Baptism in Tsawwassen

On the evening of Wednesday, July 12, Bishop John Stephens travelled to his parish of St. David's, Delta (Tsawwassen) to preside at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist with Baptism. The baptismal candidate was Nayasha Janelle Basvi, youngest child of the parish's rector, the Reverend Simbarashe Basvi and wife Mebbe. Nayasha is sister to older siblings,  Nokutenda Nicole and Kupakwashe Ivan.

Nayasha was born September 30, 2022, 21 months after her family arrived in Canada, and the Reverend Basvi began his new ministry at St. David's.

Also participating in the liturgy was the Reverend Monte Tugewete (himself a recent father for the second time) who took on the role of Bishop's Chaplain. The Reverend Tugewete is Assistant Curate at Holy Trinity Cathedral and St. Alban the Martyr, Burnaby/

The name Nyasha translated from the Shona language means 'Grace of God'.

Following the liturgy, Bishop John began a well-deserved vacation.

Many thanks to Mary Horton of the parish for these photos.