Sunday, November 9, at 3:30 pm, at the Stake Center Chapel
Opening Hymn: #72 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Accompanist: Max Johnson
Music Leader: Jennifer Marsh
Opening Prayer: Courtney Fanello
Speaker: Justin Baer
Divide into Groups:
Bishopric Counselors / Music Coordinators – High Council room with Justin Baer and Jennifer Marsh
Accompanists (Organists) / Music Leaders – Chapel with Jeff Keller
Choir Directors / Choir Accompanists – Relief Society Room with Joseph Jardine
Notes
“The ordinance of the sacrament makes the sacrament meeting the most sacred and important meeting in the Church.” –Dallin H. Oaks, “Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament,” October 2008.
“The music of sacrament meeting is a vital part of our worship. The scriptures teach that the song of the righteous is a prayer unto the Lord (see D&C 25:12). The First Presidency has declared that ‘some of the greatest sermons are preached by the singing of hymns’ (Hymns, ix). How wonderful when every person in attendance joins in the worship of singing—especially in the hymn that helps us prepare to partake of the sacrament. All sacrament meeting music requires careful planning, always remembering that this music is for worship, not for performance.” –Dallin H. Oaks, “Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament,” October 2008.
“How does one magnify a calling? Simply by performing the service that pertains to it.” –Thomas S. Monson, “Duty Calls,” April 1996.
“Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.” –Doctrine and Covenants 107:99.
“The bishopric plans and conducts sacrament meeting.” –General Handbook, 29.2.1.1.
“Ward and stake music coordinators work with priesthood leaders to plan music for worship services.” –General Handbook, 19.3.1.
Selections from the Handbook:
Sacrament Meeting, 29.2.1, “Messages and music should be consistent with the sacred nature of the sacrament.”
Music in Church Meetings, 19.3, “Music in sacrament meeting includes congregational singing of hymns to open and close the meeting and before the administration of the sacrament. Congregational hymns provide an opportunity for members to unite as they actively participate in worshipping together. The sacrament hymn should refer to the sacrament itself or to the sacrifice of the Savior.”
Bishopric, 19.4.1, “Work with the ward music coordinator to plan music for sacrament meetings.”
Ward Music Coordinator, 19.4.2, “Work with the bishopric to plan music for sacrament meetings.”