In 2007, at least 293 new members were baptized around the world. This compares to 335 reported in the January issue last year. Here are the baptisms reported at press time:

Argentina ...................................4
Australia .................................. 19
Bahamas ....................................1
Barbados ....................................1
Brazil ..........................................4
Canada .......................................9
Chile ..........................................13
Colombia .................................... 1
France .........................................1
Germany .....................................2
Guatemala ..................................4
Italy ............................................2
Ivory Coast ................................ 1
Kenya ..........................................7
Mexico .........................................9
New Zealand ..............................2
Nigeria ........................................7
Peru ............................................3
Philippines ..................................9
Rwanda ......................................1
St. Kitts ......................................2
South Africa ...............................3
United Kingdom ........................ 3
United States ........................178
Zambia ......................................3
Zimbabwe .................................4