pam Posted December 20, 2011 Report Posted December 20, 2011 David Archuleta to serve LDS mission | ksl.comI honestly didn't think he'd do it with his popularity but I'm really happy for him in his decision. Quote
Jenamarie Posted December 20, 2011 Report Posted December 20, 2011 David Archuleta to serve LDS mission | ksl.comI honestly didn't think he'd do it with his popularity but I'm really happy for him in his decision.I'm really glad he's decided to go. :)(I didn't think he'd do it because of his dad. He seems to be living through David.) Quote
applepansy Posted December 20, 2011 Report Posted December 20, 2011 His decision to go shows a great deal about his character. Whoohooo David! Quote
john doe Posted December 20, 2011 Report Posted December 20, 2011 Rumors are that he is going to Chile. But I haven't independently confirmed that. Quote
pam Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Posted December 20, 2011 Watching the video you can't help but feel the emotion as he makes his announcement. Quote
UrbanFool Posted December 20, 2011 Report Posted December 20, 2011 They'd definitely need to send him somewhere where he wasn't a household name I'd think. Quote
Jenamarie Posted December 20, 2011 Report Posted December 20, 2011 They'd definitely need to send him somewhere where he wasn't a household name I'd think.And where tabloid writters would be less likely try and set up appointments with him posing as "investigators". Quote
RipplecutBuddha Posted December 21, 2011 Report Posted December 21, 2011 (edited) There are, unfortunately, precious few celebrities with true character such as this. Even though I haven't been deeply into his music he is, especially now, on my top ten list of amazing people. Okay, so my youtube comment wasn't the kindest I could have put....at least I didn't say it here Edited December 21, 2011 by RipplecutBuddha Quote
Backroads Posted December 27, 2011 Report Posted December 27, 2011 I always hoped he would do this. Yes, sending him where he woudn't be recognized would be the prudent thing to do. Quote
Traveler Posted December 27, 2011 Report Posted December 27, 2011 During a business trip to Taiwan I met the son of Marie Osmond. With his father’s last name it was not as obvious that he was somewhat a celebrity. The reality of a mission is that while serving there is no celebrity status. Marie’s son was an excellent example. I was so impressed with the lad – I thought of contacting sister Osmond and passing on my impression – but upon returning to the states, thought better of it – let the lad serve his Father in heaven. To be honest I did not know who David Archuleta was – I do not follow TV and performing celebrities. However, having heard him perform with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir – I am impressed with his rich smooth voice ((I prefer performers that seem to know the precise note they want to sing and hit it on their first try rather that move around a note until they can find it). I congratulate David on his choice of faith and I am quite confident that the L-rd will find the right place for him to serve so that he and those he serves will be richly blessed. I would not be a bit discouraged if he or any other choice servant of the L-rd were to serve in my ward – or a ward I visit in my travels. BTW – I do love our missionaries and that our faithful young men and women can serve missions – missions are inspiring and a great thing. But a mission is not necessary for individual salvation – and that is probably why I so love missionaries. Though I still love and respect my one son (and other saints) that did not serve as much as my sons (and other saints) that did. The Traveler Quote
skippy740 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Posted December 27, 2011 I always hoped he would do this. Yes, sending him where he woudn't be recognized would be the prudent thing to do. Yep. He'll go foreign. The question is... HOW foreign will he be going?Elizabeth Smart served in Paris, France. While she isn't a "celebrity", she certainly had name recognition in the US. I doubt her abduction became an issue in her missionary service.Just makes you wonder where he might be sent... Quote
Backroads Posted December 28, 2011 Report Posted December 28, 2011 From what I understand of so many areas that even what one might think to be an impoverished area is bound to have a few people who are in tune with US entertainment. But I'd say keep him out of North America, Europe, and Australia might be the way to go. Every other continent will have reasonable hit and miss, I think. Quote
Bini Posted December 28, 2011 Report Posted December 28, 2011 They should send him to the Philippines! Quote
Spartan117 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 Pop star David Archuleta begins 2-year Mormon missionPop star David Archuleta begins 2-year Mormon mission | Deseret NewsDavid Archuleta is about to leave on his two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and on Wednesday posted the following statement along with a 7-minute video on his YouTube channel:"Just one more vlog from home for a while before I leave on my mission. It has been an emotional week with family and friends. Just wanted to thank all of you for the support you have giving me for the last 4 years. Will see you all in 2 years." Quote
Guest Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 My niece works in the MTC cafeteria. She's been a huge Archie fan since he's been in the public eye. She is a little excited about serving his meals for the next month. :) Quote
lizzy16 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 He's going to chilie :) And, he started on Thursday I believe. I went shopping with a friend who announced all excited "David's starting his mission today!" I guess she knows someone who knows someone :) I honestly don't think he's very attractive. One of my friends saw him while doing baptisms in the SLC temple. She came back and said "See. Thats why I make sure i'm worthy! So i can see David at the temple!" haha. Quote
beefche Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Did ya'll see him singing in the choir of the Saturday afternoon session of GC? Quote
pam Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Posted March 31, 2012 hahaha I just asked the same question on the General Conference thread I started earlier today. Quote
Jenamarie Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Yup, saw him right at the very end. I wonder if they had him practicing with the choir prior to officially entering the MTC. Quote
Echo2002 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Posted April 4, 2012 One of the Osmonds served in Nashville. I don't know whose son he was. Quote
mordorbund Posted April 4, 2012 Report Posted April 4, 2012 Did ya'll see him singing in the choir of the Saturday afternoon session of GC?I think he was faking it. His eyes were open. Quote
beefche Posted April 4, 2012 Report Posted April 4, 2012 I think he was faking it. His eyes were open.It did look like he was just saying "watermelon" instead of the words of the hymns..... Quote
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