We apologize for the delay in getting back to you regarding Sister (Name) request for (Name) to serve as a counselor in the Relief Society. We know the delay causes a continuing delay for your wife to be released. You have been very kind to suggest that (name) is wiling, even happy, to keep serving until a new counselor is called.
We have wrestled mightily with this request. We VERY much want to support an auxiliary president who feels so strongly she has received revelation with regard to who should be her counselor.
On the other hand, as you well know, Seminary teacher is one of those “special” callings that (1) few can do well; and (2) few want to continue to do after devoting hours each day to prepare daily lessons. It’s similar to finding an organist—skill level and dependability must be taken into consideration.
Fortunately, (name) has done an excellent job and she apparently gets high marks from her students. And, best of all, she very much desires to continue teaching Seminary. Our hope is that all Seminary teachers will have the opportunity to go through the four books of scripture that are taught in Seminary.
In short, there are fewer obstacles in finding and calling a Relief Society counselor than finding an effective Seminary teacher.
Will you please help Sister Hall understand how important the stake presidency feels right now that (name) continues to teach Seminary? (Name) would do very well as a counselor in the RS, but this just isn't the right time.
Attached is a document we used in training before on how we can sometimes have “competing revelation” in the church and ways we try to avoid that happening. You may want to share it with Sister (name), if you think it will help.
Thank you very much for your understanding,
President Lewis
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