Focus on what you can say and build from there. *Click here to browse Paris Mission gifts. We do them ourselves using buses, metros and trains. Layers. (Matt), We have 3 countries in our mission, Paris has the best public transit in the world. (Mariah), Dont wear your clothes to deathjust buy some new suits when the old are worn out and the same goes for your shoes. Just trust in the Lord. (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. *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. I didnt say anything to my companion until after 2 more stops. Surely there will be hard and discouraging times. If you do, He will frustrate it and show you the right path. The ability to speak to strangers and to do hard things. (Bryan), One on one people and group speaking skills. Creme Fresh was a staple for missionary cuisine. 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 You are hereby called to serve in the Arizona Phoenix Mission. (Mariah), I wish I had spoken the language better. 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! In the summer, it was hot and humid. (Drew), I had the opportunity to teach the missionary discussions in seven different languages over the course of my mission. Take pictures of the people you meet (and label them because no matter how much you love them, you will forget their names). No spirit, no success. (Michael), Once, my companion and I were waiting for the mtro (subway) when a homeless man came up to us to ask for money. (Elsa), Grecs (kbab sandwiches) were a staple of my diet in every area I served in Northern France. (Jordan), Pain au chocolat, religiouse; quiche. (Nicholai), I had 4 Mission PresidentsI only officially met 2 of them. (Michael), It will be the hardest thing you ever do. You will never be in that place with that person again. Give Him your time and dont bring your own agenda. Pick things that you feel great in when you feel beautiful in the morning, you can stop worrying about yourself and your confidence is boosted as you go around talking to everyone. Self Control. (Drew), Shoes: buy for comfort, support, and durability, NEVER for fashion. The Quebec Mission (later changed to the Canada Montreal Mission) was created in 1972, and by 1974 several French-speaking branches were created. (Nicholai), 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. The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. Im so excited to see how it grows and now the temple is being dedicated! 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. 252- 253). I thought they were knocking at my door, and I opened the door, he says. We went around a corner and a bunch of soldiers started clapping for us. 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. (Dennis), My wife was my MTC teacher..I think that covers a lot. (Jordan), Riding the bus at night in Mauritius. 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. 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). Now, as I work, it seems a lot of people only want to associate with those who can help them. (Drew), Paris West & East, St. Brieuc, Versailles. The ability to learn and speak another language. Many of them understand English. Either how they got to France, how they found their faith/the Missionaries, some people were alive during WWII, etc. (Kara), Spent a year in Rouen.it rained a lot. (Nicholai), EVERYTHING! It was great. How the Miracle My Ancestor Experienced during the Spanish Flu Pandemic Is Inspiring Me, Making the Doctrine and Covenants Personal to You. I technically served 2 missions. So we turned the other way, and kept walking and bustling through the busy city square. (Chloe), Too many to appropriately list here. There are a lot of micro climates. (Zakarias), I wish I knew better how to listen, and especially how to work with members. (Nicholai), Layers. In my head, I translated tableau as table and went to get one. 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. I love how particular they can be, and how they say hello to every person in the room before they sit down. (Merrilyn), We always road our velo solexes and scooters (1963 to 1966 without helmets). He has prepared a way for them to hear the most important message of all time by calling French-speaking missionaries to find them and invite them to come and see and come and belong.2 No matter how long we may have traveled or how long we may have been searching, not one of us is ever forgotten by our Heavenly Father. Church-Service Missionaries. I wish I wasnt so self-conscious about not speaking French. I asked for her name as she ran out and she yelled it back. Every apartment will have enough. (Mariah), Pain au Chocolate. Paris is awesome. From that moment on, Brother Lualas life was changed. I loved having meals with the people. We were praying for a ride back and a drunk guy picked us up. (Jeffrey), France is a beautiful country. Ha Ha I had no idea how to lead music. Like when someone disses someone and you say Burn! well I said Brul (burn) and found out that doesnt work too well. Here are LDS-friendly educational videos aboutFrance. The other blessings were from the ways I grew on my mission. (Zakarias), Video interviews with returned missionaries, Cultural articles written by returned missionaries, aredheadmormonmissionaryinparis.blogspot.com, France Paris Mission President Pond Group, Paris Mission Pres. (Mariah), Cooking. Sharing the Gospel Online. Id never had that happen before. I learned to love a large variety of foods. Youll get rid of the big one quickly of you bring it. John Conway and I took the weekend off and biked up to a mountain village. no, thank you. (Valan), Never snowed. You are assigned to teach in the French language. We were both more than surprised to receive such a mission call. I understand what is important. (Scott), When I was serving in Belgium, we were walking with our recent convert to his house when he ran in front of us and mooned us hahaha. (Chloe), People expect good manners and you learn good manners quickly when entering homes. (Chloe), Do not bring clothes hangers even though the missionary preparation manuals advise it. Hated it so never tried it. Full-Time Senior Missionaries. 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. Shortly after leaving the apartment, I felt the Spirit tell me to talk to the guy crossing the street in front of me. Then they asked me if they could visit my home because they had a message for me.. (Doug), Seeing peoples lives change through reading the Book of Mormon with an open heart and mind. The more you pray, study and testify, the stronger your testimony will grow. People are always working hard and there are always incredible things going on. (Mariah), We were out knocking on doors late one night and missed the last bus back into the main town where our apartment was. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. French Language: General: Dealing with money Getting to Paris from the . Later that night, my trainer asked me Elder, do you remember what you prayed for before we left our apartment? Dont get discouraged because it will be hard and you will be confused on what to do. 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. I was also blessed to learn how to set goals and work toward those goals. France, Phone Number:33-1-34-80-04-83 Utah Salt Lake City North Mission. (Anonymous), The end of a mission is the beginning of a life mission to grow and serve. Members are helpful. (Paul), Someone telling me they were literally the devil my first Christmas when we were porting in La Rochelle. You cant help them feel Christs love if you dont show them love. The LDS Church in French Polynesia was founded in 1843 as the first foreign-language mission of the church. (Roberto), Good, sturdy walking shoes- Danskos maybe. We will have mastered all of the elements and planets and will have made our race immortal. Winters do get cold. I know Christ and his mission on earth. Comfortable shoes (those flats wont last you long on the cobblestone roads!) Missionaries (frequently with the help of family and friends) fund their own missions an approximate cost of $10,000 to $12,000 per missionary. (Jacob), Humid, which intensifies both heat and cold. Hot summers (Anonymous), Wet and cold most of the year and hot and humid in the summer. His daughters letting members dedicate his grave, his daughters accepting the LDM that the members gave them with their testimonies of eternal families. (Douglas), I gave and participated in 15 musical concerts while a missionary, invited people to the missionary visitor center by playing the violin, and saw almost 50 baptisms. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. (Merrilyn), How to be humorous. French-speaking immigrants from the Piedmont valleys of alpine Italy, taught Utahns how to raise and use silk. Heres a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the ParisLDS Mission. (Chloe), I learned to communicate better. I told myself one more time he hits me he is going to to get the Book of Mormon across his head. Light skirts for humidity. French Polynesia (Tahiti) Skip to Main Content. 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 . Love and serve your companion and those you meet. 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. Sometimes I would directly translate English to French and confuse people too haha. [2] U.S. State [ edit] (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 . You dont always know what kind of circumstances a missionary is coming from. My new trainee stepped on dog poop a couple of times first day. Often, they were primarily taught by other members or missionaries, but the fact is that there are lots of baptisms going on, and it is beautiful! Both times we helped those people feel the love of God and ultimately stopped the suicide. 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. In short, it will truly be the best time of your life. 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. 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. I love their architecture, their love of flowers and symmetry, their pride and knowledge of their history, their wisdom growing from their mistakes. She got baptized later, and I got to baptize and confirm her. (Alex), It is a baptizing mission! How to work past exhaustion. (Jordan), How to speak another language. Good wheels if you have them. (Jeffrey), You will teach mostly African immigrants. ed. Can reach upper 90s with the additional heat index as well. You have the power and talent to help people. (Alex), Having an Amish call and say that the Book of Mormon is true and that he wants to be baptized. (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. You WILL go through several pairs. 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. How to love all of Gods children. The people who remember you most are often the companions you serve with so be good to each other. You will learn sacrifice real fast. Washington DC North Missionaries Group. Missionaries called French speaking serve in Reunion and Mauritius and never see the mission home on Madagascar. Wind chill drops the temp 10 degrees and the wind cuts through any clothing you have. France Lyon Mission. Great way to finish! Were His people, engaged together in His holy work.3. All these things I learned are essential in my present life and future. I discovered a lot about myself. As of July 2022, there are 410 missions in the church. Many Mormon missionaries are asked to serve in places far from their home where they are required to learn to speak a foreign language. (Merrilyn), Our mission extended from Paris to Tarbes and Pau. (Anna), 1. When he started towards my blue, I got rather defensive, raised my voice, and then he ran away. Home France LDS Missions. (Matt), Being organized, clean, proper with others, patient, happy, and a leader. (Mariah), Just do your best and never give up. Make sure you have a mechanism by which they can attach together in case you need to book it across train stations! (Scott), The history was amazing!!! (Stuart), The French can take a long time to open up and embrace new ideas or people, but once they do they are totally committed. (Nicholai), Temperate 4 seasons. So are the Africans! I learned a valuable language. Very brave people. We made it clear that us sisters were missionaries and why we were here. The people outside of Paris seem more friendly to Americans than Parisians do. (Roberto), Speaking to others about the gospel, building relationships, leadership skills and following through on commitments, being a strong ward member, and speaking French. We interview hundreds of returned missionaries each year, so check back regularly to see new RM interviews. Understood more the culture of the people. More people than I had imagined are in Paris. (Chloe), Dont worry about trying to express everything that you want to say. I just waited until the last possible month to earn it. A lot more humid than the desert I grew up in. (Anonymous), Missing the last bus, attempting to hitch hike back home. Diligent, heartfelt service with a true, sincere care for others pays dividends. There are a lot of tourists in Paris, but also a lot of castles and country side outside of Paris. (Douglas), I love their love and pride in their culture and continual quest to perfect their language. There are 346 missions in this index. (Stuart), It is humid and moderate. Keep it going! We were trying to get away from him for like 30 minutes. (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. Humanitarian Service Missionaries) Learn More Education (Paul), Little to no snow.. humid. (Jeffrey), Have a young punk kid saying ta mre and I laughed back at him because I realized he had just said youre mom which doesnt translate as a bad word into English. Ah well. (Dennis), Do not feel like you are not finding success if there are few baptisms. (Matt), Being threatened numerous times and actually being punched in the face. Be humble, be simple. (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. (Michael), It covers three countries. He knows exactly where to find those who are prepared for His message, and He knows how to touch their hearts. 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 . (Anna), I had a missionary convince me to go ask for a soutian gorge at a pharmacy when I had a sore throat. (Douglas), Orleans, Reims, Lorient, Sarcelle(Paris ghettos), Soissons, and Alencon, and then I got to serve in many others on exchanges. (Anonymous), Getting along with your companion is more important than you ever would believe. The language of the Spirit is the codex for the universal translator that is the Gift of Tongues. (Dennis), One time some members friends gave us a dozen apples or so just after we visited them. It about caused her to pull a stitch. I love the members and how much they love the missionaries. I learned how to better serve. He then reached out and grabbed some of my long red hair, and cut off several inches. A week or two in snow, rain in fall and spring, a couple days of gusty wind, and sunshine otherwise. (Valan), Not been so nervous and enjoyed it more. (Jordan), Riding bicycles down the hill from the supermarket with a Christmas tree tied to the back of my companion with her scarf. However, as we climbed the stairs I felt the migraine lift and strength return. So I went with that mindset, and I found that the mission was the most fun that Ive ever had. (Merrilyn), I was a new member of the church when I went out on my mission. Was in 3 missions, all transfers were by airplane. Dont worry about yourself and focus on the Lord and His work you will be happier. (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. (Scott), St Nazaire Sarcelles Versailles Paris Poitiers Meaux Cergy. (Jacob), A stronger testimony of the Gospel. 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. Pretty hot in the summer. (Chloe), Western European oceanic climate. We will in effect be Gods. (Bryan), The Bible better and Book of Mormon. People are proper and polite, they love their language, beauty and history. I love the cosmopolitan, international nature of the cities there, meeting people from every nation, all working together. (Chloe), Any kind of cheese and bread and Greque kebabs. He then chased us out of the building with said knife. Brother Naatjes is a former stake president, high councilor, branch president . I saw almost 50 baptisms in my 18 months. It was a dangerous part of town, but we were just going to the train. (Merrilyn), I never ate cheese in my life. Now reason thusly. Remember that youll be effectively living out of your luggage sometimes, and transfers happen unexpectedly sometimes. I love you, and so does the Lord. Its the Lords. HenryB. Eyring, Prayers of Faith, Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 28. 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. We really should have gotten off, shouldnt we! We have the coolest mission song ever! Argentina Buenos Aires North. (Jeffrey), Immerse yourself in the work. (Doug), Discipline, work ethic, study habits, spiritual study habits, organizational skills, language skills. (Valan), Threw up in garbage can at metro stop after eating flour and water for dinner. Her brother had just accepted the gospel and told her about the blessings he had received and she wanted to know more. I had a unique experience. People will say they believe in God but they really dont act like they do. (Mariah), Just relax, you dont need to kill yourself to learn the language, it will come with time. (Valan), You will succeed. (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. Chinese people are absolutely amazing, humble and kind. A beautiful family and peace of mind and eternal perspective. Bring a shoulder bag. (Dennis), Rainy, humid, great sunny days, too. It existed until 1852 when it was closed due to restrictions by the French government, and the missionaries left the territory. Though the laborers in France have often been few, the harvest has indeed been great (see Luke 10:2). 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. The weather felt extreme (but its really pretty moderate) but only because of the humidity. (Paul), The countless times of bearing testimony on the street to complete strangers. Among the hardest things Id done. I love their politeness, manners and gentility. 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. (Drew), Soak up the Temple experience while at the Mission Training Center as much as possible. But times have changed and there is so much work to do! (Jeffrey), Teaching and investigator in french, with him replying back in English, while reading from the Arabic Book of Mormon. We all spent the day in our apartment, having our meeting there in our living room, followed by a big lunch. You are equals no matter what; its not a competition, nor a fashion show (3 Nephi 13:25-34). The French are awesome people. That feeling of love was astounding. It was right outside a train station and everyone stopped to see how I would react.
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