A few weeks ago we had a wonderful opportunity. Unexpectedly at about 4pm we were invited to the 5pm re-baptism of a member of our branch. It was a small group just the family and close friends and as missionaries, we were included. There was a scramble to find a white tie (Elder VV had that), and white pants but soon we were on our way as part of a little caravan to the beach. It was about 5:30pm so the sun was starting to set. It was a beautiful evening, the breeze was perfect. Songs were sung, and prayers said and I couldn't seem to stop crying at the gift we had of being part of this scene. A father came back, repented and was forgiven.
Two of the children in his family are in our Sunday School class. We had been learning about the Atonement for the month of March. As I embraced the 16 year old daughter I was able to tell her that this was the miracle of the atonement that we had been talking about in SS class happening right here.
It was so touching and such a sweet tender mercy from the Lord to be able to be there. Repentance and forgiveness through the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ.
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