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We must find that potential in our sisterhood, in our wards, in our various parts of the world.<\/p>\n<p>If we were to focus on the three-fold mission of the church, valuable, fulfilling ideas would abound.\u00a0 These ideas do not need to be organized by the Presidency.\u00a0 They can come from one, two, or more sisters that have a particular interest and desire to stand up for something and act.<\/p>\n<p>Proclaim the Gospel:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 What are some ways we can spread knowledge of the gospel?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combining efforts with Interfaith groups<\/li>\n<li>Standing up against an immoral society<\/li>\n<li>Understanding, voting, and running in our political venue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Perfect the Saints:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How can we prepare for the Coming of the Lord?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help in raising our families in righteousness and love<\/li>\n<li>Debt reduction, financial education, and self-sufficiency<\/li>\n<li>Temporal and Spiritual Preparedness<\/li>\n<li>Service toward our fellowmen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Redeem the Dead:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where else can we \u201csave souls\u201d and provide temple blessings to the world?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Everyone can do something, to further knowledge of our ancestors, whether it be gathering, organizing, researching or computerizing information<\/li>\n<li>Let everyone strive to receive a temple recommend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are not new ideas, nor are they anywhere near all the possibilities.\u00a0\u00a0 Relief Society is an organization that helps us to act with divine purpose in order to bless so many many lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most common Relief Society activity groups I\u2019ve heard of are Book clubs, exercise groups, and Young Mom\u2019s groups.\u00a0 Occasionally, after passing out an Interests Sheet, you might see a class on photography, scrapbooking, or museum trips. 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