For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Doctrine and Covenants 115:4–5
Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations.
⚠️ 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 19 October 2025 ▪ 9.00am
89-58 163rd Street ▪ Jamaica, New York
Opening hymn
305 ▪ The Light Divine
197 ▪ La clarté de Dieu
Opening prayer
Ward & stake business
Sacrament hymn ▪ 1008
Bread of Life, Living Water
Pain de vie, toi, l’eau vive
Administration of the sacrament
Speaker
Sister Bunker
Intermediate hymn
259 ▪ Hope of Israel
169 ▪ Ô vaillants guerriers d’Israël
Speaker
Elder Bunker
Closing hymn
266 ▪ The Time Is Far Spent
172 ▪ Le temps est très court
Closing prayer
Presiding & conducting
Bishop Rochefort Jean-Louis
Chorister
Sister Kathiana Jean-Louis
Organist
Sister Fatima Elmekki & Fiona Joyce
Today’s second-hour meetings
| Meeting | Location |
|---|---|
| Adult Sunday School (ages 18+) | |
| English | Relief Society room (1st floor) |
| Haitian Creole | Room 201 (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
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.
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
A new First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was announced on Tuesday 14 October 2025:
- Dallin H. Oaks, president
- Henry B. Eyring, first counselor
- D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor
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