These smartly dressed young men are on a mission and are from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North America. I should have written down their names, but was having a problem with camera and thought wrongly I would be able to read their name badges later.
I often see these young people in Leeds city centre, this day it was on Briggate and am always happy to say hello. These young men and women are far from home and their loved ones going to a strange land ( that just about sums up Yorkshire) to ask people to think more about god and read the book of Mormon. I realise there is a lot more to it than that but I am no expert on their church.
The young man in the middle is from Canada and the other 2 are from Utah and I do admire any young person doing their bit for something they believe in.
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These guys are always up by the university too. They are always really friendly (and some are rather good looking too!) I am a complete cynic when it comes to religion. One of them walked with me all the way home once when I was a student trying to convince me that turning to God would do me some good! I admire their persistence and faith, but I think I must be too far gone to save!
ReplyDeleteThey seems to be very happy! :) Happiness is contagious. It spreads as we smile more..Lovely shot! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't quite got the bottle to ask if I can take people's photos - but sure that'll come. They look delighted you asked them!
ReplyDeleteI like the look of them - they look happy and confident. It's not something I see usually in young people these days.
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I bet they are used to hearing "No thanks" a lot! They didn't convert you then?!
ReplyDeleteThe one on the Right is my Brother! Elder Riley Johns. Great picture and they are amazing. We love them and miss them but know they are doing the most wonderful work! Thanks for being so nice to them!
ReplyDeleteAnd the one on the left is my brother! Thanks for posting the picture. It's great to see they are happy and well!
ReplyDeleteWhat good-looking missionaries! Isn't it amazing that they post-pone 2 years of their lives to preach the true gospel of Jesus Christ!
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