One of the things we have been praying for is for more families. Our mission president does not want this to be a Haitian branch, but right now it looks more like a Haitian branch than anything else. Our branch consists of about 55 single (or married with their wives in Haiti) Haitian men. Then there are literally two families and a few single women....some with children. So we have prayed for families to come in to the church to strengthen us. Well a few weeks ago this man came to church. It turned out he is an elder....lived here for 12 years and has his family with him. He and his wife and two older children were all baptized before they ever came to the island, but he did not know the church was here. He is from Santo Domingo and all his extended family is active. He was so thrilled to find the church here, and we were thrilled he found us too. Anyway we got his records and he has been so faithful since learning of the church here. His wife works on Sunday so has not come to Sunday meetings. But we have been to their home and they are choice. I think they are an answer to our prayers. Their 10 year old son will be baptized tomorrow.
However we still need more families. It just amazes me that when we pray for things, we get them. (Where is my faith?) We need to be more specific with prayers, and then expect them to be answered!
The elders want to sponsor a game night every Friday night. We had the first activity tonight. This will be an opportunity for members to bring their friends and have fun together. We are excited about that. However, we may find it will turn out like English....something for all these men to do... and we could be swarmed. We will see how it develops.
Love to all of you. Elder and Sister Herbert
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