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Reverence, Joy, and Power  in Partaking of the Sacrament

“And ye shall [partake] in remembrance of my blood, which I have shed for you, that ye may witness … that ye do always remember me.” 3 Nephi 18:11 

“He that eateth this bread eateth of my body to his soul; and he that drinketh of this wine drinketh of my blood to his soul; and his soul shall never hunger nor thirst, but shall be filled.” 3 Nephi 20:8

Anticipating at Home: Thoughtful Understanding of the Savior, Broken Heart, Contrite Spirit

"We bring a broken heart and a contrite spirit to our sacrament meeting."  "We commemorate His Atonement in a very personal Way." Pres. Russell M. Nelson

Rejoicing in the Foyer: Being with the Believers, Belonging, Feeling the Love of Others

"Until we better engage the time in the foyer, we will not make the needed progress of reverence in the chapel." Elder Neil L. Anderson

Preparing in the Chapel: Families Together, Reverence, On the stand, Music

"Some in the congregation are praying for delicate promptings and communication from heaven. Establishing a spirit of reverence will help them receive those promptings. Remember: reverence invites revelation." Pres. Russell M. Nelson

Partaking of the Sacrament: Reflecting on Jesus Christ and His Atonement, Joy, Hope, Power, Allegiance

"We personally ponder the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We reflect upon the significance of His suffering. …Each of us is to ‘examine himself’ (1 Cor. 11:28) and reflect upon personal covenants made with the Lord. I made a covenant as I partook of the sacrament that I would be willing to take upon me the name of Jesus Christ and that I am willing to obey His commandments… Often I hear the expression that we partake of the sacrament to renew covenants made at baptism. While that is true, it’s much more than that. I’ve made a new covenant.” Pres. Russell M. Nelson

Confirming in the Meeting: The Messages, Faith in Jesus Christ, Joy in Covenants

"Sir, we would see Jesus." John 12:21

"Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice, and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made." D&C 25:13

Returning to Home: The Awaiting World, Always Remembering Jesus Christ, Always having His Spirit

"Each of these blessings has come as a result of seeking and heeding the promptings o fthe Holy Ghost... Through the manifestations of the Holy Ghost, the Lord will assist us in all our righteous pursuits.  We can... receive guidance and direction, be warned about dangers and distractions, and be enabled to accomplish things we simply could not do on our own.... Choose to do the spirtual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly!" Pres. Russel M. Nelson

"That they may ALWAYS have His Spirit to be with them." D&C 20:77

"In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and CONSTANT influence of the Holy Ghost." Pres. Russel M. Nelson