“Leaders plan and conduct meetings ‘as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God’ (D&C 20:45; see also Moroni 6:9; D&C 46:2)” (Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, 314).

Consider the following suggestions:

1. Arrive early and make sure everything is ready for the meeting.
2. When possible, make assignments ahead of time.
3. The person conducting announces who will pray, speak, lead the music, and do other things in the meeting.
4. Conduct with reverence as guided by the Spirit. Leaders should teach by example.
5. Use an agenda that outlines events to take place in the meeting.
6. Music:
   • Choose music that will invite the Spirit.
   • See that the chorister and accompanist are prepared.
   • Where appropriate, arrange for prelude music to be played at least five minutes before the meeting starts.
7. Be sure to plan for opening and closing prayers.

(See also Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders’ Guidebook, 20–21; Hymns, ix–x, 379–86; The Activity Book [1977, item no. 31455], 59.)

Additional Helps

• The Activity Book, 59–60, “Learning to Conduct Meetings” and “Learning to Introduce Speakers”