Michael Inness Baptism

Michael Inness lives on the East side in Linden and attends that group of Saints; the Sister Missionaries (Girdharry and Gaspar) were instrumental in his learning about the gospel. Elder Brenkmann was privileged to baptize him at 6:00 AM in the morning! Another "in the dark" baptisms!

Down into the river!


The on-lookers!


One real happy man! He has left a life of being a Rashta and has a story to tell. On Sunday, Michael was confirmed a member of the Church by Elder Brenkmann.

Trip to the Sea Wall

Georgetown is surrounded by water on two sides: West side by the Demerara River and the North side by the Atlantic Ocean--very brown, muddy water! Since the town is below sea level, there is a sea wall on the North. Lots of people visit and also it has become a walk-way for the exercisers, especially in the mornings and late evenings! One day while in Georgetown, we took a quick excursion along the wall. The tide was out and so the ocean was lower than usual; but during the rainy season, it has been known to flood over this wall.



We explored and found a sanctuary for birds, fish, and monkeys.

Seminary Super Saturday in Linden!

Saturday 20 February 2010---forty six seminary age students gathered at the Watooka Complex in Linden for a great day of fun and food! Everyone from the East side and West side traveled for the event. It started with homemade cinnamon rolls and juice. Elder Alvarado from the Area visited with others from Georgetown and Trinidad. We had classes inside and outside; enjoyed lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, potato salad, dessert and drink (yummy!)--good old American style food! Then we played a game of "Faith Factor" --learning gospel answers and getting to know each other!

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls and Juice! Meeting/greeting Elder Alvarado!



Elder and Sister Weedon, CES Missionaries, were there to lead us in a gospel get-acquainted game; Sister Shondel Allen, our very own seminary teacher conducted the meeting...cute lady!


Some of our visitors.




Outside activity with Elder Alvarado--Elder Brenkmann and Jones were being given instructions! And then the lesson began! Lots of learning while having fun!







Lunch and Ladder Golf....


Elder Jones enjoying the moment! Sister Collins and Tinisha Pollard giving instructions!


The race is on!



At the end of the day; swimming and playground fun!

Vashti Seeram Baptism

Saturday, 13 February, 2010. A long awaited for baptism--Vashti was a stalwart member of the church way before she was baptized; but, had to get married first; she fulfilled that requirement and this was the day! Here she is with three of her daughters.




Elder Brenkmann took her into the waters of baptism.


Cute lady :) Had to clean her feet before sandals!


"On the way"....


A sweet relationship with her girls....

Zone Conference and a Transfer!

On February 8, 2010, we knew about Zone Conference in Georgetown; but, we didn't want to know about the emergency transfer of Elder Moses (to become the new Zone Leader of Georgetown Zone) and Elder Austin to Canje! Leaving Linden with only four missionaries again.
The elders came over to tell us the news! The packing out began the next morning!




Elder Brenkmann and Elder Moses were to be parted after several transfers and Linden! They have become great friends! A last picture of the Linden Zone.


Onto Zone Conference and learning more from our Preach My Gospel books! Sister Gaspar and Sister Girdharry.


President Hymas (First Counselor of Mission Presidency) with our missionaries.


Several random pictures taken at Zone Conference.












some final pictures before splitting our group!