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. I did not want to be the kind of missionary that just survived my two years and then went home. Brother Winters is a mission presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker and former stake presidency counselor, bishop, seminary teacher, ward Young Men president, elders quorum president and missionary in the Ecuador Guayaquil Mission. Why are you on a mission, share what is special to you in addition to teaching the gospel in the Lords way. If you are average size, you can buy clothing. Osvaldo Rietra Dias, 46, and Ariane Dias, three children, Santa Lucia Ward, Belo Horizonte Brazil Stake: Mozambique Maputo Mission, succeeding President Francisco J. Senna and Sister Elizabete Senna. I still long to be there even as a married man with children. (Pablo), Aranjuez, Badajoz, Valdepeas, Villalba, Getafe, Segovia, Madrid. before we found out that he was already a member of The Church. He said I think we should go back. (Dave), I remember the members getting a big kick out of the accent of one of my companions. Europa Press. Your going to want to buy them there anyway. Plaza Mayor square in Madrid. If you truly love them, you will find it easier to serve them and make difficult sacrifices in order to bless their lives. They would be so helpful and cared deeply for you as if you were their own family member. (Chris), A common trend is that new missionaries would carry *everything* they thought they would need with them. Dont be a perfectionist right from the get-go, or you will wind up hating everything. People in Spain say Im Catholic the same way someone else would say I have brown hair. Its part of their cultural identity, not so much a doctrine to believe in or follow. Salamanca was my favorite city. 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. We are Presidente and Hermana Clegg, the newest lucky couple to be able to preside over this incredible mission. (Levi), So much diversity in the people, and also I loved the European culture of it and medieval history. (Adam), Short sleeve shirts, not heavy suits or dresses. (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. (Dara), There were only two branches in Madrid when I started. Old people can become some of your best friends. 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. (David), Chorizo, Huevos con Papas, Pallela, and Corn Flakes with Chocolate granola sprinkled on top. Its false. (Dara), I love traveling by train. 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. Download this stock image: The president of the Community of Madrid and the PP of Madrid, Isabel Daz Ayuso, speaks during the closing ceremony of the XIII Extraordinary Autonomous Congress of New Generations of the PP, at the Adolfo Surez Auditorium, on November 5, 2022, in Madrid (Spain). During this time after Francos death, there were many protests as the political groups tried to get power. 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. (Nathan), Pasteries, Turron, Paella, any of the cheeses. Tlcharger cette image : 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 . (James), I got one foot stuck in the metro door with the rest of me still on the platform as it started to go and couldnt get it out. Its so much easier when you know what youre getting into and can base your style on their culture as well. We left her building to go to another appointment and I could not think about anything else besides Carmen. And feeling the true importance of family. Buen Retiro Park. It was the opposite of a stupor of thought. (Levi), Video interviews with returned missionaries, Cultural articles written by returned missionaries, hermanawarnerspainmadridmission.blogspot.com, missionarycoupleinmadridspain.blogspot.com, Madrid Mission President Watkins (2009-12) Group, Madrid Mission President Clark 2000-03 Group, Madrid Mission President Shallenberger 1997-00 Group, Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group, Madrid Reunion 2012 President Winkel Group, Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group, Madrid Mission President Paya 1985-1988 Group, Madrid Mission President Heaton 1988-1991 Group, Madrid Mission 1991-94 President Mark Nelson Group, Madrid Mission 1976-79 President Sterling Nixon Group, Click here to browse Madrid Mission gifts, Listen to an interview with the Farnsworths, Things That Keep People From Recording Their Lifey (And Why They Shouldn't), Alcal de Henares, Alcorcn, Los Cristianos en la Isla Tenerife, Toledo. I learned how to prepare to talk on a subject in church. We basically ran the church there. (Paul), Tortilla Espanola, Paella, Turron, Palmeras, the thick, pudding-like hot chocolate with churros. Iceland does not have an embassy in Spain, but its embassy in Paris, France, is accredited for Spain.It does have consulates in Madrid and Barcelona. What are some interestingfacts about the Madrid Mission? You can go to this link https://madridmissionmoments.blogspot.com/ He then served the Church for the next seven years as Directory of Temporal Affairs in the Andes Region (Lima, Peru) and the Pacific Region (Honolulu, Hawaii). (Alexandra), I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way to gain eternal life. (Levi), The better things to spend my time studying. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that it can help people get closer to the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Here are LDS-friendly educational videos aboutSpain. 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. I looked at the drawing I drew of the dream he had just described, before I turned around a simply let the Spirit work through me. We felt like we were watching a movie! Its hard to explain to someone who hasnt lived it. (Nathan), That it really does go way too fast. (Kyle), When we thought we saw a bunch of children playing tag in the street, but it turned out that one child had actually smeared dog poop on his hand and was trying to wipe it on the other kids. Ivan Stratov, 53, and Svitlana Stratova, three children, Fairfield Ward, Melbourne Australia Heidelberg Stake: Ukraine Kyiv/Moldova Mission, succeeding President Edwin C. Kumferman and Sister Karen D. Kumferman. We walked back to our Piso and enjoyed a Medio Dia. My career, the college I went to, all sorts of other thingsI was led to those decisions by things that happened on my mission. Serve your companion every day, even more if you dont get along. (Pablo), Some kids on a metro thought they were rough and tough by throwing our chapas on the ground, we thought that was funny. (Brian), Sentir el amor de , Dios al ensear despus de haber ayunado dos das y encontrar a Mkchael y ensearle y recibirle despus de tanta bsqueda y ayuno , jams haba visto tan clara la mano del Seor. (Nathan), Fish and face are very close in Spanish, dont mix those up when bearing your testimony! We were walking in the street of Madrid on the Calle Granvia and it was just about the time for Medio dia. I finally told the Lord that if our next appointment was not there, I would ask my companion if he wanted to go back. Puerta de Alcal Gate. . Lentil bean soup. In particular, Spanish has become almost as used in my life as English. (Dave), A strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When they started the robbing talk I spoke up and said NO. (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. (Ross), Nothing too extreme. Etc. (David), The people are always willing to engage and talk with you about anything as long as you make an effort to do it in Spanish. The following week, Aug 8-9 we had transfers and farewells for another group of wonderful missionaries. As we walked there we found Edison, and had we not run into him that day he wouldnt be active right now. (Shari), I was there for 9/11 when the towers fell so we were on high alert and our Mission President had us hide out for a week until things calmed down a bit. (Shari), Lightweight suits. (Nathan), There were several, but I remember one that was such a miracle. Other areas seemed to experience the four seasons much like many areas of the United States, although I only saw snow in one area. (Chris), I inadvertently cussed pretty loudly in a little store right next to our apartment while talking with one of the neighbors. The club has over 200 members, the majority of whom are highly educated elites from finance, telecommunications, law, media, consulting, tourism, fashion, scientific research, and higher education. (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. I looked for them constantly and every night I would write it down in my planner. He became one of the strongest members of the church for that region during his time there according to my Mission President. Mission President:PresidentKevin B. I could have been a lot more effective in my first 6 months. Madrid, Spain. And we talked about this for a year, and now we're here. The point . (Pablo), Tortilla, paella, pisto, palmeras, cocido. I know how to study and feast on the Gospel. (Stephen), Some are kind, and would give up their food for the missionaries. Loving it over here (October 6th, 2014) 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. Chorizo Delicious spanish sausage. She was such a golden contact and accepted the gospel within a few weeks. I collected our group and together we walked our deacon home. If you ask a Spaniard how to get somewhere, he will happily take 10 whole minutes, stopping other passersby to conference on how to get where it is you want to go. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the only true church on the earth today and that if you continue to be firm and steadfast, it can be a guide in your life. (David), Early on I once used the word embarazada (pregnant) thinking I was saying I was embarrassed! The Embassy of the Philippines in Madrid is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Spain. And bone chilling cold in the winter. 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. God called me to Spain to teach and to baptize. (Leland), Athletic socks help avoid blisters. About halfway through the meal, we realized we had forgotten that we actually had a planned lunch appointment right then, and we were late. (Kyle), Served in leganes, Madrid, Merida, alacala de Henares and Salamanca. If that was his choice, then he would would face the same challenges and adversity that he was facing now. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It definitely gets cold in the winter but we never saw more than a light dusting of snow while I was there. Pan. (Ezra), Bring a couple pairs of jeans for preparation days. A 34-year-old man has been isolated in Spain as health authorities suspect that he contracted Ebola-like Marburg virus during his stay in Equatorial Guinea, a small African nation. Very similar weather pattern to the upper-South in the United States with less humidity. I also love the history, and old building. Elder Tyndale-Biscoe was assigned to be a new Assistant to the President along with Elder Hodges. (Boas), Learned to love the people. (Kyle), To plan for failure and to quickly get back to it. Never say con yo, that sounds the same as a different word that you dont want to say. Madrid is home to plenty of movie theaters, museums, dance classes and performances that allow you to practice the language while exploring the city. (Boas), While not necessarily funny, I found that the missionaries were trusted. She was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Ilton de Souza Castro and Nice Giroldo Castro. Heres a recent address for the MadridMission. I said are you sure. He agreed. Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group: 7. (Adam)Amazing culture and beautiful country. Spain is definitely not a poor, third-world country. But it took me a few months to come to that decision and I wish I had done it before I entered the Mission Training Center. Royal Palace. (Sean), In Madrid, it was very cosmopolitan. (David), I was walking one of the the young men from my ward in Villalba home from English class late one evening when my companion and I came across a man with his mother in law and girlfriend parked in a car arguing. (Jule), The Bible had only been available in Spanish for 10 years when I got there. 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. (Shari), I wish I hadnt carried quite so much in my backpack. As we walked by he got a crazy look on his face and started chasing us, hand outstretched. (Ross), Everything. Select from the list or hover over the map to find out about points of interest. They started following us saying all sorts of really horrible things and then they cut us off and hit us with some sort of pipe that they had picked up somewhere. New mission presidents and their wives participate in a workshop during the Mission Leadership Seminar held in the Provo MTC June 24-26. We try to keep this info up to date, but its a good idea to check the address with several sources, including your mission packet or the mission office. Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. President Pingree is a former mission presidency counselor, stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president, and missionary in the Spain Madrid Mission. (Shari), Tortilla, paella, bocadillos, chorizo, mosto, horchata, flan. Dont be a robot, be yourself. In the winters, it never really got below 20its snowed, I believe, three times on my mission. We were truly guided by the Spirit. I never would have guessed that before living in Spain or even while I was there. (David), I had a few crazy dangerous experiences on my mission. DONT DO IT. He was born in Salt Lake City to Sterling D. Colton and Eleanor R. Colton. We bid him goodnight. The prime minister of Spain, officially president of the Government (Spanish: Presidente del Gobierno), is the head of government of Spain.The office was established in its current form by the Constitution of 1978 and it was first regulated in 1823 as a chairmanship of the extant Council of Ministers, although it is not possible to determine when it actually originated. (Shari), My companion taking down the gypsy who stole my wallet. He was born in Takoradi, Ghana, to Joseph Kojo Morrison and Mary Efua Obua Sarfo. 297 Activity No new posts today 4in the last month 297 total members Could I have blessed the lives of more people if I had the Spirit with me more often? (Dara), Paella was my favorite but I also loved churros con cocolate. Sister Colton is a former ward Relief Society presidency counselor, institute teacher, seminary teacher, troop committee chair, temple worker and ward Primary president. I think most importantly I gained of love of the scriptures, a love of the gospel, a love of teaching, and a more sound understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 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. (Nathan), Everything/blessing in my life now is based off of my time in Madrid. *Click here to browse Madrid Mission gifts. Hopping down the station someone finally helped me open the door enough to get it out. (Boas)), Hot! He was born in Granger, Utah, to Dennis J Nordfelt and Glenda Nordfelt. (Daniel), Dont give up. Heres a list of LDS missionary blogs for the MadridMission. Menu. (David), Garbanzo bean soup. (Daniel), Going out of my comfort zone. This is a lot funnier when you realize that in Spain, lunch is the major meal of the day. You become that kind of a man by completely forgetting about yourself, your needs, your wants, your desires, to go focus on the needs, wants, and desires of others and helping bring them the fruits of the harvest you already know. (David), Teaching, time management, living on a schedule (we have 2 sets of twins, so that one is critical (Shari), How to live with a roommate, talk to strangers, study scriptures. There was also two Spanish males who tried to jump us on the Metro subway. So we started running across the main road towards the perpetrator. The blessings are endless. I was befuddled that she was protecting the man who was just beating her. (Kyle), Hot and sunny, and cold in the winter it actually snowed in Madrid. Many friends and loved ones were lost in those horrible explosions. (Levi), Bring lots of clothes for the summer and deodorant (because they dont have it there). What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? A young lady approached a couple of Elders one day on the train and asked to know more about the church. Their names and assignments are listed below. I almost fell over. Tortilla Espanola. (David), I was able to speak the language very fluently. Make sure you're taking a well-rounded approach, too, practicing listening, speaking, reading and writing. (David), I loved my Doc Martin shoes. (Jon), Barcelona, Elche, Madrid, Santander. Any things you really like about the area/people? Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group: 7. 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. She was born in Moscow, Russia, to Gennadiy Beleyev and Tatiana Beleyeva. Make sure you get the overcoat/undercoat that all missionaries seem to get. (Alexandra), Pack for both warm and cold weather. As we found out what had happened, our hearts dropped! (Kyle), Work so hard you fall fast asleep! Just try to remember that people are trying to be direct, not offensive. Opened in 1951, it is located at the corner of Calle Eresma and Calle Guadalquivir in the barrio (neighborhood) of El Viso, part of the district of Chamartn in northern Madrid, where it has been since 1998. (Brian), Conducir por la noche con algunos misioneros entre ellos los ap y meternos sin querer en el parque lleno de mujeres dela calle y cerrar los ojos para no ver y gritbamos mucho pero logramos salir de all , fue gracioso y peligroso. (Kristin), I wish I knew more about the scriptures and Preach My Gospel before I went. He had no idea what happened! Spanish is the easiest language to learn, as well as the most useful language, other than English. Barca president 2010-2014: . 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. There was a knife pulled on me and my companion twice. A lot of people will say no but there are going to be some that say yes. Madrid Mission - President Paya 1985-1988 Group: 8. Madrid Mission President Heaton . We also had people throwing rocks at us in a parking Salamanca. As we went around the room the answers sounded like this: I feel good. I feel peaceful. Yeah, I feel good being here, I like everything youre saying. When you speak, its like theres a warmth coming out of you and its filling me up with joy. It was amazing to see the Spirit testify so strongly to people each and every day of my mission. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN. Once I believed that, I could start using my faith as a principle of power. Thank you very much for taking the time to be here. The four of us could NOT stop laughing and had one of the most memorable Christmases of my life. (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. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to David Lawrence Cook and Cleone Barber Cook. (Stephen), Hot in the summer with cool mornings/evenings and warm days in the spring and fall. An ongoing investigation has found that Spain's former centre-right Partido Popular government (EPP) - in collaboration with police officers and certain media - carried out an illegal "dirty. president and her family about the atonement and the sabbath day. To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for the Malaga Mission: Log into your LDS account here. Nuevas Generaciones del Partido Popular is the youth organization of the Partido Popular, with scope of action throughout Spain. Cool, but not frigid, winters with little to no snow. If you are big and tall, bring what you need with you. Still not sure why the mission kept us all living in poverty like that. In Madrid, it tends to be really hot and dry, though it does get chilly in the winter. Sister Graham is a Young Women adviser and former stake Young Women and Primary presidency counselor, and ward Relief Society and Primary president. Y aprender los principios que me han ayudado a gobernar mi vida y la de mi familia. 2:56 P.M. CEST. You will plant seeds along the way but you are called to teach and to baptize. Missionaries are called to teach and to baptize. The first meetinghouse built by the Church was dedicated on 10 July 1977 in Madrid. A mission is the Lords opportunity to teach you the lessons that you always thought would be impossible to learn. (David), In Palencia, one of the families in Palencia had a dog named Chulin and he used to jump on people. (Boas), I was so concerned that Spain would be like Mexico. We heard and saw a lady scream my purse, my purse its being stolen! Impromptu speaking. Post #20 August 25th - October 7th 2020 (Click on the post title to read the post in a larger format.) 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. (Alexandra), Caas de chocolate Churros y chocolate Tortilla de patata Gaspacho Turrn (de coco) Lentejas. (David), A spiritual experience I had with the time with Elder Stapleton. It completely changed the course of my life and has made it far better than I ever dreamed. Humility. (Paul), Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con papas. It can be very tempting to give up on it and throw in the towel. What does that mean? I had been letting my companion do the talking. (Dave), Madrid, Getafe, Villalba, Talavera de la Reyna. During the summer, I would take two or three cold showers a day to wash the sweat off. She was born in Salt Lake City to Rulon Nichols Smith and Edith Law. 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. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Job Frederick Pingree Jr. and Phyllis Lee Pingree. Spain Madrid Mission / July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021. The leadership, and the growth is immeasurable. She was born in Redwood City, California, to John Cannon Pingree and Carmen Boyden Pingree. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Karl Wagas Stewart and Virginia Clara Radcliff. I had the opportunity to visit several months later and Carmen was still not baptized but 5 of her family members were now baptized. To make sure I know what my priority is before I make any decisions. The Elders called us immediately and we were able to meet with her within a few days. This is what my heart is feeling right now as we complete our three years as Mission Leaders of the great Spain . (Daniel), Youre not going to be an amazing missionary right from the first day, AND THATS OKAY. The following 16 new mission presidents and companions have been called by the First Presidency. So, when an investigator was at his wits end and everything was going wrong in his life and my companion and I were trying to comfort him, I kindly assured him that we would put up with him no matter what. I still remember the perplexed look my trainer gave me. This country is amazing, beautiful, and historic. (Adam), Paella, pan, lentils, arroz Cubao, chuches, palmeras. (Dave), Follow the advice given when you receive your mission call. She then participated in a series of meetings with a variety of Spanish officials, including the Vice President and other Ministers. (Shari), Asking for jabon when ordering meat (jamon). (Sean), Spanish tortilla, McCerdo (from McDonalds), Telepizza, Chorizo, Jamn Serrano. One of the great sacrifices you will make is following the mission rules with exactness. The meeting was co-chaired [] *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. Segovia was one of my favorites. acetunas. To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for theMadridMission: Here are in-depth YouTube video interviews with returned missionaries from the Spain MadridMission. (Jule), You can buy pretty much anything there. (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. I learned how to travel on my own and be self-reliant. This includes the new Rwanda Kigali and Hawaii Laie missions. (Adam), Enjoy the awesome and amazing ride you now get to have! I gained a great love for Spain. And another one that I remember in my third transfer, and my companion laughed at me, I was talking to our new member and her daughter (investigator) that we are humans (como humanos) and instead of that I said we are men (como hombres). 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