(Boas), Never underestimate the importance of charity, never give up on anyone and leave every person you meet happier than you found them. As they progressed in their mission they would carry less and less with them. (Daniel), It turns out that if you try to fix the apartment boiler by yourself, you might accidentally flood the entire kitchen before finding the valve to shut the water off. As it came down the street, we stepped into a doorway and let it go on by. Seeing people change their lives and join the Church, in the face of family and friends opposition and even rejection, and their willingness to serve in callings immediately after joining. (Jon), Maybe more background about the countryand that arguing with people was pointless. (Dave), The coastline had a very mild climate. In the winter it barely reaches freezing. Mission President Companion; Costa Rica San Jos East: Andrew H. Johnson: Diane Johnson: . I also was there when all of Spain was one mission. I love them! Select from the list or hover over the map to find out about points of interest. Just bearing a simple testimony was more effective. (Daniel), Too many to count. When we went home, we could find no record of that apartment ever being contacted before. Europa Press. A mission is the Lords opportunity to teach you the lessons that you always thought would be impossible to learn. The four of us could NOT stop laughing and had one of the most memorable Christmases of my life. Remember IS THE LORDS TIME! The Lord wanted him to know that it was his choice, and he was waiting for him whichever path he chose. (Alexandra), Although the Spanish people werent interested most of the time, they knew their cities really well and were willing to help you get to where you needed to go, if you asked. (Paul), Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con papas. I also loved serving in Madrid where I taught people from probably every Central/South American country, multiple African countries, China, Romania, Bulgaria and Im sure there are some other countries Im forgetting. (Shari), Getting my wallet stolen by gypsies. 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. My Mission President told me to quit putting my faith in those members back home and to put my faith in God. Isaac K. Morrison, 42, and Hannah Morrison, two children, Sun City 3rd Branch, Ashaiman Ghana Stake: South Carolina Columbia Mission, succeeding President Weston R. Innes and Sister Jody B. Innes. (Shari), Asking for jabon when ordering meat (jamon). We set up another appointment, but I was transferred before that happened. (Boas), I was so concerned that Spain would be like Mexico. (Daniel), Youre not going to be an amazing missionary right from the first day, AND THATS OKAY. (Leland), Friendly Latinos and ward members. Here are survey responses from Spain MadridRMs, to give you a snapshot into what its like to live in the mission. Shirt designs include MadridMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. Well our appointment was not there so I looked at my companion and said, What do you think about going back to that lady who already told us no twice? He said that sounds like a great idea. He was born in Salt Lake City to Sterling D. Colton and Eleanor R. Colton. Salamanca, Toledo, Segovia (the castle there is supposedly the castle Disney modeled his castle after), etc. And bone chilling cold in the winter. It definitely gets cold in the winter but we never saw more than a light dusting of snow while I was there. (James), The weather is a lot like Northern California. (David), I know that this church is true and that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet, that he leads and guides a true church which brings many people happiness and fulfillment in their lives. Steven R. Colton, 59, and Jeri C. Colton, four children, Berkeley Lake Ward, Roswell Georgia Stake: Philippines Olongapo Mission, succeeding President Ruel E. Lacanienta and Sister Pamela A. Lacanienta. All the other floors had several apartments, but the was only one on that floor. (David), Early on I once used the word embarazada (pregnant) thinking I was saying I was embarrassed! (Daniel), Dont give up. (Dave), Spain still uses the Vosotros form when addressing a group of people, instead of the Ustedes form common in Latin America. Madrid is home to plenty of movie theaters, museums, dance classes and performances that allow you to practice the language while exploring the city. Sister Nordfelt is a ward Primary teacher and former Young Women adviser and ward Primary presidency counselor. (Jon), A Spanish lady saw a picture of my companions girl friend, and said Que mona I tried to convince him that she had called her a monkey. Your shoulders will thank you. The following week, Aug 8-9 we had transfers and farewells for another group of wonderful missionaries. Brother Stratov is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, stake executive secretary, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward mission leader, ward Young Men presidency counselor, ward Sunday School presidency counselor and missionary in the Finland Helsinki and Austria Vienna East missions. Its humid and can get really hot, but also has some pretty cold winters. (Daniel), Going out of my comfort zone. Love the language, and the change of pace-plus all of the history. Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. It was the opposite of a stupor of thought. He asked if we could help. He was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Osvaldo Magalhes Dias and Evelina Theodora Rietra Dias. As we walked by he got a crazy look on his face and started chasing us, hand outstretched. Brother Nordfelt is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, bishop, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president, Gospel Doctrine teacher and missionary in the Brazil Ribeirao Preto Mission. CHAMBER MISSION TO MADRID OF SPAIN, CREATE NON-DUE REVENUE FOR YOUR CHAMBER. The missionary training center in Madrid, Spain, was established in 1999. (Pablo), Some kids on a metro thought they were rough and tough by throwing our chapas on the ground, we thought that was funny. president and her family about the atonement and the sabbath day. As soon as we left, the pain would return, but the fact that the pain would leave for that visit let me know that those people were important enough to God that he would take away my pain just long enough to have us visit them when I would otherwise be considering calling it a day. He started to comply when his girlfriend, who he had just stopped beating, wrapped her arms around him to protect him from what she must have thought was myself about to beat her boyfriend. (Brian), Lo mejor fue recibir un mayor testimonios del Salvador y su divinidad. (Shari), The best advice I can give is the advice my Mission President gave to me when I was struggling. Stay strong on the field and even more after. (Chris), Learning Spanish is an obvious one. (Leland), People skills. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. (Stephen), The city of Toledo is well known for their swords, Cuenca is well known for their hanging houses, almost every city has its own bull fighting arena with exception to the Canary Islands. I gained a great love for Spain. They all scattered. He drove off and around the corner that we were walking to, so we continued to walk our deacon home. One Christmas Day, we decided to take a bus out to a smaller town to visit a very sick investigator that had been in the hospital for a few days. (Stephen), Be prepared for any circumstances that could come. A week before he was to be baptized, he came to us after church saying he was having very dark feelings and doubts about his baptism, and kept having the same strange dream and didnt know what it meant. I learned how to love and see others as God sees them. He agreed. (Ross), Too many to count. Built a relationship with my Savior. (Paul), Tortilla Espanola, Paella, Turron, Palmeras, the thick, pudding-like hot chocolate with churros. Political Correctness is entirely nonexistent in Spain. (David), I was able to speak the language very fluently. Spain's first stake was created in Madrid on 14 March 1982 with Jose Maria Olivera as president. It was a rough event to go through following only two and a half years exactly after September 11th. (David), Tengo un masaje muy importante de Jesucristo que quiero compartir. Search for: President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. If you have a seat, please sit down. That time led me to companions/friends, that led me to a new school, that directed me to my career and husband. (David), How fast it goes. (Ezra), Getting invited into Gypsys home thinking we were going to teach a lesson and then getting confronted with anti-Mormon literature. You can learn a lot from them. (Judith), The mission is where I learned how to speak with God and receive revelation. And, you know, we we got a big agenda. Cool, but not frigid, winters with little to no snow. The eight missionaries were: Elders Michael Duffin, assigned as zone leader and branch president; Glenn Richards; Robert Johnson, an older brother who was living in Spain at the time of his call; Jorge Michalek, from Argentina; Robert Bollard; Michael Spackman; David Hall; and Gary Glosser. 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. And lots of comfy socks. He helped me feel that my 18+ months I had already served in the mission were worth the toil and heartache I had to go through to get the chance to be Gods instrument for him. But the unique thing about Spain is that there are so many immigrants! Dieses Stockfoto: The national president of New Generations, Beatriz Fanjul (l), the president of the Community of Madrid and the PP of Madrid, Isabel Daz Ayuso (2l), and the president-elect of New Generations of the PP of Madrid, Ignacio Dancausa (3l), during the closing ceremony of the XIII Extraordinary Autonomous Congress of New Generations of the PP, at the Adolfo Surez Auditorium, on . *Click here to browse Madrid Mission gifts. (Stephen), Hot in the summer with cool mornings/evenings and warm days in the spring and fall. They looked like the crystal clear water of his home up in the mountains of Mexico. Get some really good walking shoes! (Adam), Paella, pan, lentils, arroz Cubao, chuches, palmeras. The whole mission, and that region of Spain in general, revolved around Madrid. Not being a picky eater. 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. 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! The Lord told me to go back and I had a conversation in my mind with the Lord. In the north (Galicia and Asturias), it rains pretty much all day every day. I also learned how to lead, and serve. Humility. Their names and assignments are listed below. (McKenna), I personally served in Talavera de La Rena, Alcobendas, Cuenca, Alcorcon, Barrio 2, Villalba, Salamanca, and both areas in Badajoz. 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. (Daniel), Its kind of an odd quirk, but Spaniards LOVE to give directions. (Nathan), The culture for sure and the love the people had for you once they warmed up to you. (Paul), I was able to see the boy band Backstreet Boys arrive at a hotel in Madrid to thousands of screaming Spanish girls. (Brian), I once demanded that a laxidasical investigator finally come to church by saying ?Vinene a la Iglesia con yo? He agreed somewhat contritely. Solemn Opening of the Parliament of Spain Judiciary General Council of the Judiciary Supreme Court President ( list ) Carlos Lesmes (acting) Vice President Francisco Marn Castn (acting) Audiencia Nacional High courts of justice Court of Auditors Prosecution Ministry Euro European Central Bank Bank of Spain Governor of the Bank of Spain At that time, . It changed everything. I was befuddled that she was protecting the man who was just beating her. (Dara), Dont mistake pecado and pescado. On the hottest days of the summer it would stay around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Thank you very much for taking the time to be here. In 1976, Sterling and LaRue returned to Spain for the third time, where he served as mission president until 1979 in the Spain Madrid Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Brian), You dont need long john garments. It would have been very helpful. It turned out that one of her roommates had been talking to her about the Mormons just earlier that day, and they had been wondering how to get in contact with us. I said are you sure. (David), In Palencia, one of the families in Palencia had a dog named Chulin and he used to jump on people. Chorizo Delicious spanish sausage. (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. (Daniel), Tortilla de Patata A typical Spanish food, kind of like a giant omelet with potatoes. (Nathan), Pasteries, Turron, Paella, any of the cheeses. (Levi), So much diversity in the people, and also I loved the European culture of it and medieval history. (Alexandra), More about family history to use it to find people! (We wouldnt have been in this mess if the office elders hadnt screwed up the money transfers that month.) If you have a seat, please sit down. During Francos rule it was illegal to proselyte and you had to attend mass in order to get food vouchers to shop at the grocery store. New mission presidents and their wives participate in a workshop during the Mission Leadership Seminar held in the Provo MTC June 24-26. Serve your companion every day, even more if you dont get along. Piano music was played, a prayer was said and a blessing given, and literally that darkness went away and was replaced by hope, peace and light. My companion and I just looked at each other and laughed! In my broken Spanish (I didnt know the stern rebuking language in Spanish needed for this kind of situation) I told him if he hit her again then God would punish him. Only 1% of the country was anything other than Catholic. (Levi), We were stuck in some drunk guys smoky house and they wouldnt let us leave, which freaked me out. They also use the theta, meaning that z,ce, and ci have a th sound. Search. 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. Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. (David), There was a young Aztec Mexican earning his Doctorate in the town of Salamanca (northwest of Madrid) that I met through a ward party. Not just a man, but a man of God, one he can trust to give a choice daughter to wife who will raise a family who grow up knowing of and learning about him. And we talked about this for a year, and now we're here. Chorizo. If you truly love them, you will find it easier to serve them and make difficult sacrifices in order to bless their lives. To affirm our commitment to working closely together to advance these goals, the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Snchez Prez Castejn, and the President of the United States of. (Leland), Study the language and missionary lessons before the MTC. Carmen answered the door. Within 2 minutes, two Spanish cops stopped right behind his car and took off after him. I did not like the big city of Madrid but I loved the small towns outside of Madrid. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Job Frederick Pingree Jr. and Phyllis Lee Pingree. (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. A big group of people ended up stopping and watching us. 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. (Jule), Dont try to prove what theyve learned in another religion is wrong, but find common ground, like in the teaching experiences of the sons of Mosiah. (Boas), The mission opened in 1969 soon after the death of Franco. (Shari), I wish I had learned how to use faith as a principle of power earlier on. (Sean), I learned Spanish. 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