The people take some getting used to but you will love them in the end. French Population. Pretty hot in the summer. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides relief and development projects for humanitarian purposes in countries all over the world. (Dennis), Raclette, Crpes, Quiche lorraine, Ptisseries (viennoise and pain au chocolat aux amandes), African peanut chicken sauce and rice, and Baguette ham & gruyre sandwich. (Merrilyn). (Mariah), The place is amazing with so much to see, hear, taste, and enjoy. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. Member for less than a year but almost a year. Learned how to get along with a companion whom you were with 24/7 in every sense of the word. The Paris mission is awesome. Camembert & Brie. Luckily, we were able to walk away without to much injury. The Church was legally recognized in October 1968. We were going to take a trip to Spain but decided not to. (Merrilyn), Learn how to provide good reasons to believe in God without resorting to Bible/Book of Mormon/Prayer (which are all great ways to learn of God but some/most people need a logical reason to believe in a Higher Power at all. Do as much of your study, reading, and praying in your mission language as possible. Rain gear a must. (Doug), Getting stuck in metro doors. (Alex), It is a baptizing mission! Always practice the language. (Kale), I would shore up your testimony and knowledge of the Gospel and Book of Mormon. I could tell immediately that he was not interested, so we tried to go the other way, but he followed us. Jodi T. and Scott M. Naatjes. Cold in the winter, but it never snowed. Alpine German-Speaking Mission. 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. (Jacob), St Maur des Fosses, Chelles, Sarcelles, Rennes. (Chloe), Too many to appropriately list here. Almost all of these people are warm and wonderful. (Paul), A second language. (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. The French people are incredible! Utah LDS Missions - Lifey (Mariah), Getting city vendors to sell you little souvenirs for really cheap by having two of them competing with each other for your purchase. (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). Packing wise, bring easy to use suitcases. The designs on mission t-shirts may also be printed on other LDS mission gifts, including: France Parismissionary aprons, Christmas stockings, ties, pillow cases, teddy bears and Christmas ornaments. Check out YA Weekly, located in the Young Adults section under Audiences in the Gospel Library, for new, inspiring content for young adults each week. I also gained a lot of confidence and happiness. The sisters where Im from wear black all over! We tried to explain to him that we werent nuns, and he thought that we were sad about it, so he spent 20 minutes reassuring us that someday we could be nuns. This helped me to accomplish many things later in life. Foofoo. What was the worst thing that could happen? (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. It always opens doors. ): I have complete confidence in you. (Jordan), Finding a family that we were taking a Book of Mormon to whose address we had left at home, hours away. I can get along with almost anyone. He was quite disheveled, and asked if he should dress up a little we said, if you want to! 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! Focus on what you can say and build from there. 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. Serve. Since we did nothing everyone was a lot nicer to us. See DieterF. Uchtdorf, God Will Do Something Unimaginable, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 54. But at the same time, I felt some inner rush to keep hurrying to find her. Instead I asked for a bra. 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. 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. (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. More trust in the Lord. Home France LDS Missions. The more you pray, study and testify, the stronger your testimony will grow. People are proper and polite, they love their language, beauty and history. Serve. You were called to that area to talk to the people you will talk to for a specific reason. I learned to love a large variety of foods. (Anna), People always told me it would be SO HARD. 252- 253). She asked me if the Book of Mormon could truly change her life for the better. (Dennis), My wife was my MTC teacher..I think that covers a lot. Then we were praying for safety. (Drew), Shoes: buy for comfort, support, and durability, NEVER for fashion. Sometimes I would directly translate English to French and confuse people too haha. Crepes. I technically served 2 missions. I thought they were knocking at my door, and I opened the door, he says. A lot more humid than the desert I grew up in. (Stuart), Cholet (twice), Troyes, Coutances, Aulnay-sous-Bois, le Vesinet, Tours. Be humble, be simple. Its the best mission ever! How many French-speaking missions are there? : r/latterdaysaints - Reddit Lots of rain In the winter. Save some money and buy a suit or two in France. Utah Salt Lake City Mission. (Anonymous), My companion and I were beat up by three Arabs about a month after 9/11. Buy one that will fit a book of Mormon, some pamphlets, a water bottle and a camera. French Polynesia (Tahiti) Skip to Main Content. That is the adversary trying to stop you and demotivate you.go into the mission believing you will find those who have been prepared. The translator was a new convert too and it was so cool to see her learning as we taught. American baggy clothes stick out like a sore thumb. Lardons & crime fraiche with pasta. Always stay hydrated, always have a water bottle on you. I learned how to better serve. She got baptized later, and I got to baptize and confirm her. THE HONEY MOON ONLY LASTS FOR TWO WEEKS. DC North - President Dennis E. Simmons Group. (Stuart), If you forget anything or need something unexpected you will have no trouble finding it in France. Oh yeah and raw hamburger. For my last few transfers, we were able to get 20 lessons a week, which is stellar for any mission, especially with larger geographic alliance. [1] By country/territory [ edit] List of missions within each country, territory or dependency. So are the Africans, who tend to be very open spiritually. basically serving in Nogent was 10 months of a fantastic spiritual experience that has continued ever since. As missionaries, we are helping fulfill that prophecy today. Ways in which I was French, or like specific companions, members or investigators. I also learned to listen better. (Kara), TIGHTS! Great way to finish! And it wasnt my doingI got to see the Elders baptisms, taught some that others found, found some that others taught, sang or performed at many others, fellowshipped or attended classes with other missionaries investigators and taught many recent converts. Make sure youre prepared. Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the people of the world, each in their own language, is a mandate from God. I should have just tried and learned rather than being worried about being embarrassed. 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. The best was in Nantes or Bordeaux where we met in a three story house. But after a few steps, we felt it wasnt right. Long suffering. (Stuart), Crpe, Burrito Fte, Donner Kebab, Brioche, Galette Brtonne, Crme Frache Pizza. and just after a couple months of coming home, Ive secured a great job practicing my mission language while also potentially already planning my career. The ones Ive found stateside just arent the same. Memorized the Articles of Faith. You can get souvenirs, mementos, whatever, just remember that if you cant mail it home, though, youll have to carry it in a suitcase somehow. And I loved hearing peoples stories. I was also blessed to learn how to set goals and work toward those goals. I did not have the gift of tongues from the get go, but I learned to accept myself for mistakes. ed. Bring athletic clothes because the people love soccer. Africa North (AN), North America (NA), and South America (SA) are abbreviated for concise column and reduction of row height for most rows. if you dont know the truth when you first leave, I promise you will know as you let yourself go to work and you will come back a better person. (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 . It is possible to spend all day just speaking Chinese. 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? Those young men were us giving him the Book Of Mormon. Remember that youll be effectively living out of your luggage sometimes, and transfers happen unexpectedly sometimes. (Kale), Confidence, teaching experience, fearlessness, stronger faith, humility, much greater trust in the Lord, and an understanding of our place in his plan, better self image, empathy(Mariah), How to speak French. (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. You never know what the Lord has in store for the friendships you build with members and investigators. So I went with that mindset, and I found that the mission was the most fun that Ive ever had. Definitely thermal garments. There are so many types of transportation that you have to figure out how and when to use. (Anna), A lady answered the door in a robe and looked directly into my eyes and said, You have beautiful eyes. (Matt), Too many to count. Argentina Buenos Aires North. She asked me to volley with her, so I handed my things to my companion and we volleyed for a minute or two in front of the Htel de Ville. (Michael), French! (Michael), Just be careful where you go after dark. As missionaries, we seek to invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel.1 And as French-speaking missionaries serving in Arizona, weve found that our missionary work has also presented us with unique, diverse, challenging, and culturally vibrant experiences. Love and serve your companion and those you meet. Just trust in the Lord. Didnt understand the word robbed. 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. Speaking in tongues Mormon style - The Salt Lake Tribune I saw almost 50 baptisms in my 18 months. (Drew), Pain au chocolate. He is the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:13). We fled war in our country and went to Tanzania in 1995. (Anna), Lapin la moutarde, fraisiers, quiche, poulet aux arachides Africain. 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. I learned how the Spirit worked with me more clearly. (Drew), There is so much history in France, and such a warm culture. After the dinner we headed towards the metro, but it was shut down due to a transit strike. After the law granting religious freedom was passed in 1967, an independent Spanish branch was organized in Madrid. Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutFrance, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. 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 (Jordan), Culture, food, country is beautiful. Elders, resale shops are great for finding cheap suits while in the field. (Roberto), Spoke out more-even if I wasnt confident in French yet. People skills. Take pictures of the people you meet (and label them because no matter how much you love them, you will forget their names). (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. (Kara), Fresh bread and chocolate. Very brave people. (Doug), There are an estimated 500,000+ Chinese natives living in Paris and surrounding suburbs. We were encouraging our amie to stop smoking and thought we were saying it would be more pleasant for her husband kissing her if she stopped. Now my son is also serving in the same mission I know there were about 100 + missionaries and maybe 20-some sisters It was a lot smaller area than it is now. In a revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet in 1833, the Lord said, "For it shall come . Charleroi is my idea of Zion. (Alex), Force yourself to learn the language, talk to people, talk to your companion. (Mariah), Just do your best and never give up. (Scott), Pack some short sleeve white shirts, I didnt haha buy good shoes, sturdy firm bottom, waterproof. Machine washable clothes are always best (dry cleaners arent always available). (Jordan), How to speak another language. When he started towards my blue, I got rather defensive, raised my voice, and then he ran away. (Valan), St Quentin, St Omer, Brussels, Paris, Nantes, Tours. 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. Dont make derogatory remarks about the French. You have the power and talent to help people. Other times, it was just having a conversation with the man in the park about death, and what he was going through. (Drew), Teaching the lessons and seeing the baptism of a young refugee from the Ukraine. I am married with 6 children and currently serve on the High Council and I am still a missionary every day. The people are nicer than what is portrayed in American media. He then reached out and grabbed some of my long red hair, and cut off several inches. It was awesome to see her progress, her maturity in the gospel, and how the Gospel filled her life with joy. Statistics and Church Facts | Total Church Membership 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. From opposite ends of the Pacific, we both gazed down at those words in our letters wondering, Who in Arizona needs to hear about the gospel of Jesus Christ in French?. (Douglas), Practically perfect in every way. Still, the work is a daily challenge. No clue why but he then proceeded to yell at us and we just walked away. (Scott), The history was amazing!!! Caresser is to pet. Keeping my voice low when talking to someone else. That was always a good spiritual experience. (Alex), My elder and I being driven to the train station by drunk strangers. 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. How to enjoy being anywhere. Good wheels if you have them. Foreign Language Training for LDS Missionaries: Historical Antecedents Cant remember the name of the main cheese I loved. We do them ourselves using buses, metros and trains. On Halloween, we decided to show the French what a real Halloween was like. I was a part of many individuals accepting the gospel and joining the church. Dont hold yourself back. Well, us Canadians (me) did not have a clue how wild the American missionaries would be. (Douglas), Orleans, Reims, Lorient, Sarcelle(Paris ghettos), Soissons, and Alencon, and then I got to serve in many others on exchanges. Frequently Asked Questions. Some random guy didnt like that and ran up to my companion and I and threw a punch at me but stopped his swing right before it hit my face. (Paul), A missionary asked if she could peter the dog, but peter means fart. Free resources about the France ParisMission: *OtherMission Pages:FranceLDS Missions. My prayer worked and he left us alone and minutes later almost had a brawl with some Arabs up to no good. But they dont always mean the same thing in English. The people you find in areas really are unique in their own ways and I liked finding out the history on all the areas I was at, while also learning that each person has their own story. To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for the Paris Mission: Here are in-depth YouTube video interviews with returned missionaries from the France ParisMission. Argentina Bahia Blanca. (Nicholai), I had 4 Mission PresidentsI only officially met 2 of them. I hope I get to go back as a couple missionary. So I turned my bleue away and walked around the median just to be safe. (Nicholai), Talked to strangers. I wish I wasnt so self-conscious about not speaking French. Transferring up and down stairs from train to train. (Kara), Second language, presentation skills used in business meetings, focus on goals, attention to detail and record keeping. Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries going to Paris? (Kara), French (study a second language early). (Paul), The language is beautiful. 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. (Michael), It will be the hardest thing you ever do. So Why Did My Husband Want to Join It? Dont get discouraged because it will be hard and you will be confused on what to do. Just an inch or two of snow, two months of cold, and only a few weeks of hot. Can reach upper 90s with the additional heat index as well. We spoke French to her and she repeated it all in Russian. (Mariah), We were out knocking on doors late one night and missed the last bus back into the main town where our apartment was. He told us (in French) that he was excited to be there, but exciter in French means to be sexually aroused. Remember this when you are off your mission and are in the process of choosing an eternal partner. My companion scheduled a dinner appointment just outside of our area, but I went along with it since he only had three weeks left in his mission. *Learn about living in Utah. Ratatouille. (Stuart), I was blessed with two difficult companions. Utah Salt Lake City East Mission. The members are awesome. My new trainee stepped on dog poop a couple of times first day. (Mariah), I have some of the most amazing friends who have been able to come visit in the U.S. Loved eating escargot just so I could tell everyone back home that I ate SNAILS. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. (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. Has awesome preparation days. The French are kind but you need to be real and sincere with themthey will see through insincerity very quickly. (Jeffrey), French speaking and knowing how to act professionally in a setting. She was overjoyed when we caught up with her! (Matt), Bread and cheese, snails, sauerkraut with various meats, fries and the different sauces that France and Belgium have to offer. What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? (Valan), We found a guy that hadnt been to church in twenty years and he was re-baptized and reactivated. Ha Ha I had no idea how to lead music. Blessings continue to flow from service. You are hereby called to serve in the Arizona Phoenix Mission. (Paul), Paris, Vannes, Alencon, La Rochelle, Mantes-la-Jolie, Rennes,and Caen. Weve learned some valuable lessons from our unique mission experience. (Drew), Soak up the Temple experience while at the Mission Training Center as much as possible. (Anonymous), Perseverance. I loved having meals with the people. How to work past exhaustion. (Scott), Organization, being bold, self discipline, diligence, hard work, following the spirit, studying scriptures, working with others. The LDS Church in French Polynesia was founded in 1843 as the first foreign-language mission of the church. (Jeffrey), We were about to enter an enclosed complex where I saw few exits and 2 young Arabs when I was prompted that we should ignore the reference and travel and hour back to our main area. I learned to listen more than I talk. 131 Blvd Carnot Family unity. (Stuart), I learned French! I just waited until the last possible month to earn it. Try to hold out for Soldes for major discounts. 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. Organization. Believe that everything will work out and dont worry so much. They were ridiculously good, not really sure why they were so much better tasting than everywhere else, though. Ah well. The other blessings were from the ways I grew on my mission. There are a lot of tourists in Paris, but also a lot of castles and country side outside of Paris.
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