June 16, 2012

Today, Steven and Leah Moore, Levonique Denston, their granddaughter, and Mary Van Rensburg were all baptized, entering into the first of the covenants that will lead them back to the presence of our loving Heavenly Father.  They were all ready for this ordinance and the spirit was strong. Elder Scicluna and Elder Moangare baptized them while Rick presided and also welcomed them to the branch.

That evening we joined the missionaries on a much anticipated dining experience (especially by the missionaries) at Fish River Sun, a resort and very nice restaurant. 

They had a buffet with fish, prawns, beef, chicken, pork, and other many and various dishes plus a large array of desserts for R155 each person. (About $18). We paid for the evening as Elder Moangare will be leaving this transfer and it was our present to him.  We love both of them, they are a great team, have taken great care of us as we learn our job here and work very hard as missionaries.  We are sad to see Elder Moangare leave, but know that whoever is sent will be the right person to help move the Lords work along.  The evening was also in celebration of my birthday.  We had a very nice evening with them.