Today was the first baptism that we have been able to attend.  The two gentlemen in the colored shirts are the ones that got baptised.  As they stood in the water I remembered it was probably next week that JC (our grandson)is to be baptised, or soon thereafter. I asked the two, Alexander and Olivier, where there family and friends were?  They said their family had no interest, were discouraging and that they would be the first to join the church and pave the way for other family to come. I told them we were there for them. Today we will stand in for there families. Our JC would understand, he will have lots of family there for him, and in spirit we will be there too!!  Thanks JC for understanding.

 We stopped in Brazzaville long enough to have Zone Conference and eat with our Elders and Sisters.  Brazzaville is directly across the Congo River from Kinshasa.  When these missionaries come to see us they have to cross the river.  They have the most amazing stories and testimonies.

This is that same house next to the Elders this lady is burning this log and chipping off the charcoal to burn in that little burner on the ground in front of her.  This is how she would cook her dinner on the burner.  This was such a neat day because we were able to get close to the people and really see Congo

 Here's one of my favorite pictures.  This lady lived next door to our Elders who weren't home when we came by.  This is how all the mothers carry their babies. They wrap the material around the baby and then around their front.  Isn't this so smart it frees up their arms and hands..but then President Cook pointed out how bad this was on the baby's hips and feet...of course he would notice that.  She and the baby were just darling!!

 Here are our Elders in Pointe Noire. The Senior couple that helps in this area are Elder and Sister Wheatley from Clinton UT.  They are the best.  They have a lovely home that they rent and it's great when they have r unning water and electricity.  True pioneers.  They were so gracious and we had a wonderful time with some of our American Elders

 Here in Point Noire we were able to go with the missionaries to visit some less actives we saw these kids playing.  One little girl was needling some string at first I thought she was knitting but it was with one needle. 

 
 Here is the church building in Pointe Noire Congo.  Isn't it a lovely church?  In the back of the church is an outdoor basketball court painted bright lime green.  There were some sisters there cleaning the church washing the stone sidewalk with soap and water and a brush.










Here we are at the beach at Pointe Noire looking West towards home...it's not too far??? We had gotten up early and walked on the beach before Zone Conference. You can tell it's early my eyes are hardly opened.