Yes. 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. Layers. I was also blessed to learn how to set goals and work toward those goals. The claires chocolats there were really good, too. Transferring up and down stairs from train to train. *Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.). 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. I know Christ and his mission on earth. I also learned to listen better. The countryside is where you find more of the French people, and they vary from region and town to town. I love their appreciation and priority for music and the arts. 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. So are the Africans, who tend to be very open spiritually. (Kara), Colombes, Evry/Grigny, Versailles, Melun, Bois Guillaume, Rouens, and Nantes. 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! I am married with 6 children and currently serve on the High Council and I am still a missionary every day. Get to know the members, become their friends, and find out ways how you can help them do missionary work. Read the Book of Mormon in the language. {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js');fbq('init','966613626711939');fbq('track','PageView'); Frog legs, snails, baguettes, and many more! (Bryan), The Bible better and Book of Mormon. In short, it will truly be the best time of your life. He told us (in French) that he was excited to be there, but exciter in French means to be sexually aroused. (For sisters) A coat with a hood. basically serving in Nogent was 10 months of a fantastic spiritual experience that has continued ever since. He was quite disheveled, and asked if he should dress up a little we said, if you want to! It is so enriching to learn form people from every corner of the world and you can learn so much from them. (Anonymous), Missing the last bus, attempting to hitch hike back home. You are assigned to teach in the French language. We were both more than surprised to receive such a mission call. (Michael), I served in Normandie so where I was it rained 295 days a year on average and was usually very cloudy. 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. Shirt designs include France ParisMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. (Alex), My elder and I being driven to the train station by drunk strangers. Raclettr. (Valan), You will succeed. (Paul), A missionary asked if she could peter the dog, but peter means fart. It about caused her to pull a stitch. Home France LDS Missions. (Jordan), Culture, food, country is beautiful. Try to keep it as small as possible. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. (Mariah), In the ghettos, having some people try to take your cell phones or cameras. (Valan), Not been so nervous and enjoyed it more. I love the members and how much they love the missionaries. 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. We taught them most of the discussions and they attended church several times and other church activities. (Douglas), We joked with a Jewish man on the street, and told him that he should join us in another town for church on Sunday. Since we did nothing everyone was a lot nicer to us. 5 LDS missions that break the mold - The Daily Universe Well, we did. 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. (UK), French is hard and the only way you can learn is by trying and making mistakes and learning if you speak and read and write French. (Drew), There are many Africans in France. That will bless your life and the life of your family forever. 131 Blvd Carnot (Michael), Once, my companion and I were waiting for the mtro (subway) when a homeless man came up to us to ask for money. You learn about traditions from every part of the world and celebrate with them. Mission Maps - The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints A week or two in snow, rain in fall and spring, a couple days of gusty wind, and sunshine otherwise. I feel a sense of direction and a great sense of peace! I know that I choose my joy or sadness. Any things you really like about the area/people? France Bordeaux Mission. (Mariah), I loved going to Paris. Get a good,lightweight jacket thatll keep you warm and dry. Learning to talk with anyone from any background. (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. Summers, you need to organize your time so that you arent in the sun for too long of a period. You cant help them feel Christs love if you dont show them love. It was a dangerous part of town, but we were just going to the train. Her brother had just accepted the gospel and told her about the blessings he had received and she wanted to know more. Winters do get cold. I love how particular they can be, and how they say hello to every person in the room before they sit down. How many French-speaking missions are there? : r/latterdaysaints - Reddit 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. (Zakarias), Buying three tickets for Trois from a kiosk in Le Havre. How to serve and make amazing friends. We were able to set the stage for the visitor center, the temple, and new branches and stakes. Missionary Moms & Dads DC North Mission Group. Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the people of the world, each in their own language, is a mandate from God. We kept working through the crowd, and somehow, up ahead another block or two away was that bright pink. (Anonymous), Where ever you are called, serve with all your might, mind, and strength. After the dinner we headed towards the metro, but it was shut down due to a transit strike. A big reason that I memorized the discussions so quickly and taught so many shallow street lessons was to be better than others. 5. (Scott), In short, I was in Amiens, my comp and I were headed home for dinner, we ran into a young man who had been possessed by a bad spirit, he took off my plaque and broke it. 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. (Scott), Crepes Kebabs Gallettes Panninis Baguettes. We had an elder from England who had not done language training. I love you, and so does the Lord. The first was humbling because he showed me that I was arrogant and inflexible. Member for less than a year but almost a year. (Valan), Dont bring tons of American clothes. Friends. We spent the next four hours walking the sisters home before we could head back to our own apartment. France - Statistics and Church Facts | Total Church Membership Mission President:President Paul J. Sorensen. (Nicholai), Be more outgoing and less afraid of making mistakes. (Drew), Paris West & East, St. Brieuc, Versailles. Courage, empathy, being able to work hard. (Jordan), Pain au chocolat, religiouse; quiche. Hair? (Alex), Saint-Quentin, Brussels, Saint-Ouen. French Population. (Anonymous), Cherbourg, Nogent, Vannes, Sarcelles, St Brieuc, Evreux, Niort, Soissons. I should have just tried and learned rather than being worried about being embarrassed. 4. Remember that youll be effectively living out of your luggage sometimes, and transfers happen unexpectedly sometimes. (Anonymous), Crepes, bread, cheese, pate, patisserie, grec, kabab, etc. You were called to that area to talk to the people you will talk to for a specific reason. It took some good companions to fix that. Never had done it. I had a unique experience. (Kara), I mistakenly told a member in the hospital that I was glad that she smelled better, rather than feeling better. (Kara), Love every minute and never stop praying! Most of which concern public transportation and drunk people, haha. Were His people, engaged together in His holy work.3. How to talk to people from all walks of life. (Nicholai), Temperate 4 seasons. Then he tried to get between us. Bring a shoulder bag. (Dennis), Do not feel like you are not finding success if there are few baptisms. Loved eating escargot just so I could tell everyone back home that I ate SNAILS. (Douglas), Someone stopped me on the street and started asking about us. Knowing that you gave your best and you know the truth now. People skills. In a revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet in 1833, the Lord said, "For it shall come . 65,950,000 (July 2013 estimate) Operating. There are many Muslim people in France. (Kale), The Moloroff (speed record of 6:15). (Roberto), Good, sturdy walking shoes- Danskos maybe. Then knowing that he was faithful to the end of his life. (Douglas), Every baptism was such a spiritual experience. Utah St. George Mission. (Mariah), My mission is one of the hardest, you dont see many missionaries on bikes, we walk, drive, or use the subways. I learned a valuable language. (Zakarias), Kebabs. (Dennis), Rainy, humid, great sunny days, too. Getting along with different personalities and people. (Nicholai), EVERYTHING! Avoid accumulating things on your mission. All these things I learned are essential in my present life and future. The second taught me patience and flexibility. I told myself one more time he hits me he is going to to get the Book of Mormon across his head. Blessings continue to flow from service. There was an incredible spirit in the room which we could tell he felt. (Doug), Tamil riot near La Chapelle that we had to cross in order to get home. Keep them affordable, too. I learned to love a large variety of foods. (Drew), Teaching the lessons and seeing the baptism of a young refugee from the Ukraine. (Mariah), The weather depended on what part of France you were init, Little bit like Washington D.C. but without snow. (Anonymous), My companion and I were beat up by three Arabs about a month after 9/11. (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. Camembert & Brie. (Kara), It was a magical place to serve. Amazing ville. I smiled kindly and struck up a conversation. The people take some getting used to but you will love them in the end. (Anonymous), The end of a mission is the beginning of a life mission to grow and serve. (Nicholai), Talked to strangers. (Valan), Walking in a sketchy city with lots of Arabs and came across a fight in the parking lot. 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. Able to understand new members better. (Douglas), Everybody kept telling me that a mission would be so difficult, hard work, lots of rejection and stress. Life-long friends. Cant remember the name of the main cheese I loved. Cheeses. Missionary Training Centers - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Wind chill drops the temp 10 degrees and the wind cuts through any clothing you have. 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. (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. . (Alex), The ability to speak and teach without having every word written out. It was just awesome. We have the coolest mission song ever! 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. Since then, the missionary work has accelerated, and the knowledge of a Savior has reached many French-speaking people in this part of the world. I wish I knew the doctrine better or even had a stronger testimony on certain things. Learned how to get along with a companion whom you were with 24/7 in every sense of the word. (Paul), Forget about home and engulf yourself in the gospel, the language and the French culture. How to work harder when exhausted. 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. Hated it so never tried it. Ether 12:27 was revelation in DIRECT response to Moronis plea for understanding in light of his linguistic weaknesses. He is the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:13). (Matt), Being organized, clean, proper with others, patient, happy, and a leader. (Kale), I would shore up your testimony and knowledge of the Gospel and Book of Mormon. Then we were praying for safety. Remember this when you are off your mission and are in the process of choosing an eternal partner. (Mariah), Just do your best and never give up. You will be forever blessed in every aspect of your life. This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. We cant wait to hear from you! Here's a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the Paris LDS Mission. I can get along with almost anyone. (Kara), Being there when the first stake was formed in Versailles. (Kara), Fresh bread and chocolate. One-hundred-fifty years later, in 1981, that number had grown to 71 (Deseret News 1983 Church Almanac 1982, pp. (Valan), We found a guy that hadnt been to church in twenty years and he was re-baptized and reactivated. (Mariah), Cooking. (Stuart), Cholet (twice), Troyes, Coutances, Aulnay-sous-Bois, le Vesinet, Tours. Love and serve your companion and those you meet. I love the cosmopolitan, international nature of the cities there, meeting people from every nation, all working together. (Anna), 1. (Bryan), Calling a Madame a Monsieur . (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). (Mariah), I wish I had spoken the language better. You will never be in that place with that person again. So I went with that mindset, and I found that the mission was the most fun that Ive ever had. 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. Other times, it was just having a conversation with the man in the park about death, and what he was going through. Very little snow (winter in Orleans). 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. (Aaron), Resilience, hard work, language, friendship. (Anonymous), Great food and some very wonderful people who really dont know where to find the truth. (Chloe), People expect good manners and you learn good manners quickly when entering homes. Andersens Encourage French-Speaking Saints to Believe Shortly after leaving the apartment, I felt the Spirit tell me to talk to the guy crossing the street in front of me. I was blessed with the Spirit and was able to do so sufficiently well that no one laughed at me. Be humble, be simple. Argentina Bahia Blanca. 16 New 2020 Mission Presidents and Companions Called to Serve in