Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.
Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, having on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, which I have sent mine angels to commit unto you;
Taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked;
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of my Spirit, which I will pour out upon you, and my word which I reveal unto you, and be agreed as touching all things whatsoever ye ask of me, and be faithful until I come, and ye shall be caught up, that where I am ye shall be also. Amen.
Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18
⚠️ To help maintain a reverent atmosphere, please silence all mobile phones and other electronic devices. Photography and videorecording are not permitted in this meeting unless otherwise instructed (see General Handbook 29.8).
Fast & testimony meeting
Sunday 30 March 2025 ▪ 9.00am
89-58 163rd Street ▪ Jamaica, New York
Opening hymn
135 ▪ My Redeemer Lives
72 ▪ Il vit, mon Rédempteur
Opening prayer
Ward & stake business
Sacrament hymn
116 ▪ Come, Follow Me
61 ▪ Viens et suis-moi!
Administration of the sacrament
Testimonies
Members of the congregation
For more on what it means to bear testimony, see Sharing your testimony.
Closing hymn ▪ 1023
Standing on the Promises
Je tiens ferme
Closing prayer
Presiding & conducting
Bishop Dustin Tyler Joyce
Chorister
Sister Kathiana Jean-Louis
Organist
Fiona Joyce
Today’s second-hour meetings
| Meeting | Location |
|---|---|
| Combined meeting for adults & youth | Chapel |
| Primary (ages 3–11) | Primary room (5th floor) |
Announcements
General conference
Saturday–Sunday, 5–6 April 2025
For full details, visit jamaica1stward.org/conference
Stake youth trip to Kirtland
9–12 July 2025
The Lynbrook New York Stake is organizing a trip for youth ages 14 and older to Kirtland, Ohio, where the church’s first temple was completed in 1836 and other significant events in early church history took place. Youth who would like to participate must complete the permission form by tomorrow, 31 March.
Spring blood drive
Cultural hall (gym/4th floor)
Wednesday 23 April ▪ 1.00–7.00pm
The Jamaica 1st Ward is looking to host a blood drive — but we need at least 60 pledged donors to make it happen. For more information and to pledge to donate, visit jamaica1stward.org/blood-drive
Upcoming youth activities
General conference youth breakfast
Sunday 6 April ▪ 10.30am–2.00pm
Cultural hall
Regular meetings & activities
| Meeting/activity | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Minister & Mingle | 2nd Sundays | 11.15am |
| Appointments with the bishop | 2nd & 4th Sundays 2nd & 4th Wednesdays | After 11.15am 6.00–8.00pm |
| New member night | Every Saturday | 6.30pm |
| EnglishConnect | Every Tuesday | 6.30pm |
Helpful links
- Lesson schedules
- Ward directory (login required)
- Full-time missionaries
Los Diez Leprosos
[The Ten Lepers]
Jorge Cocco Santángelo
oil on canvas, 2018, 30 x 40 in.
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