Andersons with our new family, Fortunate, Muninashe, Cephas, Moforro, and Keisha Muchenje, Baptism Day in Eastview, 2023.11.12
Sunday morning, Nov. 12, 2023, we drove to Eastview for church to celebrate Muchenje's special day. Cephas, Fortunate, Muninashe, and Keishea all entered the waters of baptism! We got there early and picked up the Muchenje's in Eastview then drove to the chapel. The dirt roads were so congested by big buses and vans that we only made it there 8 minutes early. We had a nice Sacrament meeting and enjoyed the beautiful way the African saints can really sing! We also have windows open hearing drums and chanting of the Apostolic worshippers nearby. The baptism was held after the church services. Everyone was so excited! 
Bruce congratulates Cephas, Elder Day and Yav helped teach and interview the Muchenjes, 2023.11.12
After two short talks on baptism and receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost, everyone went outside to the font for the baptism and photos. Keisha, the 8-year-old daughter, wanted to be first, so Elder Yav, who's taught them the missionary discussions baptized her and Muninashe, the 12-year-old son. Bruce was honored to baptize Fortunate and Cephas. After the baptism, traditionally, we sing hymns until the recipients are dressed and ready. They are then asked to share their testimonies. Both Cephas and Fortunate gave beautiful simple testimonies and thanked the Andersons for bringing the gospel to their lives. We were so happy to be part of their introduction to the gospel and support system. Keisha and Muninashe also bore simple sweet testimonies of the truthfulness of the gospel and the happiness they felt.
The ward members seemed very supportive and congratulated their newest members. Everyone was so kind to come to greet us and shake our hands. We gave the kids Books of Mormon and coloring books and triple combinations to the adults. After we tried to 4-wheel it home through construction-graded dirt roads, not meant to be driven on. We thought it was a shortcut, but it ended up being much longer and almost high centering it.
We arrived home safely and enjoyed a beef brisket and mashed potatoes, with onions, zucchini, and cheese. We enjoyed zooming into William and Elisa's ward's primary program to watch Paul, Jane, Ruth, and Isaac sing. They did so great, especially on their own personal parts. We are proud grandparents!
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