Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness.

Doctrine and Covenants 58:27

⚠️ 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

Sunday 8 June 2025 ▪ 9.00am
89-58 163rd Street ▪ Jamaica, New York

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Opening hymn
243 ▪ Let Us All Press On
159 ▪ Mettons de l’ardeur

Opening prayer

Ward & stake business

Sacrament hymn
175 ▪ O God, the Eternal Father
100 ▪ À toi, Dieu, notre Père

Administration of the sacrament

Closing hymn
277 ▪ As I Search the Holy Scriptures
163 ▪ Pour sonder tes Écritures

Closing prayer

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Presiding
Bishop Rochefort Jean-Louis

Conducting
Brother Gbegbe Pacome Zoro
First counselor in the bishopric

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	Bishop’s office (2nd 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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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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Ward temple trip

Saturday 26 July
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple

Notify Brother Dustin Joyce as soon as possible if you would like to participate. Note that due to availability on both the train and at the temple the date of this trip may need to be adjusted.

Itinerary

8.30am	Meet in Moynihan Train Hall at New York Penn Station, Manhattan
9.09am	Train departs New York
10.34am	Train arrives Philadelphia
	Walk to Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple (~25 minutes)
Noon–2.00pm	Endowment session
2.00pm	Distribution Center, lunch, free time
5.45pm	Meet back at 30th Street Station, Philadelphia
6.15pm	Train departs Philadelphia
7.46pm	Train arrives New York Penn Station

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Upcoming youth activities

• Youth group
  Beach
  Thursday 19 June ▪ 10.00am
  Meet at Jamaica building

• Stake youth conference kickoff
  Sunday 22 June ▪ 5.00pm
  Lynbrook

• Seminary graduation
  Sunday 22 June ▪ 6.00pm
  Lynbrook

• Stake youth trip to Kirtland, Ohio, and other church history sites
  9–12 July
  Ages 14–18

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Regular meetings & activities

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Helpful links

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