In the spotlight

Church of LDS
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Sister Adele Gabriel, Rachel Leech and elder Christopher Berrett, front to back, listen as Chris Linehan leads a class on gospel principles for new members and missionaries at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on West Reservoir Blvd in Peoria on a Sunday in June. Particularly for young church members in their early 20's, serving a two-year mission of proselytizing and community service away from home is a common practice. With Mitt Romney running for president, the Mormon Church is in the spotlight. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR