learned how to handle rejection. (Nathan), Obviously Spanish is a big bonus to be able to know, I learned my love of teaching (which helped me in my career choice of BEING a teacher), and I learned that I can do really hard things. On the hottest days of the summer it would stay around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It can be very tempting to give up on it and throw in the towel. (Levi), Know that its gonna be tough, but just go out there and have fun! The customs agent opened our suitcases, took a quick look, and sent us on our way. Saturday, . (Chris), We were not a high baptizing mission, but those who converted that were from Spain usually remained firm in the faith. (Ross), While teaching a first discussion to a room full of people at church I testified about the first vision then asked how people felt. Very similar weather pattern to the upper-South in the United States with less humidity. I learned to depend on and trust the Lord to direct my lifeand that He would. (Judith), On the subway I tried to offer my seat to an older lady and I said se quiere sentir? That means would you like to feel yourself? I should have said se quiere sentar? (Kyle), I probably made lots/you will so laugh about it when you do. (David), One time my companion and I were waiting at a foggy bus stop, super early in the morning. (Ezra), Getting stopped in the street by a group of Iraqi War protestors. (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. (Ross), I wish I had decided what kind of missionary I was going to be. Having served, what I first and foremost gained is a testimony of the gospel, a testimony of the Savior and His love for me and for those we serve. I always made it a point of taking any new greenie I had there, so I went five or six times at least. What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? Madrid Mission President Shallenberger 1997-00 Group: 4. Mxico Culiacn Mission We were walking in the street of Madrid on the Calle Granvia and it was just about the time for Medio dia. (Ross), Everything. As he finished, he turned to us with watery eyes and said simply, What does it mean? (Sean), Spanish tortilla, McCerdo (from McDonalds), Telepizza, Chorizo, Jamn Serrano. (Shari), Lightweight suits. Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries going to Madrid? Amazing. (Nathan), Super hot in the summer (about 120 degrees Fahrenheit and NOBODY has AC), and freezing, bitter winds in the winter. (Kristin), I wish I knew more about the scriptures and Preach My Gospel before I went. 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. DONT DO IT. David A. Winters, 54, and Pamela R. Winters, six children, Johns Creek Ward, Roswell Georgia Stake: Ecuador Quito Mission, succeeding President Steven C. Barlow and Sister Christina E. Barlow. I met my amazing husband because of a mission friend, my testimony is SO much more firm because of my time there, I discovered I loved teaching and became an elementary teacher. (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! (Ross), Start praying every day that youll have a love for the people. Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutSpain, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. (Stephen), Knowing what family really is, and know what I want for my own. (Adam), Served in leganes, Madrid, Merida, alacala de Henares and Salamanca. Spain Madrid: Michael Hamilton: Stephanie Hamilton: Europe East Area. November 18, 2013 Dear Brother Albright, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is fairly new in Spain. Spain Madrid Mission Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Office 8B 28703 San Sebastian de los Reyes Madrid Spain Phone Number: 34-916-237-030 Mission President: President Kevin B. (James), The weather is a lot like Northern California. This includes the new Rwanda Kigali and Hawaii Laie missions. (Stephen), Take a little of everything, and if possible, have the family send more later. (Shari), I was there for 9/11 when the towers fell so we were on high alert and our Mission President had us hide out for a week until things calmed down a bit. Mission President Companion; Costa Rica San Jos East: Andrew H. Johnson: Diane Johnson: . (Ross), Too many to count. Buen Retiro Park. She was born in Gooding, Idaho, to Leroy Jolley and Mary Jolley. Nuevas Generaciones del Partido Popular is the youth organization of the Partido Popular, with scope of action throughout Spain. The point . (Alexandra), Patience, love for others, a positive outlook on life, and the ability to see the hand of the Lord in my life. (Jon), I was blessed to learn Spanish. Please help! Y aprender los principios que me han ayudado a gobernar mi vida y la de mi familia. I was able to interpret his dream for him. He had no idea what happened! Bring a coat for the winter. 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. So we went back, climbed the 5 flights of stairs and knocked on her door. Brother Dias is an Area Seventy and former stake president, stake Young Men presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Brazil So Paulo Interlagos Mission. 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And so after 4-5 months after I left home (and went back to visit) the 2 girls got baptized; the mother told me that she needed more time, also cause she had problems with the husband. (Chris), Once we visited a family and they decided to feed us. But that totally never happened to me, of course. (Jule), More than I can name! It was a rough event to go through following only two and a half years exactly after September 11th. About line the weather, Mainly warm weatherthe summers got into the low hundreds. Every time we caught the sack and threw it at each other the crowd cheered. (David), Tengo un masaje muy importante de Jesucristo que quiero compartir. Theres no better feeling than testifying of the Savior and His restored gospel and feeling the Spirit immediately fill the room to serve as a witness of the things youre teaching. You dont want to leave your mission with any what ifs, what if I had worked harder? My Mission President told me to quit putting my faith in those members back home and to put my faith in God. My companion and I laughed so hard. I had a lot of personal growth. (Dave), Follow the advice given when you receive your mission call. Sister Hansen is a ward missionary and former stake Relief Society president, ward Relief Society and Primary president, ward Primary presidency counselor, institute teacher and nursery leader. Heres a list of LDS missionary blogs for the MadridMission. Oh yes, one of the Branches was English speaking from the American air base that was there at the time. I learned how to travel on my own and be self-reliant. Luckily, I was saved! The mother in law was in the front seat and the girlfriend was in the back while the enraged boyfriend was in the drivers seat. She was hysterical (not in a funny way) and there was a dark spirit that was bothering her. It was the opposite of a stupor of thought. 297 Activity No new posts today 4in the last month 297 total members Here are survey responses from Spain MadridRMs, to give you a snapshot into what its like to live in the mission. 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. She was born in Daboasi, Ghana, to John Augustus Nyarko and Kate Nyarko. Blake R. Alder, 60, and Sheryl A. Alder, four children, Ashbury Ward, Meridian Idaho Linder Stake: Kentucky Louisville Mission, succeeding President Daniel R. Hughes and Sister Charla K. Hughes. Contact details: Mobile number, Email id: 3. I raised my hands and thought to myself Oh, dear. He asked if we could help. 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. They are not called to just plant seeds. (Levi), We were stuck in some drunk guys smoky house and they wouldnt let us leave, which freaked me out. Never a boring P-Day! Thank you. And in the small towns, we got lots of autonomy. Thank you. But to fear not because the power and love of Christ would swallow up all fears he would have and embrace him, like the larger fish eating the smaller fish. Brother Graham is a stake presidency counselor and former stake Young Men presidency counselor, young single adult bishop, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster and missionary in the California Anaheim Mission. Hallelujah! (Dave), A strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Bienvenido. (Dara), I learned Spanish. In 2010, Chen founded the prestigious non-profit organisation China Club Spain to assist young Chinese learn and develop in Spain. Osvaldo Rietra Dias, 46, and Ariane Dias, three children, Santa Lucia Ward, Belo Horizonte Brazil Stake: Mozambique Maputo Mission, succeeding President Francisco J. Senna and Sister Elizabete Senna. (Alexandra), Caas de chocolate Churros y chocolate Tortilla de patata Gaspacho Turrn (de coco) Lentejas. Also, very rainy in the spring and fall. (Paul), I was able to see the boy band Backstreet Boys arrive at a hotel in Madrid to thousands of screaming Spanish girls. (We wouldnt have been in this mess if the office elders hadnt screwed up the money transfers that month.) Heres a link to the mission map for the MadridMission (LDS). (Dara), The word embarazada is awfully close to embarrassed, but it actually means , It is very common for missionaries to say they are pregnant when trying to say the are embarrassed. 200 year old buildings are young there. It was funny and I still laugh when I remember. I also loved serving in Madrid where I taught people from probably every Central/South American country, multiple African countries, China, Romania, Bulgaria and Im sure there are some other countries Im forgetting. Learn Spanish Andrew H. 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