We were there for 20 years before making the journey to America., Brother Luala felt grateful just to come to the United States, but the Lord had more in store for him. Bring a shoulder bag. (Merrilyn), Learned a new language. (Jacob), We had an investigator who was searching for something better in life. The next day, we were notified from our Mission President that missionaries were no longer to hold Halloween parties in any way whatsoever. 5. Dont make derogatory remarks about the French. I want to live in a place like this. My nervousness changed to joy, and we kept walking along the road, talking to everyone that came close. We are members of THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE BLOODY LAST DAYS. THE HONEY MOON ONLY LASTS FOR TWO WEEKS. Racolette. (Valan), People skills. Make sure you have a mechanism by which they can attach together in case you need to book it across train stations! (Anonymous), Great food and some very wonderful people who really dont know where to find the truth. (Jeffrey), Have a young punk kid saying ta mre and I laughed back at him because I realized he had just said youre mom which doesnt translate as a bad word into English. -awesome!!!! Scriptures Gospel Library Gospel Media Music Library. Letting truth fill them and watching them achieve their potential. 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. We were walking home from the train to our apartment and a drunk guy threw a glass bottle at us that narrowly missed us. (Anonymous), Crepes, bread, cheese, pate, patisserie, grec, kabab, etc. Cold in winter, hot in summer. On my first assignment, I was asked to lead the music in the Relief Society in Versailles. It was a surprise for me to meet American people who speak French. Bread. Get a good,lightweight jacket thatll keep you warm and dry. You WILL go through several pairs. (Elsa), Grecs (kbab sandwiches) were a staple of my diet in every area I served in Northern France. American baggy clothes stick out like a sore thumb. Turns out she loves family history and was full of love towards us and interested in what we did. (Anna), One of the best things I think I did to prepare for leaving on a mission was spending a month (or less) focusing on each Christ-like attribute. Some times to a fault for preaching the gospel as they only want to worry about themselves and dont need anything else . (Merrilyn), How to be humorous. Surely there will be hard and discouraging times. Caresser is to pet. The celebration will feature a 364-voice adult choir, a 120-voice children's choir and performances of Latin American, Native American and Pacific Islander folk dances all commemorating the Book. (Matt), Each area has its own culture really. You prayed that we would have a fruitful evening! The Lord answers prayers! There are so many types of transportation that you have to figure out how and when to use. Andersens Encourage French-Speaking Saints to Believe (Doug), Pray for the people even before you get your call. You can find happiness in anything if you want to. Lots of rain In the winter. (Chloe), I learned to communicate better. There is a lot to do. (Matt), Bread and cheese, snails, sauerkraut with various meats, fries and the different sauces that France and Belgium have to offer. Know the history of the restored Church just like you should know scripture. The people take some getting used to but you will love them in the end. (Mariah), Cooking. Believe that everything will work out and dont worry so much. (Bryan), Galettes. France Paris Mission | My Mission It was pretty funny. (Anonymous), Missing the last bus, attempting to hitch hike back home. Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutFrance, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. That was the last time I let him schedule dinner appointments. Since the 1970s, French Saints have prayed for a temple in their own country. (Merrilyn). How to enjoy being anywhere. The cities are full of people from every country imaginable. French Population. My advice is to rely with all your heart on the Lord and you will make it. Since then, the missionary work has accelerated, and the knowledge of a Savior has reached many French-speaking people in this part of the world. no, thank you. We were praying for a ride back and a drunk guy picked us up. (Stuart), In the Spring of 2003 I was serving in Northwest Paris. Humanitarian Service Missionaries) Learn More Education Learned how to get along with a companion whom you were with 24/7 in every sense of the word. Learning to talk with anyone from any background. In a revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet in 1833, the Lord said, "For it shall come . Here's a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the Paris LDS Mission. What doyou wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission? Remember that youll be effectively living out of your luggage sometimes, and transfers happen unexpectedly sometimes. Well, Sunday came, and he showed up in a three-piece suit looking like he was a groom! Love and serve your companion and those you meet. (Roberto), Spoke out more-even if I wasnt confident in French yet. The best was in Nantes or Bordeaux where we met in a three story house. (Nicholai), Be more outgoing and less afraid of making mistakes. A few of the members had a chuckle. Enduring to the end. 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. (Douglas), Someone stopped me on the street and started asking about us. (Drew), Soak up the Temple experience while at the Mission Training Center as much as possible. Our mission president is french. (Anonymous), I served in an ever changing mission with boundary changes, area closures and much adversity, but I still had a very successful mission serving in 8 different areas, living in 10 different apartments with 15 different companions. So I went with that mindset, and I found that the mission was the most fun that Ive ever had. How to love all of Gods children. We were knocking doors, a little girl opened the door. But he followed me and came straight up to me with scissors and took off a few inches of a chunk of my long red hair and scurried away. Things tend to work out, find joy in serving others. (Mariah), Pain au Chocolate. She was overjoyed when we caught up with her! (Dennis), Do not feel like you are not finding success if there are few baptisms. Africa North (AN), North America (NA), and South America (SA) are abbreviated for concise column and reduction of row height for most rows. Buy one that will fit a book of Mormon, some pamphlets, a water bottle and a camera. (Scott), St Nazaire Sarcelles Versailles Paris Poitiers Meaux Cergy. Then they asked me if they could visit my home because they had a message for me.. 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. I came here as a refugee, says Brother Justin Luala. (Anna), We had decided to go up to a specific village a few train stops away to do some finding. (Mariah), Not many baptisms. The people outside of Paris seem more friendly to Americans than Parisians do. Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries going to Paris? John Taylor was one of the first missionaries here, but the church is still young. Now my son is also serving in the same mission I know there were about 100 + missionaries and maybe 20-some sisters It was a lot smaller area than it is now. 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. A French-Speaking Mission? In Arizona? - The Church Of Jesus Christ Of It was awesome to see her progress, her maturity in the gospel, and how the Gospel filled her life with joy. The same can be said about your companions in the field. Read the Book of Mormon in the language. Basically love the Lord and the Gospel more than you love anything, anyone else and youll do fine. Dont hold yourself back. (Michael), Just be careful where you go after dark. France Paris Mission - Lifey Croissante aux aumaund. (Anonymous), It gets very hot and very cold. Raclettr. Later that night, my trainer asked me Elder, do you remember what you prayed for before we left our apartment? A week or two in snow, rain in fall and spring, a couple days of gusty wind, and sunshine otherwise. I am married with 6 children and currently serve on the High Council and I am still a missionary every day. Have faith in God (Bryan), Forget yourself and go to work. (Paul), Some kids were throwing dirt clods at an old man and we told them to stop. Bread. 5 LDS missions that break the mold - The Daily Universe In the evening that same day we were in a remote location far from the center and knocking doorsguess who opened one of the door we knocked at. (Bryan), One time playing soccer near the Eiffel Tower and watching a bunch of illegal sellers of tourist items running away from police and diving into bushes and seeing all their stuff flying everywhere. Hated it so never tried it. All over the world, God has called His children to serve in capacities where they can help bring the knowledge of a Savior to the people around them. Courage, empathy, being able to work hard. Other times, it was just having a conversation with the man in the park about death, and what he was going through. 3. Heres a recent address for the ParisMission. 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. We were able to set the stage for the visitor center, the temple, and new branches and stakes. (Paul), France felt like home and still does. 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. I learned to love a large variety of foods. I should have just tried and learned rather than being worried about being embarrassed. (Chloe), Investigators reading the scriptures and telling us what they learned. Fortitude. 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