Matthew Melius' Baptism

Long awaited moment as the day (15-September-2009) came to baptize Matthew; such a fine young man! Elder Collins was asked to perform the baptism and he was honored. In the past six months, Matthew has become one of our best friends. He is very active in the Castries Branch and we have gone with him and Lee to eat Sconce (the fish part of the large sea shells)--yummie! and to watch the Leatherback Turtles lay their eggs and have had suppers with them and played games--love him! We took some pictures of the occasion even if it were nearing night time and the day was getting dark.

Elder Collins and Matthew shortly before the Baptismal Program began at the Castries Branch Building. After the program, we left the church for the Vigie Beach...Elder Williams and Elder Collins.


In the truck.........................at the beach, ready to go!


Elder William, Matthew Melius, Elder Cromwell and Elder Collins.






Watching.....


Quite a group attended.


A MARVELOUS MOMENT!

Baptism of Kaleb Charles & Kimberly Santos

On Saturday, 16-May-2009, we baptized a 14-year old young man, Kaleb Charles; he lives in our neighborhood and we have become friends--We asked Elder Endemann and Elder Moala to begin teaching him, his mother and a friend, Shyeed. After being taught and coming to church several times, Kaleb asked Elder Endemann if he would baptize him and if Elder Moala would confirm him the following day.




It became an even better day when Kimberly Santos was baptized by her father, Lambert Marquis. So we had two very special baptisms that day! This cute family have moved into our neighbor hood--we were able to help them move and have loved having them as neighbors!


And what can beat a Grandma's kiss!

Next day--Sunday--Confirmation Day--and Kimberly in her pretty dress! with our friends--Phoebe and Mundae.


Kaleb was confirmed and Troy was ordained.

Iva Joseph's Baptism

One of the newest members of our Castries Branch is Iva Nikita Joseph. Her baptismal day (04-April-2009) was soon after we came to St. Lucia; we have become good friends and Sister Collins is helping her read better. We found out after her baptism that her mother was already a member, baptized years ago in Barbados. Iva works hard with her mother in their little shop by their home.

At the Castries Branch ready to go!




Elder Endemann baptized Iva at the Vigie Beach near the airport, not far from the Castries Branch building. Elder Collins and Elder Moala went in the water as witnesses. These two Polynesian Elders are ours! and we love them!

Seminary Super Saturday AND Melissa's Baptism--April 18, 2009

On a gorgeous Saturday, we loaded two buses and our Mitsubishi with seminary students, some leaders, President Gamiette and ourselves----headed for Vieux Fort to combine our two branches for a day of classes, beach fun, and best of all--Melissa Wilson's baptism! Vieux Fort is a town at the South end of our island; even though it is only about 25 miles away, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get there, on the windy/mountainous roads. It was a successful outing; we learned lots and had a great time!

CLASSES!





BEACH RELAY RACES!





LAST---BUT NOT LEAST! MELISSA WILSON'S BAPTISM.
Melissa was baptized by Elder Endemann; Elder Collins and Elder Moala were the witnesses.