Quorum and group leaders are responsible for helping prospective elders prepare to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Under the direction of the bishop, leaders identify prospective elders in the ward. Leaders work with quorum and group members to fellowship prospective elders, invite participation in meetings, activities, and priesthood service, and instruct them about the priesthood.

As you watch the following example of quorum and group leadership in the Jundiai Ward in Brazil, consider what they do to assist a prospective elder in preparing to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

High priest group leaders and elders quorum presidencies are responsible for preparing prospective elders to received the Melchizedek Priesthood.

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A prospective elder is a male Church member age 19 or older who does not hold the Melchizedek Priesthood. Married brethren who are younger than 19 and do not hold the Melchizedek Priesthood are also prospective elders.

Leaders council with the bishop and members of the ward council to identify who the prospective elders are in the ward and who should have the highest priority for receiving preparation.

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Under the direction of the bishop, responsibility for each prospective elder is assigned to either the elder's quorum or the high priest group.

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Whether prospective elders are recent converts or returning to church activity, they should feel the presence of loving fellowship in their quorum or group. Fellowshipping happens at church and in the home, and it involves everyone in the ward. [SPEAKING PORTUGUESE]

Leaders should invite prospective elders to participate in quorum or group meetings, activities, and priesthood service. [SPEAKING PORTUGUESE]

The elders quorum president or high priest's group leader ensures that prospective elders receive special instruction about the priesthood.

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Teaching prospective elders about the oath and covenant of the priesthood and their duties as priesthood holders, husbands, and fathers will help them understand the importance of priesthood service and temple blessings.

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In this example, what do quorum and group leaders do to prepare Ricardo to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood?

You may have noticed that they fellowship him at church and in the home, invite him to participate in priesthood service and quorum meetings and activities, instruct him about the priesthood and invite him to set goals.

As you ponder this example, consider the following questions: Who are the prospective elders in your ward?

What steps can you take to assist them in preparing to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood?