Saturday, March 26, 2016

B7 Sisters Gather for Women's Conference


Sisters of the Southgate Stake gathered together on Saturday, March 26 in the first session of the 186th Annual General Conference to hear messages of service and love from leaders of the General Boards of the Relief Society, Young Women’s Program and Primary.  The gathering at the Southgate chapel was relatively small, no doubt because the event was available online at www.lds.org – but the BL7 Ward was well represented. 

The proceedings were conducted by Sister Rosemary M. Wixom, Primary General President with President Thomas S. Monson presiding. Strong counsel was received from Sisters Cheryl A. Esplin (1st Counselor, Primary General Presidency); Neill F. Marriott ( 2nd Counselor, YW General Presidency) and Linda K. Burton (Relief Society General President) who all spoke on one theme … that of loving and serving those in need.  "Love is making a place in your life for someone else," said Sister Marriott, and Sister Burton, pleading with the sisters "to prayerfully determine what you can do — according to your own time and circumstance — to serve the refugees living in your neighborhoods and communities."  She also introduced a new program entitled "I Was A Stranger," designed to provide relief for the more than 60 million refugees around the world.

The choir – consisting of Relief Society, Primary and Young Women representing 50 countries – emphasized the message in music.

President Henry B. Eyring offered three suggestions answering the question: “did I do enough?”

1.  Go forth and serve to provide comfort to those in need.
2.  Remember the Lord as we give service to others asking “what would the Lord have me do for those I am called upon to succor?”
3.  Do not seek reward for your good deeds.  The Lord recognizes your acts of service.
                                        
The meeting was followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to socialize among the sisters.

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