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| Pre-baptism Meeting Andres Chapel, Boca Chica D.R. |
The baptism program that was supposed to begin at 4:00 pm in the Boca Chica Andres Ward chapel actually began about 6:00. I've never seen so many missionaries. It looked like a Zone Conference. The chapel and cultural hall were filled to capacity with an estimated 300 people as four large buses and many guaguas (vans that they use as small buses) dropped off members near the church. It was a long wait, but Elder Park and I got to see two of our former Funval graduates: Julio Canetti, who has perfected his English skills immensely! I'm so proud of him! Another, was Luis Feliz, who we called Feliz. He is a happy guy! He is one that we thought we wouldn't see again, but now happy to say that we did.
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| Ocean Baptism |
After the program of President Corbitt and Stake President Alverez speaking, we drove about 10 minutes over to the beach, arriving about 7:30. It was dark, but that didn't deter the Dominicans. They just go with the flow and never get nervous or upset. You never have to worry about the weather. It's always the same. It had cooled down to about 80' and was very pleasant. About 200 lined the beach and watched the missionaries, members and baptismal candidates wade out about 100 yards for this special ordinance. We didn't stay too long because we couldn't see very well. It was pretty cool, but I don't think they will do that large of a group again or at least not in the dark.
The McGuires, Sister Jean Stringham, Sister Elaine Walton, the Martinezes, the Aitkins and Elder Park and myself were all there to witness this unusual but extraordinary event.
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| Elders Lecca, Frampton, Baptism Candidates, Julio Ogando (right) |
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| The Valiente Bus for the Ocean Baptism |
The next day, Sunday, we again drove to the Valiente branch and watched the new members receive their confirmation and the gift of the Holy Ghost. There was a strong Spirit in this special sacrament meeting. We are thankful for this special experience.
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