Avelino Domingos Correio Moreno

Avelino works at construction on the docks of the ocean...he scuba dives to prepare the ground before they pour cement to strengthen the docks.  He has to go by feel because below the water where he works, it is total darkness.   He awakened early on a Sunday morning and wandered the town of Sao Filipe.  He came to a small white wall across from the church on Easter , April 8th.  He arrived at 7 am and waited and waited...then left for a while and `for some reason´ felt to return to sit on the wall and waited and waited...not sure exactly what he was waiting for...

Sunday the 22nd of April, Avelino got up at 5 am for his joy...after two weeks of reading and taking lessons, praying and thinking alot...here he is on his way to the church...with a big smile!  He said he knows now why he felt so strong to sit on that wall and wait there to be invited in.  



He asked if President Benedict could baptize him and confirm him a member of the  Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos  Santos dos Ultimos Dias.  What a wonderful day!  What a wonderful two weeks to witness a change in the life of such an amazing young man.   He has an interesting story and eyes that sparkle with a new brightness of hope.  

Everytime we visit him in his little apartment around the corner from this street, he is waiting for us.  This is the day he told us of his decision to be baptized.  When the elders taught him about Tithing from the Bible, he simply said it would be no problem.  He would use the money he used to spend on alcoholic beverages since he would not need to purchase them anymore.  We wish you could hear him pray.   He has taught us again about faith and blessings.