Original images set to original music by Tami Creamer, "Daughters in His Kingdom" (minus track instrumentals only). See below for the story behind the song and to listen to or download the mp3 files or sheet music.
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The Story Behind The Song "Daughters in His Kingdom"
by Tami J. Creamer and Renée W. Packer
Every song has a story of its inspiration and purpose. Most of us may never know the stories behind the beautiful songs of our church, but when we do, or are a part of that story, it needs to be shared. "Daughters in His Kingdom" is such a song!
In September 2011, Renée Packer, Stake Relief Society President in the Layton Utah South Stake, was visiting with her ward Relief Society President Raegene Weston, who voiced her concern that some of the young women entering into adulthood had a challenging time accepting that they were now going to be a Relief Society sister. Sister Weston said that lessons and songs were taught in Primary to help boys prepare for the priesthood, but she couldn't think of any songs or lessons that would help the girls look forward to Relief Society.
Renée, who also volunteers in the Relief Society Building resource room in Salt Lake City, discussed this issue with Sister Denise Doxey of the General Relief Society board, and proposed the idea of asking someone to write a song that would help the sisters of the church, from Primary age on up, to have a greater understanding of their purpose and potential as faithful women and daughters of God. Sister Doxey told Renée to go ahead with the idea and suggested the title as it stands today.
In October 2011, after much prayer, Renée felt impressed to call her friend Tami Creamer, who composed “I Know That My Savior Loves Me,” to ask her to write a new song joining the voices of Primary girls, Young Women, and Relief Society sisters. Tami had long ago envisioned composing a song with the same purpose. They both knew that they must go forward with faith.
Every song has a story of its inspiration and purpose. Most of us may never know the stories behind the beautiful songs of our church, but when we do, or are a part of that story, it needs to be shared. "Daughters in His Kingdom" is such a song!
In September 2011, Renée Packer, Stake Relief Society President in the Layton Utah South Stake, was visiting with her ward Relief Society President Raegene Weston, who voiced her concern that some of the young women entering into adulthood had a challenging time accepting that they were now going to be a Relief Society sister. Sister Weston said that lessons and songs were taught in Primary to help boys prepare for the priesthood, but she couldn't think of any songs or lessons that would help the girls look forward to Relief Society.
Renée, who also volunteers in the Relief Society Building resource room in Salt Lake City, discussed this issue with Sister Denise Doxey of the General Relief Society board, and proposed the idea of asking someone to write a song that would help the sisters of the church, from Primary age on up, to have a greater understanding of their purpose and potential as faithful women and daughters of God. Sister Doxey told Renée to go ahead with the idea and suggested the title as it stands today.
In October 2011, after much prayer, Renée felt impressed to call her friend Tami Creamer, who composed “I Know That My Savior Loves Me,” to ask her to write a new song joining the voices of Primary girls, Young Women, and Relief Society sisters. Tami had long ago envisioned composing a song with the same purpose. They both knew that they must go forward with faith.
Music: "Daughters in His Kingdom"
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Relief Society,
womanhood,
Women's Fireside 2012
This song was written to help women of all ages understand their purpose in becoming and honoring their roles as Relief Society sisters. It is for a Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society choir. Tami J. Creamer was asked by our stake to write this piece for a special all-ages women's fireside held to help women of every age understand their roles they look forward to becoming faithful and devoted guardians of the hearth and valiant daughters of God.
We hope you enjoy the music of "Daughters in His Kingdom," which may be used for non-commercial, incidental home, or church use.
Click here to listen to/download the music or to view/print the sheet music.
Click "Read more" to read the words to this beautiful song.
We hope you enjoy the music of "Daughters in His Kingdom," which may be used for non-commercial, incidental home, or church use.
Click here to listen to/download the music or to view/print the sheet music.
Click "Read more" to read the words to this beautiful song.
We Are Daughters in His Kingdom!
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family,
relief,
Relief Society,
Women's Fireside 2012
by Renee Packer
(A talk given at the stake fireside, "We Are Daughters in His Kingdom," for all women 8-110 years of age, May 2012)
Many years ago while away at college, I was asked to speak at a multi-stake conference. I could not calm myself, and fear began to take over. How I wished my mother could have been there to console me. I don’t believe my mother knew I had to speak, but the Spirit knew and told her that I needed her encouraging words.
(A talk given at the stake fireside, "We Are Daughters in His Kingdom," for all women 8-110 years of age, May 2012)
Many years ago while away at college, I was asked to speak at a multi-stake conference. I could not calm myself, and fear began to take over. How I wished my mother could have been there to console me. I don’t believe my mother knew I had to speak, but the Spirit knew and told her that I needed her encouraging words.
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Her call that morning was such a comfort to me as we spoke. I felt a sweet embrace of her love over the phone that I desperately needed. I survived my talk, though the fear of speaking has not eluded me. I still can feel the love of my mother’s tender embrace a thousand miles away while she and my father are serving their sixth mission in their mid-80s. What examples they are to me of the desire to serve with such faith.
I love Elder Ballard’s counsel to us, to cherish and love our mothers, and our daughters. I know at times it may take great effort by both, but its sweet rewards are worth any sacrifice.
As I contemplate the purpose of our meeting tonight, I see optimism and joy in our journey while here on earth. Your influence for good as young Primary girls, Young Women, and Relief Society sisters is so influential. Relief Society sisters, you are preparing and nurturing future wives, mothers, Primary leaders, visiting teachers, Relief Society Sisters, missionaries, bishops, husbands and honorable priesthood holders.
I love Elder Ballard’s counsel to us, to cherish and love our mothers, and our daughters. I know at times it may take great effort by both, but its sweet rewards are worth any sacrifice.
As I contemplate the purpose of our meeting tonight, I see optimism and joy in our journey while here on earth. Your influence for good as young Primary girls, Young Women, and Relief Society sisters is so influential. Relief Society sisters, you are preparing and nurturing future wives, mothers, Primary leaders, visiting teachers, Relief Society Sisters, missionaries, bishops, husbands and honorable priesthood holders.
Building Our Eternal Homes
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Relief Society,
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Women's Fireside 2012
by Sally Zlotnik
(A talk given at the stake fireside, "We Are Daughters in His Kingdom," for all women 8-110 years of age, May 2012)
The Young Women’s theme starts off by saying, “We are daughters of our Heavenly Father who loves us, and we love Him.” As members of the Young Women’s organization, we get to recite this awesome line every Sunday.
I love the imagery of being called His daughters. The word daughter is always used in a positive light. I would imagine that none of us have been disciplined by our parents saying, “Daughter, stop that.” Or “Daughter, get over here right now.” That is just not how we use this sacred word.
The word daughter is more commonly used in positive phrases such as, “I would like you to meet my daughter,” or “My daughter is really good at....” And you can fill in the blanks. Being a daughter is a privilege.
Recently, as I was thinking of these three organizations--Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society--I thought about the building of a home. When we first build a home we have to dig a huge hole and prepare the ground to pour the foundation.
The years we spend in Primary can be like digging that hole. We learn to pray, we learn the basics of the gospel and the scriptures. We prepare ourselves to get a foundation.
Our years in Young Women can be compared to pouring the foundation of a home. When anyone is building a home, it is so exciting to see the foundation being laid. This is because then you can see the home starting to take shape. Young Women helps young women start to take shape and become the women that they will someday be. Our years in Young Women are filled with so much excitement.
(A talk given at the stake fireside, "We Are Daughters in His Kingdom," for all women 8-110 years of age, May 2012)
I love the imagery of being called His daughters. The word daughter is always used in a positive light. I would imagine that none of us have been disciplined by our parents saying, “Daughter, stop that.” Or “Daughter, get over here right now.” That is just not how we use this sacred word.
The word daughter is more commonly used in positive phrases such as, “I would like you to meet my daughter,” or “My daughter is really good at....” And you can fill in the blanks. Being a daughter is a privilege.
Recently, as I was thinking of these three organizations--Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society--I thought about the building of a home. When we first build a home we have to dig a huge hole and prepare the ground to pour the foundation.
The years we spend in Primary can be like digging that hole. We learn to pray, we learn the basics of the gospel and the scriptures. We prepare ourselves to get a foundation.
Our years in Young Women can be compared to pouring the foundation of a home. When anyone is building a home, it is so exciting to see the foundation being laid. This is because then you can see the home starting to take shape. Young Women helps young women start to take shape and become the women that they will someday be. Our years in Young Women are filled with so much excitement.
Your Secret Beauty
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Relief Society,
womanhood,
Women's Fireside 2012
by Ange Nelson
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| Photo of Oakland temple from http://www.mormontemples.com |
When our youngest daughter was 4, she loved to sing the song “I Love to See the Temple.” However, instead of singing, "This is my sacred duty," her ending sounded like this: “This is my secret beauty.”
You young girls, young women, and women DO have much of a secret beauty!
You radiate because of who you are. You shine because of the choices you make. There is a light that shines from your eyes as you strive to make good choices and truly become like Jesus.
So WHO are you?
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