french speaking lds missions

(Bryan), A strong testimony of the work and of the church. -awesome!!!! (Jeffrey), I wish I knew the language better. 8 Months. (Bryan), Calling a Madame a Monsieur . I would not be the same person without that growth. Understood more the culture of the people. (Anna), (Sisters) Dont feel like you have to have Everything youll need for 2 years. One was when a recent convert learn how to read by sounding out words from the Book of Mormon and the Gospel Principles manual. (Alex), Living in the neuf-trois in Paris during gang fights(Jacob), We were a little bit late coming home one night. Buy winter jackets there if youre going in the summer. I have a stronger testimony. (Scott), Pack some short sleeve white shirts, I didnt haha buy good shoes, sturdy firm bottom, waterproof. I know Christ and his mission on earth. It was very embarrassing. But they dont always mean the same thing in English. We were handing out English lesson flyers while knocking on doors in St Dennis. (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. I learned more during my mission than 25 years of life. I love their politeness, manners and gentility. ): I have complete confidence in you. A bit rainy in the winter but otherwise okay. Ha Ha I had no idea how to lead music. (Kale), Poubelles, crepes, couscous, steak-frites. 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. I love their wildness for football and tennis. So wear thick. 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. (Doug), Tamil riot near La Chapelle that we had to cross in order to get home. (Kara), Fresh bread and chocolate. 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. Dont assume they dont understand you if you are speaking in English together. 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. (Anna), I was training for the second time in St. Ouen/Sarcelles, and we were waiting to cross a busy street after an appointment. 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. (Matt), We have 3 countries in our mission, Paris has the best public transit in the world. no, thank you. Almost all of these people are warm and wonderful. (Matt), Bread and cheese, snails, sauerkraut with various meats, fries and the different sauces that France and Belgium have to offer. The weather felt extreme (but its really pretty moderate) but only because of the humidity. Then they asked me if they could visit my home because they had a message for me.. 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. (Anna), 1. When we got there it turned out that the sister missionaries where there as well. Getting along with different personalities and people. (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). I love you, and so does the Lord. Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission. (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. Just trust in the Lord. It was pretty funny. (Dennis), People, natural vegetation, culture. 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. Chocolate. (Drew), I was on splits the first night of my mission with two elders. (Valan), Love of scriptures. It always opens doors. (Mariah), Moderate. We dont use cars for transfers. (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. (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. (Nicholai), Walking out of the apartment was the start of something crazy- but crazy wonderful. (Mariah), Getting city vendors to sell you little souvenirs for really cheap by having two of them competing with each other for your purchase. (Merrilyn), Our mission extended from Paris to Tarbes and Pau. We were thinking the same thing. (Merrilyn), Those who were members of the church and active were heroes. The other blessings were from the ways I grew on my mission. To name two, I was blessed to learn to love people, even though I dont directly benefit in any temporal way from those people. The French are kind but you need to be real and sincere with themthey will see through insincerity very quickly. We do them ourselves using buses, metros and trains. (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. Ether 12:27 was revelation in DIRECT response to Moronis plea for understanding in light of his linguistic weaknesses. Dress and Grooming. (Stuart), If you forget anything or need something unexpected you will have no trouble finding it in France. (Valan), We found a guy that hadnt been to church in twenty years and he was re-baptized and reactivated. (Dennis). Make sure youre prepared. Cheese. What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? 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. Home France LDS Missions. I still have a copy of the flyer the police were handing out in my mission scrapbook. Many of them understand English. Go all out! You will learn sacrifice real fast. People are proper and polite, they love their language, beauty and history. That was the last time I let him schedule dinner appointments. (Mariah), The weather depended on what part of France you were init, Little bit like Washington D.C. but without snow. We have the coolest mission song ever! 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. (Jeffrey), Nantes, Rennes, Poitier, Bourges, Tours, Reims, Antony, Sarcelles. (Anna), Living & spending all your time with many different types of companions. Try to hold out for Soldes for major discounts. Remember this when you are off your mission and are in the process of choosing an eternal partner. I loved learning about the French and African cultures I loved the history and sites everywhere I served. 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. (Valan), Threw up in garbage can at metro stop after eating flour and water for dinner. Light skirts for humidity. The cities are full of people from every country imaginable. Camembert & Brie. I love their appreciation and priority for music and the arts. About Us. You will be forever blessed in every aspect of your life. How to work past exhaustion. Rainy springs. (Jeffrey), Immerse yourself in the work. The grandmothers are all converts, and there are very few third-generation members. (Jeffrey), Teaching and investigator in french, with him replying back in English, while reading from the Arabic Book of Mormon. (Dennis), Do not feel like you are not finding success if there are few baptisms. (Douglas), I love their love and pride in their culture and continual quest to perfect their language. (Jordan), Finding a family that we were taking a Book of Mormon to whose address we had left at home, hours away. Miss those things dearly. (Anonymous), Missing the last bus, attempting to hitch hike back home. Bread. We will have mastered all of the elements and planets and will have made our race immortal. How to be more spiritual. Layers. (Kara), Being there when the first stake was formed in Versailles. I didnt say anything to my companion until after 2 more stops. (Kara), I mistakenly told a member in the hospital that I was glad that she smelled better, rather than feeling better. 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. (Jeffrey), Depends on what part of the county youre in. HenryB. Eyring, Prayers of Faith, Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 28. 78110 Le Vesinet That feeling of love was astounding. (Chloe), I learned to communicate better. I served in the Fiji Suva mission, speaking French, which means I was on a island called New Caledonia the whole time. (Paul), France felt like home and still does. Organization. (Bryan), The Bible better and Book of Mormon. Any pastry from the bakery around the corner from the train station in Rouen. (Valan), Never snowed. My advice is to rely with all your heart on the Lord and you will make it. 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. A lot more humid than the desert I grew up in. Enjoy every day. We really should have gotten off, shouldnt we! Diligent, heartfelt service with a true, sincere care for others pays dividends. (Valan), Dont bring tons of American clothes. Well, we did. For many of them, the path that led them to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ wasnt easy, but meeting these people has helped us see how the Lord guides people to find His true gospel. So much time immersed in the scriptures, I got to know them so much better 2. You will see European clothes and want to change. Many Mormon missionaries are asked to serve in places far from their home where they are required to learn to speak a foreign language. France Paris Mission. Didnt understand the word robbed. (Kara), TIGHTS! (Bryan), Very atheist. (Matt), Do not bring a lot of stuff with you from the States because you will most likely throw it away and get European clothing, and it makes transferring towns much easier when its light Trust me.