A few of the members had a chuckle. Make sure youre prepared. The Gift of Tongues is a very real and very beautiful thing, I can testify to that. I also learned to listen better. I wish I knew the doctrine better or even had a stronger testimony on certain things. I never actually baptized someone the entire 2 years I served. (Jeffrey), I wish I knew the language better. It is possible to spend all day just speaking Chinese. She nearly fell off the couch laughing. (Jeffrey), You will teach mostly African immigrants. Utah St. George Mission. You dont generally need a large trench coat. (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 more you pray, study and testify, the stronger your testimony will grow. I thought they were knocking at my door, and I opened the door, he says. Utah Salt Lake City North Mission. (Jeffrey), A warm coat for winter that can withstand wind and rain. You were called to that area to talk to the people you will talk to for a specific reason. We used a translator. But work is progressing, and swinging upward. (Merrilyn), We always road our velo solexes and scooters (1963 to 1966 without helmets). We kept working through the crowd, and somehow, up ahead another block or two away was that bright pink. We were walking home from the train to our apartment and a drunk guy threw a glass bottle at us that narrowly missed us. It was the first time for me! Today, Brother Luala is preparing to enter the holy temple. (Zakarias), Buying three tickets for Trois from a kiosk in Le Havre. France Lyon Mission | My Mission Serve. I feel a sense of direction and a great sense of peace! (Bryan), One on one people and group speaking skills. We finally ran into one of our Evangelical African friends who cast out the demon in him. Sometimes it was foggy and so cold you couldnt wear enough clothes to stay warm. (Bryan), Pack with quality luggage or large packs. I know Christ and his mission on earth. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. Things tend to work out, find joy in serving others. He was quite disheveled, and asked if he should dress up a little we said, if you want to! (Mariah), Kabobs, fajitas, cheese, raqulette, burritos, crepes, Charlotte au chocolate, baguette with butter and chocolate and chocolate. Enjoy every day. Charleroi is my idea of Zion. :) Although most Missionaries are American, there are a good number of native french speaking Missionaries as well. Online Recommendation System. We just kept riding. Well, we started walking one direction out of the station. That ended my first porting experience and the Elders bought me my first French pastry. France Lyon Mission. Bring a shoulder bag. MyMission.com provides free missionary websites to LDS missionaries and their families giving them a great way to communicate and share mission experiences. French Population. And one . A French-Speaking Mission? In Arizona? - The Church Of Jesus Christ Of (Matt), Being organized, clean, proper with others, patient, happy, and a leader. (Drew), Paris West & East, St. Brieuc, Versailles. Later that night, my trainer asked me Elder, do you remember what you prayed for before we left our apartment? I asked for her name as she ran out and she yelled it back. 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. 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 waited for the train going the other direction and it must have been 30-40 minutes later that we got off at her stop. A bit rainy in the winter but otherwise okay. 172 Years. A week or two in snow, rain in fall and spring, a couple days of gusty wind, and sunshine otherwise. The weather felt extreme (but its really pretty moderate) but only because of the humidity. This gives them something real serious to think about. (Jordan), Riding the bus at night in Mauritius. The members are awesome. Loved eating escargot just so I could tell everyone back home that I ate SNAILS. 65,950,000 (July 2013 estimate) Operating. It was awesome to see her progress, her maturity in the gospel, and how the Gospel filled her life with joy. Surely there will be hard and discouraging times. I just waited until the last possible month to earn it. 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. (Mariah), I wish I had spoken the language better. Utah Salt Lake City West Mission. (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. Buy winter jackets there if youre going in the summer. (Alex), Saint-Quentin, Brussels, Saint-Ouen. (Jeffrey), French speaking and knowing how to act professionally in a setting. The humidity makes it bitter. (Alex), Force yourself to learn the language, talk to people, talk to your companion. Bread. (Merrilyn), Our mission extended from Paris to Tarbes and Pau. Packing wise, bring easy to use suitcases. (Alex), Living in the neuf-trois in Paris during gang fights(Jacob), We were a little bit late coming home one night. I am now a French teacher. Memorized the Articles of Faith. Understood more the culture of the people. (Kara), Second language, presentation skills used in business meetings, focus on goals, attention to detail and record keeping. But there was no time to jump out and talk to her, get her number or set up an appointment. 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. My DNA be stolen or something? (Alex), It is a baptizing mission! 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. I love their architecture, their love of flowers and symmetry, their pride and knowledge of their history, their wisdom growing from their mistakes. As the sister missionaries who served in this area before us visited him and the Spirit taught him, he came to know for himself the truthfulness of the message they shared. Cold in the winter, but it never snowed. (Jeffrey), Depends on what part of the county youre in. HUMOR AND SPIRIT ARE POWERFUL TOOLS in making relationships work. I did not have the gift of tongues from the get go, but I learned to accept myself for mistakes. (Merrilyn), I was a new member of the church when I went out on my mission. 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. (Douglas), I love their love and pride in their culture and continual quest to perfect their language. (Merrilyn), Learned a new language. (Kara), French (study a second language early). Pack light. People are proper and polite, they love their language, beauty and history. (Michael), Paris (twice), Tours, Meaux, St. Nazaire, Limoges, Cherbourg, Rennes. France, Phone Number:33-1-34-80-04-83 Since the 1970s, French Saints have prayed for a temple in their own country. Racolette. Rabbit. I learned how the Spirit worked with me more clearly. We will have mastered all of the elements and planets and will have made our race immortal. To do otherwise will keep you from speaking for a good part of your mission. What are some interestingfacts about the ParisMission? My last companion started training Elder Whitman the day I went home. Many of them understand English. Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission. (Zakarias), Our mission is the highest baptizing mission in Europe (except Cabo Verde), and also happens to be the best in the entire world! The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. 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. Rain gear a must. (Elsa), I had three Mission Presidents: President Jones in Paris, Elder Andersen, and President Oveson in Bordeaux. Instead I asked for a bra. Teenagers were also hostile when in groups. (Nicholai), Be more outgoing and less afraid of making mistakes. That will bless your life and the life of your family forever. Most of which concern public transportation and drunk people, haha. MyMission.com provides free missionary websites to LDS missionaries and their families giving them a great way to communicate and share mission experiences. (Roberto), One day while at the church, a lady called the chapel and asked to learn more. (Matt), We have 3 countries in our mission, Paris has the best public transit in the world. (Matt), Belfort, Rouen, Villenuve Dascq, Mulhouse, Nivelles (Belgium), and Saint-Omer. Intermittent rain that youve got to be prepared for ;). (Paul), A second language. Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the people of the world, each in their own language, is a mandate from God. I had a unique experience. Crepes, raclette, burrito fete, pastries, Had a knife pulled on me and was jumped by a group of young Arabs. All these things I learned are essential in my present life and future. 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. (Jordan), It rains a lot in France! There are a lot of tourists in Paris, but also a lot of castles and country side outside of Paris. I Had Left the Church. Mission President:President Paul J. Sorensen. How to be more spiritual. Among the hardest things Id done. There was also this ptisserie near the Asniere sur Seine gare that had the worlds greatest beignets. (Mariah), I cant count all the blessings. Moules frites. Everything you do/learn will apply to whatever you do after your mission for the rest of your life. French Population. The ones Ive found stateside just arent the same. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides relief and development projects for humanitarian purposes in countries all over the world. But at the same time, I felt some inner rush to keep hurrying to find her. (Bryan), Galettes. (Mariah), In the ghettos, having some people try to take your cell phones or cameras. Talking to people. The cities are full of people from every country imaginable. (Jacob), There are a lot of cognates in French. Some times to a fault for preaching the gospel as they only want to worry about themselves and dont need anything else . What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? 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. You can submit your own article, ideas, or feedback at liahona.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Free resources about the France ParisMission: *OtherMission Pages:FranceLDS Missions. Organized on 18-Jun-1850 (Kara), Love every minute and never stop praying! So are the Africans! Great way to finish! The Church was legally recognized in October 1968. We do them ourselves using buses, metros and trains. (Chloe), Any kind of cheese and bread and Greque kebabs. So I turned my bleue away and walked around the median just to be safe. (Matt), Let your mission be a compass for the rest of your life. (Zakarias), Video interviews with returned missionaries, Cultural articles written by returned missionaries, aredheadmormonmissionaryinparis.blogspot.com, France Paris Mission President Pond Group, Paris Mission Pres. More people than I had imagined are in Paris. 13 Days. 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. Throughout our time as missionaries here, we have learned three important truths about missionary work that wed like to share with our fellow missionaries around the world. Just an inch or two of snow, two months of cold, and only a few weeks of hot. You need to watch where you walk. Home France LDS Missions. (Nicholai), Finding Jean-Claude at a bus station and seeing his life change in just 3 weeks. (Anna), (Sisters) Dont feel like you have to have Everything youll need for 2 years. (Mariah), We were out knocking on doors late one night and missed the last bus back into the main town where our apartment was. Crepes. It was great. 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. She asked me if the Book of Mormon could truly change her life for the better. (Elsa), It was very humid, with warm summers and cold winters. Pastries. Basically love the Lord and the Gospel more than you love anything, anyone else and youll do fine. French Language LDS Missionary France or Quebec Mission Tank Top Other times, it was just having a conversation with the man in the park about death, and what he was going through. Here are ParisMission Groups- for LDS missionary moms, returned missionaries, mission presidents and other alumni ofthe ParisMission.