(Chloe), Western European oceanic climate. Cheeses. Utah Salt Lake City East Mission. This gives them something real serious to think about. Shortly after leaving the apartment, I felt the Spirit tell me to talk to the guy crossing the street in front of me. (Scott), The history was amazing!!! (Anonymous), It gets very hot and very cold. Learning to talk with anyone from any background. Chinese people are absolutely amazing, humble and kind. (Jacob), Humid, which intensifies both heat and cold. (Nicholai), Layers. You are hereby called to serve in the Arizona Phoenix Mission. Getting along with different personalities and people. Many people told me I wouldnt see any since I was going to France. But at the same time, I felt some inner rush to keep hurrying to find her. The country side is amazing. 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. Lots of translating opportunities. Family unity. Albania Tirana. (Stuart), I suffered from debilitating migraines during my mission. This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. How to talk to people from all walks of life. to LDS Mission Network (LDSMN Official Donation Page) Number of records: Alumni: 3108: . I love their appreciation and priority for music and the arts. Not a big one. (Jordan), Finding a family that we were taking a Book of Mormon to whose address we had left at home, hours away. Crepes. (Dennis), People, natural vegetation, culture. How to serve and make amazing friends. Language mastery. Pack light. 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. We were told that our street was pretty much on the line of the evacuation zone and that we could leave if we wanted but otherwise were advised to stay in our apartment until the demolition specialist from Belgium could arrive on the TGV later that afternoon. (Michael), It covers three countries. I was also blessed to learn how to set goals and work toward those goals. Wind chill drops the temp 10 degrees and the wind cuts through any clothing you have. (Anna), (Sisters) Dont feel like you have to have Everything youll need for 2 years. 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. (Bryan), One on one people and group speaking skills. But after a few steps, we felt it wasnt right. Both times we helped those people feel the love of God and ultimately stopped the suicide. The second taught me patience and flexibility. I wish Id understood things about the Temple more when I was there attending so much so I couldve more fully appreciated the experience. 188 Countries Receiving Humanitarian Aid (Since 1985) 36,639 Welfare Services Missionaries (Incl. Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutFrance, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. (Kara), Finding ourselves in the middle of an anti-war protest. (Stuart), I wish that I hadnt done things for competitive reasons. (Paul), Kebab. Missionary Preparation. (Zakarias), Its like regular mainland European weather- we have both a lot of rain and sun. Make sure you have a mechanism by which they can attach together in case you need to book it across train stations! One-hundred-fifty years later, in 1981, that number had grown to 71 (Deseret News 1983 Church Almanac 1982, pp. (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. A big reason that I memorized the discussions so quickly and taught so many shallow street lessons was to be better than others. (Matt), Bread and cheese, snails, sauerkraut with various meats, fries and the different sauces that France and Belgium have to offer. And I loved hearing peoples stories. We are members of THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE BLOODY LAST DAYS. We all spent the day in our apartment, having our meeting there in our living room, followed by a big lunch. Then he tried to get between us. Kebab. The same can be said about your companions in the field. I Had Left the Church. (Anonymous), Fast and pray with faith and hard work, nothing doubting, success is guaranteed in your life and the lives of those you come in contact with. Ah well. (Drew), Shoes: buy for comfort, support, and durability, NEVER for fashion. Try to keep it as small as possible. (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. French Language: General: Dealing with money Getting to Paris from the . (Scott), This happened twice on mission. Cold in the winter, but it never snowed. In Phoenix, the Lord has prepared missionaries and members alike to share this important message in the French language. I learned more during my mission than 25 years of life. Were His people, engaged together in His holy work.3. About Us. Sharing the Gospel Online. People are always working hard and there are always incredible things going on. Home France LDS Missions. (Anonymous), The end of a mission is the beginning of a life mission to grow and serve. *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. (Anonymous), My companion and I were beat up by three Arabs about a month after 9/11. (Anna), Beautiful, mild seasons. (Anna), Living & spending all your time with many different types of companions. Understood more the culture of the people. He is the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:13). That ended my first porting experience and the Elders bought me my first French pastry. It existed until 1852 when it was closed due to restrictions by the French government, and the missionaries left the territory. Forget the nylons (if you can get away with it). (Stuart), It is humid and moderate. I also gained a lot of confidence and happiness. Fun night! (Paul), Someone telling me they were literally the devil my first Christmas when we were porting in La Rochelle. I was thinking, what are we doing?! (Anna), Lapin la moutarde, fraisiers, quiche, poulet aux arachides Africain. Hair? (Nicholai), Temperate 4 seasons. They do provide sheets, but I suggest bringing your own haha. Diligent, heartfelt service with a true, sincere care for others pays dividends. So Why Did My Husband Want to Join It? I never actually baptized someone the entire 2 years I served. (Valan), You will succeed. I even introduced my wife to them on our honeymoon in Paris five years after returning home. (Paul), A new perspective on life. I felt the Spirit very strongly as I was able to answer Yes. (Jeffrey), Kebabs, crpes, coquilles St Jacques. I hope I get to go back as a couple missionary. Laundry. (Jordan), Culture, food, country is beautiful. (Nicholai), The language was really hard for me. Also, companionship study could be very spiritual because we were studying similar doctrine together and discussing what we learned in detail. To this day, he recalls how miraculous it was to meet missionaries in Arizona who could speak his language. There is a lot to do. If you do, He will frustrate it and show you the right path. Here are T-shirts for the France ParisMission! (Stuart), If you forget anything or need something unexpected you will have no trouble finding it in France. (Michael), Once, my companion and I were waiting for the mtro (subway) when a homeless man came up to us to ask for money. (Roberto), My dad served in the Franco-Belge Mission 20 years earlier. Alpine German-Speaking Mission. They were all so kind and friendly. You never know what the Lord has in store for the friendships you build with members and investigators. 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. 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. Definitely a good rain jacket and umbrella and waterproof shoes. (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. 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. 131 Blvd Carnot (Dennis), One time some members friends gave us a dozen apples or so just after we visited them. You were called to that area to talk to the people you will talk to for a specific reason. This is true for all those who have the desire to serve. (Roberto), Good, sturdy walking shoes- Danskos maybe. (Scott), St Nazaire Sarcelles Versailles Paris Poitiers Meaux Cergy. Some of us may wonder if we were really called to the right place or whether we can truly make a difference. The temperatures didnt seem all that different than the, Cloudy and rainy. (Matt), Being organized, clean, proper with others, patient, happy, and a leader. France Paris Mission. We dont use cars for transfers. 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. Get a good,lightweight jacket thatll keep you warm and dry. Dont hold yourself back. (Nicholai), Walking out of the apartment was the start of something crazy- but crazy wonderful. 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! Fortitude. no, thank you. And one . (Douglas), Practically perfect in every way. Utah Salt Lake City Mission. MyMission.com provides free missionary websites to LDS missionaries and their families giving them a great way to communicate and share mission experiences. I saw almost 50 baptisms in my 18 months. MyMission.com provides free missionary websites to LDS missionaries and their families giving them a great way to communicate and share mission experiences. The French people are incredible! (Michael), Anytime you get to pray with someone or bear your testimony of the Savior is an incredibly spiritual experience! A few of the members had a chuckle. I trained Elder Jeffs. A bit rainy in the winter but otherwise okay. (Drew), Paris West & East, St. Brieuc, Versailles. People will say they believe in God but they really dont act like they do. 8 Months. There was also this ptisserie near the Asniere sur Seine gare that had the worlds greatest beignets. Memorized the Articles of Faith. I understand what is important. Oh yeah and raw hamburger. 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. (Merrilyn), Those who were members of the church and active were heroes. Rain gear a must. We interview hundreds of returned missionaries each year, so check back regularly to see new RM interviews. Later, her daughter and sister also joined. 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. How to build an extra floor on a building. Make sure your luggage can roll so it is easier to travel on transfer days. The church and the work of the restoration will go forward and we can be a part if we choose. (Alex), Language bonus, people skills, being able to carry on a conversation, cooking. (Dennis), Rainy, humid, great sunny days, too. Many of the things I learned from trying to get the award helped me to understand the gospel better. The people take some getting used to but you will love them in the end. In short, it will truly be the best time of your life. 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. They were ridiculously good, not really sure why they were so much better tasting than everywhere else, though. (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. Instead I asked for a bra. Didnt understand the word robbed. 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. He then chased us out of the building with said knife. The French are awesome people. Now, as I work, it seems a lot of people only want to associate with those who can help them. (Chloe), Investigators reading the scriptures and telling us what they learned. The ethnicity is add broad as you will ever find. (Drew), I was a little nervous as plans fell through again with my first blue (trainee), and I was afraid she might be mad or frustrated that we werent teaching quite as much as she probably expected. Keeping my voice low when talking to someone else. Surely there will be hard and discouraging times. Frequently Asked Questions. No smoking no drinking NO DRINKING WINE. (Roberto), Speaking to others about the gospel, building relationships, leadership skills and following through on commitments, being a strong ward member, and speaking French. 3. Since we did nothing everyone was a lot nicer to us. In general, weather is nice, except it occasionally snows in the winter and there are occasional heat waves in the summer. Dress and Grooming. Should we turn around? (Chloe), I learned to communicate better. (Bryan), Very atheist. Any pastry from the bakery around the corner from the train station in Rouen. We will in effect be Gods. A knowledge of Gods love and His involvement and interest in my life. Almost all of these people are warm and wonderful. (Chloe), Any kind of cheese and bread and Greque kebabs. Courage, empathy, being able to work hard. Organized on 18-Jun-1850 65,950,000 (July 2013 estimate) Operating. Here's a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the Paris LDS Mission. 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. On Halloween, we decided to show the French what a real Halloween was like. When he started towards my blue, I got rather defensive, raised my voice, and then he ran away. That will bless your life and the life of your family forever. Tartiflette. They are excellent cooks as expected. (Alex), Force yourself to learn the language, talk to people, talk to your companion. (Paul), Some kids were throwing dirt clods at an old man and we told them to stop. Alaska Anchorage. (Mariah), The weather depended on what part of France you were init, Little bit like Washington D.C. but without snow. It took some good companions to fix that. Go all out! (Jordan), More confidence in myself. (Mariah), I loved going to Paris. France Bordeaux Mission. (Matt), Each area has its own culture really. Pack light. (Jacob), There are a lot of cognates in French. France Lyon Mission. (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. (Nicholai), Finding Jean-Claude at a bus station and seeing his life change in just 3 weeks. 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. A lot more humid than the desert I grew up in. (Drew), I had the opportunity to teach the missionary discussions in seven different languages over the course of my mission. 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. (Bryan), The Bible better and Book of Mormon. Member for less than a year but almost a year. Life-long friends. Organization. (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. I learned how the Spirit worked with me more clearly. Comfortable shoes (those flats wont last you long on the cobblestone roads!) 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. John Conway and I took the weekend off and biked up to a mountain village. Utah St. George Mission. Know the history of the restored Church just like you should know scripture. (Anna), I was training for the second time in St. Ouen/Sarcelles, and we were waiting to cross a busy street after an appointment. How to see others in a different light and to love them and feel compassion for them. (Kara), Second language, presentation skills used in business meetings, focus on goals, attention to detail and record keeping. 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. (Stuart), I learned French! *Click here to browse Paris Mission gifts. 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. Theres no way we can find her here! (Jacob), A stronger testimony of the Gospel. Always soaking wet, get water resistant everything. (Bryan), One of so many would be having my companion feel prompted enough by the Spirit and asked a devout Muslim to kneel with us and offer a prayer and end in the name of Jesus Christ. (Drew), I was on splits the first night of my mission with two elders. I smiled kindly and struck up a conversation. Do your best to communicate in a loving way with your companion. Most of which concern public transportation and drunk people, haha. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) Every apartment will have enough. Cheese. (Mariah), Not many baptisms. Hot summers (Anonymous), Wet and cold most of the year and hot and humid in the summer. (Michael), Bread. We fled war in our country and went to Tanzania in 1995. We were praying for a ride back and a drunk guy picked us up. (Bryan), Cold wet winters. John Taylor was one of the first missionaries here, but the church is still young. One or two probably turned away, but one man was at least curious. That feeling of love was astounding. You can find happiness in anything if you want to. The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. 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. (Drew), Missionaries convince the greens that the slang when asking tens for help is to ask for throat support, this would be soutien gourge, however soutien-gourge actually means your asking for a bra and then they watch as people give you a weird look. (Douglas), Someone stopped me on the street and started asking about us. I tapped him on the shoulder after we crossed the street and started talking to him. Trying different foods. (Michael), In Meaux, a Sunday School instructor asked me to get a tableau. That part was pretty cool. (Kara), I mistakenly told a member in the hospital that I was glad that she smelled better, rather than feeling better. In September 2019, the third French-speaking branch in the United States was organized in Arizona. 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. (Paul), Youre girlfriend will NOT wait for you. Love and serve your companion and those you meet. We were trying to get away from him for like 30 minutes. (Mariah), My mission is one of the hardest, you dont see many missionaries on bikes, we walk, drive, or use the subways. But really, I didnt realize it would be some of the most fun Id ever experienced in my life and so much fulfillment and finding myself. Either how they got to France, how they found their faith/the Missionaries, some people were alive during WWII, etc. (Kara), Colombes, Evry/Grigny, Versailles, Melun, Bois Guillaume, Rouens, and Nantes. (Anonymous), Perseverance. Mission President:President Paul J. Sorensen. Camembert & Brie. Scriptures Gospel Library Gospel Media Music Library. (Jeffrey), You will teach mostly African immigrants. If not, they are cheap enough where you can buy a few. (Jacob), St Maur des Fosses, Chelles, Sarcelles, Rennes. (Jordan), If you say je suis plein for I am full it really means I am, HA HA I bet everyone makes this one. (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. He knows exactly where to find those who are prepared for His message, and He knows how to touch their hearts. (2019), 1. More trust in the Lord. How to work harder when exhausted. (Nicholai), EVERYTHING! Make sure you have good, sturdy walking shoes that will last. . (Stuart), Cholet (twice), Troyes, Coutances, Aulnay-sous-Bois, le Vesinet, Tours. What was the worst thing that could happen? (Bryan), The people are very kind and stick to themselves. Dont make derogatory remarks about the French. 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. Great way to finish! (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. Mainly humid. (Michael), French! Ether 12:27 was revelation in DIRECT response to Moronis plea for understanding in light of his linguistic weaknesses. (Doug), Paris, Versailles, Nantes, Chatiillon, Pau, Tarbes, Bordeaux. (Stuart), Crpe, Burrito Fte, Donner Kebab, Brioche, Galette Brtonne, Crme Frache Pizza. Sometimes it was foggy and so cold you couldnt wear enough clothes to stay warm. So many sacrament meetings for me were also so sacred, I felt like they were celestial room moments. (Alex), Having an Amish call and say that the Book of Mormon is true and that he wants to be baptized. It was the first time for me! Today, Brother Luala is preparing to enter the holy temple. Just trust in the Lord. She was getting married the next day and her friends were having fun getting her embarrassed. (Valan), We found a guy that hadnt been to church in twenty years and he was re-baptized and reactivated. You cant help them feel Christs love if you dont show them love. 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. You will never be in that place with that person again. Those young men were us giving him the Book Of Mormon. 7. (Doug), Getting stuck in metro doors. Libraries. Love the people and dont judge others :)(Jordan), Read the scriptures out loud in the language. The language of the Spirit is the codex for the universal translator that is the Gift of Tongues. I feel a sense of direction and a great sense of peace! Study skills. (Kara), TIGHTS! There's also Cote d'Ivoire, and Belgium. 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. HUMOR AND SPIRIT ARE POWERFUL TOOLS in making relationships work. Ha Ha I had no idea how to lead music. Crepes. Keep it going! (Mariah), I have some of the most amazing friends who have been able to come visit in the U.S. Tropical island Evan Long, a BYU student from Oregon, expected malaria pills and poverty when he opened his mission call to Antananarivo, Madagascar. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. The ability to learn and speak another language. (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 . (Mariah), Pain au Chocolate. Remember that youll be effectively living out of your luggage sometimes, and transfers happen unexpectedly sometimes. Its the best mission ever! Then knowing that he was faithful to the end of his life. I am now a French teacher. I love how particular they can be, and how they say hello to every person in the room before they sit down. The French are kind but you need to be real and sincere with themthey will see through insincerity very quickly. (Doug), Tamil riot near La Chapelle that we had to cross in order to get home. How to work past exhaustion. And those talents are specifically required for the people you teach. (Anna), I had a missionary convince me to go ask for a soutian gorge at a pharmacy when I had a sore throat. *Learn about living in Utah. Africa North (AN), North America (NA), and South America (SA) are abbreviated for concise column and reduction of row height for most rows. (Alex), Their loyalty to family and good friends. (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. Free resources about the France ParisMission: *OtherMission Pages:FranceLDS Missions. Im so excited to see how it grows and now the temple is being dedicated! 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? I learned to love a large variety of foods. I also learned to listen better. You have the power and talent to help people. Goat cheese salads. (Roberto), While riding our bikes in Orleans, some guys we rode by spat at and hit us in the shoulder. 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. Try to hold out for Soldes for major discounts. It was very embarrassing.