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She asked me if the Book of Mormon could truly change her life for the better. Very brave people. It was just awesome. (Stuart), I suffered from debilitating migraines during my mission. So are the Africans, who tend to be very open spiritually. I technically served 2 missions. Getting along with different personalities and people. I am now a French teacher. For Journalist Use Only: National Director of Public Affairs and Communications Yves Weidmann Telephone : +41 78 821 99 91 Email It only improved in from that moment on. 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. After a week there we went to the Provo LTM to start learning French, which was also taught there. Still, the work is a daily challenge. After a week there we went to the Provo LTM to start learning French, which was also taught there. In the missionary training center, we learned the Tahitian language for six weeks and then tried to learn French for the next six weeks while trying not to forget everything we were taught in Tahitian. So we turned the other way, and kept walking and bustling through the busy city square. It is possible to spend all day just speaking Chinese. Pretty hot in the summer. (Chloe), Any kind of cheese and bread and Greque kebabs. He was quite disheveled, and asked if he should dress up a little we said, if you want to! They are excellent cooks as expected. Has awesome preparation days. (Alex), Pain au chocolat, baguette, Gouda, boxed soup, Brie. We interview hundreds of returned missionaries each year, so check back regularly to see new RM interviews. (Dennis), Raclette, Crpes, Quiche lorraine, Ptisseries (viennoise and pain au chocolat aux amandes), African peanut chicken sauce and rice, and Baguette ham & gruyre sandwich. It was deeply spiritual. Elders who stayed in the gym called it the Provo Hilton. 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. We will in effect be Gods. (Paul), A missionary asked if she could peter the dog, but peter means fart. There was an incredible spirit in the room which we could tell he felt. (Doug), Seeing peoples lives change through reading the Book of Mormon with an open heart and mind. I love you, and so does the Lord. When we opened our call letters and read our unique assignment, we never could have imagined the obstacles we would face in the mission field. I didnt find out until 14 years later that the Spirit touched her heart and she knew it was true. The ability to learn and speak another language. Having memorized the discussions in Finnish made it much easier for me to learn the small talk once I arrived in Helsinki. You will see European clothes and want to change. France Paris Alumni Web Site is dedicated to the alumni of this mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I Had Left the Church. Pack light. The sisters where Im from wear black all over! We tried to explain to him that we werent nuns, and he thought that we were sad about it, so he spent 20 minutes reassuring us that someday we could be nuns. (Drew), I was a little nervous as plans fell through again with my first blue (trainee), and I was afraid she might be mad or frustrated that we werent teaching quite as much as she probably expected. Please check to see if I anything out! Some random guy didnt like that and ran up to my companion and I and threw a punch at me but stopped his swing right before it hit my face. I consider the mission and language learning experience to be among the richest I have ever had. My prayer worked and he left us alone and minutes later almost had a brawl with some Arabs up to no good. (Jeffrey), Depends on what part of the county youre in. (Chloe), I started, ended, and spent most of my mission within the borders of the old Bordeaux mission and was even trained by a Bordeaux missionary. Contributed ByChristine Rappleye, Deseret News. (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. Learning by mastering the six discussions in French and being immersed in the Waloon and French cultures, with the foundation of my language education, is how I became proficient in French. In a revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet in 1833, the Lord said, "For it shall come . I didnt say anything to my companion until after 2 more stops. A beautiful family and peace of mind and eternal perspective. (Matt), Bread and cheese, snails, sauerkraut with various meats, fries and the different sauces that France and Belgium have to offer. It never got too cold, but spending too much time outdoors in the winter was chilly business. You will be forever blessed in every aspect of your life. (Kara), Colombes, Evry/Grigny, Versailles, Melun, Bois Guillaume, Rouens, and Nantes. (Paul), France felt like home and still does. Some in Europe, at least one in North America (Montreal), and some in Africa. There are many kind, beautiful Muslims, many vibrant and funny Africans, people from the old French colonies, transplants from Asia, South America, the rest of Europe, and also many tourists. Buy one that will fit a book of Mormon, some pamphlets, a water bottle and a camera. 4 seasons without the extremes you get in the Midwest. (Jordan), Finding a family that we were taking a Book of Mormon to whose address we had left at home, hours away. This led me in Patience to realize that, Have a good attitude. 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. (Valan), People skills. (Jeffrey), French speaking and knowing how to act professionally in a setting. Hated it so never tried it. Free resources about the France ParisMission: *OtherMission Pages:FranceLDS Missions. There are so many types of transportation that you have to figure out how and when to use. When I got to Chile, there was still much to learn, but after four short months I was able to get more solid understanding of the language. This came in handy because once in the mission, you were practically immersed in the language. Madeline Evans of Riverton, served in the Chile Osorno Mission, 20162018, Spanish speaking. We all spent the day in our apartment, having our meeting there in our living room, followed by a big lunch. One day while we were speaking to a Norwegian, the man turned to me and said, You should teach your American friend to speak better Norwegian. (Mariah), Moderate. One was particularly tough. Practice writing in your mission languagefor example, personal notes and reminders, letters, thank-you notes, and notes of encouragement. 2017-2020, Paul J. Sorensen 2014-2017, Frdric Jean Babin 2011-2014, Franck A. Poznanski 2008-2011, Don H. Staheli ( Listen to an interview with the Stahelis) 2005-2008, Steven H. Pond 2002-2005, Lynn Bennion 1999-2002, David W. Madsen 1996-1999, Dennis K. Brown Language training for missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has ranged from when early missionaries spent time learning in-country to the more structured training provided by the Language Training Mission and the current missionary training centers worldwide. They gave me a brief introduction to the language, which helped me see what I was in for. (Jordan), Riding the bus at night in Mauritius. People are proper and polite, they love their language, beauty and history. I served in the Madagascar Antananarivo mission. I chalked all of this up to the gift of tongues. We were handing out English lesson flyers while knocking on doors in St Dennis. It just made sense. (Chloe), Do not bring clothes hangers even though the missionary preparation manuals advise it. The Provision of Language-Learning Support for LDS Missionaries . Do your best to communicate in a loving way with your companion. Armani isnt exactly for missionaries. Also, most of our transfers were by train, not automobile. Keep it going! (Drew), I was on splits the first night of my mission with two elders. I didnt understand much for the first three months of my time in Italy. Rabbit. I wouldve worked better with members. My new trainee stepped on dog poop a couple of times first day. (Jeffrey), Immerse yourself in the work. The French-speaking members in Phoenix have a deep love for the Savior and strong testimonies that God knows each of His children. The food is unforgettable. I am still applying the positive attitude in improving my English every day. Goat cheese salads. In November of 1961, university officials and others involved with the pilot program assembled here to discuss plans for the new language institute. No spirit, no success. Christine Minenno Pinkston of Draper served in the Buenos Aires South Mission, November 1987May 1989, Spanish speaking. In 1961, six French-speaking missionaries were sent to the areas near Quebec. The other blessings were from the ways I grew on my mission. Her brother had just accepted the gospel and told her about the blessings he had received and she wanted to know more. (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. Learn to accept them for who they are, look for the good in them, compromise with them, and have a good time while you are with them. It was amazing to see someones life lifted up and to receive joy through the Gospel. But my experience in the missionary training center was so positive and I was excited, feeling like I was progressing. (Kale), St. Brieuc, Chateauroux, Limoges, Talence, Nantes, and Montauban. Maria Lor of Salt Lake City served in the Japan Sendai Mission, 20162018, Japanese speaking. Then, I got to the mission field and thought, This is not the language they taught me in the MTC! But the language did come. And those talents are specifically required for the people you teach. How to work harder when exhausted. Always practice the language. They encourage you to learn French, and become part of their home. A week or two in snow, rain in fall and spring, a couple days of gusty wind, and sunshine otherwise. Courage, empathy, being able to work hard. We worked hard, and it was exhausting. Laundry. I saw almost 50 baptisms in my 18 months. How to be more spiritual. (Stuart), The French can take a long time to open up and embrace new ideas or people, but once they do they are totally committed. But work is progressing, and swinging upward. Get to know the members, become their friends, and find out ways how you can help them do missionary work. (Mariah), Not many baptisms. Love the people and dont judge others :)(Jordan), Read the scriptures out loud in the language. ;). I understand what is important. There are many Muslim people in France. Welcome to /r/latterdaysaints, a sub for members and friends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (formerly known as Mormons). An assignment as unusual as a French-speaking mission in Arizona has certainly caused us to question the impact of our role once or twice. (Chloe), Dont worry about trying to express everything that you want to say. I never actually baptized someone the entire 2 years I served. Lardons & crime fraiche with pasta. (Kale), I would shore up your testimony and knowledge of the Gospel and Book of Mormon. I learned how the Spirit worked with me more clearly. The ethnicity is add broad as you will ever find. Rochelle R. Hale of Simi Valley, California, served in the Argentina East (renamed Argentina Rosario) Mission 19741976, Spanish speaking. That was the last time I let him schedule dinner appointments. (Anonymous), Perseverance. I would not be the same person without that growth. We soon discovered that the Arizona Phoenix Mission is home to a large population of French speakers originally from West and Central Africa, Haiti, and other countries around the world. There are 2 islands in the mission that are primarily "French speaking" La Runion and Mauritius. Self Control. Among the hardest things Id done. They love fine food, good education, good music, small gatherings, they dress nicely and are generous. The LDS Church in French Polynesia was founded in 1843 as the first foreign-language mission of the church. Jared Schoeny of Hamilton, Virginia, served in the Marshall Islands/Kiribati Mission (Kiribati Region), 20162018, Kiribati speaking. There are several. . (Michael), In Meaux, a Sunday School instructor asked me to get a tableau. For my last few transfers, we were able to get 20 lessons a week, which is stellar for any mission, especially with larger geographic alliance. Love the people. (Kara), Fresh bread and chocolate. But it served the purpose of giving me a strong foundation that served me well during the rest of my mission and really the rest of my life. Surely there will be hard and discouraging times. (Doug), Pray for the people even before you get your call. (Alex), The ability to speak and teach without having every word written out. (Scott), This happened twice on mission. Its nice and varied! Having learned a foreign language gave me confidence that I was smart enough to do well in college. I saw behind her a huge dog and right after she said bonjour I told her to shut the door because I was afraid that the dog would attack us. Thats what its about Joy in the journey. I remember distinctly hearing the Spirit tell me to simply bear my testimony of the eternal nature of the family. (Jordan), How to speak another language. Wind chill drops the temp 10 degrees and the wind cuts through any clothing you have. It is such beautiful countryside, both in natures landscape, and also in the architecture of the little roads, the stone buildings, the manicured trees and the history there . There was one coveted language tool, an out-of-print Kiribati-English dictionary that could only be obtained from being transferred to a remote outer island and asking one of the schools there for one, but even that was full of outdated words that no longer existed in the modern language. Everyone was happy to move on to his or her fields of labor. I discovered a lot about myself. If you had the right gear, it was magical. Readers shared how they learned their mission language. Tartiflette. Hot summers (Anonymous), Wet and cold most of the year and hot and humid in the summer. Language. (Bryan), Cold wet winters. (Kara), Love every minute and never stop praying! (Elsa), I had three Mission Presidents: President Jones in Paris, Elder Andersen, and President Oveson in Bordeaux. (Mariah), My mission is one of the hardest, you dont see many missionaries on bikes, we walk, drive, or use the subways. Reunion and Madagascar (heckmy cousin just got home TODAY from madagascar.). 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. (Chloe), Investigators reading the scriptures and telling us what they learned. (Mariah), We were out knocking on doors late one night and missed the last bus back into the main town where our apartment was. Im so excited to see how it grows and now the temple is being dedicated! But at the same time, I felt some inner rush to keep hurrying to find her. President Luthey and his wife, who had just been released as mission president, were invited to our home in Provo for family home evening. Cheese. They are amazing men and their wives are incredible and strong. Not only was I blessed with the chance to develop near-native fluency in French during my time serving, but I developed a literary fluency in most of the Romance Languages along the way. (Bryan), The Bible better and Book of Mormon. (Anna), I was training for the second time in St. Ouen/Sarcelles, and we were waiting to cross a busy street after an appointment. During that time when we were in Church meetings or speaking with investigators, I went through a little mind game of listen, translate; translate, speak; repeat. Eventually I was thinking and praying in Spanish, and if there were words that I didnt understand, I could still get the context of what was being discussed. Its nice to have some high quality tights/nylons and deodorant and stuff. (Elsa), A gypsy kid stole my companions cheeseburger at one of the McDonalds on Rue Ste. (Doug), Paris is difficult at first but then, it just gets in your bones. (Nicholai), Temperate 4 seasons. Justin Ashton of Fort Worth served in the Tahiti Papeete Mission, 20002002, Tahitian and French speaking. What was the worst thing that could happen? (Nicholai), I had 4 Mission PresidentsI only officially met 2 of them. I wasnt the smartest kid in town, but I was surprised at how well I was picking things up in the missionary training center. Teenagers were also hostile when in groups. If this will happen in the future given the eternity of time ahead of us why is it not just as reasonable to conclude that this has happened in the past and that we are part of a immortal eternal race who are here on earth to learn how to make moral decisions without being forced to IE Agency. There's also Cote d'Ivoire, and Belgium. Learn more about guidelines and necessary forms. I had never learned another language, and I heard that Finnish was difficult. Over coming adversity. (Chloe), I wish I was more dedicated in obtaining the Ammon Award. My sister is putting her papers in soon, and has a desire to use the French she has been learning. I'm checking what I receive against a list of all the current missions. 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. to LDS Mission Network (LDSMN Official Donation Page) Number of records: Alumni: 3108: . Life-long friends. He decided to be baptized. Speak Your Language was the program I learned in November 1987 at the Provo Missionary Training Center. The temporal/secular history of the Church is often many individuals only exposure to the Church, but intelligent discussion of such is often an amazingly positive and readily accessible way to reach people about the Gospel. We were walking home from the train to our apartment and a drunk guy threw a glass bottle at us that narrowly missed us. And yet its now the most comfortable to me. 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. $50.00. (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. I feel a sense of direction and a great sense of peace! Fortitude. Full-Time Senior Missionaries. 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