Worldwide Reduction Society devotional to mix recommendation from church leaders, native testimonies

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SALT LAKE CITY — A worldwide Reduction Society devotional this month is designed to mix messages from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with testimonies from native girls.

The Reduction Society basic presidency will converse together with church President Russell M. Nelson in a 35-minute video recorded and made out there earlier than the occasion, in accordance with an announcement from the church.

Stakes and ward Reduction Societies have been directed to collect to observe the devotional and maintain an affidavit assembly afterward on the night of March 17, or at one other time that’s extra handy for church members of their space.

Reduction Society President Camille N. Johnson stated the testimony assembly is a vital aspect of the devotional.

“I do know for myself, every time I’ve the chance to declare my witness that Jesus Christ lives, my very own testimony is strengthened; and so there’s one thing about standing in your toes and saying it out loud,” she stated.

She stated there’s a tangible feeling when sisters meet collectively and are invited to replicate on the blessing of being a lady, a daughter of God and a disciple of Christ.

The pre-recorded video shall be out there to stream on YouTube, the church’s app and different places. The announcement stated native leaders are additionally inspired to livestream the devotional and native testimony conferences to girls who’re unable to attend in individual.

This devotional commemorates the aim and founding of the Reduction Society, which started 182 years in the past.

Within the article saying the devotional, native leaders are inspired to offer baby care to permit all members of the Reduction Society to attend. All girls who’re turning 18 this 12 months are additionally invited to the devotional.

The church announcement suggests native leaders encourage girls to report impressions through the occasion and join on social media utilizing the hashtag #JesusChristIsRelief. That phrase was the title of President Johnson’s speak within the April 2023 basic convention.

“I testify that Jesus Christ is reduction. By means of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we could also be relieved of the burden and penalties of sin and be succored in our infirmities,” she stated on the time.

Though this format is new to the Reduction Society, youth within the church had an identical occasion in October 2023 the place they listened to a message from President Nelson earlier than sharing testimonies in native teams.

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