There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated— And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated.
Doctrine and Covenants 130:20–21
⚠️ 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 16 November 2025 ▪ 9.00am
89-58 163rd Street ▪ Jamaica, New York
Opening hymn
96 ▪ Dearest Children, God Is Near You
190 ▪ Chers enfants, sur vous Dieu veille
Opening prayer
Ward & stake business
Sacrament hymn
174 ▪ While of These Emblems We Partake
102 ▪ Quand ces emblems nous prenons
Administration of the sacrament
Speaker
Sister Adero Pinnock
Intermediate hymn
249 ▪ Called to Serve
160 ▪ Appelés à servir
Speaker
Brother Richard Mao
Closing hymn
303 ▪ Keep the Commandments
194 ▪ Pour trouver la paix
Closing prayer
Presiding
President Leon Ye
First counselor, Lynbrook New York Stake presidency
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 activity
13 December
Details to be announced
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
Echad la Red y Hallaréis
[Cast the Net and Ye Shall Find]
Jorge Cocco Santángelo
oil on canvas, 2016, 30 x 40 in.
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