Jonas becomes a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood

Today Jonas was ordained as as teacher!

He is excited to do his new priesthood duties.

Doctrine and Covenants 20: 53-55 explain these duties:

The teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them;

And see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking;

And see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty.

One of Jonas' favorite scriptures is found in Doctrine and Covenants 84:33-39

(the oath and covenant of the priesthood), which says,

For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies.

They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God.

And also all they who receive this priesthood receive me, saith the Lord;

For he that receiveth my servants receiveth me;

And he that receiveth me receiveth my Father;

And he that receiveth my Father receiveth my Father's kingdom; therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.

And this is according to the oath and covenant which belongeth to the priesthood.

We are pleased with his righteous choices!

He is a remarkable young man, a blessing to our family, and an example to all.

(Poor guy, that seems like a lot to live up to, but it is true, and he is handling it well!)