There were buildings and bridges that were built in the fourth century by the Romans. It is SO worth it, and you will NEVER regret sticking it out to the end. And feeling the true importance of family. (Jon), I was blessed to learn Spanish. What are some interestingfacts about the Madrid Mission? (James), The weather is a lot like Northern California. If I knew how fast time went, I think I wouldve been able to relax more. You'd think someone else walked in the room. (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. Sister Hirschi is a stake Primary music leader and former ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency secretary, personal progress leader, ward Primary president, Primary teacher and Primary music leader. Etc. (Pablo), Tortilla, paella, pisto, palmeras, cocido. Learn to cook. Never forget who you are and why you decide to go on a mission. Be more organized in everything especially in spending money on what is worth it, not just cause I want it. I had a similar experience coming through United States customs in New York City. It definitely gets cold in the winter but we never saw more than a light dusting of snow while I was there. Madrid Mission President Clark 2000-03 Group: 3. Salamanca, Toledo, Segovia (the castle there is supposedly the castle Disney modeled his castle after), etc. Spain Madrid Mission. I could not stop thinking about her as we walked down the five flights of stairs to leave. (Shari), Getting my wallet stolen by gypsies. President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. (Boas), Never underestimate the importance of charity, never give up on anyone and leave every person you meet happier than you found them. Post #20 August 25th - October 7th 2020 (Click on the post title to read the post in a larger format.) Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Office 8B (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. It sounds cliche, but to quote Ether 12, the Lord makes your weak things become strong. Buen Retiro Park. 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. (Levi), Know that its gonna be tough, but just go out there and have fun! It completely steered me onto the path I chose later in life. Here are MadridMission Groups- for LDS missionary moms, returned missionaries, mission presidents and other alumni ofthe MadridMission. Just bearing a simple testimony was more effective. Serve those 18 /24 months, work hard, do your best and after you can do what ever you want. Any things you really like about the area/people? In those days a transfer from the coast to Madrid was an all night trip. (Stephen), Talking to 2 drunk man and my companion wouldnt stop talking more and more. Love the language, and the change of pace-plus all of the history. Thank you. I learned how to prepare to talk on a subject in church. The meeting was co-chaired [] I love them! (Leland), Friendly Latinos and ward members. (Nathan), Everything/blessing in my life now is based off of my time in Madrid. 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. Prado Museum. Spain Madrid Mission (July 2014 - July 2016) Featured Post. (Shari), TALK TO OLD PEOPLE. Never lose hope, your smile or faith. (Boas), Paella. Pack Spain Madrid Mission Map Here's a link to the mission map for the Madrid Mission (LDS). Spain Madrid Mission / July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021. (Ezra), Getting invited into Gypsys home thinking we were going to teach a lesson and then getting confronted with anti-Mormon literature. (Sean), Spanish tortilla, McCerdo (from McDonalds), Telepizza, Chorizo, Jamn Serrano. The eight missionaries were: Elders Michael Duffin, assigned as zone leader and branch president; Glenn Richards; Robert Johnson, an older brother who was living in Spain at the time of his call; Jorge Michalek, from Argentina; Robert Bollard; Michael Spackman; David Hall; and Gary Glosser. Avenida de Espana 17, Local 01-1. She was born in Divnohorsk, Russia, to Nikolay Ivanovich Palchik and Valentina Aleksandrovna Mishukova. Bring a coat for the winter. (Shari), I wish I hadnt carried quite so much in my backpack. (David), Tengo un masaje muy importante de Jesucristo que quiero compartir. Dieses Stockfoto: (L-R) The president of the Community of Madrid and the PP of Madrid, Isabel Daz Ayuso, the president-elect of New Generations of the PP of Madrid, Ignacio Dancausa, and the national president of New Generations, Beatriz Fanjul, during the closing ceremony of the XIII Extraordinary Autonomous Congress of New Generations of the PP, at the Adolfo Surez Auditorium, on . Trust is God and believe that He called you to teach and to baptize! There was only one stake when I was there. Sister Hirschi was born in Trenton, Utah, to Mark Lewis Godfrey and Annette McBride Godfrey. (David), Im still true to the covenants I made to the Lord in the Temple when I took out my endowments and when I was sealed to my wife. (Pablo), Some kids on a metro thought they were rough and tough by throwing our chapas on the ground, we thought that was funny. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Richard Dilworth Rust and Patricia Kathleen Brighton Rust. He was very open to the gospel but didnt return our calls so that we could teach him the gospel. November 18, 2013 Dear Brother Albright, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is fairly new in Spain. But some energy sector experts . As we turned the corner, we saw the car stop and the man lunge from the drivers seat into the back seat at his girlfriend again. We went over to teach them that very night, and both were later baptized. (Daniel), Youre not going to be an amazing missionary right from the first day, AND THATS OKAY. {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'); The Spanish tortilla churros and chocolate. (Alexandra), Although the Spanish people werent interested most of the time, they knew their cities really well and were willing to help you get to where you needed to go, if you asked. Madrid president vows to turn city into 'Florida of Europe' as she wages war on the Left The move is part of Isabel Daz Ayuso's campaign to topple the socialist-communist coalition government. 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. (Alexandra), Watching the people you teach want to change their lives because they know that the message is true. (David), I served in Salamanca, Spain which was the first college in Europe. (Dave), I remember the members getting a big kick out of the accent of one of my companions. 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. (Ezra), Paella, Migas, Pisto Manchego, Queso Manchego, Telepizza, Mosto, Rabbit dishes, Lamb dishes, Doner Kebab. (Dave), Spain still uses the Vosotros form when addressing a group of people, instead of the Ustedes form common in Latin America. 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. Make sure you get the overcoat/undercoat that all missionaries seem to get. It does not get to freezing in the winter and rarely snows but it did snow a little once in the two years I was there. we are going to do service at 5, and that is every wednesday instead of gym. The blessings are endless. And it's great to be here with you to kick off the I think is a history-making summit. As they progressed in their mission they would carry less and less with them. The first time he shared his dream it was hard to understand, and we were as baffled as he was, but he still asked what it meant. They got the message, but I wonder what they thought about the possible massage. Spain's first stake was created in Madrid on 14 March 1982 with Jose Maria Olivera as president. I asked if he could share it again, this time allowing me to draw his dream on the chalkboard to see if that could help. The people were so open and friendly and would let you keep coming even if they didnt want to be taught. About halfway through the meal, we realized we had forgotten that we actually had a planned lunch appointment right then, and we were late. This includes the new Rwanda Kigali and Hawaii Laie missions. Madrid Mission - President Paya 1985-1988 Group: 8. (James), I wish I had studied Preach My Gospel more. Y aprender los principios que me han ayudado a gobernar mi vida y la de mi familia. Within 2 minutes, two Spanish cops stopped right behind his car and took off after him. I said, Carmen, God wants us to share a message with you. That time led me to companions/friends, that led me to a new school, that directed me to my career and husband. (Dara), Paella was my favorite but I also loved churros con cocolate. (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. 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. He holds a Doctorate in Economics and is General Secretary of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (Spanish acronym: PSOE), which he joined in 1993. Download this stock image: The national president of New Generations, Beatriz Fanjul, speaks during the closing ceremony of the XIII Extraordinary Autonomous Congress of New Generations of the PP, in the Adolfo Surez Auditorium, on November 5, 2022, in Madrid (Spain). To make sure I know what my priority is before I make any decisions. It aims to improve the image and influence overseas Chinese. She signed an important agreement with her counterpart, the Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba. I asked her again if she wanted to listen and she again said no. Madrid Reunion 2012 - President Winkel Group: 6. I enjoyed learning about their customs and culture. (Shari), All kinds and still reaping them. We bid him goodnight. (Daniel), Depends where you go. (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. When I went to renew my visa, I was asked how long I planned to be in the country. (Ezra), It was, at the time, the only land-locked mission on the Iberian Peninsula. Bollecao. (Ezra), Attending the temple, baptisms, Noches de hogar. (Daniel), I personally far preferred short sleeved shirts over long sleeved it can get burning hot in the Madrid summer, and you will suffer if you dress too warm. They were making noises about robbing us. He got in and sped off, all while my companion and the poor helpless 12 year old deacon who was accompanying us watched. 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. (Leland), Practice more Spanish and the Gospel. It is hot. Madrid Mission President Heaton . Its stressful and crazy, but the people of Spain are amazing and the Lord will guide you to the most amazing people you will ever meet. Brother Nordfelt is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, bishop, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president, Gospel Doctrine teacher and missionary in the Brazil Ribeirao Preto Mission. 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. Could I have blessed the lives of more people if I had the Spirit with me more often? Pack a dressy pair for conferences and Sunday dress up. And bone chilling cold in the winter. During Francos rule it was illegal to proselyte and you had to attend mass in order to get food vouchers to shop at the grocery store. Pallets. I love to sing the songs I still know in Spanish while the rest of the ward sings in English. Never say con yo, that sounds the same as a different word that you dont want to say. By the end of my mission, I was having a baptism every single week. The MTC is located on the Madrid Temple complex, which includes the temple, a multistake meetinghouse, and a multipurpose . (Jule), When I first got to Spain, I was standing on one of the sidewalk vents, where air comes up from the metro, and didnt know my dress was blowing up until someone came up and said I had funny underwear!! Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries going to Madrid? I never would have guessed that before living in Spain or even while I was there. Contact details: Mobile number, Email id: 3. Menu. (Dave), Follow the advice given when you receive your mission call. Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group: 7. President & Sister Mellor, President and Sister Francis, Elder Reina joined us. I raised my hands and thought to myself Oh, dear. I always made it a point of taking any new greenie I had there, so I went five or six times at least. Click here. We gained ground and one of the only times I was without my companion, I saw that the man dove into two parked cars on the side street. learned how to handle rejection. (Shari), If Spaniards do commit, they will do it. I could have been a lot more effective in my first 6 months. It turned out that one of her roommates had been talking to her about the Mormons just earlier that day, and they had been wondering how to get in contact with us. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. (Ross), Churros con chocolate, croquetas, cake from dia, tortilla de patata, doner kebabs. He started to comply when his girlfriend, who he had just stopped beating, wrapped her arms around him to protect him from what she must have thought was myself about to beat her boyfriend. Spain Madrid Mission / July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021. We had to run to the other side of town and have another meal. He was born in Takoradi, Ghana, to Joseph Kojo Morrison and Mary Efua Obua Sarfo. The stuff they give you in the MTC is a joke. Can we please come in? She said okay come in. I kept a list of all the nationalities I made contact with, and it got to over 45. Love your companion, dont gossip or find fault. Keep in mind, though, Im from Alaska, so not too bad for me might be very bad for you. I had two mission presidents, shalenberger and Clark. 200 year old buildings are young there. The first meetinghouse built by the Church was dedicated on 10 July 1977 in Madrid. (Stephen), To talk to people and express my feelings. And maybe a pair of soccer cleats. 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. She was born in Redwood City, California, to John Cannon Pingree and Carmen Boyden Pingree. The last time NATO drafted a new mission statement was 12 years ago. Share how you have been touched and changed by the atonement. (David), I loved my Doc Martin shoes. Learn from every mistake, yours or your companions. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. 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. (Nathan), Pasteries, Turron, Paella, any of the cheeses. (Nathan), There were several, but I remember one that was such a miracle. Spaniards in general love to talk about anything except religion, but if you can get them to ask you instead of trying to approach them first, then they are perfectly fine with it and often very curious about your strange, non-Catholic beliefs. Thank you. What does that mean? Pero inteligentemente. 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. Spain Madrid Mission Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Office 8B He was born in Salt Lake City to Lawrence Wesley Alder and Carolyn Alder. I have a huge, amazing family, and I spent too much time at night missing them. (Boas), Valdepenas, Villa Verde, Moratalaz, Barrio 2, Leganes, Arganda del Rey, Badajoz. Lentil bean soup. Not being a picky eater. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Brother Stratov is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, stake executive secretary, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward mission leader, ward Young Men presidency counselor, ward Sunday School presidency counselor and missionary in the Finland Helsinki and Austria Vienna East missions. Spain Madrid South Mission Photos President Address Groups Blogs About Missionary Blogs Mission Groups Address Mission President Region Church Statistics Members: Congregations: Missions: Family History Centers: Languages Population My Mission is the best way to collect, organize and share your missionary stories and experiences! Chorizo Delicious spanish sausage. (Judith), One of my most spiritual experiences was finding a lady named Carmen to teach. (David), The people are always willing to engage and talk with you about anything as long as you make an effort to do it in Spanish. (Jon), Maybe more background about the countryand that arguing with people was pointless. (Richard), Many, I think that I go on discovering blessings that come as a result of my missionary service. Other areas seemed to experience the four seasons much like many areas of the United States, although I only saw snow in one area. (Dara), Dont mistake pecado and pescado. Name of the applicant: 2. Theres this idea that old people wont listen to you because theyre too set in their ways. And sadly, for a long time I believed it because thats what other missionaries told me. We heard and saw a lady scream my purse, my purse its being stolen! 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. They tried their hardest to get us to smoke. 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. He then proceeded to open his door, run around to the back door, then lunged himself in and started swinging at his girlfriend. I learned that faith is a principle of power. Home; Contact Information; About Us; Archived posts; Open Search. Does it have meaning he thought? Plaza Mayor square in Madrid. He was born in Hobart Tas, Australia, to George Stratov and Thelma Jane Cooper. He ran away from us into the narrow streets of Madrid. He would say todo (all) and sound like toro (bull). (Chris), Badajoz, Madrid, Villalba, Ciudad Real, Torrejn, y mas. (Dave), The coastline had a very mild climate. (Daniel), Going out of my comfort zone. Brother Hammon is a stake presidency counselor and former stake Young Men presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, Gospel Doctrine teacher, Scoutmaster and missionary in the Germany Frankfurt Mission. (Ezra), People skills, language, public speaking, organizational and planning skills, consulting skills and study skills. (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. By the way, the voltage is different in Spain, so either get a converter, pack battery-operated items, or buy what you need in Spain. I was shocked, never came across a situation like this before, and my heart was jacked with adrenaline. And lots of comfy socks. Other Spanish-speaking countries pronounces these letters the same as s. (Jon), Spain is a beautiful country. President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Snchez Born in Madrid on 29 February 1972. In all the confusion, we ended up getting off the bus a few stops early and hiking more than a mile in the pouring rain. (Ezra), The traditions and pride people had. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN. 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. I never had anything stolen though because we knew of their tricks. People in Spain say Im Catholic the same way someone else would say I have brown hair. Its part of their cultural identity, not so much a doctrine to believe in or follow. They all scattered. Madrid is home to plenty of movie theaters, museums, dance classes and performances that allow you to practice the language while exploring the city. She is not interested. The Lord said, Go back and teach the gospel to Carmen. I argued with the Lord for 10 minutes as we walked to our next appointment. I had been letting my companion do the talking. I think most importantly I gained of love of the scriptures, a love of the gospel, a love of teaching, and a more sound understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. (Chris), I inadvertently cussed pretty loudly in a little store right next to our apartment while talking with one of the neighbors. Sister Graham is a Young Women adviser and former stake Young Women and Primary presidency counselor, and ward Relief Society and Primary president. Built a relationship with my Savior. 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. I charged the car again, screaming anything I could to get him to stop. I testify that the Lord will answer that prayer. president and her family about the atonement and the sabbath day. I said, Lord, I already asked her twice and she said no twice. Royal Palace. During the summer, I would take two or three cold showers a day to wash the sweat off. Still not sure why the mission kept us all living in poverty like that. Sister Samaykina is a Primary teacher and former district Young Women president, branch Relief Society, Young Women and Primary president, seminary teacher and missionary in the Washington Seattle Mission. 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. The Elders called us immediately and we were able to meet with her within a few days. Spain Madrid Mission When we went home, we could find no record of that apartment ever being contacted before. I also learned how to lead, and serve. (Kyle), Work so hard you fall fast asleep! W. Brett Graham, 49, and Sara P. Graham, five children, Holladay 24th Ward, Salt Lake Holladay North Stake: Tennessee Knoxville Mission, succeeding President David J. Pickett and Sister Kristin J. Pickett. He was born in Salt Lake City to Monty Daniel Hamilton and Linda Faye Hamilton. She was born in Salt Lake City to Rulon Nichols Smith and Edith Law. (Daniel), Its kind of an odd quirk, but Spaniards LOVE to give directions. (Dave), Dont be afraid. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Francis W. Cash and Judith R. Cash. Day by day, it can get frustrating and you might feel like youre not progressing, but every once in a while you suddenly realize that a major part of your character has completely changed. 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. Mountain ranges and valleys. You can learn a lot from them. (Cesar), Torrejn de Ardoz, Gijn, Santiago de Compostela, Alcorcn, Valladolid, and Ponferrada. When I started my mission, I thought, a missionary is a missionary period. Contents Spain is definitely not a poor, third-world country. He gave him a blessing that night and the little deacon was as normal as ever that day. (Paul), Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con papas. If they didnt want to talk to you, theyd tell you to return when they wouldnt be home. We were walking in the street of Madrid on the Calle Granvia and it was just about the time for Medio dia. Chorizo. (Stephen), Seviche Arroz con lentejas Pure de calabacin Jamon serrano Baleadas Tacos Silpancho. The President of Algeria, Abdelmayid Tebn, in a government meeting, on February 5 in Algiers. She already told us no twice and will likely get mad and yell at us. (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. Tour Operator: Citslinc International, Inc. 1-844-262-1100 Email citslinc@aol.com Website www.citslinc.org Leo Liu, President, Citslinc International, Inc., Cell phone: 949-637-6688 E-mail: citslinc@yahoo.com 108 N. Ynez Ave., # 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754, USA There is plenty of work to do and plenty of cool places to visit on your day off. He drove off and around the corner that we were walking to, so we continued to walk our deacon home. (Sean), Bring a good winter coat, no matter what anyone tells you. (Stephen), Some are kind, and would give up their food for the missionaries. Ceballos "rejects" Bayern (Daily Cannon) This story has more spin than a great curveball. 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