At the conclusion of His ministry, Jesus introduced the
sacrament of the Lord's supper.
He broke bread, and blessed it, and gave it to his
disciples, saying, "Take, eat.
This is my body.
This do in remembrance of me." He took the cup, and gave
thanks, and gave it to them saying, "This is my blood of
the New Testament, which is shed for many for the
remission of sins."
The sacrament of the Lord's supper is a renewal of the
covenants and blessings of baptism.
We are commanded to repent of our sins and to come to the
Lord, with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and partake
of the sacrament.
In partaking of the bread, we witness that we are willing to
take upon us the name of Jesus Christ and always remember Him
and keep His commandments.
When we comply with this covenant, the Lord renews the
cleansing effect of our baptism.
We are made clean and can always have his
spirit to be with us.
The administration of the sacrament, and the renewal of
covenants, and cleansing that take place in the partaking of
the sacrament are the most important acts in the Sabbath
worship of Latter Day Saints.
We do this in remembrance of the blood of the only begotten
son, Jesus Christ. He is at the center of our faith.
He is our Savior and our redeemer.
In this year in which we celebrate the two thousandth
anniversary of his birth, I add my testimony to that of
his other apostles.
I testify that he lives and loves us.
I testify that as the light and life of the world, he has
provided the way for us to return to our heavenly home,
to enjoy the associations and highest blessings of God our
eternal Father, even eternal life, the greatest of all the
gifts of God.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.