Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Relief Society Goals for 2011

We have established objectives and goals for our Ward Relief Society in each of the six areas shown below.

Area #1: Faith

OBJECTIVES

Ø Sisters will increase in faith and personal righteousness.

Ø Sisters will routinely seek, receive, and act on personal revelation.

GOALS

1.A. 85% of endowed RS sisters hold a current recommend

1.B. Promote daily personal scripture study

1.C. Increase attendance at stake/ward temple day(s)

1.D. Promote daily personal prayer

1.E. Promote sharing of testimonies

Area #2: Family

OBJECTIVES

Ø Sisters will strengthen their families and homes.

Ø Sisters’ homes will be a refuge.

GOALS

2.A. Promote family scripture study

2.B. Promote daily family prayer

2.C. Promote Family Home Evening

Area #3: Service

OBJECTIVES

Ø Sisters will regularly serve the Lord and His children.

Ø Sisters will recognize the Lord needs them.

GOALS

3.A. Participate in 2 service projects

3.B. Expand care to young mothers and expectant mothers (nursing room, meals, etc.)

3.C. Promote principles of self-reliance

3.D. Increase number of RS sisters serving as set apart temple workers

Area #4: Unity

OBJECTIVES

Ø Sisters will “be as one”.

Ø Sisters will know, love, and care for each other.

GOALS

4.A. Hold 3 joint RS/YW meetings this year

4.B. Increase attendance at RS meetings

4.C. Increase monthly visiting teaching to 65% by June and 75% end of year

4.D. Reactivate at least 3 RS sisters

Area #5: Outreach

OBJECTIVES

Ø Sisters will actively reach out to friends and neighbors.

Ø Sisters will pray for and pursue missionary opportunities.

GOALS

5.A. Increase participation in clubs sponsored by RS (active, inactive, & non-members)

5.B. Increase number of referrals from RS sisters to 2-3 month

5.C. Five convert baptisms resulting from RS sisters

5.D. All new RS sisters get endowed one year after baptism

Area #6: History

OBJECTIVES

Ø Sisters will learn about the rich history of Relief Society which they share.

Ø Sisters will apply the historical principles, purposes, and patterns in their lives today.

GOALS

6.A. Make the forthcoming RS history accessible to all sisters

6.B. Devote 1 weekday and 3 first Sunday meetings to this topic

6.C. Promote recording of experiences as we “make history”