Hearken, O ye people of my church, and ye elders listen together, and hear my voice while it is called today, and harden not your hearts;
For verily I say unto you that I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the light and the life of the world—a light that shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it not.

Doctrine and Covenants 45:6–7

⚠️ 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).

Sacrament meeting

Mother’s Day Sunday 11 May 2025 ▪ 9.00am
89-58 163rd Street ▪ Jamaica, New York

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Opening hymn
142 ▪ Sweet Hour of Prayer
77 ▪ Ah, douce est l’heure de prier

Opening prayer

Ward & stake business

Sacrament hymn ▪ 1016
Behold the Wounds in Jesus’ Hands
Voyez les mains de Jésus-Christ

Administration of the sacrament

Musical number
Jamaica 1st Ward Primary

Speaker
Brother Orace Tchiakpè

Intermediate hymn
226 ▪ Improve the Shining Moments
143 ▪ Mettons à profit le temps

Speaker
Sister Melanie Gee

Closing hymn
294 ▪ Love at Home
186 ▪ Dans nos foyers tout est beau

Closing prayer

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Presiding & conducting
Bishop Rochefort Jean-Louis

Chorister
Sister Kathiana Jean-Louis

Organist
Sister Fatima Elmekki & Fiona Joyce

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Today’s second-hour meetings

Meeting	Location
Elders quorum	Room 303 (3rd floor)
Relief Society	Relief Society room (1st floor)
Aaronic Priesthood quorums
Priests	Bishop’s office (2nd floor)
Teachers & deacons	Room 303 (3rd floor)
Young Women	Room 401 (4th floor)
Primary	Primary room (5th floor)

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Announcements

To place an announcement or other item in the program, contact Brother Dustin Joyce at program@jamaica1stward.org. The program is posted to the ward website and sent by email to ward members each Friday at 6pm.

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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.

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2025 singles conference

13–15 June 2025
Washington, D.C.

The 2025 DC LDS Single Adult Conference Committee invites all singles ages 31+ to gather in the nation’s capital 13–15 June. This year, singles can look forward to fun activities, dances, and social sessions, unique service opportunities, and many amazing speakers on this year’s theme, “Upon this Rock: Fortifying Foundations of Faith and Friendship (Doctrine and Covenants 50:44–45)”. Singles who participate in this conference will find many opportunities to strengthen their spiritual, personal, intellectual, and social foundations.

A few things to look forward to this June include an opening social at National Harbor, activities around Washington, D.C., a unique service opportunity at the Congressional Cemetery, a gala at Museum of the Bible, temple worship and sabbath meetings at the Washington D.C. Temple and Visitors Center, and special speakers Sister Kristin Yee and Elder Mathias Held. There will also be a Latin opening social with dancing and icebreaker games, and a special meeting with Elder Held for Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking singles. The committee has worked very hard to plan an event that will allow singles to meet others of similar and new backgrounds, age groups, and interests.

For those who do not live in the D.C. area, a limited number of rooms are available at Georgetown University, where a shuttle will be provided to assist with transportation. Otherwise, out-of-town travelers are encouraged to find their own accommodation or coordinate with other conference attendees through the Facebook chat or the special conference app (on Whova), which will be made available following registration.

Please visit any of the links below for more information on the conference and to register, and reach out with any questions.

Conference Website: https://www.dcldssinglesconference.com
DC Singles Conference Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/140459486360712
Capital Connections Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/140459486360712
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcldssinglesconference
Registration: https://whova.com/portal/registration/7sYEENlcyrfI-mkYS8Iy/

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Regular meetings & activities

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Helpful links

• Lesson schedules
• Ward directory (login required)
• Full-time missionaries