July 2024 FRESH START

Baptisms
Daniel and Sarah Collante
The last Sabbath of the year, December 30, 1923, was a
highlight for Daniel Collante, age 7, and his sister Sarah
Collante, age10 as they were baptized together. Both
had studied under Pastor Ben in preparation for this
special occasion. Daniel is in the Primary Sabbath
School class and Sarah is in Juniors. Both attend the
Punta Gorda public school.
Sarah loves to sing and Daniel has a mind for numbers,
especially the big digits. He stated that he wanted to
keep the commandments and go to heaven when
Jesus comes. Both he and his sister requested baptism
on their own volition. They are the children of a single
mother, Tamara Collante Tejada, who requests your
support and prayers for her family.
Photo credits: Ted Stringer
Trecia Lunan
Trecia Lunan credits her grandmother, who had a significant
part in raising her, for sowing the seeds of SDA beliefs in her
life. She was baptized on December 23, 2023 because of that
influence.
Photo credits: Ted Stringer
Trecia considered it a privilege to care for her grandmother
in her last illness. This experience ignited a love and passion
for helping the elderly and shut-ins. Trecia’s primary job is at
a spa doing facials but she also has worked for Bright Star
Care for 2 years, caring for others and doing what she feels
God has called her to do. She describes herself as laid back,
but friendly and willing to help wherever needed.