An Honor of Serving

An inspiring funeral was held for eighteen-year-old John Anderson.
John was a remarkable young man who courageously battled muscular dystrophy and lost.
He was confined to a wheelchair during his Aaronic Priesthood years.

Conspicuous at the funeral were devoted members of his priests quorum.
John's influence upon his quorum was profound, and yet he never played a football game, nor went camping with them, nor danced, nor did any of the usual teenage activities.
It was his faith and commitment to the Church that touched his quorum members.
And something else--John provided his quorum with an opportunity to serve with love.

When John was a deacon, he wanted to pass the sacrament.
One boy was assigned to push his wheelchair while John held the tray on his lap.
It seemed awkward at first, but soon others were anxious to help him perform his priesthood duty.

By the time John was ordained a priest, he was very weak and could not kneel to bless the sacrament.
His quorum found a solution.
They placed his wheelchair next to the sacrament table.
One would break the bread, then kneel for him, by the wheelchair, and hold a microphone while John pronounced those sacred words.
To do this for their brother soon became an honor for each one in the quorum.

They enthusiastically followed his leadership as first assistant in the priests quorum.
Because John was unable to realize his dream of becoming an Eagle Scout, the priests raised money to buy a special achievement plaque which was given to him in sacrament meeting.
It read: "Presented to John Anderson for outstanding service to your quorum and for being a great example to us all."

Over the years, the young men in John's quorum enjoyed many fun activities, but none had greater impact or taught them more about magnifying their priesthood callings and loving each other than this choice experience they shared with their friend John.

-J. Richard Clarke -"To Honor the Priesthood" -April 1991 General Conference

Until you next read these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!

-Sarnic Dirchi

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