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Teaching Helps for Relief Society and Elders Quorum

Turn any General Conference talk into an effective, memorable Relief Society or Elders’ Quorum class discussion.

Here are 3 popular, proven lesson templates which have been utilized thousands of times since 2018.

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3 Helpful Lesson Templates

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30 thoughts on “Teaching Helps for Relief Society and Elders Quorum”

  1. Debbie says:
    01/04/2023 at 10:41 am

    I just want to thank you for your insightful questions and thoughts on these talks. I have been teaching for more years than I can even count and the hardest part has been to come up with discussion questions. I stumbled upon your site and it has been an answer to many prayers about what I need to do. Thank you so very much and also your willingness to share.

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      01/05/2023 at 5:50 am

      Debbie, thank you so much for your thoughtful, sisterly kindness. I am so grateful you found this useful. I’m also grateful you have served so much and seek to magnify your calling. Many blessings to you!

      Reply
  2. Wendy Bayles says:
    11/09/2022 at 8:31 am

    Where does it say where your upcoming lesson helps are?

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      11/09/2022 at 8:39 am

      On this page – look right below “Elder Renlund”

      https://divinecode.page/teaching-helps-for-relief-society-or-elders-quorum/general-conference-talks-with-5-highlights/

      Reply
  3. Rica Ansuban says:
    11/09/2022 at 8:20 am

    Hi Shawnie, Your tips is really helpful to me as a teacher in RS. I am teaching again in RS class this Sunday about
    President Russel M. Ballard’s talk “Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps. I saw that your lesson help was coming soon. Anyway it will be posted before Sunday?
    Thank you!

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      11/09/2022 at 8:30 am

      Hello Rica,
      I will not be doing Elder Ballard’s talk before this Sunday. But you can put together a great lesson by picking out your five favorite quotes and asking discussion questions for each quote. If you like – try this page for help: https://divinecode.page/teaching-helps-for-relief-society-or-elders-quorum/5-steps-for-creating-a-relief-society-or-eq-lesson-in-2020/

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  4. Lisa Jones says:
    11/08/2022 at 8:08 am

    Yes, praying for guidance! Thank you so much for your help!

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  5. Lisa Marie Jones says:
    11/07/2022 at 9:08 pm

    Shawnie,
    I cannot figure out how to start my own message and can only reply to yours :). I am teaching RS this Sunday on A Framework for Personal Revelation by Elder Renlund. I saw that your lesson help was coming soon. Anyway it will be posted before Sunday?

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      11/08/2022 at 4:36 am

      It is scheduled for Thursday. I have read it through a couple of times and find it a bit challenging. Let’s see how it turns out! I’ve said my prayers.

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  6. Clifford Frani says:
    10/28/2022 at 10:26 pm

    Hello Shawnie, thank you very much for these wonderful lesson guide. As EQ Teacher, it is challenging for me to think of the concepts on how to relay the Conference Talk in an EASY and RELATABLE manner. If it weren’t for your vlog post, I don’t know of to handle things on my own. You’re an inspiring Trainer of the Trainer . 🙂 You really inspire us to go extra mile and be more artistic on every discussion while instilling the values /concepts the the General Conference Speakers want to convey.

    Please know that at every end of my lesson, I keep on mentioning you to my EQ Students and acknowledge your work every time that I am the teacher.

    Regards , from the Philippines!

    Clifford

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      10/29/2022 at 2:24 am

      First, thank you for such a great compliment. You are kind to take the time and write this. Second, no one needs to mention my name – the fact that you do says a lot about your strength of humility and generosity. Those are the markings of a wide and deep soul – to give credit to someone else. I try to do that myself whenever possible – I guess it’s a way to show love to a brother or sister. Good luck with your next lesson – Sincerely, your sister in Christ.

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  7. Lillian M Hatch says:
    10/19/2022 at 12:52 pm

    I ordered your Divine Code teaching helps President Nelsons Talk Overcome the World and fine Rest.
    I thought is was going to come in the mail. I cannot print your information. I requested in my order if you cannot deliver it by mail to please cancel my order. Can you help me with this request?
    Lillian Hatch

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      10/19/2022 at 1:53 pm

      This website doesn’t sell anything and doesn’t take orders. It appears you placed your order on a different website other than Divine Code. Everything on this site is offered without price. Good luck!

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  8. Samantha says:
    09/09/2022 at 4:13 pm

    Shawie – thanks so much for sharing your lessons. It’s been several years since I taught, and I’m teaching in a ward I just moved into a few weeks ago. I don’t really know anyone yet or what resonates with the group. Every time I listened to this talk, so much popped out to me that I was feeling overwhelmed. Your 5 points have really helped reinforce some of my take always and have helped me feel more confident. I love your discussion questions. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      09/16/2022 at 10:51 am

      Samantha, I loved your note the day you wrote it. Sorry I’ve taken a week to reply. I am tickled you like this site and that it helps out. I hope your lesson went well. Blessings to you always.

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  9. Merisa Jensen says:
    08/11/2022 at 5:30 am

    Hi Shawnie, your lesson highlights have been so beneficial to me as a teacher in Relief Society. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for me as I am scheduled to teach from President Nelson’s talk “Now is the Time,” which is basically a five-minute talk that ends with all of the temples being built. I’m not sure how to make a few paragraphs into an hour lesson. Any suggestions would be helpful, if you have time. Thanks!

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      08/11/2022 at 6:58 am

      That seems to be an oversight because there are like 3 paragraphs besides the opening greeting and the temple announcements. He does refer back to his Spiritual Momentum talk. I would get back to your leader, explain the challenge and ask permission to also pull from his main talk or use his two sentences about that talk and treat it like a review, pulling from that larger talk without talking to anyone. There’s enough material in that talk for 2 or 3 lessons anyway.

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  10. Wendy Bayles says:
    06/09/2022 at 11:52 am

    Hi Shawnie, I’ve been preparing my RS lesson from Elder Bednar’s talk, “With the Power of God in Great Glory” I’m so grateful for your 5 highlights on this talk. You are definitely right, his talks take effort to study, but it’s definitely worth it! I’m truly grateful for your inspiration and help for me on sharing this discussion with my class.

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      06/27/2022 at 4:40 am

      Wendy, I hope your lesson went wonderfully. Elder Bednar is definitely a keeper. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and encouragement – they go a long ways.

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  11. Shane Orton says:
    01/08/2022 at 3:19 pm

    I lead the discussion in Elders quorum once a month, I say lead not teach because I am definitely NOT! a teacher, I really struggle with talking in front of people, be it in class or bearing my testimony, which I’ve only.done once, or the dreaded Sacrament talk! And I struggle to come up with questions for class etc, but since I’ve found this resource, it’s helped alot! I feel almost like km cheating because I’ll use your questions for a specific talk, which for tomorrow is The need for a church, I still struggle and am still uncomfortable leading but I appreciate your hard work and effort that helps those of us that need some guidance!

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      01/08/2022 at 5:28 pm

      I loved everything you shared in your comment. Other people need to hear it because most people called to teach feel inadequate or nervous. That is normal – and no wonder – it really is a big deal to get up in front of people. The Savior designed his Church to grow us and this is definitely a growth experience. I used to be a terrible teacher. Somehow I kept getting called and I figured a few things out along the way. Bless your heart. I would love to be in your class when you teach.

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      1. Shane Orton says:
        01/08/2022 at 6:33 pm

        Thank you slot of people tell me I’m doing good but it sure doesnt feel like I to me! But like we’re taught, we sometimes get callings not for what we can do for others but what can help us grow.

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    2. Mic Gibbons says:
      01/21/2022 at 10:17 pm

      I couldn’t agree more Shane! I love this website

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      1. Shawnie Cannon says:
        01/23/2022 at 4:26 am

        Thank you Mic – what a delightful comment!

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  12. Dawn says:
    11/23/2021 at 8:24 pm

    I have the hardest time simplifying when I teach. Your tips have been an answer to prayer, literally.

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      11/24/2021 at 5:21 am

      Your comment is so touching. I am pleased to connect with you! Blessings to you as you lift the faith of others.

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  13. pamelaruben1991 says:
    10/10/2021 at 3:26 pm

    I am a counselor in our Relief Society and I am so grateful for your work! It doesn’t often happen, but sometimes one of our teachers can’t make it and I have to step in with only a day or two to prepare. Your lesson helps save me! They give me an outline (well more than that, actually) and enable me to put together an emergency lesson with very little stress.
    I really appreciate it, thanks!

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      10/10/2021 at 3:59 pm

      Bless your heart for all you do for your sisters. I’ve been in that spot a few times myself.

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  14. Susi Pipkin says:
    09/05/2021 at 8:00 pm

    Priesthood Session with Dallin H. Oaks speaking “What has our Savior done for us? Unable to access the 5 points of this talk via face book. Please help.

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    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      09/05/2021 at 8:33 pm

      Hi Susi, I haven’t written 5 highlights for this lesson – sorry!

      Reply

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