😇 Convert ORDAINED to Priest • DEEP Thoughts on LDS Sacrament in LA

This past month, I was ordained as a Priest. Since getting baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a few months ago, I've compared the steps of the covenant path with those of Simon Peter when he walked on water - each faith-based step coming closer to Christ. After overcoming initial fears, baptism was the first (and most daunting) step. Next was the second step with confirmation and receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost. The third big step for me was being ordained into the Aaronic Priesthood, which serves as a stepping stone to the Melchizedek Priesthood. Coming from my previous Protestant background, the term "priesthood" was rarely mentioned. As I was learning various Latter-day terms, I would keep hearing Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood. I never recall hearing a single sermon ever mention Melchizedek. I couldn't even say it up until a few months ago. Melchiza-WHAT? During a recent visit to an LA LDS ward during Mother's Day weekend, it was the first time I noticed the typical youth age range of the Aaronic Priesthood handling the Sacrament. Since getting ordained as a Priest, this visit SPARKED a number of thoughts surrounding the symbolism of the Sacrament, the Cup, and the ancient Jewish marriage proposals that Jesus incorporated into the Last Supper. Now, distributing the Sacrament for the first time in my life, it's added a deeper richness, responsibility, and reverence that I haven't experienced before. --------------------------- ⛪ 52 Churches in 52 Weeks is a weekly spiritual series that worships at different churches throughout the United States. The project aims to exemplify love, understanding, and bridge the gap between different Christ-focused religious affiliations. If you'd like to see what happens next, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and hit NOTIFICATIONS. --------------------------- ▶️ Timestamps: 0:00 LA Temple 0:29 Striking 52in52 Balance 2:39 3rd Step in Covenant Path 4:29 Priesthood Offices 7:59 Primary Choir 10:15 Mother's Day Services 13:09 Teenage Aaronic Priesthood 15:44 Ordained to Priest 17:30 Sacrament Symbolism from Jewish Engagement 21:35 Communion Reverence 23:32 Preview and Cali Driving --------------------------- 🎵 Music: dreem - City Echoes    • dreem - City Echoes (Royalty Free Music)   --------------------------- 📱 Follow on Social Media: 📷 Instagram -   / 52churchesin52weeks   ♪ TikTok -   / 52in52   --------------------------- 📚 Read "52 Churches in 52 Weeks" by David Boice on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yws7RX --------------------------- #52in52 #52churchesin52weeks #latterdaysaints #latterdaysaint #lds #bookofmormon #mormonism #conversion #conversionstory