A young Jehovah's Witness has described his baptism in front of 50,000 people at Twickenham Stadium as a 'wonderful experience'.
Jordan Quaye, of Boston Manor, on the borders of Brentford and Ealing, was one of 359 worshippers to be baptised in a temporary pool at the stadium during a three day convention.
The 18-year-old, who has attended the annual gathering since he was a baby, said this was the most emotional year yet for him.
"Being baptised was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere inside the stadium was great and it was a very emotional and proud moment in my life," he added.
"There were so many delegates from across the world and it felt like I was joining one big family."
Mr Quaye, who is due to begin an apprenticeship in accountancy shortly, said there were some misconceptions about Witnesses, who are known for knocking on people's doors and trying to convert them to the faith.
"We try if people give us a chance when we're on the doorstep to explain what being a Witness is about. It's up to them if they choose to listen to us," he said.
For Joe Lucas, of Ealing Common, it was his fifth year at the convention in Twickenham, though he had previously attended similar events elsewhere in the UK.
"It was great to listen to all the reminders from the bible about how we can improve ourselves but also to meet people from around the world. I'm still buzzing from it," said the 24-year-old window cleaner and freelance photographer.
