(Jordan), If you say je suis plein for I am full it really means I am, HA HA I bet everyone makes this one. I loved the people and the area. (Elsa), A gypsy kid stole my companions cheeseburger at one of the McDonalds on Rue Ste. I learned how the Spirit worked with me more clearly. I love the cosmopolitan, international nature of the cities there, meeting people from every nation, all working together. I technically served 2 missions. The translator was a new convert too and it was so cool to see her learning as we taught. (Chloe), People expect good manners and you learn good manners quickly when entering homes. 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 grandmothers are all converts, and there are very few third-generation members. (Douglas), Everybody kept telling me that a mission would be so difficult, hard work, lots of rejection and stress. Humanitarian Service Missionaries) Learn More Education IMO (Dennis), If you obey, work and communicate openly with your companion, you will be happy. 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. (Jacob), A stronger testimony of the Gospel. In some towns we tracted in, every single home had roses growing so that the whole city smelled of roses. Crepes, raclette, burrito fete, pastries, Had a knife pulled on me and was jumped by a group of young Arabs. And high speed trains can get you anywhere you need to go within a couple hours across the country. (Jeffrey), Teaching and investigator in french, with him replying back in English, while reading from the Arabic Book of Mormon. Comfortable shoes (those flats wont last you long on the cobblestone roads!) Just an inch or two of snow, two months of cold, and only a few weeks of hot. My prayer worked and he left us alone and minutes later almost had a brawl with some Arabs up to no good. This led me in Patience to realize that, Have a good attitude. See DieterF. Uchtdorf, God Will Do Something Unimaginable, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 54. (Jeffrey), Depends on what part of the county youre in. (Merrilyn), How to be humorous. In 1975, the first stake in France was organized in Paris. Always practice the language. I love their wildness for football and tennis. Since the 1970s, French Saints have prayed for a temple in their own country. (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. She was overjoyed when we caught up with her! You can find happiness in anything if you want to. Life-long friends. (Drew), While serving in Lorient, France in the spring of 2001, we were surprised to find the entire center of town and a 1 km radius around it under evacuation orders because a construction crew had discovered an unexploded bomb from WWII buried beneath the ruins of an old bunker that was being demolished in an expansion project for the local stadium (Lorient had been an Allied port and submarine base during the war). We were thinking the same thing. 4 seasons without the extremes you get in the Midwest. (Doug), Congratulated a person for having been robbed. Things tend to work out, find joy in serving others. (Anna), We had decided to go up to a specific village a few train stops away to do some finding. Thats what its about Joy in the journey. Love and serve your companion and those you meet. I saw almost 50 baptisms in my 18 months. (Kara), Personal discipline and a love for life. In the end, the most important part of the letter we both received that day were the words, You are hereby called to serve. We love our assignment in French-speaking Arizona, but most of all, we love participating in the work of the Lord. Rainy springs. How to love all of Gods children. It was a long walk. (Michael), Once, my companion and I were waiting for the mtro (subway) when a homeless man came up to us to ask for money. They were ridiculously good, not really sure why they were so much better tasting than everywhere else, though. MyMission.com provides free missionary websites to LDS missionaries and their families giving them a great way to communicate and share mission experiences. Always stay hydrated, always have a water bottle on you. Try to hold out for Soldes for major discounts. 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. Basically love the Lord and the Gospel more than you love anything, anyone else and youll do fine. The first was humbling because he showed me that I was arrogant and inflexible. Cold in winter, hot in summer. (Dennis), My wife was my MTC teacher..I think that covers a lot. 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. How to work harder when exhausted. (Douglas), I love their love and pride in their culture and continual quest to perfect their language. Albania Tirana. There was an incredible spirit in the room which we could tell he felt. No clue why but he then proceeded to yell at us and we just walked away. That lead to us teaching he and his girlfriend. 6. There were a few people at the median when we got there, so naturally we started talking to them. One February day, while living in Arizona, he met the French-speaking sister missionaries when they knocked on his neighbors door. THE HONEY MOON ONLY LASTS FOR TWO WEEKS. It always opens doors. The Church was legally recognized in October 1968. Living Life. (Roberto), While riding our bikes in Orleans, some guys we rode by spat at and hit us in the shoulder. Seeing ancient castles and cathedrals and buildings blew my mind!! The people who remember you most are often the companions you serve with so be good to each other. (Doug), Dont worry so much about yourself or the future. (Chloe), Investigators reading the scriptures and telling us what they learned. 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), One of the best things I think I did to prepare for leaving on a mission was spending a month (or less) focusing on each Christ-like attribute. (Scott), Organization, being bold, self discipline, diligence, hard work, following the spirit, studying scriptures, working with others. That was always a good spiritual experience. Letting truth fill them and watching them achieve their potential. (Zakarias), Buying three tickets for Trois from a kiosk in Le Havre. (Jeffrey), Nantes, Rennes, Poitier, Bourges, Tours, Reims, Antony, Sarcelles. (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. Was in 3 missions, all transfers were by airplane. Can reach upper 90s with the additional heat index as well. He knows exactly where to find those who are prepared for His message, and He knows how to touch their hearts. Yes. HUMOR AND SPIRIT ARE POWERFUL TOOLS in making relationships work. (Paul), The countless times of bearing testimony on the street to complete strangers. Not a big one. More people than I had imagined are in Paris. Those young men were us giving him the Book Of Mormon. 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. Surely there will be hard and discouraging times. Forget the nylons (if you can get away with it). It was very embarrassing. 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. Bread. We will have mastered all of the elements and planets and will have made our race immortal. (Anna), There are two separate cultures in the mission: The city culture and the countryside culture. Amazing ville. Lots of translating opportunities. If not, they are cheap enough where you can buy a few. (Doug), Paris, Versailles, Nantes, Chatiillon, Pau, Tarbes, Bordeaux. Definitely a good rain jacket and umbrella and waterproof shoes. Sharing the Gospel Online. 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. 13 Days. 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. France has over 65 million total inhabitants; Switzerland, nearly 8 million total . I also learned to listen better. You prayed that we would have a fruitful evening! The Lord answers prayers! I love you, and so does the Lord. (Dennis), Rainy, humid, great sunny days, too. The ability to learn and speak another language. We went around a corner and a bunch of soldiers started clapping for us. (Douglas), Orleans, Reims, Lorient, Sarcelle(Paris ghettos), Soissons, and Alencon, and then I got to serve in many others on exchanges. (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. (Bryan), Cold wet winters. That part was pretty cool. (Alex), Living in the neuf-trois in Paris during gang fights(Jacob), We were a little bit late coming home one night. (Alex), The ability to speak and teach without having every word written out. French Language: General: Dealing with money Getting to Paris from the . (Valan), St Quentin, St Omer, Brussels, Paris, Nantes, Tours. (Drew), I had the opportunity to teach the missionary discussions in seven different languages over the course of my mission. (Michael), Bread. I want to live in a place like this. My nervousness changed to joy, and we kept walking along the road, talking to everyone that came close. (Bryan), Calling a Madame a Monsieur . He decided to be baptized. Love the people and dont judge others :)(Jordan), Read the scriptures out loud in the language. I learned to listen more than I talk. Then we were praying for safety. My new trainee stepped on dog poop a couple of times first day. (Doug), Getting stuck in metro doors. (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. It never got too cold, but spending too much time outdoors in the winter was chilly business. Later, her daughter and sister also joined. I wouldve worked better with members. Bad idea. (Kara), Spent a year in Rouen.it rained a lot. Hair? 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. But then she turned towards me and she said, this is the most beautiful street!! (Scott), The history was amazing!!! It is so enriching to learn form people from every corner of the world and you can learn so much from them. (Mariah), Cooking. Oh yeah and raw hamburger. We spoke French to her and she repeated it all in Russian. She got baptized later, and I got to baptize and confirm her. (Mariah), My mission is one of the hardest, you dont see many missionaries on bikes, we walk, drive, or use the subways. It existed until 1852 when it was closed due to restrictions by the French government, and the missionaries left the territory. Blessings continue to flow from service. They encourage you to learn French, and become part of their home. Later that night, my trainer asked me Elder, do you remember what you prayed for before we left our apartment? (Jordan), Finding a family that we were taking a Book of Mormon to whose address we had left at home, hours away. A lot more humid than the desert I grew up in. People will say they believe in God but they really dont act like they do. The people take some getting used to but you will love them in the end. (Chloe), I wish I was more dedicated in obtaining the Ammon Award. Likewise, there are so many people out there who try to use the secular history of Mormons as a tool of deceit, confusion, and contention. That ended my first porting experience and the Elders bought me my first French pastry. How to serve and make amazing friends. Racolette. (Valan), People skills. 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! I discovered a lot about myself. There are a lot of micro climates. Keeping my voice low when talking to someone else. (Kale), The Moloroff (speed record of 6:15). (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. 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. Africa North (AN), North America (NA), and South America (SA) are abbreviated for concise column and reduction of row height for most rows. (Nicholai), Finding Jean-Claude at a bus station and seeing his life change in just 3 weeks. Utah Salt Lake City East Mission. But times have changed and there is so much work to do! You are assigned to teach in the French language. We were both more than surprised to receive such a mission call. (Scott), St Nazaire Sarcelles Versailles Paris Poitiers Meaux Cergy. (Drew), There are many Africans in France. The people are amazing once you get past the front door, they are always excited to be able to help someone after they learn your asking for help and not trying to sell them stuff. Hangers take up a lot of space in your luggage. We will in effect be Gods. We were handing out English lesson flyers while knocking on doors in St Dennis. I dont know if they ever got baptized, but I was definitely prompted to talk to him. The ones Ive found stateside just arent the same. French Language Called to Serve LDS Mormon Missionary design for sister or elder missionaries serving in Paris or Lyon France, Belgium, Switzerland, Montreal Quebec, Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Madagascar, or any other French speaking missions. She nearly fell off the couch laughing. (Kara), I mistakenly told a member in the hospital that I was glad that she smelled better, rather than feeling better. The French are awesome people. All these things I learned are essential in my present life and future. Good wheels if you have them. Make sure you have good, sturdy walking shoes that will last. (Zakarias), Anything you need you can buy in France. 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides relief and development projects for humanitarian purposes in countries all over the world. Brussels is the city of miracles and Nogent is a dream. Here are survey responses from France ParisRMs, to give you a snapshot into what its like to live in the mission. (Elsa), Grecs (kbab sandwiches) were a staple of my diet in every area I served in Northern France. (Dennis), Raclette, Crpes, Quiche lorraine, Ptisseries (viennoise and pain au chocolat aux amandes), African peanut chicken sauce and rice, and Baguette ham & gruyre sandwich. (Mariah), Not many baptisms. Were His people, engaged together in His holy work.3. The temperatures didnt seem all that different than the, Cloudy and rainy. The members are awesome. 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. That is the adversary trying to stop you and demotivate you.go into the mission believing you will find those who have been prepared. Tropical island Evan Long, a BYU student from Oregon, expected malaria pills and poverty when he opened his mission call to Antananarivo, Madagascar. (Doug), There are an estimated 500,000+ Chinese natives living in Paris and surrounding suburbs. (Bryan), Galettes. (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. Language mastery. You dont generally need a large trench coat. The ability to speak to strangers and to do hard things. (Nicholai), Temperate 4 seasons. I loved having meals with the people. Try to keep your luggage limited, too: one large suitcase, one good backpack or carry-on piece, and a wardrobe bag for your suits/dresses. [2] U.S. State [ edit] I told myself one more time he hits me he is going to to get the Book of Mormon across his head. We just kept riding. (Kale), Dont worry too much about getting Everything before you leave there are markets with skirts and dresses, big shoe stores for when your shoes wear out, their styles are similar, and members and investigators will be happy to direct you on your P day to find more clothes. Though the laborers in France have often been few, the harvest has indeed been great (see Luke 10:2). (Paul), Paris, Vannes, Alencon, La Rochelle, Mantes-la-Jolie, Rennes,and Caen. (Jacob), There are a lot of cognates in French. Hot summers (Anonymous), Wet and cold most of the year and hot and humid in the summer. One-hundred-fifty years later, in 1981, that number had grown to 71 (Deseret News 1983 Church Almanac 1982, pp. (Valan), Never snowed. In our first discussion with her, we felt the spirit so strong that my companion asked her to be baptized and she responded that of course she would beas if that was a silly question. Go all out! (Mariah), I packed all the stuff on the list and used almost everything. I loved learning about the French and African cultures I loved the history and sites everywhere I served. Many of them understand English. We were able to set the stage for the visitor center, the temple, and new branches and stakes. I served in the Fiji Suva mission, speaking French, which means I was on a island called New Caledonia the whole time. *Click here to browse Paris Mission gifts. (Zakarias), Video interviews with returned missionaries, Cultural articles written by returned missionaries, aredheadmormonmissionaryinparis.blogspot.com, France Paris Mission President Pond Group, Paris Mission Pres. (Stuart), I was blessed with two difficult companions. no, thank you. (Zakarias), Its like regular mainland European weather- we have both a lot of rain and sun. It is possible to spend all day just speaking Chinese. Focus on what you can say and build from there. I also gained a lot of confidence and happiness. (Drew), Most of the blessings come from the friendships I made with many members, friends of the church, and even neighbors. You were called to that area to talk to the people you will talk to for a specific reason. Especially shoes, coat, umbrella (although the wind will destroy it). Fun night! I am now a French teacher. Libraries. You never know what the Lord has in store for the friendships you build with members and investigators. Alaska Anchorage. 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. (Paul), A second language. When we left the appointment and went down the stairs, the migraine and weakness both returned. (Matt), Being threatened numerous times and actually being punched in the face. Catherine. Instead I asked for a bra. Charleroi is my idea of Zion. 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. There is a lot to do. In short, it will truly be the best time of your life. 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. (Mariah), Getting city vendors to sell you little souvenirs for really cheap by having two of them competing with each other for your purchase. (Alex), Language bonus, people skills, being able to carry on a conversation, cooking. (Alex), Having an Amish call and say that the Book of Mormon is true and that he wants to be baptized. (Stuart), Well I had a French companion and I was joking and said your mom to him in french but in french that means a super bad word haha so be careful with your translations haha. Summers, you need to organize your time so that you arent in the sun for too long of a period. Fortitude. 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 His daughters letting members dedicate his grave, his daughters accepting the LDM that the members gave them with their testimonies of eternal families. Since we did nothing everyone was a lot nicer to us. Just when we were starting to talk, she jumped up and ran to the door This is my stop! (Stuart), Crpe, Burrito Fte, Donner Kebab, Brioche, Galette Brtonne, Crme Frache Pizza. (Matt), Bread and cheese, snails, sauerkraut with various meats, fries and the different sauces that France and Belgium have to offer. 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. Mainly humid. This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. 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. My advice is to rely with all your heart on the Lord and you will make it. Do your best to communicate in a loving way with your companion. (Valan), They seem cold at first, but once they warm up to you they are super friendly. (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 . People are proper and polite, they love their language, beauty and history. (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. A week or two in snow, rain in fall and spring, a couple days of gusty wind, and sunshine otherwise. (Doug), Changed every aspect of my life. The countryside is where you find more of the French people, and they vary from region and town to town. I was thinking, what are we doing?! Theres no way we can find her here! 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. She knew completely the truth and she whole-heartedly embraced the gospel from day one.
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