The Zone Leaders Elder Dayton and Elder Ritchey came over from Trinidad to go on splits with Elder Huntsman and Elder Barton and to be part of the Witshire's (Isaac 11, Natalie 12, Adelline 15) baptism on January 30, 2009.
Hurrah for Isreal!
The baptism was held at Mt Irvine beach, which is popular surfing spot. You can see the surfer in the background. We had walked back into the trees for privacy to a small chuck of sand to hold our service, but the surfers head out that way to catch the good waves. The tide was coming in and most of us got our feet wet before the service was over. It had been raining heavily the evening before and all day until about 3:00 pm. We did the baptism about 5:00 and it rained some more after we returned home. It was a special baptism service.
They are awesome young people, such sweet spirits. They have been ready to be baptized for a few weeks, but we have been waiting for Leo, age 20, and the father figure in the home, to be ready as well. Their mom is finally listening to the missionaries. Their father died from Denge Fever a few months ago and he was investigating the church. Leo has had dreams that indicate his dad is urging them to be baptized but Leo doesn't see it yet. He is a strong Seventh Day Adventist, which is the dominent Christian religion on the island. He attends his church on Saturday then comes to ours, very often late even though the other kids are already there. They are within walking distance of the branch (not a short walk!). Leo plans to attend Sunday when the three are confirmed and given the gift of the Holy Ghost. It will be a fast Sunday.
President Ramkissoon and his wife Pamela (not pictured) also attended the baptismal service. His talk on baptism was excellent and he shared some good advice with them. 
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Wonderful! I can't wait to show the boys tomorrow after church. You guys look so happy. Hurrah for Isreal!
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