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. I understand what is important. (Douglas), Orleans, Reims, Lorient, Sarcelle(Paris ghettos), Soissons, and Alencon, and then I got to serve in many others on exchanges. In some towns we tracted in, every single home had roses growing so that the whole city smelled of roses. "When I moved here 15 years ago, it seemed like there were only five or six Spanish branches in the Salt Lake Valley," recalls Vicente Gonzalez, president of the Spanish-speaking Canela Tree LDS Branch in West Valley City. Bring a shoulder bag. (Nicholai), Temperate 4 seasons. (Mariah), In the ghettos, having some people try to take your cell phones or cameras. I felt the Spirit very strongly as I was able to answer Yes. Diligent, heartfelt service with a true, sincere care for others pays dividends. Amazing ville. Trying different foods. Simulated Leather Quad Combination, Regular, Indexed, 2013 Edition. (Elsa), It was very humid, with warm summers and cold winters. Never had done it. (Stuart), I was blessed with two difficult companions. Caresser is to pet. (Jordan), If you say je suis plein for I am full it really means I am, HA HA I bet everyone makes this one. I was a part of many individuals accepting the gospel and joining the church. (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. We were encouraging our amie to stop smoking and thought we were saying it would be more pleasant for her husband kissing her if she stopped. After three days in the missionary training center one could basically introduce yourself. I must have done fairly well as I was called to the Finnish Mission. (Paul), Some kids were throwing dirt clods at an old man and we told them to stop. I served a mission in the Franco-Belgium Mission from November 1965 to May 1968. Those young men were us giving him the Book Of Mormon. I love their appreciation and priority for music and the arts. (Mariah), I packed all the stuff on the list and used almost everything. Language training for missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has ranged from when early missionaries spent time learning in-country to the more structured training provided by the Language Training Mission and the current missionary training centers worldwide. In the missionary training center, we learned the Tahitian language for six weeks and then tried to learn French for the next six weeks while trying not to forget everything we were taught in Tahitian. (Doug), Discipline, work ethic, study habits, spiritual study habits, organizational skills, language skills. (Merrilyn), I met a woman whom my dad had taught and baptized 20 years earlier and that reinforced the importance of sharing the gospel and strengthening get new members I also now teach French and LOVE the connections I still have in France as I have been able to keep several friendships strong . Saints and sant (what is bloody) make the same sound to an English ear. Catherine. It was hard and exciting at the same time. Maria Lor of Salt Lake City served in the Japan Sendai Mission, 20162018, Japanese speaking. Pack light. Dont hold yourself back. This was only exacerbated by the fact that the Scandinavian branch president was out of town for the first month and we met for Sunday services with a German-speaking branch. What doyou wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission? I wish Id understood things about the Temple more when I was there attending so much so I couldve more fully appreciated the experience. (Valan), People skills. (Chloe), Investigators reading the scriptures and telling us what they learned. That lead to us teaching he and his girlfriend. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I had fun learning Cantonese along with the struggle. (Paul), Youre girlfriend will NOT wait for you. (Mariah), Moderate. Remember this when you are off your mission and are in the process of choosing an eternal partner. Every day I was in Norway I forced myself to learn five new Norwegian words. (Doug), Congratulated a person for having been robbed. My scripture studies were so good, I was always learning new things, meeting amazing new people every day, in extraordinarily beautiful places, and feeling the love of the Lord every single day it was more fulfilling than I ever imagined. The next day, we were notified from our Mission President that missionaries were no longer to hold Halloween parties in any way whatsoever. But it doesnt take much time to catch up and understand. Try to keep your luggage limited, too: one large suitcase, one good backpack or carry-on piece, and a wardrobe bag for your suits/dresses. So youd have to be prepared for anything over the course of a year. Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries going to Paris? But then she turned towards me and she said, this is the most beautiful street!! (Paul), Paris, Vannes, Alencon, La Rochelle, Mantes-la-Jolie, Rennes,and Caen. Ether 12:27 was revelation in DIRECT response to Moronis plea for understanding in light of his linguistic weaknesses. (Michael), I served in Normandie so where I was it rained 295 days a year on average and was usually very cloudy. It was a great experience! One day while we were speaking to a Norwegian, the man turned to me and said, You should teach your American friend to speak better Norwegian. I served in the Fiji Suva mission, speaking French, which means I was on a island called New Caledonia the whole time. (Nicholai), EVERYTHING! The Gym is located directly across the street from the old Brigham Young Academy on University Avenue in Provo. This is the caption information found on the frame plaque accompanying this photo, one of nearly a dozen historical photos showing the development of the Language Training Mission and Missionary Training Center facilities in Provo since the 1960s. 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. After my input, my companion continued to teach him more about the Book of Mormon. As of July 2022, there are 410 missions in the church. Photo provided by the Provo Missionary Training Center. Heres a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the ParisLDS Mission. (Nicholai), Layers. I was the first sister missionary from Samoa assigned to the Bolivia Santa Cruz Mission. When I got there, it was amazing how many members came over to welcome me back with so much love even though I had been gone for quite some time in a different area. It was a long walk. Missionary Preparation. It was great. Always stay hydrated, always have a water bottle on you. The food is unforgettable. After the dinner we headed towards the metro, but it was shut down due to a transit strike. No smoking no drinking NO DRINKING WINE. On my first assignment, I was asked to lead the music in the Relief Society in Versailles. In our first discussion with her, we felt the spirit so strong that my companion asked her to be baptized and she responded that of course she would beas if that was a silly question. We went around a corner and a bunch of soldiers started clapping for us. I am now a French teacher. One of the first things that the history of the LDS Church's policy regarding the provision of systems to support foreign language learning by missionaries illustrates is the large, developmental price paid for the missionary-training policies an institutions (Douglas), I love their love and pride in their culture and continual quest to perfect their language. I learned more during my mission than 25 years of life. (Dennis), People, natural vegetation, culture. (Jordan), Weather was always great. 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. Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the people of the world, each in their own language, is a mandate from God. The Alumni House is where the original Missionary Language Institute began. (Stuart), I learned French! How to enjoy being anywhere. Getting along with different personalities and people. (Mariah), Getting city vendors to sell you little souvenirs for really cheap by having two of them competing with each other for your purchase. Were His people, engaged together in His holy work.3. (Alex), The ability to speak and teach without having every word written out. Comfortable shoes (those flats wont last you long on the cobblestone roads!) (Mariah), Just relax, you dont need to kill yourself to learn the language, it will come with time. Learning a foreign language is never easy, but in the missionary training center you eat, sleep, and live that language with 14 hours of training and practice a day. Upon arriving at the airport in Norway, I discovered how little Norwegian I actually knew when I had to make a claim for a missing piece of luggage. Have someone coach you on pronunciation, intonation, and pauses as you read. Self Control. John Boekweg of San Antonio served in Finland, 19881990. We were going to take a trip to Spain but decided not to. We were able to set the stage for the visitor center, the temple, and new branches and stakes. Brussels is the city of miracles and Nogent is a dream. Other franciphone missions are Tahiti, Quebec, Haiti, Switzerland, and temple square. Photo provided by the Provo Missionary Training Center. (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. I wasnt the smartest kid in town, but I was surprised at how well I was picking things up in the missionary training center. Wherever and however we are called to serve, may we take comfort in President RussellM. Nelsons words to youth (many of whom are now full-time missionaries! Photo provided by the Provo Missionary Training Center. Organized on 18-Jun-1850 (Alex), Their loyalty to family and good friends. Moules frites. I understood where the true gift of tongues originated. Some of us may wonder if we were really called to the right place or whether we can truly make a difference. (Valan), Love of scriptures. Ways in which I was French, or like specific companions, members or investigators. You dont always know what kind of circumstances a missionary is coming from. (Merrilyn). We used some word plays with English words that when put together sounded like French phrases. Love the people and dont judge others :)(Jordan), Read the scriptures out loud in the language. I just waited until the last possible month to earn it. (UK), French is hard and the only way you can learn is by trying and making mistakes and learning if you speak and read and write French. We started our two-year mission in 1972 in an old school by Temple Square and ate downstairs at the Hotel Utah. (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. The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. You WILL go through several pairs. One of the most amazing miracles is that the two-month learning process is the strongest and solid foundation youll ever build before heading out into the world and preach that language. Pretty hot in the summer. You cant help them feel Christs love if you dont show them love. Very little snow (winter in Orleans). Contributed ByChristine Rappleye, Deseret News. (Drew), There are many Africans in France. (Elsa), Grecs (kbab sandwiches) were a staple of my diet in every area I served in Northern France. (Drew), Most of the blessings come from the friendships I made with many members, friends of the church, and even neighbors. It about caused her to pull a stitch. Fortitude. It was just awesome. (Scott), Pack some short sleeve white shirts, I didnt haha buy good shoes, sturdy firm bottom, waterproof. I was blessed with the Spirit and was able to do so sufficiently well that no one laughed at me. Any things you really like about the area/people? Many of the things I learned from trying to get the award helped me to understand the gospel better. Elders who stayed in the gym called it the Provo Hilton. This is the caption information found on the frame plaque accompanying this photo, one of nearly a dozen historical photos showing the development of the Language Training Mission and Missionary Training Center facilities in Provo since the 1960s. Not a big one. I served in an every-day two-language mission. Likewise, there are so many people out there who try to use the secular history of Mormons as a tool of deceit, confusion, and contention. (Anna), Living & spending all your time with many different types of companions. Make sure you have a mechanism by which they can attach together in case you need to book it across train stations! To do otherwise will keep you from speaking for a good part of your mission. (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. It just made sense. Machine washable clothes are always best (dry cleaners arent always available). Michael D. Russell, Spanish Fork and St. George, served in the Franco-Belgium Mission, November 1965 to May 1968, French speaking. (Kara), Being there when the first stake was formed in Versailles. When I served, Bislama was not taught in the missionary training center and I had to learn in the field. (Alex), My elder and I being driven to the train station by drunk strangers. (Merrilyn), I was a new member of the church when I went out on my mission. Dress and Grooming. The quicker you do the faster you will start to have one of the most cherished times of your life. (Alex), Saint-Quentin, Brussels, Saint-Ouen. One was particularly tough. There's also Cote d'Ivoire, and Belgium. You will see European clothes and want to change. Bread. (Jordan), How to speak another language. (Michael), French! (Nicholai), 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. At times during the early 1970s, missionaries were asked to live in some unlikely placesthe Womens Gym was one of them. I love their wildness for football and tennis. On a visit to a Swedish-speaking area for a conference, I indicated that I would like to learn Swedish. 13 Days. (Kara), I mistakenly told a member in the hospital that I was glad that she smelled better, rather than feeling better. (Kara), Fresh bread and chocolate. The missionary training center president led with humor and spirit. It was written by a prophet named Mormon and translated by Joseph Smith under the direction of our Heavenly Father. I was on exchanges and we were unknowingly being led to someone who was about to commit suicide. no, thank you. (Chloe), Drunk people on the streets were sometimes hostile. (Kara), Colombes, Evry/Grigny, Versailles, Melun, Bois Guillaume, Rouens, and Nantes. 2002, Belgium Brussels Mission renamed to Belgium Brussels/Netherlands Mission. (Elsa), I had three Mission Presidents: President Jones in Paris, Elder Andersen, and President Oveson in Bordeaux. It was a good preparation for heading to Argentina, where it took me an additional two months to actually speak to the natives fluently enough for them to understand me. How to talk to people from all walks of life. (Anna), I was training for the second time in St. Ouen/Sarcelles, and we were waiting to cross a busy street after an appointment. 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! Frequently Asked Questions. At the missionary training center, wed have language fasts where we would only speak our mission language for the majority of the day. And I loved hearing peoples stories. Seeing ancient castles and cathedrals and buildings blew my mind!! Just trust in the Lord. (Valan), Not been so nervous and enjoyed it more. (Mariah), Dont wear your clothes to deathjust buy some new suits when the old are worn out and the same goes for your shoes. My first city was Prato, just north of Florence (Firenze). Well, we did. We used some word plays with English words that when put together sounded like French phrases. (Chloe), Dont worry about trying to express everything that you want to say. Shirt designs include France ParisMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. In a revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet in 1833, the Lord said, "For it shall come . Photo provided by the Provo Missionary Training Center. After two months in the missionary training center learning Italian and even serving as a translator during Church services to the new missionaries, I felt pretty confident with the language as I headed to Italy. He just wanted to help me learn a little more Norwegian. I did not have the gift of tongues from the get go, but I learned to accept myself for mistakes. The teachers were amazing and patient. The people outside of Paris seem more friendly to Americans than Parisians do. A language and an extra degree. The spiritual and learning experience in the missionary training center helped my missionary work a lot. (Douglas), We joked with a Jewish man on the street, and told him that he should join us in another town for church on Sunday. Later missionaries entered Quebec City where a branch was organized in 1969. Everyone was happy to move on to his or her fields of labor. Updated editions of the triple combination of the scriptures in French include a minor wording change to one of the sacrament prayers and other updates to study aids. I never actually baptized someone the entire 2 years I served. Summers, you need to organize your time so that you arent in the sun for too long of a period. Photo provided by the Provo Missionary Training Center. In November of 1961, university officials and others involved with the pilot program assembled here to discuss plans for the new language institute. He knows exactly where to find those who are prepared for His message, and He knows how to touch their hearts. (Chloe), Too many to appropriately list here. Blessings continue to flow from service. (Jeffrey), Immerse yourself in the work. Courage, empathy, being able to work hard. However, as we climbed the stairs I felt the migraine lift and strength return. Practice writing in your mission languagefor example, personal notes and reminders, letters, thank-you notes, and notes of encouragement. Learn more about guidelines and necessary forms. (Paul), Forget about home and engulf yourself in the gospel, the language and the French culture. You need to watch where you walk. *Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.). When we opened our call letters and read our unique assignment, we never could have imagined the obstacles we would face in the mission field. (Zakarias), Our mission is the highest baptizing mission in Europe (except Cabo Verde), and also happens to be the best in the entire world! Can reach upper 90s with the additional heat index as well. (Roberto), When knocking on doors the first time, I commented after about three doors to my trainer Man, there sure are a lot of people called sonnerie here! Most of the doorbells said sonnerie on them. Once learned, they can together create an extraordinary mlange of words! We hiked up a mountain one weekend when everyone from Tarbes went to a Missionary Training Session in Bordeaux and there was only room for all missionaries but one so another had to stay behind so we could be a pair. She nearly fell off the couch laughing. (Paul), A second language. How to build an extra floor on a building. (Anna), A lady answered the door in a robe and looked directly into my eyes and said, You have beautiful eyes. (Matt), Too many to count. Buy winter jackets there if youre going in the summer. (Merrilyn), Learned a new language. If not, they are cheap enough where you can buy a few. We were knocking doors, a little girl opened the door. (Anonymous), Getting along with your companion is more important than you ever would believe. Latter-day Saint Missionaries Can Now Call, Text Home Weekly, First Presidency Announces, Expanded Service Missionary Program Means More Ways to Serve. Heres a list of LDS missionary blogs for the ParisMission. Even though I studied Japanese three years previously, I still struggled. (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. The other blessings were from the ways I grew on my mission. I didnt find out until 14 years later that the Spirit touched her heart and she knew it was true. When the call said Finland I thought it was Thailand, so it took me a while to find it on the map. Photo provided by the Provo Missionary Training Center. (Chloe), Western European oceanic climate. They encourage you to learn French, and become part of their home. The ability to learn and speak another language. I chalked all of this up to the gift of tongues. Charleroi is my idea of Zion. It was so cool to see the Spirit guiding us as we were walking having no clue what God was going to have us do. Crepes. 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. I learned to listen more than I talk. Curtis Allen Bramell of Manteca, California, served in the Vanuatu Port Vila Mission, 20152017, Bislama speaking. They are excellent cooks as expected. During the early 1970s, the Mens Gym was used at times as living quarters for missionaries. So we turned the other way, and kept walking and bustling through the busy city square. They asked me if I spoke French. To name two, I was blessed to learn to love people, even though I dont directly benefit in any temporal way from those people. Kristi Jensen of Provo served in the Paraguay Asuncion Mission, 19821984, Spanish speaking. In May of the same year, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency visited the Saints in Belgium together with his wife Harriet to express thanks to the members for the outreach to refugees who have been coming to Europe. After a week there we went to the Provo LTM to start learning French, which was also taught there. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. France Marseille Mission. I could tell immediately that he was not interested, so we tried to go the other way, but he followed us. Harvey Armbrust of Placentia, California, served in Germany-Hamburg, 19891991, German speaking. There was one coveted language tool, an out-of-print Kiribati-English dictionary that could only be obtained from being transferred to a remote outer island and asking one of the schools there for one, but even that was full of outdated words that no longer existed in the modern language. Learning the Kiribati language was interesting because of the limited resources we had. Connecting Daughters of God with His Priesthood Power, Unlocking the Door to Personal Revelation, Grappling with Unanswered Gospel Questions, How Studying Church History Strengthens My Faith, Do You Have Questions about the Gospel? Then he tried to get between us. (Stuart), If you forget anything or need something unexpected you will have no trouble finding it in France. In 1982 the first French-speaking stake in Switzerland was organized in Geneva, and by the year 2000 there were over 7,000 Saints in Switzerland. At times I was talking to the people next to me on the plane, not realizing I was speaking to them in Spanish. Creme Fresh was a staple for missionary cuisine. Very brave people. It was frustrating and it was wonderful. (Paul), Someone telling me they were literally the devil my first Christmas when we were porting in La Rochelle. Keep your wardrobe practical. Ill never consider myself a kieliepaa (an expert in the Finnish language), but I managed to get around and communicate well enough to help make a difference. . (Stuart), Crpe, Burrito Fte, Donner Kebab, Brioche, Galette Brtonne, Crme Frache Pizza. But I continue to regularly study scriptures in Norwegian. Well, us Canadians (me) did not have a clue how wild the American missionaries would be. The Divine Gift of Forgiveness. It was followed in 1963 by the formation of the Franco-Belgian Mission, later named the Belgium Brussels Mission. (Nicholai), Finding Jean-Claude at a bus station and seeing his life change in just 3 weeks. (Matt), How to find the good in others, studying for a couple hours at a time, and not being afraid to open my mouth. We studied listening to the Spirit and acting on faith. From June of 1963 until August of 1976, the Knight-Mangum Hall served as a place for missionaries to live, eat, learn and worship. This is the caption information found on the frame plaque accompanying this photo, one of nearly a dozen historical photos showing the development of the Language Training Mission and Missionary Training Center facilities in Provo since the 1960s. Other franciphone missions are Tahiti, Quebec, Haiti, Switzerland, and temple square. Our mission president is french. Just an inch or two of snow, two months of cold, and only a few weeks of hot. Ronald David Cannon of Ukiah, California, served in the Finland Helsinki Mission, June 1978June 1980, speaking Finnish and Swedish. (Paul), Little to no snow.. humid. 172 Years. Its nice and varied! (Zakarias), I wish I knew better how to listen, and especially how to work with members. (Kara), French (study a second language early). Photo provided by the Provo Missionary Training Center. During that time when we were in Church meetings or speaking with investigators, I went through a little mind game of listen, translate; translate, speak; repeat. Eventually I was thinking and praying in Spanish, and if there were words that I didnt understand, I could still get the context of what was being discussed. We kept working through the crowd, and somehow, up ahead another block or two away was that bright pink. I learned Bislama on my mission to Vanuatu. Believe that everything will work out and dont worry so much. Now reason thusly. 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. (Jordan), Riding bicycles down the hill from the supermarket with a Christmas tree tied to the back of my companion with her scarf. (Mariah), We were out knocking on doors late one night and missed the last bus back into the main town where our apartment was. (Jacob), There are a lot of cognates in French. I got a letter saying that I had successfully completed the BBN mission and a new call letter came. 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