Learning from Paul

We had a real treat in church today. All of the men and boys 12 and up in the congregation were invited to the front of the chapel to sing for the rest of us. What made it particularly special was that they were led by Paul, a man with Down Syndrome. Because he was leading the music, his back was turned to us, but I heard many reports afterward that he had a broad smile on his face as they sang.

Paul often has a smile on his face, so it was easy to picture.

After church, I helped Jack with some memorization work he needs to complete as he turns 12 in a few days and graduates from Primary (children's Sunday School).

We finished our work with the LDS 13th Article of Faith, which draws in part from the teachings of the apostle Paul in Philippians 4:8 - " . . . whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

Brother Paul, who joyously led men singing with a heart full of hope and faith, is an embodiment of the things apostle Paul was referring to.

Thank you, Paul and Paul. I will think on these things.