Through the Camera Lens, Part 5
Youth: The Future of the Church in Russia
A Photographic Essay by Scot Facer Proctor

One of the things President Hinckley said in his talk to the Saints here in Russia (the full text of which will be published on Meridian) was that the youth were the future of the Church in Russia. He charged them to be faithful and true.

I wanted to capture some of their faces for you. They are beautiful and will live up to President Hinckley’s charge.

This father and son were about as handsome and full of light as anyone I’ve seen. I thought how this father would pass on righteousness to his son and his son truly is part of the future of the Church in Russia.

Missionaries everywhere were taking a good number of pictures, including this one.

I believe the young women of Russia are heeding the words of President Hinckley who asked girls that if they were going to pierce ears to only have one set of earrings, and a small one at that. I saw none of the young women here go against that counsel.

This young boy could make a fine stake president some day.

Your sons and your daughters who have served missions in Russian-speaking areas have been blessed to bring many wonderful people into the Church in this area.

The youth are learning to be strong and may bless the lives of millions in the future years to come.

This little one was having the most fun playing with her coat on her head.

Youth programs of the Church, in many areas, are still in their fledgling stage but, with the help of the members, the work will go forth across this vast continent.

The youth of the Church in Russia must be valiant and true to the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Shall the Youth of Zion Falter, When Defending Truth and Right? No!

Click here to go back to Part 1 of Through The Camera Lens, The Prophet Arrives in Moscow.

Watch for the full text of the Prophet’s talk which will be illustrated with his speaking here in Moscow and his interactions with the Saints.

 

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