The day finally arrived. Not only was this a special branch activity with three people getting baptized, but the whole branch rejoiced today to witness the baptismal service for William, Steven, and Michelle Zheng. We have been waiting for this day for a long time. Members of the Kentland's Ward joined our branch in a jam packed room with over 70 people to support these three.
Elder Anderson conducted the meeting. After the invocation by Richard Huang, Benjamin Tsai was invited to give a talk about the importance of baptism. Then in succession, Elder Lyman baptized William, Elder Packer baptized Steven, and Elder Shih baptized Michelle. After a musical interlude, the Primary children sang a rendition of Book of Mormon Stories. Next, Da Zhao gave a talk on the gift of the Holy Ghost. Welcome messages were extended by Cary Ning for William and Steven to the Young Men, by Abbey Zhao for Michelle to the Primary, and by President Charles Huang for all three to the Branch.
Today was the evidence of a great miracle, a "softening of hearts" as indicated by Brother Zhao, and a great milestone in the lives of three special young people and in the history of the Branch. We not welcome William and Steven and Michelle as the newest members in God's church today, but we also move forward with them as part of the Branch family in progressing through life's goals and
challenges. Welcome and congratulations, William, Steven, and Michelle!
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