(Chloe), Drunk people on the streets were sometimes hostile. In 1975, the first stake in France was organized in Paris. (Nicholai), The language was really hard for me. I just waited until the last possible month to earn it. 65,950,000 (July 2013 estimate) Operating. How to keep pushing past hard times. She got baptized later, and I got to baptize and confirm her. Good wheels if you have them. Crepes, raclette, burrito fete, pastries, Had a knife pulled on me and was jumped by a group of young Arabs. 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 This helped me to accomplish many things later in life. (Jacob), St Maur des Fosses, Chelles, Sarcelles, Rennes. ed. Summers, you need to organize your time so that you arent in the sun for too long of a period. 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. (Elsa), Asniere, Lorient, Nogent, Montreuil, and Evreux. We were able to set the stage for the visitor center, the temple, and new branches and stakes. (Paul), Little to no snow.. humid. Bread. The people take some getting used to but you will love them in the end. (Michael), I served in Normandie so where I was it rained 295 days a year on average and was usually very cloudy. (Kara), French (study a second language early). (Stuart), I suffered from debilitating migraines during my mission. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides relief and development projects for humanitarian purposes in countries all over the world. But all of the skills and leadership traits and work ethic I received from the mission is allowing me to excel after my mission. (Scott), Pack some short sleeve white shirts, I didnt haha buy good shoes, sturdy firm bottom, waterproof. (Kara), Colombes, Evry/Grigny, Versailles, Melun, Bois Guillaume, Rouens, and Nantes. (Chloe), Do not bring clothes hangers even though the missionary preparation manuals advise it. We were handing out English lesson flyers while knocking on doors in St Dennis. The translator was a new convert too and it was so cool to see her learning as we taught. . Intermittent rain that youve got to be prepared for ;). Rabbit. (Zakarias), Kebabs. (Jordan), Pain au chocolat, religiouse; quiche. I also gained a lot of confidence and happiness. You will become fluent enough. 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. I learned how to better serve. I know that I choose my joy or sadness. Washington DC North Missionaries Group. But work is progressing, and swinging upward. Chocolate. I can get along with almost anyone. (Mariah), Just do your best and never give up. Be humble, be simple. (Kara), Personal discipline and a love for life. Albania Tirana. Any things you really like about the area/people? Life-long friends. (Jeffrey), France is a beautiful country. Caresser is to pet. Read the Book of Mormon in the language. French Polynesia (Tahiti) Skip to Main Content. Was in 3 missions, all transfers were by airplane. Rainy springs. 3. (Anna), I had a missionary convince me to go ask for a soutian gorge at a pharmacy when I had a sore throat. (Alex), My elder and I being driven to the train station by drunk strangers. (Jacob), Be as obedient as you possibly can, but dont beat yourself up if you occasionally are not. Today, more than 59,000 Saints across Spain are "remembering without ceasing [their] work of faith, and labour of love" (1 Thessalonians 1:3). (Anna), I was training for the second time in St. Ouen/Sarcelles, and we were waiting to cross a busy street after an appointment. The ability to learn and speak another language. (Google Maps) 3. On Halloween, we decided to show the French what a real Halloween was like. In the evening that same day we were in a remote location far from the center and knocking doorsguess who opened one of the door we knocked at. (Matt), Let your mission be a compass for the rest of your life. Surely there will be hard and discouraging times. Thats what its about Joy in the journey. In Phoenix, the Lord has prepared missionaries and members alike to share this important message in the French language. 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. DC North - President Dennis E. Simmons Group. You never know what the Lord has in store for the friendships you build with members and investigators. (Chloe), Any kind of cheese and bread and Greque kebabs. (Jordan), Riding bicycles down the hill from the supermarket with a Christmas tree tied to the back of my companion with her scarf. Dont get discouraged because it will be hard and you will be confused on what to do. Those young men were us giving him the Book Of Mormon. Learn on your mission how to recognize the kind of person you do not want to be tied to and the kind you do AND LEARN HOW TO BE THE KIND OF PERSON THAT WILL MAKE A RELATIONSHIP LAST. (Roberto), While riding our bikes in Orleans, some guys we rode by spat at and hit us in the shoulder. The LDS Church in French Polynesia was founded in 1843 as the first foreign-language mission of the church. Dont make derogatory remarks about the French. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. 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. (Matt), Belfort, Rouen, Villenuve Dascq, Mulhouse, Nivelles (Belgium), and Saint-Omer. (Doug), Discipline, work ethic, study habits, spiritual study habits, organizational skills, language skills. Seeing ancient castles and cathedrals and buildings blew my mind!! (Alex), Their loyalty to family and good friends. But after a few steps, we felt it wasnt right. You are hereby called to serve in the Arizona Phoenix Mission. (Drew), There are many Africans in France. (Zakarias), Its hard and long but its what you make of it, Make sure you have a solid testimony of the Gospel, especially The Book of Mormon. 188 Countries Receiving Humanitarian Aid (Since 1985) 36,639 Welfare Services Missionaries (Incl. (Doug), Dont worry so much about yourself or the future. The first was humbling because he showed me that I was arrogant and inflexible. That lead to us teaching he and his girlfriend. (Doug), Congratulated a person for having been robbed. I thought they were knocking at my door, and I opened the door, he says. (Roberto), Speaking to others about the gospel, building relationships, leadership skills and following through on commitments, being a strong ward member, and speaking French. People are proper and polite, they love their language, beauty and history. When he started towards my blue, I got rather defensive, raised my voice, and then he ran away. Long suffering. (Stuart), If you forget anything or need something unexpected you will have no trouble finding it in France. It was very embarrassing. Learned how to get along with a companion whom you were with 24/7 in every sense of the word. There were a few people at the median when we got there, so naturally we started talking to them. The ones Ive found stateside just arent the same. I served in the Fiji Suva mission, speaking French, which means I was on a island called New Caledonia the whole time. Letting truth fill them and watching them achieve their potential. Layers. It was a dangerous part of town, but we were just going to the train. Avoid accumulating things on your mission. We made it clear that us sisters were missionaries and why we were here. Keeping my voice low when talking to someone else. But they dont always mean the same thing in English. (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 . Pretty hot in the summer. Well, us Canadians (me) did not have a clue how wild the American missionaries would be. Racolette. Knowing to use common sense. The French are awesome people. Moules frites. (Dennis). (Zakarias), I wish I knew better how to listen, and especially how to work with members. But there are cheap marchs that youll walk through on P-day, shampoo & hygiene products you can pick up for a euro or two in big subway stations like La Dfense as you switch trains and things like that. (Valan), You will succeed. Tropical island Evan Long, a BYU student from Oregon, expected malaria pills and poverty when he opened his mission call to Antananarivo, Madagascar. Language. Winters do get cold. (Merrilyn), Our mission extended from Paris to Tarbes and Pau. To this day, he recalls how miraculous it was to meet missionaries in Arizona who could speak his language. 4 seasons without the extremes you get in the Midwest. Make sure your luggage can roll so it is easier to travel on transfer days. Has awesome preparation days. I love how particular they can be, and how they say hello to every person in the room before they sit down. I wish I wasnt so self-conscious about not speaking French. In Europe (and especially Paris), people wear skinnier suits/pants/shirts, so youll want to either buy these beforehand or be prepared to buy them when you arrive. I would not be the same person without that growth. Home France LDS Missions. What are some interestingfacts about the ParisMission? (Bryan), Almost knocked out a drunk Irish guy that kept jabbing me in the side trying to start a fight. We dont use cars for transfers. (Stuart), It is humid and moderate. I have a stronger testimony. Then he tried to get between us. (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. After the dinner we headed towards the metro, but it was shut down due to a transit strike. (Anonymous), Cherbourg, Nogent, Vannes, Sarcelles, St Brieuc, Evreux, Niort, Soissons. Well, we started walking one direction out of the station. (Scott), This happened twice on mission. I told myself one more time he hits me he is going to to get the Book of Mormon across his head. Our mission president is french. We will have mastered all of the elements and planets and will have made our race immortal. The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. Member for less than a year but almost a year. 6. Brother Naatjes is a former stake president, high councilor, branch president . (Alex), Language bonus, people skills, being able to carry on a conversation, cooking. Also, most of our transfers were by train, not automobile. 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. We are members of THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE BLOODY LAST DAYS. Memorized the Articles of Faith. Also, companionship study could be very spiritual because we were studying similar doctrine together and discussing what we learned in detail. How to work harder when exhausted. Wind chill drops the temp 10 degrees and the wind cuts through any clothing you have. (Scott), St Nazaire Sarcelles Versailles Paris Poitiers Meaux Cergy. Blessings continue to flow from service. (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. 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. 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. She nearly fell off the couch laughing. (Zakarias), Buying three tickets for Trois from a kiosk in Le Havre. Love and serve your companion and those you meet. (Paul), Kebab. 252- 253). If you do, He will frustrate it and show you the right path. I saw almost 50 baptisms in my 18 months. 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! The cobblestone may break your wheels so try to get a strong suitcase. Missionaries (frequently with the help of family and friends) fund their own missions an approximate cost of $10,000 to $12,000 per missionary. (Paul), A new perspective on life. Its the best mission ever! My prayer worked and he left us alone and minutes later almost had a brawl with some Arabs up to no good. 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. (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). The cities are full of people from every country imaginable. My trainer replied Hey, Eldersonnerie means doorbell. (Zakarias), Baiser-careful!! (Nicholai), Friends, family, French Every good thing that has happened to me ever since. We soon discovered that the Arizona Phoenix Mission is home to a large population of French speakers originally from West and Central Africa, Haiti, and other countries around the world. Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutFrance, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. He said that translated it meant throat support so I thought it made sense. I learned more during my mission than 25 years of life. (Drew), Paris West & East, St. Brieuc, Versailles. Transferring up and down stairs from train to train. Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission. (Jordan), Riding the bus at night in Mauritius. (Dennis), We were almost missing a train, so I started to drive with my best Italian style..It was quite dangerous because people dont seem to follow Italian streets rules. Teenagers were also hostile when in groups. Powerful tools to collect, organize and share your missionary experiences! 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. The second taught me patience and flexibility. The best was in Nantes or Bordeaux where we met in a three story house. Shortly after leaving the apartment, I felt the Spirit tell me to talk to the guy crossing the street in front of me. It was a surprise for me to meet American people who speak French. I wish I knew the doctrine better or even had a stronger testimony on certain things. Scriptures Gospel Library Gospel Media Music Library. What was the worst thing that could happen? THE HONEY MOON ONLY LASTS FOR TWO WEEKS. (Jacob), There are a lot of cognates in French. The people are nicer than what is portrayed in American media. From that moment on, Brother Lualas life was changed. 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. Family unity. Product details Package Dimensions : 10 x 8 x 1 inches; 4.8 Ounces (Mariah), I packed all the stuff on the list and used almost everything. It always opens doors. (Kale), St. Brieuc, Chateauroux, Limoges, Talence, Nantes, and Montauban. A bit rainy in the winter but otherwise okay. (Jeffrey), A warm coat for winter that can withstand wind and rain. Language mastery. How to get along with another annoying person. (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. That will bless your life and the life of your family forever. We spoke French to her and she repeated it all in Russian. (Jordan), Weather was always great. I never actually baptized someone the entire 2 years I served. 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. 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. (Nicholai), Layers. Charles E. Jones (1990-93) Group, Paris Mission- Dennis K. Brown (1996-99) Group, Paris Mission Heber M. Thompson (1993-96) Group, Paris Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group, Paris Mission- President Johnson (1987-90) Group, 30 Funny French Language Mistakes LDS Missionaries Have Made, Things That Keep People From Recording Their Lifey (And Why They Shouldn't), Paris, Orlans, Cergy-Pontoise, Caen, and Cherbourg. 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. It existed until 1852 when it was closed due to restrictions by the French government, and the missionaries left the territory. They love fine food, good education, good music, small gatherings, they dress nicely and are generous. Later missionaries entered Quebec City where a branch was organized in 1969. Alaska Anchorage. 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? About Us. 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. Theres no way we can find her here! Later that night, my trainer asked me Elder, do you remember what you prayed for before we left our apartment? Understood more the culture of the people. How to work past exhaustion. You have the power and talent to help people. I was blessed with the Spirit and was able to do so sufficiently well that no one laughed at me. Just trust in the Lord. Thermal ones! The claires chocolats there were really good, too. 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. we just taught a lesson about Jesus Christ to a friend in the neighborhood but he then asked if he could have some of our hair. (Doug), Good sturdy yet lightweight luggage. 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. Living Life. Enjoy every day. Every apartment will have enough. 2 pairs of sturdy shoes, you will walk a lot. Lardons & crime fraiche with pasta. (Dennis), My wife was my MTC teacher..I think that covers a lot. This led me in Patience to realize that, Have a good attitude. (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. It is possible to spend all day just speaking Chinese. We spent the next four hours walking the sisters home before we could head back to our own apartment. They are amazing men and their wives are incredible and strong. (Alex), The ability to speak and teach without having every word written out. (Michael), French! (Aaron), I loved teaching my investigator, Marie-line, because she was so sincere. 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! Oh yeah and raw hamburger. There was an incredible spirit in the room which we could tell he felt. Remember that youll be effectively living out of your luggage sometimes, and transfers happen unexpectedly sometimes. I felt the Spirit very strongly as I was able to answer Yes. It never got too cold, but spending too much time outdoors in the winter was chilly business. Do as much of your study, reading, and praying in your mission language as possible. 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. (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. Things tend to work out, find joy in serving others. (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. Sometimes I would directly translate English to French and confuse people too haha. (Kara), TIGHTS! (Dennis), People, natural vegetation, culture. Laundry. Hot summers (Anonymous), Wet and cold most of the year and hot and humid in the summer. (Mariah), My mission is one of the hardest, you dont see many missionaries on bikes, we walk, drive, or use the subways. The people who remember you most are often the companions you serve with so be good to each other. Serve. I was a part of many individuals accepting the gospel and joining the church. They asked me if I spoke French. The people outside of Paris seem more friendly to Americans than Parisians do. In short, it will truly be the best time of your life. (Mariah), The weather depended on what part of France you were init, Little bit like Washington D.C. but without snow. Make sure you have a mechanism by which they can attach together in case you need to book it across train stations! (Drew), I was on splits the first night of my mission with two elders. (Jacob), Humid, which intensifies both heat and cold. (Elsa), I had three Mission Presidents: President Jones in Paris, Elder Andersen, and President Oveson in Bordeaux. France Lyon Mission. 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. So I turned my bleue away and walked around the median just to be safe. The missionaries attracted converts and established a base for more Latter-day Saint French-speaking immigrants. You WILL go through several pairs. I feel a sense of direction and a great sense of peace! (Valan), Dont bring tons of American clothes. Croissante aux aumaund. (Anna), Living & spending all your time with many different types of companions. I returned to my first city nearly a year after I entered the mission and trained a brand new missionary there. The celebration will feature a 364-voice adult choir, a 120-voice children's choir and performances of Latin American, Native American and Pacific Islander folk dances all commemorating the Book. 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 . Nothing changes the truthfulness of the gospel and Satan will work against you, so fight the battles and win. But there was no time to jump out and talk to her, get her number or set up an appointment. (Zakarias). 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. Tartiflette. The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. (Anna), Lapin la moutarde, fraisiers, quiche, poulet aux arachides Africain. (Jordan), More confidence in myself. Dont hold yourself back. (Jeffrey), You will teach mostly African immigrants. One was when a recent convert learn how to read by sounding out words from the Book of Mormon and the Gospel Principles manual. 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 The country side is amazing. I should have just tried and learned rather than being worried about being embarrassed. A week or two in snow, rain in fall and spring, a couple days of gusty wind, and sunshine otherwise. (Bryan), Very atheist. (Douglas), Everybody kept telling me that a mission would be so difficult, hard work, lots of rejection and stress. 13 Days. (Dennis), One time some members friends gave us a dozen apples or so just after we visited them. Beautiful. LDS Mission shirts come in all sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, up to 4XL. We were trying to get away from him for like 30 minutes. (2019), 1. 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