LDS missionaries are 'serving the Lord' in Peachtree City

LDS missionaries

are 'serving the Lord' in Peachtree City

What would

bring two 20-year- old young men away from their homes in Hackettstown,

N. J. and Montpelier, Idaho to Peachtree City?

What would

motivate them to serve the community and pay their own way, receiving

no compensation other than satisfaction of having done their best?

Elders Kevin

Rich and Jordan Cheirrett have been called to serve in Peachtree City

for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

"They

left their homes and families, education and personal interests behind

because of their love for the Lord Jesus Christ," a spokesperson

said.

Rich left his

family in New Jersey and his college education at Brigham Young University

where he was studying accounting, and volunteered for a 24-month mission.

"Out of

330 missions throughout the world, the Lord wanted me to serve in the

Atlanta, Georgia mission," Rich said. "My mission president,

Michael Glauser, felt inspired to send me to work with my companion, Elder

Cheirrett in Peachtree City."

Cheirrett,

from Idaho, left his home 14 months ago and left college at Idaho State

University recently where he was studying law.

"When

you leave on a mission for our church you leave all your personal interests

behind and leave your family for two years, Cheirrett explained. "We

do the Lord's work for about 60 hours a week serving among the people

of Peachtree City."

Over the recent

Memorial Day weekend, the two were found welcoming those who attended

the Fayetteville Memorial Day Service. Every Tuesday and Thursday they

volunteer at the Clothes Less Traveled thrift store in Peachtree City.

Rich and Cheirett

can be found about the community speaking with people in public places

and in their homes. Those organizations which need a helping hand or those

who have questions, may call them at 678-364-6656.

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