American baggy clothes stick out like a sore thumb. More trust in the Lord. It is so enriching to learn form people from every corner of the world and you can learn so much from them. (Stuart), It is humid and moderate. Less stuff to pack is less stuff you have to carry around and keep up with. When we opened our call letters and read our unique assignment, we never could have imagined the obstacles we would face in the mission field. And I loved hearing peoples stories. The members are incredible. Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the people of the world, each in their own language, is a mandate from God. In the summer, it was hot and humid. Paris P-Days are so much fun. (Nicholai), Talked to strangers. Organized on 18-Jun-1850 France has over 65 million total inhabitants; Switzerland, nearly 8 million total . People are always working hard and there are always incredible things going on. What are some interestingfacts about the ParisMission? Teenagers were also hostile when in groups. (Anna), Lapin la moutarde, fraisiers, quiche, poulet aux arachides Africain. Many Mormon missionaries are asked to serve in places far from their home where they are required to learn to speak a foreign language. (Matt), Each area has its own culture really. Cold in winter, hot in summer. So youd have to be prepared for anything over the course of a year. The honeymoon might last a bit longer (a year or two) but if your partner or yourself are not grounded in the gospel, some rough, exciting, sad times are ahead of you. Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Kathy Andersen, spoke at the first of six area devotionals . And those talents are specifically required for the people you teach. Missionary Preparation. (Matt), Let your mission be a compass for the rest of your life. (Doug), Pray for the people even before you get your call. (Drew), Soak up the Temple experience while at the Mission Training Center as much as possible. Well, we started walking one direction out of the station. I loved having meals with the people. Rainy springs. Do your best to communicate in a loving way with your companion. Also, companionship study could be very spiritual because we were studying similar doctrine together and discussing what we learned in detail. But after a few steps, we felt it wasnt right. But times have changed and there is so much work to do! (Jacob), A stronger testimony of the Gospel. Theres no way we can find her here! Hangers take up a lot of space in your luggage. Weve seen how Heavenly Father has a unique and beautiful plan for Brother Lualaand all the French-speaking people in Phoenix. The ability to learn and speak another language. (Stuart), Crpe, Burrito Fte, Donner Kebab, Brioche, Galette Brtonne, Crme Frache Pizza. (Doug), Dont worry so much about yourself or the future. France, Phone Number:33-1-34-80-04-83 (Merrilyn), We always road our velo solexes and scooters (1963 to 1966 without helmets). 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. (For sisters) A coat with a hood. Bread. Alpine German-Speaking Mission. Either how they got to France, how they found their faith/the Missionaries, some people were alive during WWII, etc. (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. Getting along with different personalities and people. (Jeffrey), French speaking and knowing how to act professionally in a setting. (Paul), A second language. 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 In a recent general conference talk, President HenryB. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, quoted the First Presidency in 1840 saying, The work which has to be accomplished in the last days is one of vast importance, and will call into action the energy, skill, talent, and ability of the Saints.4 We are each where we are for a reason, and no effort consecrated to accomplishing the work of the Lord will go unnoticed by Him. The claires chocolats there were really good, too. Most of which concern public transportation and drunk people, haha. Avoid accumulating things on your mission. Enjoy every day. See DieterF. Uchtdorf, God Will Do Something Unimaginable, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 54. Thankfully, this work isnt ours. (Elsa), It was very humid, with warm summers and cold winters. (Michael), French! Everything you do/learn will apply to whatever you do after your mission for the rest of your life. (Nicholai), Walking out of the apartment was the start of something crazy- but crazy wonderful. We were walking home from the train to our apartment and a drunk guy threw a glass bottle at us that narrowly missed us. 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. That is the adversary trying to stop you and demotivate you.go into the mission believing you will find those who have been prepared. As missionaries, we are helping fulfill that prophecy today. 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. Try to keep it as small as possible. Friends. 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. 65,950,000 (July 2013 estimate) Operating. Remember this when you are off your mission and are in the process of choosing an eternal partner. (Alex), Language bonus, people skills, being able to carry on a conversation, cooking. 7. The French are awesome people. MyMission.com provides free missionary websites to LDS missionaries and their families giving them a great way to communicate and share mission experiences. His daughters letting members dedicate his grave, his daughters accepting the LDM that the members gave them with their testimonies of eternal families. They encourage you to learn French, and become part of their home. Amazing member missionaries, amazing examples. amertune 10 yr. ago Forgot about Tahiti, even though one of my MTC teachers served there. RussellM. Nelson, opening remarks in Children and Youth: A Face to Face Event with Elder GerritW. Gong, Nov. 17, 2019, broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. (Douglas), Crme brle, lapin la moutarde, crpes, couscous algrienne, une bonne quiche, et un sandwich baguette pour quelques euros sur la rue. Surely there will be hard and discouraging times. Language. Members are helpful. There were a few people at the median when we got there, so naturally we started talking to them. 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. I loved the people and the area. Weve learned some valuable lessons from our unique mission experience. (Jeffrey), Immerse yourself in the work. He was quite disheveled, and asked if he should dress up a little we said, if you want to! (Anna), I was training for the second time in St. Ouen/Sarcelles, and we were waiting to cross a busy street after an appointment. Learn the discussions in English before going to the Mission Training Center then you have a better idea of what you are saying in French. We made it clear that us sisters were missionaries and why we were here. The food is unforgettable. Missionary Training Center. I would not be the same person without that growth. French Population. (Jeffrey), Depends on what part of the county youre in. I wish I knew the doctrine better or even had a stronger testimony on certain things. (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). There are a lot of tourists in Paris, but also a lot of castles and country side outside of Paris. 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. But all of the skills and leadership traits and work ethic I received from the mission is allowing me to excel after my mission. Transferring up and down stairs from train to train. (Mariah), Pain au Chocolate. Loved eating escargot just so I could tell everyone back home that I ate SNAILS. 4. Pastries. 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. (Kara), Being there when the first stake was formed in Versailles. Foofoo. We do them ourselves using buses, metros and trains. I never actually baptized someone the entire 2 years I served. Keep your wardrobe practical. Moules frites. (Dennis), People, natural vegetation, culture. (Aaron), Communication skills, teaching skills (especially listening! 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. This is true for all those who have the desire to serve. (Douglas), Practically perfect in every way. It always opens doors. Luckily, we were able to walk away without to much injury. The LDS Church in French Polynesia was founded in 1843 as the first foreign-language mission of the church. We were praying for a ride back and a drunk guy picked us up. Cheese. Utah St. George Mission. More people than I had imagined are in Paris. (Jeffrey), A warm coat for winter that can withstand wind and rain. In the end, the most important part of the letter we both received that day were the words, You are hereby called to serve. We love our assignment in French-speaking Arizona, but most of all, we love participating in the work of the Lord. . One was when a recent convert learn how to read by sounding out words from the Book of Mormon and the Gospel Principles manual. That will bless your life and the life of your family forever. You will never be in that place with that person again. Cheese. 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. Talked about the gospel without being awkward. (Dennis), Raclette, Crpes, Quiche lorraine, Ptisseries (viennoise and pain au chocolat aux amandes), African peanut chicken sauce and rice, and Baguette ham & gruyre sandwich. Slightly nerve racking but ultimately hilarious. (Jacob), We were riding bikes one day with our skirts pinned and our helmets. 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. (Paul), A new perspective on life. (Doug), There are an estimated 500,000+ Chinese natives living in Paris and surrounding suburbs. I was a part of many individuals accepting the gospel and joining the church. Hated it so never tried it. (Douglas), Everybody kept telling me that a mission would be so difficult, hard work, lots of rejection and stress. From that moment on, Brother Lualas life was changed. Here are T-shirts for the France ParisMission! Click the mission name for a page that indicates the mission (s) that now serve the same area. 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: . One February day, while living in Arizona, he met the French-speaking sister missionaries when they knocked on his neighbors door. 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. Ether 12:27 was revelation in DIRECT response to Moronis plea for understanding in light of his linguistic weaknesses. Some of us may wonder if we were really called to the right place or whether we can truly make a difference. Love the people and dont judge others :)(Jordan), Read the scriptures out loud in the language. (Doug), Getting stuck in metro doors. (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. Forget the nylons (if you can get away with it). You will see European clothes and want to change. I technically served 2 missions. (Doug), Paris, Versailles, Nantes, Chatiillon, Pau, Tarbes, Bordeaux. So wear thick. Diligent, heartfelt service with a true, sincere care for others pays dividends. LDS Mission shirts come in all sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, up to 4XL. (Anonymous), Getting along with your companion is more important than you ever would believe. (Matt), Bread and cheese, snails, sauerkraut with various meats, fries and the different sauces that France and Belgium have to offer. Sometimes I would directly translate English to French and confuse people too haha. She was getting married the next day and her friends were having fun getting her embarrassed. After getting the huge table through the doors, the instructor repeated tableau so I could make the connection that I got the wrong item. basically serving in Nogent was 10 months of a fantastic spiritual experience that has continued ever since. (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 . (Drew), I had the opportunity to teach the missionary discussions in seven different languages over the course of my mission. We were handing out English lesson flyers while knocking on doors in St Dennis. Make sure your luggage can roll so it is easier to travel on transfer days. He participates in the temple preparation class we teach twice per week, and his testimony is a blessing to everyone around him. I was thinking, what are we doing?! They were ridiculously good, not really sure why they were so much better tasting than everywhere else, though. Her brother had just accepted the gospel and told her about the blessings he had received and she wanted to know more. Crepes. 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. Serve. Keeping my voice low when talking to someone else. Read the Book of Mormon in the language. We used a translator. Definitely thermal garments. ed. 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! (Michael), Paris (twice), Tours, Meaux, St. Nazaire, Limoges, Cherbourg, Rennes. Keep them affordable, too. Alabama Birmingham. I thought they were knocking at my door, and I opened the door, he says. That was always a good spiritual experience. (Nicholai), I had 4 Mission PresidentsI only officially met 2 of them. (Dennis), My wife was my MTC teacher..I think that covers a lot. (Douglas), I love their love and pride in their culture and continual quest to perfect their language. MyMission.com provides free missionary websites to LDS missionaries and their families giving them a great way to communicate and share mission experiences. He decided to be baptized. Though the laborers in France have often been few, the harvest has indeed been great (see Luke 10:2). I should have just tried and learned rather than being worried about being embarrassed. (Zakarias), Its like regular mainland European weather- we have both a lot of rain and sun. Buy winter jackets there if youre going in the summer. This gives them something real serious to think about. Utah Salt Lake City North Mission. Know the history of the restored Church just like you should know scripture. (Michael), It covers three countries. Utah Salt Lake City West Mission. They also do their own laundry, exercise daily, eat nutritious meals provided by each MTC cafeteria and stay in touch with family and friends via weekly emails. (Doug), Changed every aspect of my life. Tropical island Evan Long, a BYU student from Oregon, expected malaria pills and poverty when he opened his mission call to Antananarivo, Madagascar. DC North - President Dennis E. Simmons Group. You will be forever blessed in every aspect of your life. (Valan), Never snowed. The temperatures didnt seem all that different than the, Cloudy and rainy. 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. But throughout the course of our service, the Spirit has confirmed to us that we are exactly where the Lord needs us to be and that He will magnify our efforts to accomplish His will here in this corner of the earth. I love how particular they can be, and how they say hello to every person in the room before they sit down. (Kara), Love every minute and never stop praying! 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. Courage, empathy, being able to work hard. We were thinking the same thing. I was blessed with the Spirit and was able to do so sufficiently well that no one laughed at me. It was pretty funny. (Kara), It was a magical place to serve. Serve. (Anonymous), My companion and I were beat up by three Arabs about a month after 9/11. Able to understand new members better. Camembert & Brie. (Matt), How to find the good in others, studying for a couple hours at a time, and not being afraid to open my mouth. Utah Salt Lake City Mission. (Zakarias), Anything you need you can buy in France. (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. ;). You were called to that area to talk to the people you will talk to for a specific reason. You can find happiness in anything if you want to. What was the worst thing that could happen? He then reached out and grabbed some of my long red hair, and cut off several inches. Miss those things dearly. Mainly humid. (Valan), People skills. On my first assignment, I was asked to lead the music in the Relief Society in Versailles. The same can be said about your companions in the field. Try to remember the quality of the people represent more than the quantity of numbers you have. I love their wildness for football and tennis. (Nicholai), Finding Jean-Claude at a bus station and seeing his life change in just 3 weeks. This helped me to accomplish many things later in life. (Paul), Some kids were throwing dirt clods at an old man and we told them to stop. (Mariah), I packed all the stuff on the list and used almost everything. Especially shoes, coat, umbrella (although the wind will destroy it). (Mariah), I have some of the most amazing friends who have been able to come visit in the U.S. The ones Ive found stateside just arent the same. (Elsa), A gypsy kid stole my companions cheeseburger at one of the McDonalds on Rue Ste. (Anonymous), Where ever you are called, serve with all your might, mind, and strength. (Valan), Walking in a sketchy city with lots of Arabs and came across a fight in the parking lot. (Drew), Paris West & East, St. Brieuc, Versailles. (Jordan), Riding bicycles down the hill from the supermarket with a Christmas tree tied to the back of my companion with her scarf. Then knowing that he was faithful to the end of his life. (Paul), Kebab. (Michael), I served in Normandie so where I was it rained 295 days a year on average and was usually very cloudy. So we turned the other way, and kept walking and bustling through the busy city square. But at the same time, I felt some inner rush to keep hurrying to find her. 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. Africa North (AN), North America (NA), and South America (SA) are abbreviated for concise column and reduction of row height for most rows. (Roberto), Spoke out more-even if I wasnt confident in French yet. He knows exactly where to find those who are prepared for His message, and He knows how to touch their hearts. Yes. (Bryan), Galettes. French-speaking immigrants from the Piedmont valleys of alpine Italy, taught Utahns how to raise and use silk. I learned to love a large variety of foods. I didnt say anything to my companion until after 2 more stops. I dont know if they ever got baptized, but I was definitely prompted to talk to him. Should we turn around? Washington DC North Missionaries Group. 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. In September 2019, the third French-speaking branch in the United States was organized in Arizona. Among the hardest things Id done. (2019), 1. One or two probably turned away, but one man was at least curious. So Why Did My Husband Want to Join It? I learned more during my mission than 25 years of life. It snowed in Paris the winter I served in the mission office and I may have thrown a snowball at a member of President Bennions family. Jodi T. and Scott M. Naatjes. (Matt), Being threatened numerous times and actually being punched in the face. We cant wait to hear from you! (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. 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. (Anna), 1. (Roberto), Speaking to others about the gospel, building relationships, leadership skills and following through on commitments, being a strong ward member, and speaking French. Dont assume they dont understand you if you are speaking in English together. (Scott), St Nazaire Sarcelles Versailles Paris Poitiers Meaux Cergy. The sisters where Im from wear black all over! We tried to explain to him that we werent nuns, and he thought that we were sad about it, so he spent 20 minutes reassuring us that someday we could be nuns. Not a big one. A language and an extra degree. Oh yeah and raw hamburger. The French people are incredible! Bring athletic clothes because the people love soccer. Make sure you have a mechanism by which they can attach together in case you need to book it across train stations! Its nice and varied! French Polynesia (Tahiti) Skip to Main Content. Crepes. (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. Bring a shoulder bag. Things tend to work out, find joy in serving others. 4. (Michael), It will be the hardest thing you ever do. He said that translated it meant throat support so I thought it made sense. My last companion started training Elder Whitman the day I went home. I love their architecture, their love of flowers and symmetry, their pride and knowledge of their history, their wisdom growing from their mistakes. I got a letter saying that I had successfully completed the BBN mission and a new call letter came. If you have found this service helpful, please consider donating! (Alex), Love the people and enjoy your differences and similarities. (Kara), I mistakenly told a member in the hospital that I was glad that she smelled better, rather than feeling better. 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. It is possible to spend all day just speaking Chinese. 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? In short, it will truly be the best time of your life. (Douglas), Every baptism was such a spiritual experience. France Paris Mission. (Mariah), The weather depended on what part of France you were init, Little bit like Washington D.C. but without snow. (Drew), I was on splits the first night of my mission with two elders. Lots of rain In the winter. (Nicholai), The language was really hard for me. Almost all of these people are warm and wonderful. (Alex), Saint-Quentin, Brussels, Saint-Ouen. (Mariah), I wish I had spoken the language better.
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