The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. I also gained a lot of confidence and happiness. (Valan), Walking in a sketchy city with lots of Arabs and came across a fight in the parking lot. Mission President:President Paul J. Sorensen. (Alex), Having an Amish call and say that the Book of Mormon is true and that he wants to be baptized. Amazing member missionaries, amazing examples. If you have found this service helpful, please consider donating! Alpine German-Speaking Mission. Im so excited to see how it grows and now the temple is being dedicated! (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) But there was no time to jump out and talk to her, get her number or set up an appointment. The church and the work of the restoration will go forward and we can be a part if we choose. (Jacob), There are a lot of cognates in French. 65,950,000 (July 2013 estimate) Operating. (Doug), Getting stuck in metro doors. 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. Focus on what you can say and build from there. There was also this ptisserie near the Asniere sur Seine gare that had the worlds greatest beignets. HenryB. Eyring, Prayers of Faith, Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 28. He told us (in French) that he was excited to be there, but exciter in French means to be sexually aroused. (Elsa), Asniere, Lorient, Nogent, Montreuil, and Evreux. (Jordan), Riding the bus at night in Mauritius. The temperatures didnt seem all that different than the, Cloudy and rainy. I also learned to listen better. (Stuart), I was blessed with two difficult companions. Goat cheese salads. We just kept riding. (Douglas), Everybody kept telling me that a mission would be so difficult, hard work, lots of rejection and stress. Today, more than 59,000 Saints across Spain are "remembering without ceasing [their] work of faith, and labour of love" (1 Thessalonians 1:3). Bring athletic clothes because the people love soccer. (Mariah), Getting city vendors to sell you little souvenirs for really cheap by having two of them competing with each other for your purchase. And high speed trains can get you anywhere you need to go within a couple hours across the country. (Nicholai), Be more outgoing and less afraid of making mistakes. (Elsa), A gypsy kid stole my companions cheeseburger at one of the McDonalds on Rue Ste. Any things you really like about the area/people? Free resources about the France ParisMission: *OtherMission Pages:FranceLDS Missions. (Alex), Living in the neuf-trois in Paris during gang fights(Jacob), We were a little bit late coming home one night. I would not be the same person without that growth. (Bryan), One on one people and group speaking skills. It never got too cold, but spending too much time outdoors in the winter was chilly business. (Paul), Some kids were throwing dirt clods at an old man and we told them to stop. My advice is to rely with all your heart on the Lord and you will make it. The quicker you do the faster you will start to have one of the most cherished times of your life. (Kale), Poubelles, crepes, couscous, steak-frites. (Chloe), Western European oceanic climate. (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. But work is progressing, and swinging upward. Be humble, be simple. Shortly after leaving the apartment, I felt the Spirit tell me to talk to the guy crossing the street in front of me. French Population. (Doug), Paris, Versailles, Nantes, Chatiillon, Pau, Tarbes, Bordeaux. From that moment on, Brother Lualas life was changed. (Michael), Bread. On my first assignment, I was asked to lead the music in the Relief Society in Versailles. Enjoy every day. Cheese. Now, as I work, it seems a lot of people only want to associate with those who can help them. It was a surprise for me to meet American people who speak French. I wish Id understood things about the Temple more when I was there attending so much so I couldve more fully appreciated the experience. Have faith in God (Bryan), Forget yourself and go to work. (Michael), In Meaux, a Sunday School instructor asked me to get a tableau. (Matt), We have 3 countries in our mission, Paris has the best public transit in the world. American baggy clothes stick out like a sore thumb. ed. Each US mission has languages you are officially called to speak and then other languages that you might be asked to speak regardless of your call. It was so hard, but the people I met forever changed my life. They love fine food, good education, good music, small gatherings, they dress nicely and are generous. One was when a recent convert learn how to read by sounding out words from the Book of Mormon and the Gospel Principles manual. (Drew), Pain au chocolate. Instead I asked for a bra. This gives them something real serious to think about. Raclettr. Heres a recent address for the ParisMission. (Zakarias), Its like regular mainland European weather- we have both a lot of rain and sun. A few of the members had a chuckle. Bad idea. Pastries. (Mariah), The place is amazing with so much to see, hear, taste, and enjoy. (Drew), Soak up the Temple experience while at the Mission Training Center as much as possible. You were called to that area to talk to the people you will talk to for a specific reason. (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. We had to explain to him that we couldnt give him money because we were missionaries and he stopped, thought for a minute, and said, Oh! 2017-2020, Paul J. Sorensen 2014-2017, Frdric Jean Babin 2011-2014, Franck A. Poznanski 2008-2011, Don H. Staheli ( Listen to an interview with the Stahelis) 2005-2008, Steven H. Pond 2002-2005, Lynn Bennion 1999-2002, David W. Madsen 1996-1999, Dennis K. Brown (Kara), Finding ourselves in the middle of an anti-war protest. (Kara), Colombes, Evry/Grigny, Versailles, Melun, Bois Guillaume, Rouens, and Nantes. Make sure your luggage can roll so it is easier to travel on transfer days. *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. 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. (Mariah), My mission is one of the hardest, you dont see many missionaries on bikes, we walk, drive, or use the subways. He then chased us out of the building with said knife. Powerful tools to collect, organize and share your missionary experiences! Id never had that happen before. (Bryan), One time playing soccer near the Eiffel Tower and watching a bunch of illegal sellers of tourist items running away from police and diving into bushes and seeing all their stuff flying everywhere. I tapped him on the shoulder after we crossed the street and started talking to him. It was so frightening that one minister from another church ran out of the house yelling If this is religion, I want nothing to do with it. Two girls fainted. (Valan), People skills. Well, Sunday came, and he showed up in a three-piece suit looking like he was a groom! (Doug), Congratulated a person for having been robbed. Then we were praying for safety. Just when we were starting to talk, she jumped up and ran to the door This is my stop! (Drew), I had the opportunity to teach the missionary discussions in seven different languages over the course of my mission. My prayer worked and he left us alone and minutes later almost had a brawl with some Arabs up to no good. Crepes, raclette, burrito fete, pastries, Had a knife pulled on me and was jumped by a group of young Arabs. Both times we helped those people feel the love of God and ultimately stopped the suicide. Just an inch or two of snow, two months of cold, and only a few weeks of hot. You can find happiness in anything if you want to. Basically love the Lord and the Gospel more than you love anything, anyone else and youll do fine. Dont hold yourself back. He then reached out and grabbed some of my long red hair, and cut off several inches. French Language Called to Serve LDS Mormon Missionary design for sister or elder missionaries serving in Paris or Lyon France, Belgium, Switzerland, Montreal Quebec, Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Madagascar, or any other French speaking missions. You will see European clothes and want to change. The following statement from presidents of the German-speaking LDS missions in 1958 was intended to discourage immigration, but the disappointments and difficulties of employment it describes were often real enough: . We spoke French to her and she repeated it all in Russian. (Jacob), We were riding bikes one day with our skirts pinned and our helmets. (Stuart), It is humid and moderate. The temporal/secular history of the Church is often many individuals only exposure to the Church, but intelligent discussion of such is often an amazingly positive and readily accessible way to reach people about the Gospel. I love the cosmopolitan, international nature of the cities there, meeting people from every nation, all working together. (Dennis). Since we did nothing everyone was a lot nicer to us. You will never be in that place with that person again. Like when someone disses someone and you say Burn! well I said Brul (burn) and found out that doesnt work too well. Turns out she loves family history and was full of love towards us and interested in what we did. Jodi T. and Scott M. Naatjes. France, Phone Number:33-1-34-80-04-83 Enduring to the end. (Drew), Shoes: buy for comfort, support, and durability, NEVER for fashion. Still, the work is a daily challenge. (Alex), Their loyalty to family and good friends. 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. (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). (Nicholai), Walking out of the apartment was the start of something crazy- but crazy wonderful. (Drew), There are many Africans in France. Avoid accumulating things on your mission. We will have mastered all of the elements and planets and will have made our race immortal. We were encouraging our amie to stop smoking and thought we were saying it would be more pleasant for her husband kissing her if she stopped. For my last few transfers, we were able to get 20 lessons a week, which is stellar for any mission, especially with larger geographic alliance. Many people told me I wouldnt see any since I was going to France. Great way to finish! 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. (Anonymous), Perseverance. After getting the huge table through the doors, the instructor repeated tableau so I could make the connection that I got the wrong item. 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 One-hundred-fifty years later, in 1981, that number had grown to 71 (Deseret News 1983 Church Almanac 1982, pp. Memorized the Articles of Faith. Well, we did. I never actually baptized someone the entire 2 years I served. (Anonymous), Where ever you are called, serve with all your might, mind, and strength. I Had Left the Church. Africa North (AN), North America (NA), and South America (SA) are abbreviated for concise column and reduction of row height for most rows. You cant help them feel Christs love if you dont show them love. (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. 131 Blvd Carnot You are hereby called to serve in the Arizona Phoenix Mission. (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 . I love their architecture, their love of flowers and symmetry, their pride and knowledge of their history, their wisdom growing from their mistakes. Learn to accept them for who they are, look for the good in them, compromise with them, and have a good time while you are with them. (Drew), Missionaries convince the greens that the slang when asking tens for help is to ask for throat support, this would be soutien gourge, however soutien-gourge actually means your asking for a bra and then they watch as people give you a weird look. Argentina Bahia Blanca. Believe that everything will work out and dont worry so much. You are assigned to teach in the French language. We were both more than surprised to receive such a mission call. You have the power and talent to help people. Missionaries called French speaking serve in Reunion and Mauritius and never see the mission home on Madagascar. Keep your wardrobe practical. (Douglas), Someone stopped me on the street and started asking about us. Ratatouille. Well, we started walking one direction out of the station. She said she was hoping to talk with us more, and what a miracle it was that we just appeared! (Mariah), Had a great companionship study in the morning and really felt the Spirit. 4 seasons without the extremes you get in the Midwest. Racolette. Get a good,lightweight jacket thatll keep you warm and dry. Family unity. What was the worst thing that could happen? Know the history of the restored Church just like you should know scripture. Cant remember the name of the main cheese I loved. (Anna), Beautiful, mild seasons. and just after a couple months of coming home, Ive secured a great job practicing my mission language while also potentially already planning my career. I should have just tried and learned rather than being worried about being embarrassed. There were a few people at the median when we got there, so naturally we started talking to them. Likewise, there are so many people out there who try to use the secular history of Mormons as a tool of deceit, confusion, and contention. Utah Salt Lake City East Mission. (Dennis), Rainy, humid, great sunny days, too. (Scott), The history was amazing!!! Shirt designs include France ParisMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. (Anna), 1. This is true for all those who have the desire to serve. Rain gear a must. Loved eating escargot just so I could tell everyone back home that I ate SNAILS. She nearly fell off the couch laughing. About Us. In Phoenix, the Lord has prepared missionaries and members alike to share this important message in the French language. When I got there, it was amazing how many members came over to welcome me back with so much love even though I had been gone for quite some time in a different area. (Nicholai), Frites and sauce, Belgian waffles, foufou. Do as much of your study, reading, and praying in your mission language as possible. I was a part of many individuals accepting the gospel and joining the church. The ones Ive found stateside just arent the same. (Merrilyn), Learn how to provide good reasons to believe in God without resorting to Bible/Book of Mormon/Prayer (which are all great ways to learn of God but some/most people need a logical reason to believe in a Higher Power at all. We kept working through the crowd, and somehow, up ahead another block or two away was that bright pink. Tropical island Evan Long, a BYU student from Oregon, expected malaria pills and poverty when he opened his mission call to Antananarivo, Madagascar. France Paris Mission. Living Life. Buy winter jackets there if youre going in the summer. Here are survey responses from France ParisRMs, to give you a snapshot into what its like to live in the mission. Didnt understand the word robbed. Crepes. France Paris Alumni Web Site is dedicated to the alumni of this mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Drew), While serving in Lorient, France in the spring of 2001, we were surprised to find the entire center of town and a 1 km radius around it under evacuation orders because a construction crew had discovered an unexploded bomb from WWII buried beneath the ruins of an old bunker that was being demolished in an expansion project for the local stadium (Lorient had been an Allied port and submarine base during the war). (Paul), The language is beautiful. Dress and Grooming. (Matt), Do not bring a lot of stuff with you from the States because you will most likely throw it away and get European clothing, and it makes transferring towns much easier when its light Trust me. (Scott), I would say to ignore and not listen to anybody who tries to tell you that Europe is super hard and that you wont get hardly any baptisms. Our mission president is french. His daughters letting members dedicate his grave, his daughters accepting the LDM that the members gave them with their testimonies of eternal families. But at the same time, I felt some inner rush to keep hurrying to find her. Blessings continue to flow from service. ), how to recognize the Spirit, and much, much more! In general, weather is nice, except it occasionally snows in the winter and there are occasional heat waves in the summer. How to be more spiritual. Every apartment will have enough. Long suffering. I hope I get to go back as a couple missionary. Then they asked me if they could visit my home because they had a message for me.. That is the adversary trying to stop you and demotivate you.go into the mission believing you will find those who have been prepared. Pack light. Can reach upper 90s with the additional heat index as well. Very brave people. (Jeffrey), A warm coat for winter that can withstand wind and rain. In the Book of Mormon, King Benjamin prophesies, And moreover, I say unto you, that the time shall come when the knowledge of a Savior shall spread throughout every nation, kindred, tongue, and people (Mosiah 3:20). (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. It was amazing to see someones life lifted up and to receive joy through the Gospel. (Jacob), St Maur des Fosses, Chelles, Sarcelles, Rennes. (Nicholai), The language was really hard for me. (Scott), Organization, being bold, self discipline, diligence, hard work, following the spirit, studying scriptures, working with others. It existed until 1852 when it was closed due to restrictions by the French government, and the missionaries left the territory. Oh yeah and raw hamburger. Missionary Manuals. (Doug), Changed every aspect of my life. (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. 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. (Anonymous), Crepes, bread, cheese, pate, patisserie, grec, kabab, etc. Dont make derogatory remarks about the French. Dont buy more than you need. It always opens doors. Home France LDS Missions. 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. (Kara), French (study a second language early).
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