Scriptures
I bring you good tidings of great joy.
Luke 2:10
The act of intentionally praising and adoring our God in a way that transforms us.
Worship
When Jesus shows his smiling face, There is sunshine in the soul.
There is Sunshine in My Soul Today
Hymn 227
In these meetings, members of the Church renew their covenants to follow Jesus Christ.
Sacrament Meetings
Meeting to discuss how each family individual can contribute in meaningful ways to welcoming all to the church of joy.
Family Council
Men are that they might have joy.
2 Ne. 2:25
The act of deeply loving, honouring, and respecting our God, allowing reverence to flow from a soul that rejoices in Christ’s abundant love, mercy, and salvation.
Joyful Reverence
Good tidings are sounding to us and each nation, And shortly the hour of redemption will come.
Now Let Us Rejoice
Hymn #3
A holy priesthood ordinance that helps remind us of the Savior's Atonement.
The Sacrament
Meeting to envision and create a culture of joyful reverence for our sacrament hour, identifying practical steps and visual cues to help.
Ward / Branch Council
I will give up all that I possess that I may receive this great joy.
Alma 22:15
Through this person we can cultivate a growing and abiding sense of joy and inner peace because and understanding of our own place in the beautiful plan of happiness.
Jesus Christ
Lord we praise thy holy name; In this sacred place of worship, We thy glories loud proclaim.
On This Day of Joy and Gladness
Hymn #64
Some of the best meetings in the ward in the whole month, if you have the Spirit.
Fast Sunday / Testimony meetings
Those who need extra care through the examples of others to learn love, gratitude, and joy through the care of these little lambs.
People with special needs
In this world your joy is not full, but in me your joy is full.
D&C 101:36
The Savior's suffering in Gethsemane and His agony on the cross redeem us from sin by satisfying the demands that justice has upon us.
The Atonement
Mortals give thanks and sing and triumph evermore. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Hymn #66
A commandment from the Lord where we humble ourselves before Him by voluntarily refraining from eating and drinking.
Fasting
Dedicated time to discuss as a family how would He want each one of His children to be welcomed, cared for, nourished, and loved.
Family Home Evening
A condition of great happiness coming from righteous living. The purpose of mortal life is for all people to have joy
2 Ne. 2:22–25
The reuniting of the spirit with the body in an immortal state, no longer subject to disease or death.
Resurrection
Should sorrow come, we'll not despair, For He would not that men should pine.
Men Are That They Might Have Joy
Hymn #275
Fruits given from the pulpit for all members to "feast... even until [we] are filled, that [we] hunger not, neither... thirst."
Sacrament Talks / Testimonies
Prophet who said, "There never were [a people] that had so great reason to rejoice as we, since the world began; yea, and my joy is carried away, even unto boasting in my God."
Ammon in the Book of Mormon