Foofoo. Throughout our time as missionaries here, we have learned three important truths about missionary work that wed like to share with our fellow missionaries around the world. Know the history of the restored Church just like you should know scripture. Shirt designs include France ParisMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. We try to keep this information up to date, but its a good idea to check the address with several sources, including your mission packet or the mission office. It was right outside a train station and everyone stopped to see how I would react. (Chloe), Do not bring clothes hangers even though the missionary preparation manuals advise it. (Jeffrey), A lot haha honestly I learned self-confidence, I was blessed tremendously after my mission. 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. (Dennis), My wife was my MTC teacher..I think that covers a lot. I wish I wasnt so self-conscious about not speaking French. Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutFrance, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. What are some interestingfacts about the ParisMission? (Michael), French! It doesnt make sense to have to use time to even begin to find a testimony on your mission when you could be bearing it instead to people that need it. (Kara), First French stake formed in 1975. To name two, I was blessed to learn to love people, even though I dont directly benefit in any temporal way from those people. We all spent the day in our apartment, having our meeting there in our living room, followed by a big lunch. How to love all of Gods children. basically serving in Nogent was 10 months of a fantastic spiritual experience that has continued ever since. 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. I was on exchanges and we were unknowingly being led to someone who was about to commit suicide. (Michael), Bread. We interview hundreds of returned missionaries each year, so check back regularly to see new RM interviews. 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. Since the 1970s, French Saints have prayed for a temple in their own country. (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. Washington DC North Missionaries Group. You dont always know what kind of circumstances a missionary is coming from. Transferring up and down stairs from train to train. (Jeffrey), A warm coat for winter that can withstand wind and rain. I should have just tried and learned rather than being worried about being embarrassed. Its nice to have some high quality tights/nylons and deodorant and stuff. I even introduced my wife to them on our honeymoon in Paris five years after returning home. Keep them affordable, too. Her brother had just accepted the gospel and told her about the blessings he had received and she wanted to know more. HenryB. Eyring, Prayers of Faith, Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 28. Moules frites. (Michael), Paris (twice), Tours, Meaux, St. Nazaire, Limoges, Cherbourg, Rennes. The LDS Church in French Polynesia was founded in 1843 as the first foreign-language mission of the church. Crepes. She met the missionaries after her member friend told her about how priesthood holders can bless homes, and this really helped her and her family. (Drew), There is so much history in France, and such a warm culture. We were walking home from the train to our apartment and a drunk guy threw a glass bottle at us that narrowly missed us. Theres no way we can find her here! Cold in the winter, but it never snowed. Do as much of your study, reading, and praying in your mission language as possible. But there was no time to jump out and talk to her, get her number or set up an appointment. (Paul), The language is beautiful. (Bryan), The Bible better and Book of Mormon. (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. 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. Try to keep it as small as possible. We were able to set the stage for the visitor center, the temple, and new branches and stakes. (Douglas), Crme brle, lapin la moutarde, crpes, couscous algrienne, une bonne quiche, et un sandwich baguette pour quelques euros sur la rue. (Bryan), Pack with quality luggage or large packs. (Stuart), I suffered from debilitating migraines during my mission. More people than I had imagined are in Paris. Like when someone disses someone and you say Burn! well I said Brul (burn) and found out that doesnt work too well. Life will go on without you back home, but you can make the most of other peoples lives in your mission because they need you. That was the last time I let him schedule dinner appointments. Especially shoes, coat, umbrella (although the wind will destroy it). Bread. An Apostle of Jesus Christ and his wife brought a familiar message of hope to French-speaking Latter-day Saints around the world on Sunday, February 21. Free resources about the France ParisMission: *OtherMission Pages:FranceLDS Missions. Member for less than a year but almost a year. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. The ability to speak to strangers and to do hard things. The quicker you do the faster you will start to have one of the most cherished times of your life. (Jeffrey), Immerse yourself in the work. (Chloe), My companion and I were street contacting in Troyes and we were stopped by a woman dressed in a volleyball uniform holding a volleyball with two holding a net. In Phoenix, the Lord has prepared missionaries and members alike to share this important message in the French language. I am married with 6 children and currently serve on the High Council and I am still a missionary every day. (Dennis), Raclette, Crpes, Quiche lorraine, Ptisseries (viennoise and pain au chocolat aux amandes), African peanut chicken sauce and rice, and Baguette ham & gruyre sandwich. (Mariah), Kabobs, fajitas, cheese, raqulette, burritos, crepes, Charlotte au chocolate, baguette with butter and chocolate and chocolate. Dont hold yourself back. When we got there it turned out that the sister missionaries where there as well. (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. Wind chill drops the temp 10 degrees and the wind cuts through any clothing you have. Any things you really like about the area/people? (Elsa), A gypsy kid stole my companions cheeseburger at one of the McDonalds on Rue Ste. (Aaron), Communication skills, teaching skills (especially listening! I had a unique experience. (Jordan), More confidence in myself. (Alex), Living in the neuf-trois in Paris during gang fights(Jacob), We were a little bit late coming home one night. It was a long walk. Many people told me I wouldnt see any since I was going to France. (Scott), In short, I was in Amiens, my comp and I were headed home for dinner, we ran into a young man who had been possessed by a bad spirit, he took off my plaque and broke it. In the end, the most important part of the letter we both received that day were the words, You are hereby called to serve. We love our assignment in French-speaking Arizona, but most of all, we love participating in the work of the Lord. (Matt), Being organized, clean, proper with others, patient, happy, and a leader. Self Control. (Paul), France felt like home and still does. Enduring to the end. (Kale), St. Brieuc, Chateauroux, Limoges, Talence, Nantes, and Montauban. (Zakarias). (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. We used a translator. (Kara), Being there when the first stake was formed in Versailles. John Conway and I took the weekend off and biked up to a mountain village. (Kale), The Moloroff (speed record of 6:15). (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. 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. (Bryan), Calling a Madame a Monsieur . (Scott), Pack some short sleeve white shirts, I didnt haha buy good shoes, sturdy firm bottom, waterproof. I asked for her name as she ran out and she yelled it back. I told myself one more time he hits me he is going to to get the Book of Mormon across his head. Amazing member missionaries, amazing examples. (Chloe), Dont worry about trying to express everything that you want to say. (Merrilyn), I never ate cheese in my life. (Kale), Poubelles, crepes, couscous, steak-frites. There are a lot of micro climates. The beauty of the mission is going to teach you how to rely on the Spirit which will force you to learn talents as you go! However, as we climbed the stairs I felt the migraine lift and strength return. Then we were praying for safety. I saw almost 50 baptisms in my 18 months. Other franciphone missions are Tahiti, Quebec, Haiti, Switzerland, and temple square. Here are ParisMission Groups- for LDS missionary moms, returned missionaries, mission presidents and other alumni ofthe ParisMission. Sometimes I would directly translate English to French and confuse people too haha. You learn about traditions from every part of the world and celebrate with them. (Doug), Dont worry so much about yourself or the future. So we turned the other way, and kept walking and bustling through the busy city square. (Alex), Rainy, warm in country/cities, very rainy. Lots of rain In the winter. Laundry. (Anna), We had decided to go up to a specific village a few train stops away to do some finding. (Alex), Saint-Quentin, Brussels, Saint-Ouen. (Jacob), A stronger testimony of the Gospel. My last companion started training Elder Whitman the day I went home. There was also this ptisserie near the Asniere sur Seine gare that had the worlds greatest beignets. Tartiflette. Get to know the members, become their friends, and find out ways how you can help them do missionary work. (Doug), Tamil riot near La Chapelle that we had to cross in order to get home. (Stuart), I wish that I hadnt done things for competitive reasons. Then they asked me if they could visit my home because they had a message for me.. We cant wait to hear from you! Ah well. (Matt), Belfort, Rouen, Villenuve Dascq, Mulhouse, Nivelles (Belgium), and Saint-Omer. Humanitarian Service Missionaries) Learn More Education Dont assume they dont understand you if you are speaking in English together. The Church was legally recognized in October 1968. (Zakarias), Anything you need you can buy in France. (Zakarias), Its like regular mainland European weather- we have both a lot of rain and sun. (Alex), It is a baptizing mission! 188 Countries Receiving Humanitarian Aid (Since 1985) 36,639 Welfare Services Missionaries (Incl. (Roberto), While riding our bikes in Orleans, some guys we rode by spat at and hit us in the shoulder. Pack light. Getting along with different personalities and people. (Alex), Pain au chocolat, baguette, Gouda, boxed soup, Brie. (Paul), A missionary asked if she could peter the dog, but peter means fart. (Michael), It covers three countries. Weve seen how Heavenly Father has a unique and beautiful plan for Brother Lualaand all the French-speaking people in Phoenix. We were trying to get away from him for like 30 minutes. So are the Africans! Keep your wardrobe practical. (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. Language mastery. 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. We will in effect be Gods. French Polynesia (Tahiti) Skip to Main Content. I thought they were knocking at my door, and I opened the door, he says. (Elsa), The opening of the Bordeaux StakeElder Packer was phenomenal. (Mariah), Pain au Chocolate. MyMission.com provides free missionary websites to LDS missionaries and their families giving them a great way to communicate and share mission experiences. 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. 4. (Bryan), Very atheist. (Merrilyn), Those who were members of the church and active were heroes. (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. (Drew), Rain in the winter, hot in the summer- especially in Paris. The humidity makes it bitter. French Population. I love how particular they can be, and how they say hello to every person in the room before they sit down. Its the best mission ever! Powerful tools to collect, organize and share your missionary experiences!