How to serve and make amazing friends. Click the mission name for a page that indicates the mission (s) that now serve the same area. How the Miracle My Ancestor Experienced during the Spanish Flu Pandemic Is Inspiring Me, Making the Doctrine and Covenants Personal to You. We dont use cars for transfers. (Jordan), Culture, food, country is beautiful. *Click here to browse Paris Mission gifts. Ah well. (Google Maps) 3. (Alex), Saint-Quentin, Brussels, Saint-Ouen. (Mariah), My mission is one of the hardest, you dont see many missionaries on bikes, we walk, drive, or use the subways. How to build an extra floor on a building. And it wasnt my doingI got to see the Elders baptisms, taught some that others found, found some that others taught, sang or performed at many others, fellowshipped or attended classes with other missionaries investigators and taught many recent converts. Boots for rain. Beautiful. I trained Elder Jeffs. (Roberto), While riding our bikes in Orleans, some guys we rode by spat at and hit us in the shoulder. More trust in the Lord. (Anna), Beautiful, mild seasons. 252- 253). (Bryan), A strong testimony of the work and of the church. His daughters letting members dedicate his grave, his daughters accepting the LDM that the members gave them with their testimonies of eternal families. Comfortable shoes (those flats wont last you long on the cobblestone roads!) I love you, and so does the Lord. The people are amazing once you get past the front door, they are always excited to be able to help someone after they learn your asking for help and not trying to sell them stuff. (Stuart), I suffered from debilitating migraines during my mission. In our first discussion with her, we felt the spirit so strong that my companion asked her to be baptized and she responded that of course she would beas if that was a silly question. Ether 12:27 was revelation in DIRECT response to Moronis plea for understanding in light of his linguistic weaknesses. I technically served 2 missions. (Stuart), Well I had a French companion and I was joking and said your mom to him in french but in french that means a super bad word haha so be careful with your translations haha. (Anna), Living & spending all your time with many different types of companions. Make sure youre prepared. Amazing member missionaries, amazing examples. A big reason that I memorized the discussions so quickly and taught so many shallow street lessons was to be better than others. (Mariah), Pain au Chocolate. They were all so kind and friendly. Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the people of the world, each in their own language, is a mandate from God. We had a great appointment; he finally started to break his habits and read the scriptures himself afterwards. France - Statistics and Church Facts | Total Church Membership Not a big one. (Anonymous), Fast and pray with faith and hard work, nothing doubting, success is guaranteed in your life and the lives of those you come in contact with. (Valan), People skills. Enjoy every day. (Mariah), I wish I had spoken the language better. (Zakarias). The countryside is where you find more of the French people, and they vary from region and town to town. I love the cosmopolitan, international nature of the cities there, meeting people from every nation, all working together. The Quebec Mission (later changed to the Canada Montreal Mission) was created in 1972, and by 1974 several French-speaking branches were created. Basically love the Lord and the Gospel more than you love anything, anyone else and youll do fine. See DieterF. Uchtdorf, God Will Do Something Unimaginable, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 54. Today, more than 59,000 Saints across Spain are "remembering without ceasing [their] work of faith, and labour of love" (1 Thessalonians 1:3). (Jeffrey), You will teach mostly African immigrants. (Douglas), Practically perfect in every way. (Doug), Dont worry so much about yourself or the future. (Anna), A lady answered the door in a robe and looked directly into my eyes and said, You have beautiful eyes. (Matt), Too many to count. Just an inch or two of snow, two months of cold, and only a few weeks of hot. Cheese. (Kale), I would shore up your testimony and knowledge of the Gospel and Book of Mormon. So are the Africans, who tend to be very open spiritually. Layers. (2019), 1. (Matt), My family has grown much stronger together! But after a few steps, we felt it wasnt right. During the 1960s, Church membership increased fivefold as missionaries and members worked to spread the gospel. Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service, Children and Youth: A Face to Face Event with Elder GerritW. Gong. An assignment as unusual as a French-speaking mission in Arizona has certainly caused us to question the impact of our role once or twice. During a migraine episode, we had an appointment scheduled with a non-progressing investigator with major word of wisdom issues. Keep it going! Believe that everything will work out and dont worry so much. Laundry. (Bryan), One of so many would be having my companion feel prompted enough by the Spirit and asked a devout Muslim to kneel with us and offer a prayer and end in the name of Jesus Christ. Utah Salt Lake City Mission. But he followed me and came straight up to me with scissors and took off a few inches of a chunk of my long red hair and scurried away. Well, we started walking one direction out of the station. (Roberto), One day while at the church, a lady called the chapel and asked to learn more. (Chloe), Investigators reading the scriptures and telling us what they learned. My grammar became worse because of the foreign language, but I learned to explain basic concepts and then building up to more complex concepts as a missionary. Online Recommendation System. Especially shoes, coat, umbrella (although the wind will destroy it). (Chloe), Too many to appropriately list here. (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. (Alex), Rainy, warm in country/cities, very rainy. (Nicholai), Friends, family, French Every good thing that has happened to me ever since. Hot summers (Anonymous), Wet and cold most of the year and hot and humid in the summer. The French are kind but you need to be real and sincere with themthey will see through insincerity very quickly. Hated it so never tried it. Heres a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the ParisLDS Mission. You are assigned to teach in the French language. We were both more than surprised to receive such a mission call. (Doug), Seeing peoples lives change through reading the Book of Mormon with an open heart and mind. Do as much of your study, reading, and praying in your mission language as possible. The best was in Nantes or Bordeaux where we met in a three story house. The second taught me patience and flexibility. Andersens Encourage French-Speaking Saints to Believe So many sacrament meetings for me were also so sacred, I felt like they were celestial room moments. This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. Take pictures of the people you meet (and label them because no matter how much you love them, you will forget their names). My first name is Jeff. Can reach upper 90s with the additional heat index as well. Dont contend with them, but always be able to inform them where they can readily find accurate information and that youre always happy to teach them more about the Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To do otherwise will keep you from speaking for a good part of your mission. Scriptures Gospel Library Gospel Media Music Library. More people than I had imagined are in Paris. They love fine food, good education, good music, small gatherings, they dress nicely and are generous. People will say they believe in God but they really dont act like they do. It was awesome to see her progress, her maturity in the gospel, and how the Gospel filled her life with joy. (Mariah), In the ghettos, having some people try to take your cell phones or cameras. (Nicholai), Walking out of the apartment was the start of something crazy- but crazy wonderful. (Doug), Pray for the people even before you get your call. Try to keep it as small as possible. (Doug), Pain au chocolat (Nantes) Falafel (Paris 4eme) Baozi (Paris Rue Au Maire 3eme) Banh Mi (Paris 13eme) Gaufres (Bruxelles) Kebab Poulet (18eme, Rue Marx Dormoy) Any McDonalds (really good in Europe). I learned a valuable language. Its the Lords. 3. (Matt), Having my last lesson on my mission where our golden investigator told us a story where he met 2 young men in white shirts and ties that gave him a book that forever changed his life and his families. (Doug), Congratulated a person for having been robbed. (Michael), It covers three countries. (Valan), St Quentin, St Omer, Brussels, Paris, Nantes, Tours. The prophets of the Book of Mormon regularly apologize for the weaknesses of mortal tongues because it can be the first and most intimidating barrier to sharing eternal truths with strangers in strange lands, but it can be overcome. People skills. (Kale), Poubelles, crepes, couscous, steak-frites. (Doug), Getting stuck in metro doors. Also, most of our transfers were by train, not automobile. Connecting Daughters of God with His Priesthood Power, Unlocking the Door to Personal Revelation, Grappling with Unanswered Gospel Questions, How Studying Church History Strengthens My Faith, Do You Have Questions about the Gospel? It doesnt make sense to have to use time to even begin to find a testimony on your mission when you could be bearing it instead to people that need it. In a revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet in 1833, the Lord said, "For it shall come . Albania Tirana. (Jacob), St Maur des Fosses, Chelles, Sarcelles, Rennes. No clue why but he then proceeded to yell at us and we just walked away. if you dont know the truth when you first leave, I promise you will know as you let yourself go to work and you will come back a better person. France Paris Mission - Lifey (Nicholai), Temperate 4 seasons. So much time immersed in the scriptures, I got to know them so much better 2. [1] By country/territory [ edit] List of missions within each country, territory or dependency. But at the same time, I felt some inner rush to keep hurrying to find her. Racolette. I saw behind her a huge dog and right after she said bonjour I told her to shut the door because I was afraid that the dog would attack us. (Jacob), A stronger testimony of the Gospel. How to keep pushing past hard times. (Kara), Finding ourselves in the middle of an anti-war protest. Catherine. That was always a good spiritual experience. (Merrilyn), I met a woman whom my dad had taught and baptized 20 years earlier and that reinforced the importance of sharing the gospel and strengthening get new members I also now teach French and LOVE the connections I still have in France as I have been able to keep several friendships strong . The French people are incredible! 5. Self Control. I love their wildness for football and tennis. Croissante aux aumaund. (Michael), Paris (twice), Tours, Meaux, St. Nazaire, Limoges, Cherbourg, Rennes. Any things you really like about the area/people? (Dennis), We were almost missing a train, so I started to drive with my best Italian style..It was quite dangerous because people dont seem to follow Italian streets rules. Keep your wardrobe practical. I served in the Fiji Suva mission, speaking French, which means I was on a island called New Caledonia the whole time. It was a long walk. Caresser is to pet. Theres no way we can find her here! It never got too cold, but spending too much time outdoors in the winter was chilly business. ed. (Mariah), I packed all the stuff on the list and used almost everything. (Doug), Changed every aspect of my life. France Paris | Welcome - Mission (Valan), Walking in a sketchy city with lots of Arabs and came across a fight in the parking lot. How to see others in a different light and to love them and feel compassion for them. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. (Stuart), I learned French! (Merrilyn), I was a new member of the church when I went out on my mission. The quicker you do the faster you will start to have one of the most cherished times of your life. (Merrilyn), Those who were members of the church and active were heroes. (Paul), The language is beautiful. Powerful tools to collect, organize and share your missionary experiences! 188 Countries Receiving Humanitarian Aid (Since 1985) 36,639 Welfare Services Missionaries (Incl. The people who remember you most are often the companions you serve with so be good to each other. But they dont always mean the same thing in English. (Anonymous), Crepes, bread, cheese, pate, patisserie, grec, kabab, etc. (Drew), I was on splits the first night of my mission with two elders. (Kara), Colombes, Evry/Grigny, Versailles, Melun, Bois Guillaume, Rouens, and Nantes. (Jordan), Riding the bus at night in Mauritius. Later that night, my trainer asked me Elder, do you remember what you prayed for before we left our apartment? After the dinner we headed towards the metro, but it was shut down due to a transit strike. Pretty hot in the summer. The cities are full of people from every country imaginable. (Elsa), I had three Mission Presidents: President Jones in Paris, Elder Andersen, and President Oveson in Bordeaux. The LDS Church in French Polynesia was founded in 1843 as the first foreign-language mission of the church. Also, people enjoyed food. To name two, I was blessed to learn to love people, even though I dont directly benefit in any temporal way from those people. Try to keep your luggage limited, too: one large suitcase, one good backpack or carry-on piece, and a wardrobe bag for your suits/dresses. (Zakarias), Its like regular mainland European weather- we have both a lot of rain and sun. Lots of translating opportunities. After the law granting religious freedom was passed in 1967, an independent Spanish branch was organized in Madrid. Foreign Language Training for LDS Missionaries: Historical Antecedents I Had Left the Church. Speaking in tongues Mormon style - The Salt Lake Tribune (Chloe), Dont worry about trying to express everything that you want to say. An Apostle of Jesus Christ and his wife brought a familiar message of hope to French-speaking Latter-day Saints around the world on Sunday, February 21. Be humble, be simple. (Anna), Lapin la moutarde, fraisiers, quiche, poulet aux arachides Africain. (Drew), Soak up the Temple experience while at the Mission Training Center as much as possible. Paris P-Days are so much fun. My DNA be stolen or something? There are places in the world where the missionaries, even in their humble circumstances, are wealthier than the people they serve: dont insult them and embarrass yourself by over-dressing. Goat cheese salads. Libraries. We were having our district meeting that morning, so two companionships from out of town had arrived earlier by train and they were stopped and informed by police officers just outside our apartment of the situation. Memorized the Articles of Faith. (Scott), Organization, being bold, self discipline, diligence, hard work, following the spirit, studying scriptures, working with others. (Bryan), Galettes. We hiked up a mountain one weekend when everyone from Tarbes went to a Missionary Training Session in Bordeaux and there was only room for all missionaries but one so another had to stay behind so we could be a pair. There's also Cote d'Ivoire, and Belgium. You are equals no matter what; its not a competition, nor a fashion show (3 Nephi 13:25-34). (Bryan), Cold wet winters. (Dennis), Once they opened up to you, you had a friend for life. Dont buy more than you need. (Mariah), Not many baptisms. From that moment on, Brother Lualas life was changed. Organization. For many of them, the path that led them to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ wasn't easy, but meeting these people has helped us see how the Lord guides people to find His true gospel. Talking to people. Missionaries called French speaking serve in Reunion and Mauritius and never see the mission home on Madagascar. His friend pulled him away but we were scared, partially from the sense that we were not as well protected because we had not been obedient that day. (Kara), Fresh bread and chocolate. We were able to set the stage for the visitor center, the temple, and new branches and stakes. Mainly humid. (Scott), Crepes Kebabs Gallettes Panninis Baguettes. The church and the work of the restoration will go forward and we can be a part if we choose. The other blessings were from the ways I grew on my mission. 6. (UK), French is hard and the only way you can learn is by trying and making mistakes and learning if you speak and read and write French. (Zakarias), Kebabs. People are proper and polite, they love their language, beauty and history. I dont know if they ever got baptized, but I was definitely prompted to talk to him. (Nicholai), Finding Jean-Claude at a bus station and seeing his life change in just 3 weeks. (Alex), Living in the neuf-trois in Paris during gang fights(Jacob), We were a little bit late coming home one night. (Merrilyn), I never ate cheese in my life. I still have a copy of the flyer the police were handing out in my mission scrapbook. He then chased us out of the building with said knife. (Chloe), I started, ended, and spent most of my mission within the borders of the old Bordeaux mission and was even trained by a Bordeaux missionary. Crepes. Didnt understand the word robbed. Lots of rain In the winter. Camembert & Brie. Moules frites. That ended my first porting experience and the Elders bought me my first French pastry. Dont make derogatory remarks about the French. (Alex), Pain au chocolat, baguette, Gouda, boxed soup, Brie. Loved eating escargot just so I could tell everyone back home that I ate SNAILS. On Halloween, we decided to show the French what a real Halloween was like. 172 Years. We went around a corner and a bunch of soldiers started clapping for us. Try to hold out for Soldes for major discounts. A man opened the door in a small robe and when we asked him if he spoke English, he swung the door wide open and revealed a butcher knife in his hand. Light skirts for humidity. I walked around for the first 6 weeks saying that Jesus Christ is my flavor because the words for savior and flavor are really close. Some of us may wonder if we were really called to the right place or whether we can truly make a difference. (Kara), Love every minute and never stop praying!
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