BAPTISM DAY

25 March 2012--Baptism Day -- Edward Mulati Wekalao & James Namasake Mzee

Today was a day we have been anxiously waiting, it seems like a lifetime. Edward and James were baptized today. We felt unspeakable words for them and ourselves. Nothing happens here quickly and so it was for this baptism. Edward’s approval was delayed for several days until we could obtain a review from leadership in South Africa, and an approval came late last week. He had waited very patiently for this day. James and Edward are cousins and they wanted to be baptized together and consequently James was patient as well.

I requested they be ready at 9:30 AM and that I would pick them up. At 9:30 we opened the gate and there they were looking smart (sharp) and their cousin Newton was with them. These young men glowed with anticipation and their baptism into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Their testimonies, though young, are taking root and they sense something very special happening in their lives. Edward wants to teach the Gospel Essentials class and I believe he can handle it.

After their baptism they radiated a look in their eyes and faces that I will not forget soon. They remarked how they indeed felt different and reborn. Next week they will have the Gift of the Holy Ghost given by the laying on of hands. They both desire the Holy Ghost to be a constant companion. Both desire to serve missions. We hope and pray for them and can only wonder what their lives will be like as they take their place in the Kingdom. At the end of the service the branch members surrounded them and expressed their love, confidence and care. It was a wonderful experience for us.