Julie Beck @ BYU-I Center
26 February 2011
Hosted by Rigby South Stake
Conducted by Beverly Peterson
Opening Song: "The Lord is My Light"
~RS Choir always wears white blouses, no matter what part of the world they are in
~Julie Beck grew up with Barbara Thompson, her 2nd counselor
~ We are not meant to entertain (see Moses 1:39 on what the Lord expects of us), and RS is not in the entertainment business
Question & Answer (Q&A) with Julie Beck
Meant to give insight in bettering the Lord's Kingdom, asked by sisters in the audience, responded entirely by Julie Beck
How does one gain a testimony of RS?
- hearing of service and charity work through program
- female version of the Savior's ministry (Luke 10)
- sisters must be part of restored church or it (the church) won't work; church not fully organized until RS was formed (spoken by Joseph Smith)
What is the purpose of the RS?
- Increase fath
- Strengthen family & home
- Seek out and help those in need
How do we properly handle sisters turning away from the gospel?
- Faith in the Lord & Gospel
How do we help sisters who are single or widowed feel like a part of RS?
- Applies for 1/3-1/2 RS sisters worldwide
- Only with the Spirit
How do we uphold values and keep going in the gospel during such difficult times in the world?
- Learn from examples of women in the scriptures
- Eliza R. Snow, seek wisdom instead of power
Why do women go on missions at 21 and not 19 like the young men?
- gospel of Jesus Christ teaches us to prepare to serve a mission, which then applies to everything about the church due to that preparation
- Two halves of the Lord's Plan, male and female but He expects us all to complete His work and fulfill our responsibilities
How do we find a balance?
- don't get caught up in busyness; choose your path, prioritize by listening to promptings of Holy Ghost
- essential goals (accomplished daily):
- ~making and keeping covenants with the Lord
- ~follow the prophets and Lord's teaching
- align yourself with the Lord
How often should we go to the temple?
- as often as we can, again listening to the Spirit
How do we properly utilize the priesthood?
- Listen to promptings of the Spirit
How can single mother sisters deal with spite and harsh feelings in RS/judgment from other sisters?
- Realize that we can't change others; recognize in self what one has to give; recognize who you are
How do we teach those that "know more" about the gospel?
- study lesson and take the Spirit with you
- bear testimony about what you do know
How do we stem the tidal wave of pornography out of the lives of the RS sisters and lives of gospel members?
- dress appropriately
- realize that Satan is predatory
- be intentional about what you're doing
- beware of flattery (entitlement) Alma 30
How do we show proper examplese to family members that are not members or active in the Church?
- Be glad that you have children and show them love
How do we do our part to prepare the kingdom for His Coming when it seems so overwhelming?
- Our example and faith, as weak as we are, will become a light and move mountains
- gospel principles within one's own homes; create climate in home where Spirit resides 24/7
What are some focuses for sister missionaries?
- Start sharing gospel
- steady scripture study to know where to turn when asked questions
How can we reach a goal even if it seems to go against the Lord's plan?
- bring forward new spiritual growth
- our eternal plan is motherhood
- upcoming generation needs strong leadership, which begins in home
- our talents are best utilized within our own home, even if it doesn't seem to make any impact on the world (according to world's standard of personal achievement)
- recognize that the Lord owns our gifts and talents, and He will use those gifts in the best way for us; trust in Him
Q&A End
Visiting Teaching:
-get over the issues
-a sacred opportunity
-He cares about the consecration of our heart
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