Mission President Companion; Costa Rica San Jos East: Andrew H. Johnson: Diane Johnson: . We went to her apartment looking for an inactive member but he did not live there anymore. She was worth waiting for. (Ross), Too many to count. If you dont talk about religion, Spaniards are some of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever met. 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. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. There was only one stake when I was there. But after having a coca cola and sitting down for a bit we got to leave. They looked like the crystal clear water of his home up in the mountains of Mexico. (Shari), Tortilla, paella, bocadillos, chorizo, mosto, horchata, flan. (Alexandra), Pack for both warm and cold weather. (Sean), I learned Spanish. Dont worry too much- I think thats what helped me so much- to be focused on my mission and the people there. (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. If that was his choice, then he would would face the same challenges and adversity that he was facing now. (Shari), Spanish. 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. 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! And in the small towns, we got lots of autonomy. *Click here to browse Madrid Mission gifts. Spain Madrid Mission - President and Sister Shallenberger 1997-2000 Join group About this group An online meeting place and message center for friends and family who served in the Spain Madrid Mission with President and Sister Shallenberger See more Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. (Dave), I remember the members getting a big kick out of the accent of one of my companions. (Kyle), People skills, Learning how to appreciate other cultures. We set up another appointment, but I was transferred before that happened. Search. 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. (Leland), Long summers. (Dara), I love traveling by train. She was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Ilton de Souza Castro and Nice Giroldo Castro. My career, the college I went to, all sorts of other thingsI was led to those decisions by things that happened on my mission. The mother in law was in the front seat and the girlfriend was in the back while the enraged boyfriend was in the drivers seat. Sister Nordfelt is a ward Primary teacher and former Young Women adviser and ward Primary presidency counselor. 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. I learned to depend on and trust the Lord to direct my lifeand that He would. Bring a coat for the winter. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Meet President & Sister Clegg (the newest President Mission of Malaga) Hola to all the missionaries, family members and anyone interested in the Spain Malaga Mission. (David), I had a few crazy dangerous experiences on my mission. (Chris), Learning Spanish is an obvious one. In all the confusion, we ended up getting off the bus a few stops early and hiking more than a mile in the pouring rain. (Levi), Very, very hot and dry in the summer, and the winters are fairly chilly, but have hardly any snow. The girl behind the counter said Eso no se vende por 50 pelas! Hilarious. (Pablo), Aranjuez, Badajoz, Valdepeas, Villalba, Getafe, Segovia, Madrid. A month passed before he suddenly appeared at church with his friend, who was also a student and active member of our small branch. One man even took our photo and sent it to our families. (Shari), I wish I had learned how to use faith as a principle of power earlier on. And lots of comfy socks. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. (Stephen), Seviche Arroz con lentejas Pure de calabacin Jamon serrano Baleadas Tacos Silpancho. Brother Hammon is a stake presidency counselor and former stake Young Men presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, Gospel Doctrine teacher, Scoutmaster and missionary in the Germany Frankfurt Mission. It was a really good experience, and I felt the spirit. We never saw them again. 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. Share your heart, and your love for the Savior and the gospel. (Jule), More than I can name! (Brian), Las diferentes culturas que conoc y sus comidas. It completely steered me onto the path I chose later in life. 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. Skip to content. (Pablo), Some kids on a metro thought they were rough and tough by throwing our chapas on the ground, we thought that was funny. (Levi), Spaniards are very much Catholic there, or atheist. Its had its boundaries redrawn, so some of the areas I served in are no longer part of the Madrid Mission. That snapped me out of my shock and I raced over to the back door, and sternly snapped at the man to get out of the car (helped I was much bigger than him. My companion and I laughed so hard. She then participated in a series of meetings with a variety of Spanish officials, including the Vice President and other Ministers. Menu. I always made it a point of taking any new greenie I had there, so I went five or six times at least. Heres a list of LDS missionary blogs for the MadridMission. You can get a small microwave for around $30. 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. (Boas), I was trying to pet a dog at the play ground near the apartment in Salamanca and it bit me. (Nathan), Two weeks before the end of my mission (March 11th), we woke up to a call from the Assistants to the President telling us not to leave our apartments under any circumstances. Im actually still in contact with her 12 years later, and cant help but smile when I see her happiness. (David), I was able to speak the language very fluently. Home; Contact Information; About Us; Archived posts; Open Search. (Sean), Warm in the summer, moderately cold and very wet in the winter, and nice for a couple of weeks each spring and fall. They served me very well throughout the whole mission. He was born in Hobart Tas, Australia, to George Stratov and Thelma Jane Cooper. Spain Madrid mission International Mission 1973 Bernard P. Brockbank: 1989 The London England Temple (formerly the London Temple) is the 12th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and is located in Newchapel, Surrey, England. We didnt get many lunch or dinner appointments, but that day we were stuffed. 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. (James), I dont think a day went by when I didnt have a spiritual experience. (Brian), Trtilla de patatas, Arroz con pollo. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Job Frederick Pingree Jr. and Phyllis Lee Pingree. 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. I stepped back a step or two, enough for him to get out of the car, look at me, the scurry over to the drivers side to drive away. (Ezra), Countless. 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. Spain Madrid: Michael Hamilton: Stephanie Hamilton: Europe East Area. Plaza Mayor square in Madrid. 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. Spain has the nicest suits, shirts and pants. Does it have meaning he thought? Pack a dressy pair for conferences and Sunday dress up. Thank you very much for taking the time to be here. (Judith), Tortilla Espana, Pepitos, Chorizo. They also use the theta, meaning that z,ce, and ci have a th sound. 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. They got the message, but I wonder what they thought about the possible massage. She was born in Redwood City, California, to John Cannon Pingree and Carmen Boyden Pingree. At the time, I was about 62 and 200 lbs, compared to his 56 and 150 lbs) He stopped, and I demanded again that he get out of the car. (Dara), I gained a stronger testimony of the gospel, and learned how to follow the Spirit better. (Stephen), Hot in the summer with cool mornings/evenings and warm days in the spring and fall. I was also there when the split happened in July of 1976. Europa Press. (Jon), Pack sturdy comfortable shoes for every day use. (Stephen), To talk to people and express my feelings. He ran away from us into the narrow streets of Madrid. acetunas. (Kyle), Language and connection to great people. They didnt get a good enough grip on my bag as they sped by, though, so no harm done, aside from the gross aspect of having been spat in the face. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Job Frederick Pingree Jr. and Phyllis Lee Pingree. He was born in Salt Lake City to George Robert Graham and Patricia Kelsey Graham. It was funny and I still laugh when I remember. (David), Tengo un masaje muy importante de Jesucristo que quiero compartir. Heres a link to the mission map for the MadridMission (LDS). (Brian), Obedience, I knew it, but there is no doubt the older I get that there is no substitute, if you want to be filled with the Spirit. The mayoress of Barcelona and the mayors of Madrid, Seville and Valencia signed, together with the vice president and secretary for Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, an agreement to transform their cities and accelerate the energy and ecological transition before 2030. 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. But I also feel that learning a second language helped me gain a better understanding of my first language. (Shari), Looking for inactive members on the ward list, the guy at the door told me someone had passed away and I thought he said moved away so I asked if he had his new address. We left her building to go to another appointment and I could not think about anything else besides Carmen. Heres a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the Madrid Mission. If you have a seat, please sit down. Avenida de Espana 17, Local 01-1. Your going to want to buy them there anyway. (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. Pan. And it's great to be here with you to kick off the I think is a history-making summit. (Brian), You dont need long john garments. One of the great sacrifices you will make is following the mission rules with exactness. Serve your companion every day, even more if you dont get along. Sister Graham is a Young Women adviser and former stake Young Women and Primary presidency counselor, and ward Relief Society and Primary president. (Kyle), Served in leganes, Madrid, Merida, alacala de Henares and Salamanca. (Leland), Showering is entirely optional in Spain. (Ross), While teaching a first discussion to a room full of people at church I testified about the first vision then asked how people felt. They seemed to view lying as being polite. (Leland), Practice more Spanish and the Gospel. (Dave), Dont be afraid. We basically ran the church there. I have turned this letter into a real blog. The following week, Aug 8-9 we had transfers and farewells for another group of wonderful missionaries. He became one of the strongest members of the church for that region during his time there according to my Mission President. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to David Lawrence Cook and Cleone Barber Cook. Dieses Stockfoto: (L-R) The president of the Community of Madrid and the PP of Madrid, Isabel Daz Ayuso, the president-elect of New Generations of the PP of Madrid, Ignacio Dancausa, and the national president of New Generations, Beatriz Fanjul, during the closing ceremony of the XIII Extraordinary Autonomous Congress of New Generations of the PP, at the Adolfo Surez Auditorium, on . 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. He was shocked, why would a fish do that? Luckily, I was saved! Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. Spain Madrid Mission I think thats changed. He was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Osvaldo Magalhes Dias and Evelina Theodora Rietra Dias. 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. (Daniel), Youre not going to be an amazing missionary right from the first day, AND THATS OKAY. (Kyle), Summer-short sleeves are nice. Its so much easier when you know what youre getting into and can base your style on their culture as well. In the winters, it never really got below 20its snowed, I believe, three times on my mission. Work hard every day, and find ways to also work smart. Madrid president vows to turn city into 'Florida of Europe' as she wages war on the Left The move is part of Isabel Daz Ayuso's campaign to topple the socialist-communist coalition government. (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. I served in Barcelona for 4 months, Elche for 2 months, Madrid area for 1 year total time, and Santander for 5 Months. the president and his wife a very nice. There was also two Spanish males who tried to jump us on the Metro subway. The balance of power in the ruling leftist coalition, led by Pedro Sanchez , makes it unclear whether parliament would approve its participation in a similar mission if the one in Mali ended. Dan J. Hammon, 60, and Debbie J. Hammon, four children, North Canyon 7th Ward, Bountiful Utah North Canyon Stake: Germany Frankfurt Mission, succeeding President Jacob L. Boyer and Sister Angela Boyer. She was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, to James Shiblon Lassetter and Betty Lou Lassetter. (Ross), One preparation day we drove to Salamanca and ended up playing hacky sack in Plaza Mayor. Please help! But to fear not because the power and love of Christ would swallow up all fears he would have and embrace him, like the larger fish eating the smaller fish. (Stephen), Knowing what family really is, and know what I want for my own. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Richard Dilworth Rust and Patricia Kathleen Brighton Rust. It is hot. Old people can become some of your best friends. (Daniel), Its kind of an odd quirk, but Spaniards LOVE to give directions. 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. (Sean), Bring along some college level grammar books for language study. You dont want to leave your mission with any what ifs, what if I had worked harder? (Jon), Around Madrid, the winters are cold and summers are hot. Elder Tyndale-Biscoe was assigned to be a new Assistant to the President along with Elder Hodges. 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. She was born in Divnohorsk, Russia, to Nikolay Ivanovich Palchik and Valentina Aleksandrovna Mishukova. Brother Hirschi is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, bishop, ward mission leader and missionary in the Brazil Campinas Mission. Whatever you are asked to bring, please do so. He threw his pebble, and the same series of events happened, with the smaller fish eating the pebble and then the larger fishing eating the smaller fish, all while jumping out of the water. (Dara), I was in Ourense for a year. They were making noises about robbing us. Saturday, . Blake R. Alder, 60, and Sheryl A. Alder, four children, Ashbury Ward, Meridian Idaho Linder Stake: Kentucky Louisville Mission, succeeding President Daniel R. Hughes and Sister Charla K. Hughes. Spaniards would just tell you to get the hell off their damn porch. As a missionary, I gained a love for teaching and public speaking. 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. This country is amazing, beautiful, and historic. (Ezra), The traditions and pride people had. 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. (Ezra), Just enjoy your time. (Paul), I was able to see the boy band Backstreet Boys arrive at a hotel in Madrid to thousands of screaming Spanish girls. You can work miracles through faith. (Ross), Churros con chocolate, croquetas, cake from dia, tortilla de patata, doner kebabs. Brother Bendixsen is a Sunday School teacher and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward mission leader, elders quorum president, ward Young Men presiden, and missionary in the France Paris Mission. Those were exciting times to go from 150 missionaries to 50 and back to 100+ in six months. It has helped my career. Amazing. He would say todo (all) and sound like toro (bull). (Levi), Bring lots of clothes for the summer and deodorant (because they dont have it there). She was born in Portland, Oregon, to Reed I. Oldroyd and Aileen Oldroyd. He got in and sped off, all while my companion and the poor helpless 12 year old deacon who was accompanying us watched. (McKenna), I personally served in Talavera de La Rena, Alcobendas, Cuenca, Alcorcon, Barrio 2, Villalba, Salamanca, and both areas in Badajoz. Getting along with people. (Daniel), In Spanish, the verb soportar does not mean to support, as you might guess, but to endure or to put up with. I did not know this at the beginning of my mission. I also pointed out that if he chose not to throw the pebble to accept baptism here in Spain, he would have a chance to throw the pebble later, at the bottom of the cliff when he returned to Mexico. Study skills. Can we please come in? She said okay come in. President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Snchez Born in Madrid on 29 February 1972. Name of the applicant: 2. My junior companion tried to talk about the dreams of Joseph in Egypt while I pondered and prayed for understanding. 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. And bone chilling cold in the winter. (Paul), Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con papas. It was a rough event to go through following only two and a half years exactly after September 11th. As far as I know, that was never a problem for any of us, but many at home were worried about how it would be. This is a lot funnier when you realize that in Spain, lunch is the major meal of the day. (Richard), Paella, Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con Papas, Hake in Salasa Verde, pollo Asado, Fish Galician style. So we went back, climbed the 5 flights of stairs and knocked on her door. June 30, 2022. At that time, . THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. He said I think we should go back. 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. (Jon), I was blessed to learn Spanish. (Adam), Enjoy the awesome and amazing ride you now get to have! But the unique thing about Spain is that there are so many immigrants! The Elders called us immediately and we were able to meet with her within a few days. Read all of the posts by spainmadridmissionblog on President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. Mxico Culiacn Mission She had been thrown out by the people she lived with for joining The Church and she was very distraught. . The representation of Spain in Iceland is made from the Oslo embassy, in Norway.Spain has an honorary consulate and an honorary vice consulate in . And, itll be hard, but worth it. Stay strong on the field and even more after. Alexey V. Samaykin, 43, and Lidia Samaykina, three children, Arbatskii Ward, Moscow Russia Stake: Russia Novosibirsk Mission, succeeding President Stephen E. Lamb and Sister Marjorie Lamb. Pedro Snchez has been President of the Government of Spain since June 2018. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN. While tests are carried out in Madrid, the patient has been transferred from a private hospital to an isolation unit at the Hospital La Fe in the Valencia region of Spain, news agency Reuters reported. Other areas seemed to experience the four seasons much like many areas of the United States, although I only saw snow in one area. All of us missionaries were in Madrid for a mission conference the day Franco died. You could get a fold down bed, sleep in your clothes along with 5 other people in the room, and be in the new city in the morning. Jamon serrano. (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. 200 year old buildings are young there. I did not like the big city of Madrid but I loved the small towns outside of Madrid. Once I believed that, I could start using my faith as a principle of power. Communication is important. 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. If you are big and tall, bring what you need with you. (Levi), Know that its gonna be tough, but just go out there and have fun! (Kyle), Love the people! (Brian), Confidence in speaking with others, study skills, habits of hard work, perseverance, etc. (Shari), All kinds and still reaping them. Embrace them as learning opportunities. One of the most hopeful lessons any missionary can learn to do right away. Political Correctness is entirely nonexistent in Spain. (Sean), I learned Spanish. During this time after Francos death, there were many protests as the political groups tried to get power. You'd think someone else walked in the room. We are Presidente and Hermana Clegg, the newest lucky couple to be able to preside over this incredible mission. Hopping down the station someone finally helped me open the door enough to get it out. If I wore a backpack, when I got home here was a 2 inch salt line on my back from where I was sweating. The Embassy of the Philippines in Madrid is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Spain. (Dave), A strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (Dara), Paella was my favorite but I also loved churros con cocolate. During the summer, I would take two or three cold showers a day to wash the sweat off. The MTC is located on the Madrid Temple complex, which includes the temple, a multistake meetinghouse, and a multipurpose . Madrid Spain Temple Presidents and Matrons Temple presidents and matrons are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. (Chris), We were not a high baptizing mission, but those who converted that were from Spain usually remained firm in the faith. Also, we met an 18 year old girl while knocking doors in Oviedo and half way through the first charla, she asked when she could have a Book of Mormon, before we ever mentioned it! I was shocked, never came across a situation like this before, and my heart was jacked with adrenaline. It aims to improve the image and influence overseas Chinese. (Shari), When I got there, the Madrid Temple had recently been built. I could have been a lot more effective in my first 6 months. (Daniel), On one of the worst, hardest days of my mission, after having been rejected and failed and rained on all day, we were literally just heading home defeated, when we stopped a lady walking on the street. I kept a list of all the nationalities I made contact with, and it got to over 45. we are going to do service at 5, and that is every wednesday instead of gym. On the hottest days of the summer it would stay around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. President & Sister Mellor, President and Sister Francis, Elder Reina joined us. (Stephen), More at the end of my mission, we were teaching a mother and 2 doughters, and after a few weeks of teaching, the oldest doughter told us that she feels that she has to get baptised. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. 297 Activity No new posts today 4in the last month 297 total members Bienvenido. Within 2 minutes, two Spanish cops stopped right behind his car and took off after him. 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