Crepes. Pastries. (Paul), A second language. (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. I just waited until the last possible month to earn it. The more you pray, study and testify, the stronger your testimony will grow. (Bryan), Calling a Madame a Monsieur . (Elsa), It was very humid, with warm summers and cold winters. (Anonymous), I served in an ever changing mission with boundary changes, area closures and much adversity, but I still had a very successful mission serving in 8 different areas, living in 10 different apartments with 15 different companions. The ones Ive found stateside just arent the same. You will never be in that place with that person again. (Doug), There are an estimated 500,000+ Chinese natives living in Paris and surrounding suburbs. When we left the appointment and went down the stairs, the migraine and weakness both returned. Learning a Language: My Experience Learning Spanish 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 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. 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. (Matt), Belfort, Rouen, Villenuve Dascq, Mulhouse, Nivelles (Belgium), and Saint-Omer. Utah Salt Lake City Mission. The people take some getting used to but you will love them in the end. (Anna), One of the best things I think I did to prepare for leaving on a mission was spending a month (or less) focusing on each Christ-like attribute. Here are LDS-friendly educational videos aboutFrance. Turns out she loves family history and was full of love towards us and interested in what we did. 3. (Mariah), Kabobs, fajitas, cheese, raqulette, burritos, crepes, Charlotte au chocolate, baguette with butter and chocolate and chocolate. Missionaries (frequently with the help of family and friends) fund their own missions an approximate cost of $10,000 to $12,000 per missionary. Nothing changes the truthfulness of the gospel and Satan will work against you, so fight the battles and win. Mission Maps - The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints During a migraine episode, we had an appointment scheduled with a non-progressing investigator with major word of wisdom issues. (Scott), Pack some short sleeve white shirts, I didnt haha buy good shoes, sturdy firm bottom, waterproof. Sharing the Gospel Online. (Zakarias), Anything you need you can buy in France. I am married with 6 children and currently serve on the High Council and I am still a missionary every day. I wish Id understood things about the Temple more when I was there attending so much so I couldve more fully appreciated the experience. (Alex), Saint-Quentin, Brussels, Saint-Ouen. IMO (Dennis), If you obey, work and communicate openly with your companion, you will be happy. But there was no time to jump out and talk to her, get her number or set up an appointment. I wouldve worked better with members. Washington D.C. North Mission | My Mission (Anonymous), Perseverance. Also, people enjoyed food. Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries going to Paris? (Jordan), Riding bicycles down the hill from the supermarket with a Christmas tree tied to the back of my companion with her scarf. Ether 12:27 was revelation in DIRECT response to Moronis plea for understanding in light of his linguistic weaknesses. The people are nicer than what is portrayed in American media. We were praying for a ride back and a drunk guy picked us up. Diligent, heartfelt service with a true, sincere care for others pays dividends. Keeping my voice low when talking to someone else. 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. Charleroi is my idea of Zion. It was so hard, but the people I met forever changed my life. Rainy springs. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. There are many kind, beautiful Muslims, many vibrant and funny Africans, people from the old French colonies, transplants from Asia, South America, the rest of Europe, and also many tourists. Those young men were us giving him the Book Of Mormon. 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. Paris P-Days are so much fun. We went around a corner and a bunch of soldiers started clapping for us. (Alex), Living in the neuf-trois in Paris during gang fights(Jacob), We were a little bit late coming home one night. (Michael), Once, my companion and I were waiting for the mtro (subway) when a homeless man came up to us to ask for money. Lardons & crime fraiche with pasta. Basically love the Lord and the Gospel more than you love anything, anyone else and youll do fine. I know that I choose my joy or sadness. I learned how the Spirit worked with me more clearly. Our mission president is french. In September 2019, the third French-speaking branch in the United States was organized in Arizona. If not, they are cheap enough where you can buy a few. And those talents are specifically required for the people you teach. (Jacob), Humid, which intensifies both heat and cold. (Alex), Layer! (Scott), In short, I was in Amiens, my comp and I were headed home for dinner, we ran into a young man who had been possessed by a bad spirit, he took off my plaque and broke it. Remember that youll be effectively living out of your luggage sometimes, and transfers happen unexpectedly sometimes. (Mariah), I wish I had spoken the language better. Well, we did. If you have found this service helpful, please consider donating! (Douglas), Every baptism was such a spiritual experience. Everything you do/learn will apply to whatever you do after your mission for the rest of your life. France Paris | Welcome - Mission 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! Members are helpful. Also, most of our transfers were by train, not automobile. Any pastry from the bakery around the corner from the train station in Rouen. So are the Africans, who tend to be very open spiritually. It didnt usually get too hot except for when the wind blew in from the Sahara. They do provide sheets, but I suggest bringing your own haha. Armani isnt exactly for missionaries. Summers, you need to organize your time so that you arent in the sun for too long of a period. (Dennis). 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. I still have a copy of the flyer the police were handing out in my mission scrapbook. We were able to set the stage for the visitor center, the temple, and new branches and stakes. THE HONEY MOON ONLY LASTS FOR TWO WEEKS. (Scott), Organization, being bold, self discipline, diligence, hard work, following the spirit, studying scriptures, working with others. (Kale), I would shore up your testimony and knowledge of the Gospel and Book of Mormon. No clue why but he then proceeded to yell at us and we just walked away. It was a long walk. (Chloe), Dont worry about trying to express everything that you want to say. 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. 4 seasons without the extremes you get in the Midwest. That was the last time I let him schedule dinner appointments. My advice is to rely with all your heart on the Lord and you will make it. (Chloe), I wish I was more dedicated in obtaining the Ammon Award. A week or two in snow, rain in fall and spring, a couple days of gusty wind, and sunshine otherwise. We waited for the train going the other direction and it must have been 30-40 minutes later that we got off at her stop. I saw almost 50 baptisms in my 18 months. (Mariah), Cooking. Rain gear a must. (Jordan), Riding the bus at night in Mauritius. The LDS Church in French Polynesia was founded in 1843 as the first foreign-language mission of the church. Whether we are full-time missionaries or not, no matter where were from or what language we speak, we can all invite others to come unto Christ and partake of the joy that can only be found in His gospel. (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). (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. -awesome!!!! (Anonymous), Missing the last bus, attempting to hitch hike back home. (Paul), Paris, Vannes, Alencon, La Rochelle, Mantes-la-Jolie, Rennes,and Caen. 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. 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? You are hereby called to serve in the Arizona Phoenix Mission. (Chloe), My companion and I were street contacting in Troyes and we were stopped by a woman dressed in a volleyball uniform holding a volleyball with two holding a net. (Elsa), The opening of the Bordeaux StakeElder Packer was phenomenal. The church and the work of the restoration will go forward and we can be a part if we choose. (Dennis), People, natural vegetation, culture. (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. You will learn sacrifice real fast. ;). (Drew), Paris West & East, St. Brieuc, Versailles. Some times to a fault for preaching the gospel as they only want to worry about themselves and dont need anything else . How to see others in a different light and to love them and feel compassion for them. The people who remember you most are often the companions you serve with so be good to each other. Scriptures Gospel Library Gospel Media Music Library. Make sure your luggage can roll so it is easier to travel on transfer days. Has awesome preparation days. Tartiflette. As of July 2022, there are 410 missions in the church. Organization. Almost all of these people are warm and wonderful. I learned how to better serve. (Jordan), It rains a lot in France! So I turned my bleue away and walked around the median just to be safe. (Michael), Anytime you get to pray with someone or bear your testimony of the Savior is an incredibly spiritual experience! To do otherwise will keep you from speaking for a good part of your mission. (Scott), Crepes Kebabs Gallettes Panninis Baguettes. My prayer worked and he left us alone and minutes later almost had a brawl with some Arabs up to no good. Foofoo. (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. (Jeffrey), A lot haha honestly I learned self-confidence, I was blessed tremendously after my mission. (Mariah), The weather depended on what part of France you were init, Little bit like Washington D.C. but without snow. As missionaries, we seek to invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel.1 And as French-speaking missionaries serving in Arizona, weve found that our missionary work has also presented us with unique, diverse, challenging, and culturally vibrant experiences. Among the hardest things Id done. Serve. Self Control. Caresser is to pet. The missionaries attracted converts and established a base for more Latter-day Saint French-speaking immigrants. She met the missionaries after her member friend told her about how priesthood holders can bless homes, and this really helped her and her family. (Jeffrey), Depends on what part of the county youre in. Learned how to get along with a companion whom you were with 24/7 in every sense of the word. (Dennis), Planning, prioritizing, organizing meetings and much more. Love the people and dont judge others :)(Jordan), Read the scriptures out loud in the language. I hope I get to go back as a couple missionary. Cheese. Bad idea. (Michael), Too many to list. ), how to recognize the Spirit, and much, much more! Its the Lords. You are equals no matter what; its not a competition, nor a fashion show (3 Nephi 13:25-34). (Stuart), Cholet (twice), Troyes, Coutances, Aulnay-sous-Bois, le Vesinet, Tours. Utah St. George Mission. The next day, we were notified from our Mission President that missionaries were no longer to hold Halloween parties in any way whatsoever. 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. (Zakarias), I wish I knew better how to listen, and especially how to work with members. (Nicholai), Temperate 4 seasons. Member for less than a year but almost a year. Now reason thusly. This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. (Elsa), Grecs (kbab sandwiches) were a staple of my diet in every area I served in Northern France. Andersens Encourage French-Speaking Saints to Believe The Paris mission is awesome. Take pictures of the people you meet (and label them because no matter how much you love them, you will forget their names). Full-Time Senior Missionaries Senior Service Missionaries Service Missionaries Missionary Manuals Dress and Grooming Missionary Training Centers Online Recommendation System Missionary Recommendation Interview Questions Missionary Preparation Frequently Asked Questions Sharing the Gospel Online Mission Maps Home ChurchofJesusChrist.org Missionary Still, the work is a daily challenge. (Anna), I had a missionary convince me to go ask for a soutian gorge at a pharmacy when I had a sore throat. 5 LDS missions that break the mold - The Daily Universe Africa North (AN), North America (NA), and South America (SA) are abbreviated for concise column and reduction of row height for most rows. (Alex), Having an Amish call and say that the Book of Mormon is true and that he wants to be baptized. Trying different foods. The claires chocolats there were really good, too. (Valan), Love of scriptures. There are so many types of transportation that you have to figure out how and when to use. Do your best to communicate in a loving way with your companion. 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. Hated it so never tried it. What are some interestingfacts about the ParisMission? (Matt), We have 3 countries in our mission, Paris has the best public transit in the world. We will have mastered all of the elements and planets and will have made our race immortal. 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. (Zakarias), Its like regular mainland European weather- we have both a lot of rain and sun. Utah Salt Lake City West Mission. DC North Graff/Gottfredson 1992-98 Group. (Bryan), The people are very kind and stick to themselves. (Anna), 1. But at the same time, I felt some inner rush to keep hurrying to find her. Croissante aux aumaund. One was when a recent convert learn how to read by sounding out words from the Book of Mormon and the Gospel Principles manual. It will be the hardest two years of your life but will be two years that will shape you in ways you could only imagine. Always practice the language. I loved learning about the French and African cultures I loved the history and sites everywhere I served. France Bordeaux Mission. The Quebec Mission (later changed to the Canada Montreal Mission) was created in 1972, and by 1974 several French-speaking branches were created. As missionaries, we are helping fulfill that prophecy today. (Douglas), We joked with a Jewish man on the street, and told him that he should join us in another town for church on Sunday. Camembert & Brie. She was overjoyed when we caught up with her! (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. 6. (Anna), (Sisters) Dont feel like you have to have Everything youll need for 2 years. We will in effect be Gods. We were there for 20 years before making the journey to America., Brother Luala felt grateful just to come to the United States, but the Lord had more in store for him. (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. (Kara), Being there when the first stake was formed in Versailles. She got baptized later, and I got to baptize and confirm her. It was pretty funny. How to work harder when exhausted. 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. (Alex), The ability to speak and teach without having every word written out. (Kara), Love every minute and never stop praying! A big reason that I memorized the discussions so quickly and taught so many shallow street lessons was to be better than others. Click the mission name for a page that indicates the mission (s) that now serve the same area. Dont make derogatory remarks about the French. Ways in which I was French, or like specific companions, members or investigators. Powerful tools to collect, organize and share your missionary experiences! (Matt), My family has grown much stronger together! I love their politeness, manners and gentility. 3. Well, us Canadians (me) did not have a clue how wild the American missionaries would be. 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. Brother Naatjes is a former stake president, high councilor, branch president . Slightly nerve racking but ultimately hilarious. We all spent the day in our apartment, having our meeting there in our living room, followed by a big lunch. Not only was I blessed with the chance to develop near-native fluency in French during my time serving, but I developed a literary fluency in most of the Romance Languages along the way. Serving missionaries, parents, and friends since 1995 . Then he tried to get between us. (Zakarias), Our mission is the highest baptizing mission in Europe (except Cabo Verde), and also happens to be the best in the entire world! Light skirts for humidity. 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.
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