‘A sacred sight’: 120 begin their covenant path on same day in Sierra Leone

In a remote corner of the West African jungle, an extraordinary scene unfolded on the morning of Aug. 23. On that day, 120 men, women and children entered the waters of baptism in Moriba Town, Sierra Leone.

President Scott L. Wyatt , president of the Sierra Leone Bo Mission, described the event as nothing short of miraculous. “This place is on fire,” he said, adding: “I like to say this is the epicenter of the gathering of Israel.”

A remarkable day in Moriba Town

The combined baptismal service brought together members and missionaries from the Moriba Town Sierra Leone District . Candidates from one branch in Moriba Town and three nearby branches had been preparing for weeks — some for months — for this sacred day. “From the stand where Kathy and I sat, it was an awe-inspiring sight,”