The Aaronic Priesthood

 

Last year, the church changed its policy on moving girls and boys up from primary to the Young Men and Young Women's program.  This means that anyone turning 12 that year will move up January 1st rather than on their birthday.  This meant that Edward could receive the priesthood at the beginning of the year.  After finding out that his two friends were getting the priesthood January 3, 2021, I contacted the bishop to make sure Edward could receive the priesthood before church on January 10th, so he could pass the sacrament with his friends.  

I invited Stephen's parents to come and be a part of the ceremony.  We bought Edward a new suit and headed to the church at 8:00 AM so he could receive the priesthood then pass the sacrament that day.  It was a special morning as Stephen decided to come and be a part of the circle as my dad gave Edward the Aaronic priesthood.  

Edward absolutely loved passing the sacrament and has take that duty seriously.  He has something to look forward to as we head off to church each Sunday.  Even though church is only 40 minutes long, it is somewhere we can go and feel the spirit.