(Alexandra), Too many to count. My junior companion tried to talk about the dreams of Joseph in Egypt while I pondered and prayed for understanding. Craig Galli was born and raised in Reno, Nevada by Peter and Dorothy Galli. She was worth waiting for. Spaniards would just tell you to get the hell off their damn porch. When we went home, we could find no record of that apartment ever being contacted before. *Click here to browse Madrid Mission gifts. Learn to cook. Bienvenido. I was befuddled that she was protecting the man who was just beating her. (Stephen), Hot in the summer with cool mornings/evenings and warm days in the spring and fall. I have a job requiring the use of Spanish. Sister Bendixsen is a stake Young Women president and former ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president and presidency counselor, and Sunday School teacher. Casa de la Villa City Hall and Casa de Cisneros House. I had the opportunity to visit several months later and Carmen was still not baptized but 5 of her family members were now baptized. In particular, Spanish has become almost as used in my life as English. Sister Morrison is a ward Young Women president and former Relief Society teacher, ward Young Women presidency counselor and adviser, temple preparation teacher, temple ordinance worker, seminary teacher and missionary in the Nigeria Lagos and Nigeria Ibadan Missions. A mission is the Lords opportunity to teach you the lessons that you always thought would be impossible to learn. (David), A spiritual experience I had with the time with Elder Stapleton. 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. (Nathan), Fish and face are very close in Spanish, dont mix those up when bearing your testimony! 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. 2:56 P.M. CEST. He gave him a blessing that night and the little deacon was as normal as ever that day. Make sure you're taking a well-rounded approach, too, practicing listening, speaking, reading and writing. 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. (Sean), Que sirvan con amor y fe , que obedezcan a su oye de misin y trabajen duro . Please help! Ceballos "rejects" Bayern (Daily Cannon) This story has more spin than a great curveball. Dale S. Cook, 58, and Kathleen A. Cook, four children, Tokyo 1st Ward, Tokyo Japan South Stake: Japan Tokyo North Mission, succeeding President Osamu Sekiguchi and Sister Takako Sekiguchi. I also loved Toledo. I explained that he had a choice, to throw the first pebble and accept baptism into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here (in Spain while he was at school) by throwing the pebble into the stream closest to him. (Nathan), Cool castles to visit on preparation day, tons of history and sights to see, has a temple that is absolutely gorgeous (and has become such a pride for the neighborhood), and interesting bull fights and the running of the bulls events our Mission President gave us permission to see. (Stephen), At the beginning of my mission I said verdaduras in stead of verduras. We went over to teach them that very night, and both were later baptized. Mission President:PresidentKevin B. You can work miracles through faith. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. 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. He heard me screaming and sped off, flying some 50+ miles an hour down some narrow two lane streets into the night. Obeying traffic laws is entirely optional in Spain. (James), The weather is a lot like Northern California. It definitely gets cold in the winter but we never saw more than a light dusting of snow while I was there. 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. It was overwhelmed with gratitude. Search for: President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. (Levi), In a certain area we were so in tune to the spiritual guidance, it amazed me. Madrid Mission Moments Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Spain Week 53 - November 13, 2022 This is mainly for the missionaries here in Spain that are receiving this weekly letter. To make sure I know what my priority is before I make any decisions. The leadership, and the growth is immeasurable. Madrid Mission President Shallenberger 1997-00 Group: 4. What doyou wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission? Kurt C. Bendixsen, 62, and Susie Bendixsen, four children, Meadows Ward, Hermiston Oregon Stake: Cote d'Ivoire Abidjan East Mission, succeeding President Sabwe Binene and Sister Lilly Kabumba Binene. (Chris), I inadvertently cussed pretty loudly in a little store right next to our apartment while talking with one of the neighbors. Pack a dressy pair for conferences and Sunday dress up. Many times we felt strongly we needed to get off the street immediately, and we would find a family and be able to teach them for a bit until we felt the danger had passed. Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. Study skills. (Leland), Showering is entirely optional in Spain. (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. (Alexandra), Patience, love for others, a positive outlook on life, and the ability to see the hand of the Lord in my life. (Jon), The people were interesting. (Adam), Short sleeve shirts, not heavy suits or dresses. It has helped my career. (David), In the summer it would reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit (with very few apartments containing AC), and the winter was a bitter cold wind with 1 inch of snow maybe twice. What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? 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. No regrets! (Kyle), Paella, Tortilla Espaola, Olivas, Jamn serrano, Cocido madrileo, Chirizo, Queso manchego. (Dave), A strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I looked for them constantly and every night I would write it down in my planner. The people are fair-skinned. When we got to the bottom, she followed us down to suggest another place we might find the inactive member. (Levi), Very, very hot and dry in the summer, and the winters are fairly chilly, but have hardly any snow. C. Michael Hansen, 60, and Jeanne Hansen, four children, Sunset Hills Ward, Cedar Mill Oregon Stake: France Paris Mission, succeeding President Paul J. Sorensen and Sister Allyson T. Sorensen. (Kristin), I wish I knew more about the scriptures and Preach My Gospel before I went. I always made it a point of taking any new greenie I had there, so I went five or six times at least. 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. Saturday, . He got in and sped off, all while my companion and the poor helpless 12 year old deacon who was accompanying us watched. The blessings are endless. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Richard Dean Bendixsen and Ida Carol Bendixsen. In the winters, it never really got below 20its snowed, I believe, three times on my mission. (Dara), See above, also one night my companion and I were walking to a lesson, it was pretty late and was our last lesson. As he finished, he turned to us with watery eyes and said simply, What does it mean? I learned how to travel on my own and be self-reliant. He said I think we should go back. Elder Tyndale-Biscoe was assigned to be a new Assistant to the President along with Elder Hodges. Barca president 2010-2014: . So my advice is find out early what you do need to bring with you and dont take more than that. He was born in Brigham City, Utah, to Dee Jay Hammon and Shirley Knight Hammon. A big group of people ended up stopping and watching us. 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. (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. My Mission President told me to quit putting my faith in those members back home and to put my faith in God. 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. Its beautiful, ancient, and exotic, yet the people are simple and good people (David), The Spanish people were very proud of being a Spaniards. We prayed that we wouldnt get caught, and the prayers were answered! Love the language, and the change of pace-plus all of the history. They would be so helpful and cared deeply for you as if you were their own family member. Spain Phone Number: 34-952-469-392 Mission President: President T. DarVel Andersen Spain Malaga Mission Map Here's a link to the mission map for the Spain Malaga Mission (LDS). Mission tours: What most Latter-day Saints dont know about the hundreds of such events conducted worldwide each year, How the annual mission tours and interactions impact missionaries and mission leadership couples, See the complete list of 130 new mission leadership assignments for 2020, New MTC leaders learn how their focused roles differ from having presided over a mission. 200 year old buildings are young there. (Stephen), Talking to 2 drunk man and my companion wouldnt stop talking more and more. The interior is very similar to the Intermountain West. (Boas), While not necessarily funny, I found that the missionaries were trusted. (Kyle), Served in leganes, Madrid, Merida, alacala de Henares and Salamanca. I have never sweat so much in my life. She was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, to James Shiblon Lassetter and Betty Lou Lassetter. 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. E - 28100 Alcobendas (Madrid) We had to run to the other side of town and have another meal. It is hot. That time led me to companions/friends, that led me to a new school, that directed me to my career and husband. I didnt realize that I was going to encounter a full spectrum of missionaries. (Dave), Follow the advice given when you receive your mission call. Determination. Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos has "rejected" an overture from Bayern Munich: . (Daniel), Depends where you go. Sister Hirschi was born in Trenton, Utah, to Mark Lewis Godfrey and Annette McBride Godfrey. We are Presidente and Hermana Clegg, the newest lucky couple to be able to preside over this incredible mission. Each rule is an opportunity for you to earn blessings. (David), I was blessed in the fact that I had accomplished something very difficult and my blessing was eternal friends and very spiritual experiences. (David), In Palencia, one of the families in Palencia had a dog named Chulin and he used to jump on people. (Daniel), Dont give up. (Pablo), I am still receiving blessings today, even 16 or 17 years later. (Dave), The power of the gospel to change lives. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. I remember thinking if they hit either one of us one more time Then well have no choice but to fight back just then a calming spirit came over my companion and I and the two men just stopped and left. 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. (David), I had a few crazy dangerous experiences on my mission. (Sean), When we didnt have enough money to take the train to a mandatory conference in Madrid from Puertollano (200 km away), so we bought a ticket to one town over and just stayed on the train instead of getting off. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to F. Burton Winters and Joyce Adams Winters. 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. On the hottest days of the summer it would stay around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Whatever you are asked to bring, please do so. Buen Retiro Park. Chances are, a mission will be the hardest thing youve ever done by a LOT. I loved the people, the food, and the foreigners who came to Spain for a better life. So we started running across the main road towards the perpetrator. Sister Stratova is a ward Relief Society presidency counselor and seminary teacher and former ward Primary president and missionary in the Russia St. Petersburg Mission. Home; Contact Information; About Us; Archived posts; Open Search. I loved serving in the smaller cities where the people and the culture were pure Spanish. I did not want to be the kind of missionary that just survived my two years and then went home. Here are T-shirts for the Spain MadridMission! Hundreds were killed and an extremist group out of Iraq claimed the attempt. The Spaniards are harder to reach spiritually, but they are AMAZING converts once they do. (Sean), Hardly any of the missionary apartments had microwaves, even though nearly every home that invited us in had one. THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. The President of Algeria, Abdelmayid Tebn, in a government meeting, on February 5 in Algiers. I was able to interpret his dream for him. My companion and I just looked at each other and laughed! (Adam), One of the streets in our area was labeled the most dangerous section in Europe. (Levi), Know that its gonna be tough, but just go out there and have fun! Any things you really like about the area/people? Madrid Mission President Clark 2000-03 Group: 3. Brother Larkin is a former mission presidency counselor, ward Young Men president, stake young single adult adviser, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Argentina Buenos Aires North Mission. (Daniel), Going out of my comfort zone. (Alexandra), Teaching some companions how to speak English. Madrid, Spain. There were buildings and bridges that were built in the fourth century by the Romans. He was born in Salt Lake City to Lawrence Wesley Alder and Carolyn Alder. They all scattered. Brother Alder is a former Area Seventy, stake president, high councilor, stake and ward Young Men president, bishop, elders quorum president and missionary in the New York New York City Mission. We went to her apartment looking for an inactive member but he did not live there anymore. (Leland), Teaching and baptizing an extremely prepared, amazing woman. Timothy F. Pingree, 60, and Lou Ann L. Pingree, four children, Willow Creek Ward, Denver Colorado Stake: Florida Fort Lauderdale Mission, succeeding President Jerryl L. Garns and Sister Mary Lynn Garns. Sister Cook is a Primary teacher and former stake Young Women president, ward Young Women and Primary president, Relief Society teacher, temple ordinance worker and Church-service missionary. (Shari), I wish I had learned how to use faith as a principle of power earlier on. Remember your job is to bring the gospel to their hearts, the Spirit converts, and the individual chooses whether or not to receive it into their hearts. (David), Chorizo, Huevos con Papas, Pallela, and Corn Flakes with Chocolate granola sprinkled on top. 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. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. I learned to depend on and trust the Lord to direct my lifeand that He would. He holds a Doctorate in Economics and is General Secretary of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (Spanish acronym: PSOE), which he joined in 1993. But old people especially are wonderful to talk to. Heres a recent address for the MadridMission. -The Madrid Mission, at the time, did not include the old, SO many cool sights to visit. (Shari), Knocking on doors and having him be baptized. (Jule), Loved the language! Nuevas Generaciones del Partido Popular is the youth organization of the Partido Popular, with scope . Spanish is the easiest language to learn, as well as the most useful language, other than English. (Levi), Learning what my true priorities are in life. (Chris), Paella, torta de patata, carne asada. She had been thrown out by the people she lived with for joining The Church and she was very distraught. Keep in mind, though, Im from Alaska, so not too bad for me might be very bad for you. Pan. (Jule), Hot in the summer and cold and rainy in the wintermild otherwise. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to David Lawrence Cook and Cleone Barber Cook. Bollecao. Ive never run so fast in my life! (Ezra), It was, at the time, the only land-locked mission on the Iberian Peninsula. Thank you. (Shari), If Spaniards do commit, they will do it. If they didnt want to talk to you, theyd tell you to return when they wouldnt be home. (Sean), Instead of asking for a cono (ice cream cone), a missionary asked for a coo (part of female anatomy). (Ross), When I entered the mission in early 2004 after my 9 weeks in the MTC and CCM (Spain Madrid MTC) there were some 250 missionaries in the field. Keep trying. (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. 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! You'd think someone else walked in the room. And in an instant, the man vanished in front of me. Brother Morrison is an Area Seventy and a former stake president, stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, Gospel Doctrine teacher, seminary teacher and missionary in the Nigeria Port Harcourt and Nigeria Uyo Missions. In Madrid, it tends to be really hot and dry, though it does get chilly in the winter. I wanted to leave it all on the court so to speak. 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