History Made in Kasungu

We were so excited to organize and participate in

 the baptisms of 52 new Saints here in Kasungu! 

 This was a very busy but wonderful time for all of us.

  Six Elders came on Friday to finish teaching and do all the interviews.

  We had a few logistical challenges but everything went very smoothly.

  The people here were so happy to finally be able to get baptized,

 some after years of investigating and waiting.  

Friday afternoon, cleaning the "font".  

Those ready for baptism. 
We didn't have enough white clothing for everyone so some
 had to wait to get into whites until others were baptized.  

This is our only member, Brother Moyo, who baptized his wife first.  

Used a large cement trough for baptisms behind the school where we meet.
This is Sister Bertha who helps grandma with the primary. 

Explaining the process and trying to keep it all organized.  

The men had to wait for the women to be baptized, which was very hard for them.

A few of the newly baptized members on Sunday.

We made dressing rooms on each side of the stage and called people up
 to select clothing then get dressed.  Because we didn't have enough clothes
 for everyone, some came to us and said "I didn't get a uniform".
 We assured them they would be able to dress after others were baptized.  

With 52 baptisms and confirmations, there was lots of paperwork.  

Newly ordained Priesthood holders.  On Sunday, 19 men and 2 boys
 were ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood.  It was great to watch them get trained
 on how to confer the Priesthood and ordain to an office in the Priesthood.
  Several were able to ordain others or their sons.  

Grace Banda (10) was our youngest to be baptized.  

The Kapasule family, the first investigators of the church in 2013.
 He was baptized on Saturday, confirmed and ordained a Priest on Sunday,
 then was able to baptize his wife and son.  It was a great day for them.  

Singing before the baptisms started.  

Some pretty tired missionaries at the end of the weekend.