Relief Society

Relief Society helps prepare women for the blessings of eternal life as they increase faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and His Atonement; strengthen individuals, families, and homes through ordinances and covenants; and work in unity to help those in need.

Zoom link for Sunday Classes

If you are not able to join us in person on Sundays, please connect to our Relief Society class on Sundays at our Zoom link (11:05 AM):



RS Lesson on Dec 22nd

Lesson: 

Teacher: Joanna Lilya


Messages from 

MARIETTA STAKE

 Relief Society Presidency


Dear Sisters,


As we enter this season, may it be filled with peace and joy.  I pray that you'll find moments to draw closer to your Savior, remembering President Nelson's powerful words from April 2021:  "Start today to increase your faith.  Through your faith, Jesus Christ will increase your ability to move the mountains in your life, even though your personal challenges may loom as large as Mount Everest."


While times may be difficult, let's hold onto the knowledge that our Heavenly Father loves us and wants us near Him.  I am so grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ, through whom we can find our way back to our Father.


Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with love and light!


Love,

Sara Rose

Stake Relief Society President 



Marietta Stake Women's Conference


February 8, 2025  10:00AM

at the Marietta Stake Center


When Christ Is Written In Your Heart

You Can Move Mountains


Program, Lunch and Service

Young Women Invited




Mark your calendars

**January Lunch meet up

NO LUNCH MEET UP AND

 NO TEMPLE TRIP FOR DECEMBER


** January TEMPLE TRIP


Sister Carol Messina has names if you don't have a name of your own

Please contact temple to reserve a spot

Ministering Matters 

December 2024


Light the World

Candles represent light, hope and divine guidance, among other things. Many Christians light candles during the Advent season leading up to Christmas to represent Jesus Christ as the Light of the World.

The light from an individual candle is small, but potentially powerful. 

One candle can light another, and as it does its own light increases, as the candle gives its flame to the other. 

You are such a light!

The light from one candle is enough to spark new light in another. 

You and I have the same opportunity to share light. Our individual light may feel small, but it is potentially powerful — powerful enough to 

light the world.

Lighting the world does not require a bonfire; it requires a simple flame, a light from you and me. 

We 

light the world

 one kind act at a time.

A widow who is now well into her 90s, continues to write simple notes of gratitude to those around her. Her notes 

light the world.

A young woman takes time to bake cookies and deliver them to friends and sometimes to strangers. Her cookies 

light the world.

Another woman takes time regularly to visit those who need a listening ear. She sits quietly and listens to all they have to say and responds with a loving smile. Her listening lights the world.

Simple acts of kindness 

light the world 

one candle at a time

And we can do the same! 

Our individual candlelight can combine with others and burn together brightly, illuminating every corner of the globe with hope, joy and peace

Debby Young





WORDS  OF  ENCOURAGEMENT

November 2024

You are allowed to be both 

a masterpiece and a work in progress

Isaiah 64:8

“But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay,

and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”

We are all daughters of a Heavenly King and we are

each a most beautiful masterpiece; and, just like

the beautiful sunrises and sunsets each day, we are

continual works in progress.

Debby Young

Happy Birthdays !!

                    





DECEMBER


1st   Tina Canerday Pittman

1st    Kelly Rumery

9th   Hollie Turner

21st   Gail Ann Luloff

24th   Andrea Hess

26th   Emily Reynolds

28th   Melanie Pardue

28th   Marcia Grave

29th   Rebecca Hulsey

29th   Bonnie Lawhorn














RS most recent Lunch 

October 17 @ Buffalo Luke's






August 2024

Big un' BBQ 





Mike's Ellijay Restaurant

May 2024


Please join your RS sisters for lunch once a month. Date and place can be found here on the RS page of website and on the Calendar page

FROM OUR STAKE LEADERS



UKRAINIAN FAMILY IN NEED OF DONATIONS


Hello Marietta Stake,

I was just made aware of a service opportunity that I would love your help on. The SCC Harvest Church (Slavic Christian Church) is helping a Ukrainian refugee family that will be coming in town this week. It is a husband and wife and two girls ages 13 and 7 years old. They have a place for them to stay but they are in need of items to set up their house. They think they are going to be able to get a bed so they need sheets for a queen size bed, they need a washer and dryer and anything else that you can offer. Please let me know if you can help in any way. My number is 407/592-8155 or email sararose7@gmail.com.

Thank you so much!


Sister Sara Rose






Elder and Sister Echols have been assigned to work with the Institute program at UNG.  They would like the names of students from your ward/branch that will be attending UNG in the Fall.  They are trying to get a headcount and information.   If you know of any students that are going to be at UNG this Fall (or share this request with your YW/YM leaders), please send the following information to Sister Echols at tigerlady1956@gmail.com 


Name:

Phone number:

Email: 





Church Service Missionaries Needed:  

 

There are needs for more CSMs to serve in the temple in areas like the Temple Laundry. 

 

Church Service Missionaries are also needed to to teach institute online for the BYU Pathways program, especially internationally.  You need to be 26 years old and up, and you  can serve from 12- 24 months.  You can work as few as four hours a week and as many as 40 hours per week.  Again, this is online teaching.  








It's been 23 years since The Tabernacle Choir was in the Southeastern US and we're excited to welcome them back. Mark your calendars now for September 11th – you won’t want to miss this!  


Free ticket registration begins July 1st. You should register early for the best seating. Tickets cannot be returned, so please plan to use the tickets.  Simply go to  www.choirworldtour.com and enter the code SFMARIETTA for tickets allocated to the Marietta Georgia Stake.  Attendees must be 8 years of age or older.  Stay tuned for upcoming information about a Watch Party in our Stake for members who can’t attend.


MARIETTA STAKE YSA

All young single adults are invited to join the following groups:

 Marietta Stake YSA Facebook Group

 Marietta Stake YSA GroupMe


MARIETTA STAKE SINGLE ADULT GROUP 

All single adults in our stake are invited to join the Marietta Stake Single Adult Group


Spending time with RS Sisters is a blessing

Come and See!  Participate with the Ellijay Branch Relief Society:

Fall is here!

  On Saturday 9/23/23 the Relief Society Sisters enjoyed an afternoon together 

fellowshipping and crafting!


The October RS lunch meet up was held at the church and meals were prepared to be frozen and kept for when a sister or family has a need arise.

Thank you to all the sisters who helped with the service project either by donating ingredients and/or by helping to put the meals together.  I hope you all had a great visit with one another and enjoyed the yummy lunch.

 


Ellijay Branch Relief Society Presidency

President

Joanna Lilya

First Counselor

Debbie Lathrop

Second Counselor

 Debby Young

Secretary

Jan Barrett