For the first time since the Montgomery Branch left the Potomac Chapel for the Kentlands Chapel in 2001, a baptismal service was held in the Potomac Chapel. Due to a mold outbreak in the Kentlands Chapel, all branch meetings had been moved to the Potomac Chapel for at least two weeks.
Coincidentally Brother John Huang, branch mission leader, who conducted the meeting in English, had exactly the same name as the brother being baptized. Actually for the new convert, his English surname Huang came from his father, and his Chinese surname Ma came from his mother.
Brother Ben Tsai gave the talk about baptism, after which Elder Welton baptized John. While they dressed, Sister Melinda Urbina played a musical interlude. Brother Da Zhao gave the talk on the gift of the Holy Ghost. Our mission leader, John Huang, welcomed the new convert, John Huang, into the Elders Quorum of the branch. Then President Charles Huang welcomed John as the newest member of our branch. Elder Welton was the pianist, while Sister Abbey Zhao was the music director. The opening and closing hymns were "When Jesus Christ Was Baptized" and "When I Was Baptized."
We were very happy to attend Brother Huang's baptism. The small baptismal room was filled to capacity with church members and friends. This baptism reminded some older members to reminisce on the many baptisms that were held at the Potomac Chapel. Congratulations, John, on your baptism!
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