Chase turned twelve yesterday. As a young man who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, that is a pretty big deal. Today, Chase received the Aaronic Priesthood and was confirmed to the office of a Deacon. As a Deacon, Chase will be able to pass the sacrament, go home teaching with his dad, and collect fast offerings. This is the beginning of a six-year journey that will prepare Chase for adulthood and the Melchizedek priesthood.
Each week, Chase will recite the "Purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood," which are:
1. Become converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and live by its teachings.
2. Serve faithfully in priesthood callings, and fulfill responsibilities of priesthood offices.
3. Give meaningful service.
4. Prepare and live worthy to receive the Melchizedek priesthood and temple ordinances.
5. Prepare to serve an honorable full-time mission.6. Obtain as much education as possible.
7. Prepare to become a worthy husband and father.
8. Give proper respect to women, girls, and children.
That's quite a list, isn't it? We are very proud of Chase and know that he will make great progress on this journey.
Here Chase is being welcomed to the Deacon's Quorum by it's president, Eli Molina. The Molina's have been our friends since our very first Sunday in the Kaw River Ward and we are so pleased that Chase and Eli will be working together in the Deacon's Quorum.
