It was a dangerous part of town, but we were just going to the train. Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission. (Bryan), Pack with quality luggage or large packs. French Language: General: Dealing with money Getting to Paris from the . (Anna), I had a missionary convince me to go ask for a soutian gorge at a pharmacy when I had a sore throat. I had a unique experience. The first was humbling because he showed me that I was arrogant and inflexible. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides relief and development projects for humanitarian purposes in countries all over the world. In Phoenix, the Lord has prepared missionaries and members alike to share this important message in the French language. Rainy springs. (Merrilyn), How to be humorous. Here are ParisMission Groups- for LDS missionary moms, returned missionaries, mission presidents and other alumni ofthe ParisMission. So are the Africans, who tend to be very open spiritually. There are 346 missions in this index. Fun night! So youd have to be prepared for anything over the course of a year. Try to remember the quality of the people represent more than the quantity of numbers you have. The people outside of Paris seem more friendly to Americans than Parisians do. And high speed trains can get you anywhere you need to go within a couple hours across the country. (Anonymous), Getting along with your companion is more important than you ever would believe. I love how particular they can be, and how they say hello to every person in the room before they sit down. (Roberto), Speaking to others about the gospel, building relationships, leadership skills and following through on commitments, being a strong ward member, and speaking French. France Paris Mission. Fortitude. Summers, you need to organize your time so that you arent in the sun for too long of a period. As missionaries, we are helping fulfill that prophecy today. (Elsa), Grecs (kbab sandwiches) were a staple of my diet in every area I served in Northern France. HUMOR AND SPIRIT ARE POWERFUL TOOLS in making relationships work. (Google Maps) 3. No smoking no drinking NO DRINKING WINE. (Alex), Pain au chocolat, baguette, Gouda, boxed soup, Brie. Later, her daughter and sister also joined. (Jeffrey), Nantes, Rennes, Poitier, Bourges, Tours, Reims, Antony, Sarcelles. Just when we were starting to talk, she jumped up and ran to the door This is my stop! How the Miracle My Ancestor Experienced during the Spanish Flu Pandemic Is Inspiring Me, Making the Doctrine and Covenants Personal to You. (Bryan), Galettes. Courage, empathy, being able to work hard. Language. (Paul), France felt like home and still does. In general, weather is nice, except it occasionally snows in the winter and there are occasional heat waves in the summer. The members are incredible. *Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.). She asked me if the Book of Mormon could truly change her life for the better. You dont generally need a large trench coat. A language and an extra degree. (Scott), Organization, being bold, self discipline, diligence, hard work, following the spirit, studying scriptures, working with others. (Chloe), I wish I was more dedicated in obtaining the Ammon Award. The people who remember you most are often the companions you serve with so be good to each other. (Anonymous), It gets very hot and very cold. DC North - President Dennis E. Simmons Group. Later missionaries entered Quebec City where a branch was organized in 1969. 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. In 1975, the first stake in France was organized in Paris. We were thinking the same thing. (Nicholai), Finding Jean-Claude at a bus station and seeing his life change in just 3 weeks. (Drew), Shoes: buy for comfort, support, and durability, NEVER for fashion. French-speaking immigrants from the Piedmont valleys of alpine Italy, taught Utahns how to raise and use silk. I served in the Fiji Suva mission, speaking French, which means I was on a island called New Caledonia the whole time. We made it clear that us sisters were missionaries and why we were here. We dont use cars for transfers. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. When he started towards my blue, I got rather defensive, raised my voice, and then he ran away. (Douglas), Every baptism was such a spiritual experience. (Merrilyn), Learned a new language. France Paris Mission Well, Sunday came, and he showed up in a three-piece suit looking like he was a groom! (Kara), Fresh bread and chocolate. Seeing ancient castles and cathedrals and buildings blew my mind!! (Anna), I was training for the second time in St. Ouen/Sarcelles, and we were waiting to cross a busy street after an appointment. Love the people and dont judge others :)(Jordan), Read the scriptures out loud in the language. (Michael), Once, my companion and I were waiting for the mtro (subway) when a homeless man came up to us to ask for money. (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. Alaska Anchorage. 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. There was also this ptisserie near the Asniere sur Seine gare that had the worlds greatest beignets. The very first one!? Less stuff to pack is less stuff you have to carry around and keep up with. 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. Enduring to the end. (Mariah), We were out knocking on doors late one night and missed the last bus back into the main town where our apartment was. My grammar became worse because of the foreign language, but I learned to explain basic concepts and then building up to more complex concepts as a missionary. (Alex), Living in the neuf-trois in Paris during gang fights(Jacob), We were a little bit late coming home one night. Thankfully, this work isnt ours. Bad idea. Croissante aux aumaund. 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. You will become fluent enough. (Nicholai), Be more outgoing and less afraid of making mistakes. (Nicholai), EVERYTHING! After the dinner we headed towards the metro, but it was shut down due to a transit strike. Everything you do/learn will apply to whatever you do after your mission for the rest of your life. (Jeffrey), I wish I knew the language better. (Anna), Beautiful, mild seasons. She was getting married the next day and her friends were having fun getting her embarrassed. (Mariah), Getting city vendors to sell you little souvenirs for really cheap by having two of them competing with each other for your purchase. 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. 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. They are excellent cooks as expected. Still, the work is a daily challenge. Family unity. He said that translated it meant throat support so I thought it made sense. (Alex), Having an Amish call and say that the Book of Mormon is true and that he wants to be baptized. 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. Organization. The members are awesome. Elders, resale shops are great for finding cheap suits while in the field. But after a few steps, we felt it wasnt right. (Anna), Lapin la moutarde, fraisiers, quiche, poulet aux arachides Africain. (Paul), Someone telling me they were literally the devil my first Christmas when we were porting in La Rochelle. Hated it so never tried it. 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. We studied listening to the Spirit and acting on faith. French Polynesia (Tahiti) Skip to Main Content. To this day, he recalls how miraculous it was to meet missionaries in Arizona who could speak his language. (Kara), I mistakenly told a member in the hospital that I was glad that she smelled better, rather than feeling better. I discovered a lot about myself. They asked me if I spoke French. (Paul), Youre girlfriend will NOT wait for you. (Douglas), Crme brle, lapin la moutarde, crpes, couscous algrienne, une bonne quiche, et un sandwich baguette pour quelques euros sur la rue. One or two probably turned away, but one man was at least curious. I also gained a lot of confidence and happiness. The French are kind but you need to be real and sincere with themthey will see through insincerity very quickly. She knew completely the truth and she whole-heartedly embraced the gospel from day one. It is possible to spend all day just speaking Chinese. (Matt), We have 3 countries in our mission, Paris has the best public transit in the world. (Dennis), Once they opened up to you, you had a friend for life. 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. 6. Utah St. George Mission. Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries going to Paris? Dont make derogatory remarks about the French. Buy one that will fit a book of Mormon, some pamphlets, a water bottle and a camera. 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? (Stuart), I learned French! (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. (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). Sharing the Gospel Online. Chocolate. Any pastry from the bakery around the corner from the train station in Rouen. Organized on 18-Jun-1850 Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the people of the world, each in their own language, is a mandate from God. That ended my first porting experience and the Elders bought me my first French pastry. Very brave people. (Jordan), Pain au chocolat, religiouse; quiche. (Dennis), Rainy, humid, great sunny days, too. People are proper and polite, they love their language, beauty and history. Though the laborers in France have often been few, the harvest has indeed been great (see Luke 10:2). I am married with 6 children and currently serve on the High Council and I am still a missionary every day. I smiled kindly and struck up a conversation. You WILL go through several pairs. (Jeffrey), You will teach mostly African immigrants. 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. 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. Here are T-shirts for the France ParisMission! (Valan), Walking in a sketchy city with lots of Arabs and came across a fight in the parking lot. (Dennis), Raclette, Crpes, Quiche lorraine, Ptisseries (viennoise and pain au chocolat aux amandes), African peanut chicken sauce and rice, and Baguette ham & gruyre sandwich. 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. Bread. (Zakarias), Its like regular mainland European weather- we have both a lot of rain and sun. Buy French Language LDS Missionary France or Quebec Mission Tank Top: Shop top fashion brands Tanks & Camis at Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY and Returns possible on eligible purchases Amazon.com: French Language LDS Missionary France or Quebec Mission Tank Top : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (Matt), I called women, men sometimes haha. They do provide sheets, but I suggest bringing your own haha. (Dennis), People, natural vegetation, culture. . It didnt usually get too hot except for when the wind blew in from the Sahara. Any things you really like about the area/people? Forget the nylons (if you can get away with it). 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. Especially shoes, coat, umbrella (although the wind will destroy it). 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 technically served 2 missions. 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. (Dennis), My wife was my MTC teacher..I think that covers a lot. How to get along with another annoying person. I learned to love a large variety of foods. 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. :) Although most Missionaries are American, there are a good number of native french speaking Missionaries as well. (Alex), The ability to speak and teach without having every word written out. Shirt designs include France ParisMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. (Michael), It will be the hardest thing you ever do. France has over 65 million total inhabitants; Switzerland, nearly 8 million total . About Us. (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. (Doug), Discipline, work ethic, study habits, spiritual study habits, organizational skills, language skills. (Paul), Little to no snow.. humid. Avoid accumulating things on your mission. Cold in the winter, but it never snowed. How to serve and make amazing friends. Product details Package Dimensions : 10 x 8 x 1 inches; 4.8 Ounces (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. Then he tried to get between us. (Roberto), Good, sturdy walking shoes- Danskos maybe. (Bryan), Calling a Madame a Monsieur . (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. 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! Instead I asked for a bra. Great way to finish! Either how they got to France, how they found their faith/the Missionaries, some people were alive during WWII, etc. I cant remember exactly how late it was, but the out of town companionships had to wait until well after dinner time before the trains were even up and running again so they could return home for the night. (Stuart), If you forget anything or need something unexpected you will have no trouble finding it in France. (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. So Why Did My Husband Want to Join It? Missionary Preparation. Many of the things I learned from trying to get the award helped me to understand the gospel better. Sometimes I would directly translate English to French and confuse people too haha. I still have a copy of the flyer the police were handing out in my mission scrapbook. Comfortable shoes (those flats wont last you long on the cobblestone roads!) (Mariah), I cant count all the blessings. Tartiflette. (Drew), I was on splits the first night of my mission with two elders. (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. (Elsa), I had three Mission Presidents: President Jones in Paris, Elder Andersen, and President Oveson in Bordeaux. Try to hold out for Soldes for major discounts. (Paul), A new perspective on life. But throughout the course of our service, the Spirit has confirmed to us that we are exactly where the Lord needs us to be and that He will magnify our efforts to accomplish His will here in this corner of the earth. We were trying to get away from him for like 30 minutes. Paris is awesome. How to be more spiritual. (Kara), French (study a second language early). (Stuart), It is humid and moderate. However, as we climbed the stairs I felt the migraine lift and strength return. 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. 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. There are so many types of transportation that you have to figure out how and when to use. (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. We kept working through the crowd, and somehow, up ahead another block or two away was that bright pink. That lead to us teaching he and his girlfriend. (Alex), Saint-Quentin, Brussels, Saint-Ouen. The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. And those talents are specifically required for the people you teach. (Zakarias), I wish I knew better how to listen, and especially how to work with members. Give Him your time and dont bring your own agenda. 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. He has prepared a way for them to hear the most important message of all time by calling French-speaking missionaries to find them and invite them to come and see and come and belong.2 No matter how long we may have traveled or how long we may have been searching, not one of us is ever forgotten by our Heavenly Father. There were a few people at the median when we got there, so naturally we started talking to them. There was an incredible spirit in the room which we could tell he felt. Serve. Albania Tirana. (Roberto), While riding our bikes in Orleans, some guys we rode by spat at and hit us in the shoulder. You are equals no matter what; its not a competition, nor a fashion show (3 Nephi 13:25-34). (Bryan), The Bible better and Book of Mormon. It was a long walk. (Mariah), I have some of the most amazing friends who have been able to come visit in the U.S. I was a part of many individuals accepting the gospel and joining the church. Argentina Bahia Blanca. 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), 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. *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. How to work past exhaustion. So wear thick. Many people told me I wouldnt see any since I was going to France. Cold in winter, hot in summer. It was so hard, but the people I met forever changed my life. The same can be said about your companions in the field. To name two, I was blessed to learn to love people, even though I dont directly benefit in any temporal way from those people. 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. (Scott), Crepes Kebabs Gallettes Panninis Baguettes. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) Do as much of your study, reading, and praying in your mission language as possible. 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. (Paul), Forget about home and engulf yourself in the gospel, the language and the French culture. (Jacob), A stronger testimony of the Gospel. I thought they were knocking at my door, and I opened the door, he says. (Anna), There are two separate cultures in the mission: The city culture and the countryside culture. Study skills. Pack light. (Douglas), I love their love and pride in their culture and continual quest to perfect their language. My advice is to rely with all your heart on the Lord and you will make 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. (Douglas), Orleans, Reims, Lorient, Sarcelle(Paris ghettos), Soissons, and Alencon, and then I got to serve in many others on exchanges. I love you, and so does the Lord. Believe that everything will work out and dont worry so much. Friends. (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. A knowledge of Gods love and His involvement and interest in my life. (Kale), St. Brieuc, Chateauroux, Limoges, Talence, Nantes, and Montauban.

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