Today was a very Awesome day! This weekend was our Stake Conference at Church. We had Elder Collister from the 1st Quorum of Seventy here - he was Awesome! We had 3 chances to hear him speak, he certainly has a way to capture your attention! We feel very blessed to meet him. (He is actually the Grandson of LeGrand Richards)
For those friends who don't speak LDS Lingo (LOL)
Stake Conference is a Church service with joint congregations from the area...Elder Callister is a leader from SLC, UT.
OK, now that we are on the same page - ;-)
Sunday evening - Dowlin was ordained by Dean to an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Dowlin has had the Aaronic Priesthood since he was 12 years old, however the Melchizedek Priesthood is a higher Priesthood, Actually the same Priesthood Jesus Christ holds. Being an Elder holds much more responsibilities, and is the Priesthood he will hold throughout many years - As an Elder, he can become a Missionary, after his 19th birthday, He can bless others, and also when the time is right - marry in the Temple. We are very proud of Dowlin and his decision to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, for being responsible, clean and worthy!
Dean's parents were here with us and it made the ordination a bit more special - as Dad was the one who ordained Dean so many years ago before he left on his mission to England.
We are so blessed! Times are tough all over- But where the things that matter... Our cup runneth over!
1 comment:
What a wonderful time for your family. Dowlin is one very handsome young man! Sister Taylor is so pretty. I am excited for my hair to turn, as I hope to have hair like hers one day. Great family photos. Thanks for posting!
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