Read Doctrine and Covenants 38:42. The command “Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord” has special meaning as you fulfill your duty to prepare the sacrament. Anciently a group of priests carried vessels— bowls or basins—to be used in the temple (see Ezra 1:5–11). Today you handle vessels that contain the sacramental bread and water in remembrance of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Read Matthew 26:26–28. On the next page, write your answers to these questions:
My plan to prepare the sacrament in a reverent and dignified manner:
My plan to set a good example for deacons when I am asked to pass the sacrament:
After following through with your plan, discuss with members of your quorum how your experiences have infl uenced your feelings about the sacrament and the Savior.