Language training programs for missionaries began 50 years ago in 1969. I dont know if they ever got baptized, but I was definitely prompted to talk to him. (Nicholai), Friends, family, French Every good thing that has happened to me ever since. (Douglas), I gave and participated in 15 musical concerts while a missionary, invited people to the missionary visitor center by playing the violin, and saw almost 50 baptisms. Ah well. IMO (Dennis), If you obey, work and communicate openly with your companion, you will be happy. (Bryan), Very atheist. I wish I knew the doctrine better or even had a stronger testimony on certain things. She knew completely the truth and she whole-heartedly embraced the gospel from day one. (Mariah), Getting city vendors to sell you little souvenirs for really cheap by having two of them competing with each other for your purchase. A man opened the door in a small robe and when we asked him if he spoke English, he swung the door wide open and revealed a butcher knife in his hand. (Anonymous), Great food and some very wonderful people who really dont know where to find the truth. Just an inch or two of snow, two months of cold, and only a few weeks of hot. RussellM. Nelson, opening remarks in Children and Youth: A Face to Face Event with Elder GerritW. Gong, Nov. 17, 2019, broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. New friends. We waited for the train going the other direction and it must have been 30-40 minutes later that we got off at her stop. Hated it so never tried it. 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. They were going against a whole lifetime of culture to live the principles of the gospel. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. At times I was talking to the people next to me on the plane, not realizing I was speaking to them in Spanish. Over coming adversity. (Mariah), Moderate. Intermittent rain that youve got to be prepared for ;). 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. Ways in which I was French, or like specific companions, members or investigators. (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. (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. After the dinner we headed towards the metro, but it was shut down due to a transit strike. 8 Months. (Drew), Missionaries convince the greens that the slang when asking tens for help is to ask for throat support, this would be soutien gourge, however soutien-gourge actually means your asking for a bra and then they watch as people give you a weird look. I chalked all of this up to the gift of tongues. Dont assume they dont understand you if you are speaking in English together. 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. Summers, you need to organize your time so that you arent in the sun for too long of a period. No spirit, no success. The Quebec Mission (later changed to the Canada Montreal Mission) was created in 1972, and by 1974 several French-speaking branches were created. A look at the newly expanded missionary training center (MTC) in Provo, Utah. To name two, I was blessed to learn to love people, even though I dont directly benefit in any temporal way from those people. What doyou wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission? (Merrilyn), Those who were members of the church and active were heroes. (Paul), Forget about home and engulf yourself in the gospel, the language and the French culture. "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. (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. I owe my proficiency in Tagalog to my first companion and a returned missionary that lived in my first area who took time several days a week to give me language training at the Church building. 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. (Paul), Some kids were throwing dirt clods at an old man and we told them to stop. 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. Learning a new language was not easy. Have faith in God (Bryan), Forget yourself and go to work. One of the things that helped me was the training and emphasis on listening to the voice of the Spirit and being able to testify. Jesse R Gale Jr., Chandler, Arizona, served in the Spain Madrid Mission, November 1975November 1977, Spanish speaking. Here's a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the Paris LDS Mission. (Alex), Living in the neuf-trois in Paris during gang fights(Jacob), We were a little bit late coming home one night. (Mariah), I have some of the most amazing friends who have been able to come visit in the U.S. (Zakarias), Its like regular mainland European weather- we have both a lot of rain and sun. In 1961, six French-speaking missionaries were sent to the areas near Quebec. You will become fluent enough. (Anonymous), Missing the last bus, attempting to hitch hike back home. (Scott), I would say to ignore and not listen to anybody who tries to tell you that Europe is super hard and that you wont get hardly any baptisms. Even today, Im able to remember specific parts of the discussions that have helped me in speaking or teaching situations explain gospel topics. (Jordan), If you say je suis plein for I am full it really means I am, HA HA I bet everyone makes this one. It was so frightening that one minister from another church ran out of the house yelling If this is religion, I want nothing to do with it. Two girls fainted. We worked hard, and it was exhausting. In Phoenix, the Lord has prepared missionaries and members alike to share this important message in the French language. Many people told me I wouldnt see any since I was going to France. Rain gear a must. Make sure your luggage can roll so it is easier to travel on transfer days. I love you, and so does the Lord. Dads great-grandfather had moved to Germany from Norway, so I had roots in the country. (Kara), Being there when the first stake was formed in Versailles. Cheese. For Journalist Use Only: National Director of Public Affairs and Communications Yves Weidmann Telephone : +41 78 821 99 91 Email (Mariah), We were out knocking on doors late one night and missed the last bus back into the main town where our apartment was. Life-long friends. (Zakarias), I wish I knew better how to listen, and especially how to work with members. Shirt designs include France ParisMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. (Dennis), People, natural vegetation, culture. 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. After a week there we went to the Provo LTM to start learning French, which was also taught there. (Drew), Most of the blessings come from the friendships I made with many members, friends of the church, and even neighbors. (Dennis), We were almost missing a train, so I started to drive with my best Italian style..It was quite dangerous because people dont seem to follow Italian streets rules. We cant wait to hear from you! (Mariah), Just do your best and never give up. I could tell immediately that he was not interested, so we tried to go the other way, but he followed us. Its the Lords. Sometimes it was foggy and so cold you couldnt wear enough clothes to stay warm. Sometimes I would directly translate English to French and confuse people too haha. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. I really felt I was being taught by the Spirit because I struggled a bit with Spanish in college before my mission, but at the LTM it just came together. Earl F Hurst of Farmington served in the South Africa Johannesburg Mission, 19791981, speaking Afrikaans. Do as much of your study, reading, and praying in your mission language as possible. Thermal ones! And yet its now the most comfortable to me. Madeline Evans of Riverton, served in the Chile Osorno Mission, 20162018, Spanish speaking. All these things I learned are essential in my present life and future. The members preparing his name for temple work, the bishop emailing me a year after his death to tell me that he had personally done the proxy temple ordinances in Jean-Claudes name. They were ridiculously good, not really sure why they were so much better tasting than everywhere else, though. Language mastery. Other resourcesa thesaurus and a Peace Corps guideboth had their share of mistakes. My first city was Prato, just north of Florence (Firenze). Cheese. French Language: General: Dealing with money Getting to Paris from the . Whether we are full-time missionaries or not, no matter where were from or what language we speak, we can all invite others to come unto Christ and partake of the joy that can only be found in His gospel. Many Mormon missionaries are asked to serve in places far from their home where they are required to learn to speak a foreign language. We dont use cars for transfers. She made us repeat phrases in unison until we said them correctly. The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. (Drew), Paris West & East, St. Brieuc, Versailles. We left the missionary training center thinking we could speak and understand the language until someone spoke to you and you didnt understand one word they said because they were speaking so fast. The man kept referring to the Book of Mormon as the Book of Joseph Smith. He repeated it enough times that I understood what he was saying. Bad idea. After three days in the missionary training center one could basically introduce yourself. How to work past exhaustion. (Dennis), Rainy, humid, great sunny days, too. Instead I asked for a bra. Racolette. 4. Surely there will be hard and discouraging times. That was the last time I let him schedule dinner appointments. Always practice the language. The translator was a new convert too and it was so cool to see her learning as we taught. You WILL go through several pairs. It took a lot of determination, but I felt like it also grew our excitement in learning the language. Mission President:President Paul J. Sorensen. I am married with 6 children and currently serve on the High Council and I am still a missionary every day. Shortly after leaving the apartment, I felt the Spirit tell me to talk to the guy crossing the street in front of me. On a visit to a Swedish-speaking area for a conference, I indicated that I would like to learn Swedish. Paris P-Days are so much fun. It was emotional. I asked for her name as she ran out and she yelled it back. I know Christ and his mission on earth. I loved the LTM and missed the total outpouring of the Spirit there when I got to Spain. The Divine Gift of Forgiveness. Never had done it. But there was no time to jump out and talk to her, get her number or set up an appointment. And it wasnt my doingI got to see the Elders baptisms, taught some that others found, found some that others taught, sang or performed at many others, fellowshipped or attended classes with other missionaries investigators and taught many recent converts. The people outside of Paris seem more friendly to Americans than Parisians do. The ones Ive found stateside just arent the same. There was no dictionary available for us at the missionary training center. Language training for missionaries prior to their departure to their mission field first began in the early 1960s for Spanish, Portuguese, and German language missions.. The cobblestone may break your wheels so try to get a strong suitcase. (Anonymous), The end of a mission is the beginning of a life mission to grow and serve. The Divine Gift of Forgiveness. Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service, Children and Youth: A Face to Face Event with Elder GerritW. Gong. (Anna), I was training for the second time in St. Ouen/Sarcelles, and we were waiting to cross a busy street after an appointment. (Stuart), Cholet (twice), Troyes, Coutances, Aulnay-sous-Bois, le Vesinet, Tours. I wouldve worked better with members. It was pretty funny. I wanted to learn Finnish very well and it was only after I had been out about a year that I listened to my mission president and his promise that he would fulfill any righteous desire. (Matt), Do not bring a lot of stuff with you from the States because you will most likely throw it away and get European clothing, and it makes transferring towns much easier when its light Trust me. I consider the mission and language learning experience to be among the richest I have ever had. Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutFrance, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. (Kara), It was a magical place to serve. Heres a list of LDS missionary blogs for the ParisMission. I even introduced my wife to them on our honeymoon in Paris five years after returning home. My companion scheduled a dinner appointment just outside of our area, but I went along with it since he only had three weeks left in his mission. So I turned my bleue away and walked around the median just to be safe. No clue why but he then proceeded to yell at us and we just walked away. So Why Did My Husband Want to Join It? (Kale), I would shore up your testimony and knowledge of the Gospel and Book of Mormon. (Dennis), One day we stopped a girl in the center of La Rochelle, we had a chat about the Gospel, she told us she had relatives who are Latter-day Saints. The French people are incredible! In a recent general conference talk, President HenryB. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, quoted the First Presidency in 1840 saying, The work which has to be accomplished in the last days is one of vast importance, and will call into action the energy, skill, talent, and ability of the Saints.4 We are each where we are for a reason, and no effort consecrated to accomplishing the work of the Lord will go unnoticed by Him. Her brother had just accepted the gospel and told her about the blessings he had received and she wanted to know more. The Amanda Knight Hall, a Brigham Young University dormitory, was assigned to the Language Training Mission in July of 1964. Again, the next transfer took me to Pietarsaari (Jakobstad), where I spent the last four months of my mission. We studied listening to the Spirit and acting on faith. I know I was blessed with the ability to memorize and remember scriptures like never before also. 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. Kebab. It will be the hardest two years of your life but will be two years that will shape you in ways you could only imagine. We went around a corner and a bunch of soldiers started clapping for us. (Jeffrey), A warm coat for winter that can withstand wind and rain. Most of which concern public transportation and drunk people, haha. The second taught me patience and flexibility. Also, most of our transfers were by train, not automobile. (Alex), I made a slight mistake on words and told people we created God, not created by God. I felt the Spirit very strongly as I was able to answer Yes. Learning the discussions was more of a challenge for me, but the fact that I was able to memorize them at all was another testimony that I was being blessed by the Spirit. (Kale), Dont worry too much about getting Everything before you leave there are markets with skirts and dresses, big shoe stores for when your shoes wear out, their styles are similar, and members and investigators will be happy to direct you on your P day to find more clothes. When he started towards my blue, I got rather defensive, raised my voice, and then he ran away. A week or two in snow, rain in fall and spring, a couple days of gusty wind, and sunshine otherwise. This is true for all those who have the desire to serve. (Roberto), While riding our bikes in Orleans, some guys we rode by spat at and hit us in the shoulder. For many of them, the path that led them to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ wasn't easy, but meeting these people has helped us see how the Lord guides people to find His true gospel. My trainer replied Hey, Eldersonnerie means doorbell. (Zakarias), Baiser-careful!! The language has become a part of me. I had to make a concerted effort to forget in order to learn Spanish. His daughters letting members dedicate his grave, his daughters accepting the LDM that the members gave them with their testimonies of eternal families. As missionaries, we seek to invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel.1 And as French-speaking missionaries serving in Arizona, weve found that our missionary work has also presented us with unique, diverse, challenging, and culturally vibrant experiences. Bidding for construction of the Language Training Mission opened July 2, 1974. France Bordeaux Mission. In the winter, temperatures dropped wellwell!below zero and snow piled up under our windows. I got a letter saying that I had successfully completed the BBN mission and a new call letter came. Here are T-shirts for the France ParisMission! He said that translated it meant throat support so I thought it made sense. Self Control. There is a lot to do. Marlise Dawn Craig Smurthwaite of Castle Rock, Colorado, served in the Hong Kong Mission, 19981999, Cantonese speaking. ed. Believe that everything will work out and dont worry so much. We started our two-year mission in 1972 in an old school by Temple Square and ate downstairs at the Hotel Utah. (Anonymous), Crepes, bread, cheese, pate, patisserie, grec, kabab, etc. Basically love the Lord and the Gospel more than you love anything, anyone else and youll do fine. (Stuart), If you forget anything or need something unexpected you will have no trouble finding it in France. I havent been back to Europe for more than three and a half decades. During the early 1970s, the Mens Gym was used at times as living quarters for missionaries. Then they asked me if they could visit my home because they had a message for me.. (Elsa), It was very humid, with warm summers and cold winters. Photo provided by the Provo Missionary Training Center. Other times, it was just having a conversation with the man in the park about death, and what he was going through. In September 2019, the third French-speaking branch in the United States was organized in Arizona. Due to a gift of being able to memorize and another gift of stubborn persistence, I was able to pass off all of the discussions in Norwegian during my time at the missionary training center, a feat that I was told was unusual. It snowed in Paris the winter I served in the mission office and I may have thrown a snowball at a member of President Bennions family. 131 Blvd Carnot 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. A new missionary in my apartments that had only been out a month or two was having a conversation with a cashier and another American that had been in Hong Kong studying the language for four years and still couldnt speak the language. But when I got to France they used cheese on everything and I started eating it and could not believe how much I loved it. I trained Elder Jeffs. Keep your wardrobe practical. It was right outside a train station and everyone stopped to see how I would react. Ronald David Cannon of Ukiah, California, served in the Finland Helsinki Mission, June 1978June 1980, speaking Finnish and Swedish. I had learned the first three discussions by the time I arrived in Finland. Im so excited to see how it grows and now the temple is being dedicated! 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. I remember how hard I thought I worked at learning Thai in the missionary training center, only to get out to Thailand and be completely humbled at my inability to speak and understand well enough to really communicate with people in the mission field. Later that night, my trainer asked me Elder, do you remember what you prayed for before we left our apartment? A very patient clerk helped me struggle through the process. I loved having meals with the people. Turns out she loves family history and was full of love towards us and interested in what we did. (Michael), Too many to list. French speaking, but you'll pick up some kreol. (Matt), Being organized, clean, proper with others, patient, happy, and a leader. Oh yeah and raw hamburger. (Doug), Pray for the people even before you get your call. There are several. In general, weather is nice, except it occasionally snows in the winter and there are occasional heat waves in the summer. Missionary Preparation. Frequently Asked Questions. (Drew), There is so much history in France, and such a warm culture. (Doug), Changed every aspect of my life. Edit: Here's what I know after receiving a few comments. This gives them something real serious to think about. (Scott), Crepes Kebabs Gallettes Panninis Baguettes. Spanish was my third language, which I had learned there. I served in the Fiji Suva mission, speaking French, which means I was on a island called New Caledonia the whole time. :). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has had a presence in France since 1849, and the first Latter-day Saint convert in the country was Augustus Saint d'Anna, in Le Havre. Moules frites. I can get along with almost anyone. (Merrilyn), I was a new member of the church when I went out on my mission. By November 1, the foundations of several buildings were above ground. 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. Cold in winter, hot in summer. (Dennis), Raclette, Crpes, Quiche lorraine, Ptisseries (viennoise and pain au chocolat aux amandes), African peanut chicken sauce and rice, and Baguette ham & gruyre sandwich. Get to know the members, become their friends, and find out ways how you can help them do missionary work. 2002, Belgium Brussels Mission renamed to Belgium Brussels/Netherlands Mission. If you do, He will frustrate it and show you the right path. (Zakarias), Kebabs. Be humble, be simple. She asked me if the Book of Mormon could truly change her life for the better. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) (Chloe), People expect good manners and you learn good manners quickly when entering homes. (Jordan), Riding the bus at night in Mauritius. (Anonymous), Cherbourg, Nogent, Vannes, Sarcelles, St Brieuc, Evreux, Niort, Soissons. (Chloe), Investigators reading the scriptures and telling us what they learned. Crepes. I Had Left the Church. France Paris Mission 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. Rabbit. There was more that I said, but afterwards as we walked home, I couldnt remember what it was. 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