The LDS Church's Sunday School general president, Russell T. Osguthorpe, and his counterpart in the Young Men peneral presidency, David L. Beck, recently embarked on a tour to Africa, visiting Mormons in a trio of nations.

They returned home to church headquarters with a better understanding and appreciation of the many challenges — and opportunities — facing members in a young, dynamic corner of the church. "I developed a great love, respect and compassion for all the areas we visited," Brother Beck said.

The Africa tour marked the first trip to the continent for both men. Brother Osguthorpe and Brother Beck — along with their wives, Lola Osguthorpe and Robin Beck — met with members and investigators of many backgrounds during stops in Durban, South Africa; Maputo, Mozambique; and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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