Baptism

Last evening I had the opporunity to baptize Bintue Dembele, a young woman from the country of Mali in Africa. Mali is just south of Algeria. Bintue's native language is French and she is learning English preparatory to majoring in education at MSU.

She literally "found" the church, encountering Elders Ransley and Dehart at the church on a day when nobody is generally there. Truly an inspired meeting of one seeking the gospel of Jesus Christ (Bintue) with His servants called to teach the restored gospel (the Elders).

Bintue is very sweet and friendly, with a smile that would warm any heart. She is making a lot of new friends in the University Ward and we are very excited for her as she progresses in the gospel.

It's great to become so well acquainted with these young folks and to contribute in some small way to teaching and providing an example of how the gospel can touch and change lives for the eternities. It is a great privilege and blessing to be able to serve in this way, for which we are very grateful.

In the photo are Elder Ransley, Bintue, me and Elder Dehart.