One of the most hopeful lessons any missionary can learn to do right away. They all scattered. She was born in Murray, Utah, to Terry K Draper and Myrna Kay Draper. Whenever you need to say with me, remember that its conmigo. It was overwhelmed with gratitude. (Ezra), Realized it was going to go much faster than it felt like it was going to. When I left in November 2005, there were less than 130 of us. (Levi), During personal study once my chair broke and I fell! Spanish is the easiest language to learn, as well as the most useful language, other than English. Everywhere you go in Spain is like being a tourist. (Alexandra), Too many to count. He then tried the same thing with the pebble in the stream down at the bottom of the cliff. (Shari), Chasing nuns (there were plenty). Muesli Crujiente The worlds most addictive crunchy granola, available at Mercadona. (Boas)), Hot! Iceland-Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Spain has the nicest suits, shirts and pants. We left her building to go to another appointment and I could not think about anything else besides Carmen. I served in Barcelona for 4 months, Elche for 2 months, Madrid area for 1 year total time, and Santander for 5 Months. Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Office 8B Sister Alder is a ward Relief Society teacher and ward organist and former ward Young Women president and adviser, Relief Society pianist, Gospel Doctrine teacher, and Cub Scout leader. Sister Bendixsen is a stake Young Women president and former ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president and presidency counselor, and Sunday School teacher. The man came at me and in a motion with the knife, he raised it to cut me. (Stephen), Talking to 2 drunk man and my companion wouldnt stop talking more and more. (Brian), Confidence in speaking with others, study skills, habits of hard work, perseverance, etc. I stepped back a step or two, enough for him to get out of the car, look at me, the scurry over to the drivers side to drive away. Madrid -The Madrid Mission, at the time, did not include the old, SO many cool sights to visit. President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Madrid, Thursday, June 30, 2022. Its beautiful, ancient, and exotic, yet the people are simple and good people (David), The Spanish people were very proud of being a Spaniards. Madrid's president accuses own party leader of 'cruel' smear campaign Isabel Daz Ayuso says Pablo Casado has tried to destroy her reputation amid reports he hired private investigators. The Lord told me to go back and I had a conversation in my mind with the Lord. (Levi), Know that its gonna be tough, but just go out there and have fun! What doyou wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission? (Judith), When we launched water balloons into a tree above the entrance to an arcade, and a teenager got soaked when all the water sprayed down on him. So we went back, climbed the 5 flights of stairs and knocked on her door. (Sean), Bring a good winter coat, no matter what anyone tells you. If that was his choice, then he would would face the same challenges and adversity that he was facing now. (David), I wish that I had told my bishop all of the things I needed to before I went out on my mission because it caused some problems and held me back 6 months. We prayed that we wouldnt get caught, and the prayers were answered! The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Shari), The best advice I can give is the advice my Mission President gave to me when I was struggling. Buen Retiro Park. What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? Bring maple extract to make syrup. Getting along with people. The club has over 200 members, the majority of whom are highly educated elites from finance, telecommunications, law, media, consulting, tourism, fashion, scientific research, and higher education. (James), I dont think a day went by when I didnt have a spiritual experience. (Boas), I was trying to pet a dog at the play ground near the apartment in Salamanca and it bit me. I also love the history, and old building. She was born in Daboasi, Ghana, to John Augustus Nyarko and Kate Nyarko. (Adam), Served in leganes, Madrid, Merida, alacala de Henares and Salamanca. The Elders called us immediately and we were able to meet with her within a few days. When I started my mission, I thought, a missionary is a missionary period. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to David Lawrence Cook and Cleone Barber Cook. (Shari), Really hot in the summer, not too bad in the winter though there was very little snow, depending on where you were. You will then need to iron them even if they are wrinkle free. There was only one stake when I was there. As we went around the room the answers sounded like this: I feel good. I feel peaceful. Yeah, I feel good being here, I like everything youre saying. When you speak, its like theres a warmth coming out of you and its filling me up with joy. It was amazing to see the Spirit testify so strongly to people each and every day of my mission. A month passed before he suddenly appeared at church with his friend, who was also a student and active member of our small branch. My career, the college I went to, all sorts of other thingsI was led to those decisions by things that happened on my mission. acetunas. Does it have meaning he thought? There was also two Spanish males who tried to jump us on the Metro subway. (Ezra), Bring a couple pairs of jeans for preparation days. I looked for them constantly and every night I would write it down in my planner. Stay strong on the field and even more after. (James), I got one foot stuck in the metro door with the rest of me still on the platform as it started to go and couldnt get it out. Brother Hamilton is a stake president and former high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Spain Seville Mission. Never say con yo, that sounds the same as a different word that you dont want to say. To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for theMadridMission: Here are in-depth YouTube video interviews with returned missionaries from the Spain MadridMission. (Leland), Practice more Spanish and the Gospel. One man even took our photo and sent it to our families. (Shari), When I got there, the Madrid Temple had recently been built. But it took me a few months to come to that decision and I wish I had done it before I entered the Mission Training Center. The blessings are endless. We were truly guided by the Spirit. (Jule), My first baptism was on Christmas Day! A big group of people ended up stopping and watching us. EMAIL ID: +34 917693741. info.eoispain@vfshelpline.com. (James), Dont spend a lot of money on clothes in the states. (Richard), Nice most of the time, along with high humidity. There were also a lot of gypsies that would try to rob us if we werent careful. Thank you. (Ezra), Getting stopped in the street by a group of Iraqi War protestors. Brother Pingree is a mission presidency counselor and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Spain Madrid Mission. (McKenna), I personally served in Talavera de La Rena, Alcobendas, Cuenca, Alcorcon, Barrio 2, Villalba, Salamanca, and both areas in Badajoz. The four of us could NOT stop laughing and had one of the most memorable Christmases of my life. Communication is important. Madrid Mission Moments Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Spain Week 53 - November 13, 2022 This is mainly for the missionaries here in Spain that are receiving this weekly letter. She was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Ilton de Souza Castro and Nice Giroldo Castro. I also was there when all of Spain was one mission. When they started the robbing talk I spoke up and said NO. (Ezra), The traditions and pride people had. About line the weather, Mainly warm weatherthe summers got into the low hundreds. The chaple by Cuatro Caminos was just opened in the first part of my mission. My Companion made it on the metro and was just laughing his face off from a seat as he watched my face of panic! (David), Chorizo, Huevos con Papas, Pallela, and Corn Flakes with Chocolate granola sprinkled on top. (David), Teaching, time management, living on a schedule (we have 2 sets of twins, so that one is critical (Shari), How to live with a roommate, talk to strangers, study scriptures. Coordinates. (Shari), Spain has so much history and culture. The whole mission, and that region of Spain in general, revolved around Madrid. (David), I had a few crazy dangerous experiences on my mission. Today it was announced that the new President and Companion of the Spain Barcelona Mission will be Craig D. and Laurel E. Galli. I looked at the drawing I drew of the dream he had just described, before I turned around a simply let the Spirit work through me. Combined Madrid Este, Madrid Sur and Cuatro Caminos Zones. (Brian), Depends on the area. He was born in Mary, Turkmenistan, to Vladimir Samaykin and Larissa Samaykina. (Shari), Tortilla, paella, bocadillos, chorizo, mosto, horchata, flan. (Ross), Start praying every day that youll have a love for the people. (Dara), The reason you go out to serve a mission isnot nearly as important as the reason you stay. I said are you sure. I had a similar experience coming through United States customs in New York City. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to F. Burton Winters and Joyce Adams Winters. Prado Museum. He was born in Hobart Tas, Australia, to George Stratov and Thelma Jane Cooper. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. (Brian), Conducir por la noche con algunos misioneros entre ellos los ap y meternos sin querer en el parque lleno de mujeres dela calle y cerrar los ojos para no ver y gritbamos mucho pero logramos salir de all , fue gracioso y peligroso. Trust is God and believe that He called you to teach and to baptize! Pack a dressy pair for conferences and Sunday dress up. (Dara), I was in Ourense for a year. So, when an investigator was at his wits end and everything was going wrong in his life and my companion and I were trying to comfort him, I kindly assured him that we would put up with him no matter what. I still remember the perplexed look my trainer gave me. (Jule), The Bible had only been available in Spanish for 10 years when I got there. (David), I know that this church is true and that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet, that he leads and guides a true church which brings many people happiness and fulfillment in their lives. All of us missionaries were in Madrid for a mission conference the day Franco died. (Alexandra), Pack for both warm and cold weather. I much preferred the Spanish method of doing things. I never would have guessed that before living in Spain or even while I was there. We heard and saw a lady scream my purse, my purse its being stolen! (Brian), Obedience, I knew it, but there is no doubt the older I get that there is no substitute, if you want to be filled with the Spirit. (Shari), Seeing the look on a mans face as the Spirit testified to him of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. As far as I know, that was never a problem for any of us, but many at home were worried about how it would be. I was going be the best possible missionary I could be regardless of my companion/district/zone/ward or branch. *Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.). (Boas), Valdepenas, Villa Verde, Moratalaz, Barrio 2, Leganes, Arganda del Rey, Badajoz. He was born in Brigham City, Utah, to Dee Jay Hammon and Shirley Knight Hammon. (Brian), Center of the Iberian peninsula is in Getafe, worlds oldest and longest running restaurant is in Madrid. You'd think someone else walked in the room. (Jule), Loved the language! Spain Madrid Mission But some energy sector experts . Jamon Serrano. They served me very well throughout the whole mission. Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group: 7. Their names and assignments are listed below. Other passengers were being searched much more thoroughly. Brother Hansen is a young single adult bishop and former high councilor, stake Young Men presidency counselor, ward Young Men president, Gospel Doctrine teacher, ward mission leader, institute teacher and missionary in the France Toulouse Mission. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Even if they were not interested in our message, they would still converse with us. (Dara), Too many to count. (Jule), Rode on the outside of the metro car when they were crowded, like the Spaniards do, until I mentioned it to President Nixon and he freaked out and said to never do that again! (Shari), My companion taking down the gypsy who stole my wallet. (Brian), Ensear una vez en el metro y estar muy animado enseando y no nos dimos cuenta que nos habamos salido de nuestra rea , pero vali la pena. Pack. 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