Visual aids and audiovisual materials should not be used in sacrament meetings (see 38.8.3). For information about musical selections in sacrament meeting, see 19.3.2. For information about selecting speakers, see 29.2.1.4. Messages and music should be consistent with the sacred nature of the sacrament. Gospel messages and congregational singing or other music. Those who administer the sacrament represent Jesus Christ.įor more about preparing, blessing, and passing the sacrament, see 18.9.įor information about administering the sacrament in unusual situations, see 29.2.1.5 and 18.9.1. The bishop ensures that the sacrament is blessed and passed in a reverent and orderly way. The sacrament table should be prepared before the meeting begins. It should be a sacred time of spiritual renewal. This ordinance is an opportunity for members to direct their thoughts toward the Savior and His sacrifice for them. Other parts of the meeting should not detract from it. The sacrament is the main focus of the meeting. Sacrament hymn and administration of the sacrament. This is usually done in fast and testimony meeting (see 29.2.2). However, they do not need to be presented for welcome into the ward.
When children who are members of record are baptized and confirmed, they are recognized in sacrament meeting. After a few words of introduction, the person conducting asks the congregation to show by an uplifted hand that they welcome the member into the ward. Recognizing new ward members, including recent converts. Presenting names of brethren to be ordained to an office in the Aaronic Priesthood (see 18.10.3). Sustaining and releasing officers and teachers (see 30.3 and 30.6). Ward and stake business, such as the following: Most can be printed, shared electronically, or shared in other meetings. General Officers are also invited to sit on the stand unless they are attending their home ward.Īnnouncements. Presiding authorities and visiting high councilors should be invited to sit on the stand. Reverent music before the meeting starts can invite a spirit of worship.Īcknowledgment of presiding authorities or other leaders who are visiting. Prelude music (see 19.3.2 for guidelines). They ensure that the focus of the meeting is on the sacrament and building faith in Jesus Christ. The bishopric plans and conducts sacrament meeting. Other purposes include worshipping, building faith and testimony, and conducting ward business.Īll are invited to attend (see 3 Nephi 18:30–32 see also 38.1.1 in this handbook).
In this ordinance, Church members renew their covenant to take upon themselves the Savior’s name, to always remember Him, and to keep His commandments. Remember Jesus Christ by partaking of the sacrament. If that happens, the presiding officer should make a clarification without embarrassing anyone. For example, someone might teach incorrect doctrine. Occasionally something happens during a meeting that the presiding officer feels a need to clarify. Or he or she may ask someone else, such as a counselor, to conduct under his or her direction. The presiding officer may conduct the meeting. Presidency meetings and council meetings focus on strengthening individuals and families. For example, sacrament meetings should focus on the sacrament and building faith in Jesus Christ. Leaders also ensure that meetings focus on what is most important. For example, meetings should not make it difficult for families to have time together on the Sabbath day. Leaders ensure that the number and length of meetings do not create burdens for members or their families. They seek ways to invite the influence of the Spirit in their meetings. Leaders plan and conduct meetings “as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God” ( Doctrine and Covenants 20:45 see also Moroni 6:9 Doctrine and Covenants 46:2). The work of salvation and exaltation can be planned in a meeting, but it is most often accomplished outside of the meeting. However, holding a meeting should never replace serving and ministering as Jesus Christ did. Leadership meetings help leaders counsel together and coordinate efforts to serve others. Meeting together is one way our hearts can be “knit together in unity and in love” ( Mosiah 18:21). The Savior promised, “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” ( Matthew 18:20). Latter-day Saints meet together to worship, edify each other, and teach and learn the gospel (see Alma 6:6 Moroni 6:5–6).
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