55 And again, verily I say unto you, I command you again to build a house to my name, even in this place, that you may prove yourselves unto me that ye are faithful in all things whatsoever I command you, that I may bless you, and crown you with honor, immortality, and eternal life.
Doctrine and Covenants 124:55
⚠️ 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 2 November 2025 ▪ 9.00am
89-58 163rd Street ▪ Jamaica, New York
Opening hymn
304 ▪ Teach Me to Walk in the Light
195 ▪ Apprends-moi à marcher dans la clarté
Opening prayer
Ward & stake business
Sacrament hymn
170 ▪ God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray
98 ▪ Dieu, entends monter nos voix
Administration of the sacrament
Testimonies
Members of the congregation
For more on what it means to bear testimony, see Sharing your testimony.
Closing hymn
302 ▪ I Know My Father Lives
196 ▪ Je sais que mon Dieu vit
Closing prayer
Presiding & conducting
Bishop Rochefort Jean-Louis
Chorister
Sister Kathiana Jean-Louis
Organist
Sister Fatima Elmekki
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.
YSA Thanksgiving dinner
Saturday 22 November ▪ 6.00pm
Building cleaning
Our ward is responsible for cleaning our church building in November. A new schedule for building cleaning has been instituted to help ease the work on everyone. This is teamwork, and we sincerely hope everyone will pitch in as needed.
- 1st and 3rd Fridays/Saturdays: Elders quorum
- 2nd and 4th Fridays/Saturdays: Relief Society
Upcoming youth activities
Stake youth council
Today • 2 November 2025 • 6.00pm
FreeportYouth activity
Friday 13 December 2025
Details to be provided
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
Dadles de Comer
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Jorge Cocco Santángelo
oil on canvas, 2016, 30 x 40 in.
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