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Sacrament meeting
Réunion de Sainte-Cène
Sunday 17 December 2023
Dimanche 17 décembre 2023
Opening hymn | Cantique d’ouverture
#203 ▪ Angels We Have Heard on High
#125 ▪ Les anges dans nos campagnes
Opening prayer | Prière d’ouverture
Sister Marvalyn Richardson
Ward & stake business | Affaires de paroisse et de pieu
Sacrament hymn | Cantique de Sainte-Cène
#113 ▪ Our Savior’s Love
#159 ▪ Divin amour
Administration of the sacrament | Ordonnance de la Sainte-Cène
2023 Primary presentation
Primary is the children’s organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alongside the efforts of parents and families in the home, it helps children begin to develop a testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Through music, lessons, and fun activities, Primary teaches children to pray, read and understand the scriptures, help and love others, and build a personal relationship with God.
Opening remarks
President Amanda Atkinson-Chunielal
Primary president
Introductions
Sister Florinda Infante
First counselor, Primary presidency
Speaker | Orateur
Veshon Persaud
Talks
Vejay Persaud
Colin Joyce
Song
When He Comes Again
Children’s Songbook, p. 82
Scripture
Leo Divers
Talk
Vega Chunielal
Song
Search, Ponder, and Pray
Children’s Songbook, p. 109
Talk
Heath Joyce
Scripture
Angelica Eugene
Talk
Vera Persaud
Song
#300 ▪ Families Can Be Together Forever
Closing remarks
Sister Dominique Davilmar
Second counselor, Primary presidency
Closing hymn | Cantique de clôture
#208 ▪ O Little Town of Bethlehem
#136 ▪ Petite ville, Bethléhem
Closing prayer | Prière de clôture
Sister Alice Vyfhuis
Presiding & conducting | Présidée et dirigée par
Bishop Dustin Tyler Joyce
Organist | Organiste
Fiona Joyce
Chorister | Directrice de la musique
Sister Kathiana Jean-Louis
Today’s second-hour meetings
10.10–11.00am
| Meeting | Location |
|---|---|
| Adult Sunday School (ages 18+) | |
| English | Relief Society room (1st floor) |
| Haitian Creole | Room 201 (2nd floor) |
| New members & visitors | Chapel (2nd floor) |
| YSA (young single adults 18–30) | Room 401 (4th floor) |
| Youth Sunday School (ages 12–17) | Room 303 (3rd floor) |
| Primary (ages 3–11) | Primary room (5th floor) |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Jamaica 1st Ward’s Sunday meetings will move to 11.00am–1.00pm starting Sunday 7 January 2024. See the enclosed flyer for more details.
Next Sunday, 24 December — Christmas Eve — we will have a combined sacrament meeting with the Jamaica 2nd Ward at 10.00am. No other meetings, including second-hour meetings and interviews, will take place.
Christmas activities throughout December
We are inviting our friends and neighbors — the entire community — to join us throughout December in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Saturday 23 December
4.00–6.00pm ▪ Caroling on Jamaica Avenue
Sunday 24 December ▪ Christmas Eve
10.00am ▪ Combined trilingual sacrament meeting with the Jamaica 2nd Ward
For more information — and for a handy way to invite friends and neighbors — see the postcards we have prepared or visit jamaica1stward.org/Christmas
Appointments with the bishop
Starting 3 January 2024, appointments will be available:
- 1st & 3rd Sundays after 1.15pm
- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6.00–8.00pm
Until a new executive secretary is called, appointments with the bishop can be set at jamaica1stward.org/appointments
REGULAR MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES
These meetings and activities are scheduled on an ongoing basis:
| Meeting/activity | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gospel Principles class | 1st & 3rd Sundays | 1.00pm |
| Missionary coordination | Every Sunday | 1.15pm |
| Minister & Mingle | 2nd Sundays | 1.15pm |
| Ward youth council | 4th Sundays | 1.15pm |
| Appointments with the bishop | 1st & 3rd Sundays Every other Tuesday | After 1.15pm 6.00–8.00pm |
For additional information found in the printed program:
- Upcoming youth activities
- Lesson schedules
- Ward directory (login required)
- Full-time missionaries
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