Kekchi at the Temple

During my Thursday shift at the temple this week a large group of the Kekchi (or Q'eqchi) Maya came in from Senahú.  A dozen young men received their own endowment in preparation for a mission or wedding.  I had the privilege of officiating in some of that.  These beautiful people from the Alta Verapaz and Baja Verapaz departments in northern Guatemala speak their native language, although most of the men speak at least a little Spanish.  They are able to receive their endowment in their native Mayan tongue.  I was so impressed with the spirit of these young men.  It is remarkable how many in their native communities have embraced the Restored Gospel.  They are truly the Lord's  people.