The service glorified God through prayer and song. The Bat Mitzvah celebration reminded me of the moment I became an official member of my church. Like Jessica, I had to take classes in which I learned the fundamentals of religion and studied certain chapters of the holy book. I was challenged to become more in tune with my faith and determine God's role in my life. Unlike Jessica, I did not have to engage with the entire congregation, I was simply elected by the church session. Ultimately, what motivates these acts of faith is love and trust in God. Attending the Shabbat service was such an incredible and unique experience. Knowing that the traditions I witnessed have been practiced for centuries is awe-inspiring. However, I think it was more of an educational experience than a spiritual one. There are many ways to worship God, and it is extremely important that people educate themselves about things they do not know. My current values ​​and beliefs have remained the same, but seeing someone as young as Jessica be incredibly dedicated to her faith inspires me to try harder and become better.