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 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:
Activities
Luncheons
Service
Crafts & Skills
Gospel and Other Discussions
Sunday Lessons
Friends!
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