understood that the auxiliaries are a resource to assist in missionary work, he could suggest to the Relief Society presidency that they visit the home of an investigator family during the time that the missionaries are teaching them the discussions and invite the mother of the family to attend a Relief Society activity or meeting. No extra meetings are required- just an alert ward mission leader who wants to enlist the help of the ward council to work with the missionaries in fellowshipping a family into the Church. Similarly, Young Men, Young Women, and primary leaders could get involved with members of the family who fall within their respective areas of responsibility. Can you see how comfortable and appropriate it would be to launch a fellowshipping process that could contribute to the conversation and retention of any man, woman, teenager, or child who is investigating the Church? If in council meetings each council member is concerned about supporting the missionaries, I believe many more of our converts would be fully fellowshipped into the Church.” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page 6-7
“The scriptures make it clear that though our respective roles may be different and may change from time to time, all are equally important to the successful functioning of the Church. We need the priesthood quorums to assert themselves and fulfill their divinely mandated responsibilities, just as we need the Relief Society, the Young Women, the Sunday School, and the activities committees to perform their vital functions. And we need all of those inspired organizations to work together in council, assisting each other as needed, for the benefit of individuals and families.” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page 12.
“President Ezra Taft Benson once said: There is a principle cited in the Doctrine and Covenants which, though directed specifically to the leading quorums of the Church, applies to all councils in Church government. I quote from section 107:…. “The decisions of these quorums (or councils)…are to be made in all righteousness, in holiness, and lowliness of heart, meekness and long suffering, and in faith, and virtue, and knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity” (D&C 107:30)….This seems to me to be the pattern by which the Lord would have us operate through priesthood councils at all levels of Church government. We must be one in all aspects of this work…for all things are spiritual to Him whom we acknowledge as Master. (“Church Givernment through Councils”, 88-89) Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page 13-14
“When Church leaders allow those whom the Lord has called to serve with them to become part of a problem-solving team, wonderful things begin to happen. We broaden our base of experience and understanding, which can’t help but expose us to better and more insightful solutions. We energize individuals by giving them a chance to have input and to be heard. We prepare future leaders by allowing them to participate and learn. And when more people feel ownership of the problem, more people are willing to become part of the solution, which greatly enhances the possibility of success.” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page 14-15
D&C 43:8…And now, behold, I give unto you a commandment, that when ye are assembled together ye shall instruct and edify each other, that ye may know how to act and direct my church, how to act upon the points of my law and commandments, which I have given.