Since then, the missionary work has accelerated, and the knowledge of a Savior has reached many French-speaking people in this part of the world. Any things you really like about the area/people? The ability to learn and speak another language. Other miracles were feeling like we should have gotten off as a specific train stop to keep talking to somebody, turning around 10 minutes later, catching a new train, turning back, and still finding that person we wanted to talk to in the mass of people in that little town. Argentina Buenos Aires North. Save some money and buy a suit or two in France. All these things I learned are essential in my present life and future. (Michael), French! (Jordan), Finding a family that we were taking a Book of Mormon to whose address we had left at home, hours away. Then we were praying for safety. Among the hardest things Id done. Organization. How to talk to people from all walks of life. I know that I choose my joy or sadness. You will become fluent enough. How the Miracle My Ancestor Experienced during the Spanish Flu Pandemic Is Inspiring Me, Making the Doctrine and Covenants Personal to You. Here are LDS-friendly educational videos aboutFrance. (Mariah), I had the opportunity to go back to a previous area and be apart of a baptism for a person I had worked with for 6 months. Nothing changes the truthfulness of the gospel and Satan will work against you, so fight the battles and win. *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. Well, we started walking one direction out of the station. The members preparing his name for temple work, the bishop emailing me a year after his death to tell me that he had personally done the proxy temple ordinances in Jean-Claudes name. 4. (Valan), They seem cold at first, but once they warm up to you they are super friendly. Able to understand new members better. Give Him your time and dont bring your own agenda. Love and serve your companion and those you meet. 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. (Alex), Language bonus, people skills, being able to carry on a conversation, cooking. Any pastry from the bakery around the corner from the train station in Rouen. I even introduced my wife to them on our honeymoon in Paris five years after returning home. (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. How to work harder when exhausted. LDS Mission shirts come in all sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, up to 4XL. But times have changed and there is so much work to do! (Drew), I was a little nervous as plans fell through again with my first blue (trainee), and I was afraid she might be mad or frustrated that we werent teaching quite as much as she probably expected. But when I got to France they used cheese on everything and I started eating it and could not believe how much I loved it. We all spent the day in our apartment, having our meeting there in our living room, followed by a big lunch. She was getting married the next day and her friends were having fun getting her embarrassed. 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. 13 Days. However, as we climbed the stairs I felt the migraine lift and strength return. French Language: General: Dealing with money Getting to Paris from the . 4 seasons without the extremes you get in the Midwest. I could tell immediately that he was not interested, so we tried to go the other way, but he followed us. The claires chocolats there were really good, too. Long suffering. 78110 Le Vesinet 3. So wear thick. The best was in Nantes or Bordeaux where we met in a three story house. Missionaries: Historical Antecedents and Foundations for Current Church Policies and Institutions Lynn Henrichsen In 1830, just one language --English --was used in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Life-long friends. (Elsa), It was very humid, with warm summers and cold winters. Libraries. If you do, He will frustrate it and show you the right path. (Roberto), When knocking on doors the first time, I commented after about three doors to my trainer Man, there sure are a lot of people called sonnerie here! Most of the doorbells said sonnerie on them. (Doug), Discipline, work ethic, study habits, spiritual study habits, organizational skills, language skills. (Zakarias), Buying three tickets for Trois from a kiosk in Le Havre. How to see others in a different light and to love them and feel compassion for them. Here are T-shirts for the France ParisMission! 172 Years. This helped me to accomplish many things later in life. When he started towards my blue, I got rather defensive, raised my voice, and then he ran away. There are a lot of tourists in Paris, but also a lot of castles and country side outside of Paris. (Nicholai), I had 4 Mission PresidentsI only officially met 2 of them. I would not be the same person without that growth. I served in the Fiji Suva mission, speaking French, which means I was on a island called New Caledonia the whole time. (Valan), Love of scriptures. (Anonymous), My companion and I were beat up by three Arabs about a month after 9/11. (Bryan), Cold wet winters. (Valan), Dont bring tons of American clothes. Mission President:President Paul J. Sorensen. (Roberto), One day while at the church, a lady called the chapel and asked to learn more. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. The church and the work of the restoration will go forward and we can be a part if we choose. (Drew), Pain au chocolate. Other times, it was just having a conversation with the man in the park about death, and what he was going through. I loved learning about the French and African cultures I loved the history and sites everywhere I served. There's also Cote d'Ivoire, and Belgium. Some times to a fault for preaching the gospel as they only want to worry about themselves and dont need anything else . Libraries. Now my son is also serving in the same mission I know there were about 100 + missionaries and maybe 20-some sisters It was a lot smaller area than it is now. (For sisters) A coat with a hood. We try to keep this information up to date, but its a good idea to check the address with several sources, including your mission packet or the mission office. All over the world, God has called His children to serve in capacities where they can help bring the knowledge of a Savior to the people around them. She asked me to volley with her, so I handed my things to my companion and we volleyed for a minute or two in front of the Htel de Ville. But after a few steps, we felt it wasnt right. I developed a love of linguistics which has indeed carried over into my professional career as a game artist, especially when working in iconography for user-interface design. He then chased us out of the building with said knife. Miss those things dearly. (Anna), There are two separate cultures in the mission: The city culture and the countryside culture. (Merrilyn), How to be humorous. . How to enjoy being anywhere. The translator was a new convert too and it was so cool to see her learning as we taught. (Zakarias), Our mission is the highest baptizing mission in Europe (except Cabo Verde), and also happens to be the best in the entire world! Weve learned some valuable lessons from our unique mission experience. We have the coolest mission song ever! The first was humbling because he showed me that I was arrogant and inflexible. (Michael), Anytime you get to pray with someone or bear your testimony of the Savior is an incredibly spiritual experience! Talked about the gospel without being awkward. To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for the Paris Mission: Here are in-depth YouTube video interviews with returned missionaries from the France ParisMission. (Jeffrey), We were about to enter an enclosed complex where I saw few exits and 2 young Arabs when I was prompted that we should ignore the reference and travel and hour back to our main area. (Scott), Organization, being bold, self discipline, diligence, hard work, following the spirit, studying scriptures, working with others. Cant remember the name of the main cheese I loved. No clue why but he then proceeded to yell at us and we just walked away. I returned to my first city nearly a year after I entered the mission and trained a brand new missionary there. It was amazing to see someones life lifted up and to receive joy through the Gospel. Most of which concern public transportation and drunk people, haha. You never know what the Lord has in store for the friendships you build with members and investigators. (Drew), Soak up the Temple experience while at the Mission Training Center as much as possible. After getting the huge table through the doors, the instructor repeated tableau so I could make the connection that I got the wrong item. We finally ran into one of our Evangelical African friends who cast out the demon in him. 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. Some of us may wonder if we were really called to the right place or whether we can truly make a difference. We were walking home from the train to our apartment and a drunk guy threw a glass bottle at us that narrowly missed us. This is a list I made from information from Lifey, current language needs for senior couples, mission websites, and locations of non-English speaking units in the US. (Alex), Layer! Her brother had just accepted the gospel and told her about the blessings he had received and she wanted to know more. I was on exchanges and we were unknowingly being led to someone who was about to commit suicide. Scott M. Naatjes, 53, and Jodi T. Naatjes, five children, Lake Marion Ward, Lakeville Minnesota Stake: Alpine German-Speaking Mission, succeeding President Christopher S. Brown and Sister Laura G. Brown. basically serving in Nogent was 10 months of a fantastic spiritual experience that has continued ever since. She knew completely the truth and she whole-heartedly embraced the gospel from day one. For many of them, the path that led them to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ wasnt easy, but meeting these people has helped us see how the Lord guides people to find His true gospel. So I turned my bleue away and walked around the median just to be safe. Utah Salt Lake City Mission. Camembert & Brie. (Jeffrey), I wish I knew the language better. (Matt), My family has grown much stronger together! Cold in winter, hot in summer. I felt the Spirit very strongly as I was able to answer Yes. Take pictures of the people you meet (and label them because no matter how much you love them, you will forget their names). It was so cool to see the Spirit guiding us as we were walking having no clue what God was going to have us do. (Elsa), A gypsy kid stole my companions cheeseburger at one of the McDonalds on Rue Ste. The temperatures didnt seem all that different than the, Cloudy and rainy. Raclettr. Paris is awesome. You can get souvenirs, mementos, whatever, just remember that if you cant mail it home, though, youll have to carry it in a suitcase somehow. I was blessed with the Spirit and was able to do so sufficiently well that no one laughed at me. (Anonymous), Getting along with your companion is more important than you ever would believe. When we left the appointment and went down the stairs, the migraine and weakness both returned. My DNA be stolen or something? My scripture studies were so good, I was always learning new things, meeting amazing new people every day, in extraordinarily beautiful places, and feeling the love of the Lord every single day it was more fulfilling than I ever imagined. (Doug), Getting stuck in metro doors. Heres a link to the mission map for the ParisMission (LDS). (Anonymous), Cherbourg, Nogent, Vannes, Sarcelles, St Brieuc, Evreux, Niort, Soissons. Youll get rid of the big one quickly of you bring it. (Roberto), Good, sturdy walking shoes- Danskos maybe. Many people told me I wouldnt see any since I was going to France. 3. The Gift of Tongues is a very real and very beautiful thing, I can testify to that. Great way to finish! RussellM. Nelson, opening remarks in Children and Youth: A Face to Face Event with Elder GerritW. Gong, Nov. 17, 2019, broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. (Chloe), Any kind of cheese and bread and Greque kebabs. I did not have the gift of tongues from the get go, but I learned to accept myself for mistakes. (Merrilyn). Love the people. We had a great appointment; he finally started to break his habits and read the scriptures himself afterwards. I was also blessed to learn how to set goals and work toward those goals. (Scott), St Nazaire Sarcelles Versailles Paris Poitiers Meaux Cergy. But there was no time to jump out and talk to her, get her number or set up an appointment. The LDS Church in French Polynesia was founded in 1843 as the first foreign-language mission of the church. (Paul), The language is beautiful. Definitely a good rain jacket and umbrella and waterproof shoes. In a revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet in 1833, the Lord said, "For it shall come . Some random guy didnt like that and ran up to my companion and I and threw a punch at me but stopped his swing right before it hit my face. This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. Just when we were starting to talk, she jumped up and ran to the door This is my stop! Many of them understand English. Seeing ancient castles and cathedrals and buildings blew my mind!! (Jacob), A stronger testimony of the Gospel. How to keep pushing past hard times. Lots of rain In the winter. If this will happen in the future given the eternity of time ahead of us why is it not just as reasonable to conclude that this has happened in the past and that we are part of a immortal eternal race who are here on earth to learn how to make moral decisions without being forced to IE Agency. The second taught me patience and flexibility. *Learn about living in Utah. There are so many types of transportation that you have to figure out how and when to use. (Aaron), I loved teaching my investigator, Marie-line, because she was so sincere. She got baptized later, and I got to baptize and confirm her. The people you find in areas really are unique in their own ways and I liked finding out the history on all the areas I was at, while also learning that each person has their own story. (Paul), Forget about home and engulf yourself in the gospel, the language and the French culture. You will learn sacrifice real fast. Not a big one. The people who remember you most are often the companions you serve with so be good to each other. (Drew), Paris West & East, St. Brieuc, Versailles. Well, we did. (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. His daughters letting members dedicate his grave, his daughters accepting the LDM that the members gave them with their testimonies of eternal families. (Matt), Belfort, Rouen, Villenuve Dascq, Mulhouse, Nivelles (Belgium), and Saint-Omer. Crepes. Language. Weve seen how Heavenly Father has a unique and beautiful plan for Brother Lualaand all the French-speaking people in Phoenix. Missionaries called French speaking serve in Reunion and Mauritius and never see the mission home on Madagascar. Just an inch or two of snow, two months of cold, and only a few weeks of hot. Serving missionaries, parents, and friends since 1995 . Slightly nerve racking but ultimately hilarious. ;). Then they asked me if they could visit my home because they had a message for me.. Diligent, heartfelt service with a true, sincere care for others pays dividends. Saints and sant (what is bloody) make the same sound to an English ear. My last name is White. She nearly fell off the couch laughing. (Valan), Never snowed. What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? (Douglas), Everybody kept telling me that a mission would be so difficult, hard work, lots of rejection and stress. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. (Kara), French (study a second language early). (Anonymous), Where ever you are called, serve with all your might, mind, and strength. Wherever and however we are called to serve, may we take comfort in President RussellM. Nelsons words to youth (many of whom are now full-time missionaries! Keep it going! Buy one that will fit a book of Mormon, some pamphlets, a water bottle and a camera. Amazing ville. 131 Blvd Carnot Sometimes I would directly translate English to French and confuse people too haha. Now reason thusly. People are always working hard and there are always incredible things going on. Luckily, we were able to walk away without to much injury. The next day, we were notified from our Mission President that missionaries were no longer to hold Halloween parties in any way whatsoever. So are the Africans! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides relief and development projects for humanitarian purposes in countries all over the world. (Elsa), Grecs (kbab sandwiches) were a staple of my diet in every area I served in Northern France. I love their wildness for football and tennis. Ways in which I was French, or like specific companions, members or investigators. Keeping my voice low when talking to someone else. What are some interestingfacts about the ParisMission? MyMission.com provides free missionary websites to LDS missionaries and their families giving them a great way to communicate and share mission experiences. (Mariah), We were out knocking on doors late one night and missed the last bus back into the main town where our apartment was. HUMOR AND SPIRIT ARE POWERFUL TOOLS in making relationships work. I never actually baptized someone the entire 2 years I served. Its the best mission ever! (Jordan), Riding the bus at night in Mauritius. You will see European clothes and want to change. Im so excited to see how it grows and now the temple is being dedicated! (Jacob), St Maur des Fosses, Chelles, Sarcelles, Rennes. (Michael), I served in Normandie so where I was it rained 295 days a year on average and was usually very cloudy. Free resources about the France ParisMission: *OtherMission Pages:FranceLDS Missions. New friends. If we are here now, what will our race be like a hundred, a thousand, a million years from now even if there is no higher power to interfere with our progress? Ah well. We do them ourselves using buses, metros and trains. (Chloe), I wish I was more dedicated in obtaining the Ammon Award. This gives them something real serious to think about. (Roberto), My dad served in the Franco-Belge Mission 20 years earlier. :) Although most Missionaries are American, there are a good number of native french speaking Missionaries as well. You dont generally need a large trench coat. Armani isnt exactly for missionaries. Buy French Language LDS Missionary France or Quebec Mission Sweatshirt: Shop top fashion brands Sweatshirts at Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY and Returns possible on eligible purchases Amazon.com: French Language LDS Missionary France or Quebec Mission Sweatshirt : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry It is such beautiful countryside, both in natures landscape, and also in the architecture of the little roads, the stone buildings, the manicured trees and the history there . How to serve and make amazing friends. So we turned the other way, and kept walking and bustling through the busy city square. I wish I knew the doctrine better or even had a stronger testimony on certain things. (Dennis), One day we stopped a girl in the center of La Rochelle, we had a chat about the Gospel, she told us she had relatives who are Latter-day Saints. 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. (Anonymous), Perseverance. (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. You dont always know what kind of circumstances a missionary is coming from. (Anna), Lapin la moutarde, fraisiers, quiche, poulet aux arachides Africain. (Jeffrey), Immerse yourself in the work. Either how they got to France, how they found their faith/the Missionaries, some people were alive during WWII, etc. France Bordeaux Mission. The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. Full-Time Senior Missionaries. Keep them affordable, too. The French people are incredible! I also learned to listen better. After settling down on the train, a big lady in bright pink barely made the train and shuffled all of her parcels and bags around to sit across from me. The missionaries attracted converts and established a base for more Latter-day Saint French-speaking immigrants. Later, her daughter and sister also joined. Self Control. Intermittent rain that youve got to be prepared for ;). IMO (Dennis), If you obey, work and communicate openly with your companion, you will be happy. (Nicholai), Be more outgoing and less afraid of making mistakes. Online Recommendation System. (Anna), I had a missionary convince me to go ask for a soutian gorge at a pharmacy when I had a sore throat. I love how particular they can be, and how they say hello to every person in the room before they sit down. We spoke French to her and she repeated it all in Russian. It took some good companions to fix that. [1] By country/territory [ edit] List of missions within each country, territory or dependency. They asked me if I spoke French. And high speed trains can get you anywhere you need to go within a couple hours across the country. (Jeffrey), A warm coat for winter that can withstand wind and rain. Winters do get cold. (Merrilyn), I was a new member of the church when I went out on my mission. (Drew), Teaching the lessons and seeing the baptism of a young refugee from the Ukraine. (Mariah), I packed all the stuff on the list and used almost everything.
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