If you dont talk about religion, Spaniards are some of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever met. It sounds cliche, but to quote Ether 12, the Lord makes your weak things become strong. In Alcal de Henares, I was able to see the house where Miguel Cervantes wrote the book Don Quixote. He agreed. (Daniel), Its kind of an odd quirk, but Spaniards LOVE to give directions. Home; Contact Information; About Us; Archived posts; Open Search. Political Correctness is entirely nonexistent in Spain. (Kyle), Hot and sunny, and cold in the winter it actually snowed in Madrid. She had been thrown out by the people she lived with for joining The Church and she was very distraught. (Shari), My companion taking down the gypsy who stole my wallet. When I went to renew my visa, I was asked how long I planned to be in the country. He was very open to the gospel but didnt return our calls so that we could teach him the gospel. Old people can become some of your best friends. Spain Phone Number: 34-952-469-392 Mission President: President T. DarVel Andersen Spain Malaga Mission Map Here's a link to the mission map for the Spain Malaga Mission (LDS). Chorizo Delicious spanish sausage. Within 2 minutes, two Spanish cops stopped right behind his car and took off after him. (Sean), Warm in the summer, moderately cold and very wet in the winter, and nice for a couple of weeks each spring and fall. Videos with Spain Malaga RMs One Christmas Day, we decided to take a bus out to a smaller town to visit a very sick investigator that had been in the hospital for a few days. The Elders called us immediately and we were able to meet with her within a few days. The first meetinghouse built by the Church was dedicated on 10 July 1977 in Madrid. He was born in Hobart Tas, Australia, to George Stratov and Thelma Jane Cooper. I figured I was safe because our next appointment was a very active member family that never stood us up and I was also sure that my companion would laugh if I asked him if he wanted to back to Carmen. (Shari), I wish I hadnt carried quite so much in my backpack. Through the love of my mission my children knew it was important to me and 5 of them have fulfilled missions. Brother Bendixsen is a Sunday School teacher and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward mission leader, elders quorum president, ward Young Men presiden, and missionary in the France Paris Mission. (Kyle), To plan for failure and to quickly get back to it. She was born in Salt Lake City to Rulon Nichols Smith and Edith Law. He said I think we should go back. (Alexandra), Patience, love for others, a positive outlook on life, and the ability to see the hand of the Lord in my life. Pan. So we went back, climbed the 5 flights of stairs and knocked on her door. Sister Dias is a ward Young Women president and former stake Relief Society presidency counselor, stake Primary president, ward Relief Society, Young Women and Primary president, ward Young Women presidency counselor and seminary teacher. But the unique thing about Spain is that there are so many immigrants! He was born in Salt Lake City to Sterling D. Colton and Eleanor R. Colton. (Chris), Once, some kids on bicycles tried to steal my groceries and spat in my face. 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. Serve those 18 /24 months, work hard, do your best and after you can do what ever you want. Your shoulders will thank you. Her best friend in Peru was LDS, and she wanted to know more. Steven R. Colton, 59, and Jeri C. Colton, four children, Berkeley Lake Ward, Roswell Georgia Stake: Philippines Olongapo Mission, succeeding President Ruel E. Lacanienta and Sister Pamela A. Lacanienta. I even learned about setting up branches and financing and the reports, because many times the missionaries were the branch presidents, and did tithing and donations. That time led me to companions/friends, that led me to a new school, that directed me to my career and husband. The Prado museum was great because I had take a general humanities class at Ricks college, and the teacher told us about some of the histories of the pictures, and artists. (Adam), Short sleeve shirts, not heavy suits or dresses. (Sean), In Madrid, it was very cosmopolitan. There is plenty of work to do and plenty of cool places to visit on your day off. He then proceeded to open his door, run around to the back door, then lunged himself in and started swinging at his girlfriend. (Dave), Spain still uses the Vosotros form when addressing a group of people, instead of the Ustedes form common in Latin America. (Adam), Enjoy the awesome and amazing ride you now get to have! (Brian), Center of the Iberian peninsula is in Getafe, worlds oldest and longest running restaurant is in Madrid. In fact, Spain has only been dedicated for preaching the gospel for 44 years. She was born in Moscow, Russia, to Gennadiy Beleyev and Tatiana Beleyeva. And it's great to be here with you to kick off the I think is a history-making summit. Sister Nordfelt is a ward Primary teacher and former Young Women adviser and ward Primary presidency counselor. He became one of the strongest members of the church for that region during his time there according to my Mission President. Read all of the posts by spainmadridmissionblog on President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. When they started the robbing talk I spoke up and said NO. (Nathan), The culture for sure and the love the people had for you once they warmed up to you. . I love to sing the songs I still know in Spanish while the rest of the ward sings in English. Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. learned how to handle rejection. (Dave), A strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (Stephen), Take a little of everything, and if possible, have the family send more later. July 1, 2022 JUNE 30, 2022 SPEECHES AND REMARKS Institucin Ferial de Madrid Madrid, Spain 2:56 P.M. CEST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Iceland does not have an embassy in Spain, but its embassy in Paris, France, is accredited for Spain.It does have consulates in Madrid and Barcelona. DONT DO IT. Many friends and loved ones were lost in those horrible explosions. Study skills. 2:56 P.M. CEST. My junior companion (who was the hardest companion I worked with in my whole mission) looked at me and shouted, DO SOMETHING!!! (Nathan), Everything/blessing in my life now is based off of my time in Madrid. He holds a Doctorate in Economics and is General Secretary of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (Spanish acronym: PSOE), which he joined in 1993. Seeing people change their lives and join the Church, in the face of family and friends opposition and even rejection, and their willingness to serve in callings immediately after joining. She was worth waiting for. I charged the car again, screaming anything I could to get him to stop. (Ezra), Getting stopped in the street by a group of Iraqi War protestors. He drove off and around the corner that we were walking to, so we continued to walk our deacon home. If you are average size, you can buy clothing. Thank you. C. Michael Hansen, 60, and Jeanne Hansen, four children, Sunset Hills Ward, Cedar Mill Oregon Stake: France Paris Mission, succeeding President Paul J. Sorensen and Sister Allyson T. Sorensen. (Ross), Start praying every day that youll have a love for the people. Bollecao. I learned how to love and see others as God sees them. Share how you have been touched and changed by the atonement. Puerta de Alcal Gate. A week before he was to be baptized, he came to us after church saying he was having very dark feelings and doubts about his baptism, and kept having the same strange dream and didnt know what it meant. (Kyle), People skills, Learning how to appreciate other cultures. Mission President Companion; (Jon), Barcelona, Elche, Madrid, Santander. As we walked there we found Edison, and had we not run into him that day he wouldnt be active right now. Keep in mind, though, Im from Alaska, so not too bad for me might be very bad for you. They will report to the mission on July 1, 2018. (Kyle), There was an evening, when one of our new converts came to a conference. (Ross), One preparation day we drove to Salamanca and ended up playing hacky sack in Plaza Mayor. Thank you. Whenever you need to say with me, remember that its conmigo. Four years after the success of the Moon landing, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins came to visit Spain. (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. Spain Madrid Mission. (David), Tengo un masaje muy importante de Jesucristo que quiero compartir. He was born in Brigham City, Utah, to Dee Jay Hammon and Shirley Knight Hammon. We are Presidente and Hermana Clegg, the newest lucky couple to be able to preside over this incredible mission. (Shari), I now work in a job where I use my language skills on a daily basis. Not being a picky eater. He helped me feel that my 18+ months I had already served in the mission were worth the toil and heartache I had to go through to get the chance to be Gods instrument for him. Segovia was one of my favorites. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Richard Dilworth Rust and Patricia Kathleen Brighton Rust. . Brother Cook is a high councilor and former stake president, stake mission president, bishop, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster and missionary in the Japan Tokyo South Mission. The customs agent opened our suitcases, took a quick look, and sent us on our way. Other passengers were being searched much more thoroughly. (Shari), If Spaniards do commit, they will do it. I said, Lord, I already asked her twice and she said no twice. Bring a coat for the winter. Isaac K. Morrison, 42, and Hannah Morrison, two children, Sun City 3rd Branch, Ashaiman Ghana Stake: South Carolina Columbia Mission, succeeding President Weston R. Innes and Sister Jody B. Innes. He was shocked, why would a fish do that? The missionary training center in Madrid, Spain, was established in 1999. Spanish is the easiest language to learn, as well as the most useful language, other than English. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the only true church on the earth today and that if you continue to be firm and steadfast, it can be a guide in your life. And we talked about this for a year, and now we're here. Madrid Mission President Clark 2000-03 Group: 3. Plaza Mayor square in Madrid. (Chris), It may sound like a small thing, but there were times when I would have a migraine or other pain, but then we would be visiting a family or person and the pain would leave for the duration of the visit. (Leland), Friendly Latinos and ward members. (Jule), More than I can name! I did not want to be the kind of missionary that just survived my two years and then went home. She was born in Portland, Oregon, to Reed I. Oldroyd and Aileen Oldroyd. They started following us saying all sorts of really horrible things and then they cut us off and hit us with some sort of pipe that they had picked up somewhere. And another one that I remember in my third transfer, and my companion laughed at me, I was talking to our new member and her daughter (investigator) that we are humans (como humanos) and instead of that I said we are men (como hombres). Spain Madrid Mission "Lifting up your voices as with the sound of a trump, proclaiming the truth according to the revelations and commandments which I have given you." D&C 75:4. One time while we walked at night I got just a simple idea to try this one street. Well the terrible thing was that I believed them and the first 6 months of my mission I only saw one baptism and he didnt even get confirmed. (Paul), Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con papas. Brother Colton is a former stake Young Men president, young single adult bishop, bishopric counselor, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster, temple ordinance worker, ward mission leader and missionary in the Philippines Davao Mission. (Jon), Maybe more background about the countryand that arguing with people was pointless. They didnt get a good enough grip on my bag as they sped by, though, so no harm done, aside from the gross aspect of having been spat in the face. She was born in McNary, Arizona, to Darrell Lake Brimhall and Hazel Pearl Bryant Brimhall. On 1 July 1976, the Spain Madrid Mission was divided and the Spain Seville and Spain Barcelona Missions were created. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. It was the opposite of a stupor of thought. There was only one stake when I was there. We were able to visit the investigator (nurses and doctors couldnt figure out why we were dripping all over the floors), and we had a delicious Christmas dinner at a Chinese restaurant! Keep trying. (Shari), All kinds and still reaping them. (Nathan), Fish and face are very close in Spanish, dont mix those up when bearing your testimony! Bienvenido. In my broken Spanish (I didnt know the stern rebuking language in Spanish needed for this kind of situation) I told him if he hit her again then God would punish him. (Shari), Asking for jabon when ordering meat (jamon). Mission President:PresidentKevin B. Prado Museum. I remember thinking if they hit either one of us one more time Then well have no choice but to fight back just then a calming spirit came over my companion and I and the two men just stopped and left. (Levi), In a certain area we were so in tune to the spiritual guidance, it amazed me. Search. (Nathan), Cool castles to visit on preparation day, tons of history and sights to see, has a temple that is absolutely gorgeous (and has become such a pride for the neighborhood), and interesting bull fights and the running of the bulls events our Mission President gave us permission to see. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. (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. Heres a link to the mission map for the MadridMission (LDS). 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. Each rule is an opportunity for you to earn blessings. We didnt get many lunch or dinner appointments, but that day we were stuffed. (David), There was a young Aztec Mexican earning his Doctorate in the town of Salamanca (northwest of Madrid) that I met through a ward party. (Dara), There were only two branches in Madrid when I started. I knew the area like the back of my hand and was really able to rely on the Lord to help me find the people that were for me to teach and bring the Gospel. Study skills. In particular, Spanish has become almost as used in my life as English. Madrid On the hottest days of the summer it would stay around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Dave), I remember the members getting a big kick out of the accent of one of my companions. Piano music was played, a prayer was said and a blessing given, and literally that darkness went away and was replaced by hope, peace and light. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that it can help people get closer to the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Divnohorsk, Russia, to Nikolay Ivanovich Palchik and Valentina Aleksandrovna Mishukova. (Ross), If your Mission President lets you, take lots of short sleeved shirts. (Kyle), When we thought we saw a bunch of children playing tag in the street, but it turned out that one child had actually smeared dog poop on his hand and was trying to wipe it on the other kids. Its so much easier when you know what youre getting into and can base your style on their culture as well. Salamanca, Toledo, Segovia (the castle there is supposedly the castle Disney modeled his castle after), etc. The girl behind the counter said Eso no se vende por 50 pelas! Hilarious. I also loved Toledo. (Kyle), Work so hard you fall fast asleep! My junior companion tried to talk about the dreams of Joseph in Egypt while I pondered and prayed for understanding. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. *Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.). Just try to remember that people are trying to be direct, not offensive. Isabel Daz Ayuso, the conservative president of the Madrid region who inflicted a stinging defeat on her leftwing opponents in Tuesday's snap election, has vowed to carry on acting as a. They served me very well throughout the whole mission. (Sean), Spanish tortilla, McCerdo (from McDonalds), Telepizza, Chorizo, Jamn Serrano. . (Sean), Instead of asking for a cono (ice cream cone), a missionary asked for a coo (part of female anatomy). Dont worry too much- I think thats what helped me so much- to be focused on my mission and the people there. (Alexandra), More about family history to use it to find people! What was more amazing though was that before the little fish could enter the water, another larger fish jumped out of the water and ate the little fish before crashing back again into the water. I didnt realize that I was going to encounter a full spectrum of missionaries. (Leland), Long summers. In his dream he was standing on a cliff, with two beautiful crystal clear streams of water flowing on either side of him, one on top of the cliff and one at the bottom of the cliff. I enjoyed learning about their customs and culture. I finally told the Lord that if our next appointment was not there, I would ask my companion if he wanted to go back. (Sean), Que sirvan con amor y fe , que obedezcan a su oye de misin y trabajen duro . Sister Larkin is a former ward Relief Society president, stake and ward Young Women president, stake young single adult adviser, ward Primary president, Gospel Doctrine teacher, seminary teacher and temple ordinance worker. the president and his wife a very nice. 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