I also love the history, and old building. Brother Colton is a former stake Young Men president, young single adult bishop, bishopric counselor, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster, temple ordinance worker, ward mission leader and missionary in the Philippines Davao Mission. Click here. He was born in Salt Lake City to George Robert Graham and Patricia Kelsey Graham. Everywhere you go in Spain is like being a tourist. (Jon), The people were interesting. Could I have blessed the lives of more people if I had the Spirit with me more often? 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. I think thats changed. (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. (Kyle), There was an evening, when one of our new converts came to a conference. (Pablo), Love the Lord, put Him first. At that time, . (Dara), Dont mistake pecado and pescado. (Nathan), Cool castles to visit on preparation day, tons of history and sights to see, has a temple that is absolutely gorgeous (and has become such a pride for the neighborhood), and interesting bull fights and the running of the bulls events our Mission President gave us permission to see. She signed an important agreement with her counterpart, the Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba. (Pablo), We had a mob of jovenes throw some oranges at us- not rocks, but oranges, it was dark and in the middle of a bad area of town. (Chris), Lentejas, Chorizo, Jamn Serrano (pata negra), Tosta Rica. She was born in McNary, Arizona, to Darrell Lake Brimhall and Hazel Pearl Bryant Brimhall. You can work miracles through faith. The four of us could NOT stop laughing and had one of the most memorable Christmases of my life. Real Madrid's young striker Alvaro Rodriguez earned a late 1-1 draw for the champions in a tense derby clash against 10-man Atletico Madrid on Saturday in La Liga. Salamanca, Toledo, Segovia (the castle there is supposedly the castle Disney modeled his castle after), etc. (Boas), Communication skills, the ability to trust the voice of the Spirit. 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. (Leland), A new language and lots of growth in so many ways. And lots of comfy socks. So faithful! (McKenna), I personally served in Talavera de La Rena, Alcobendas, Cuenca, Alcorcon, Barrio 2, Villalba, Salamanca, and both areas in Badajoz. 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 Madrid Mission President Heaton . (Adam), One of the streets in our area was labeled the most dangerous section in Europe. See the list of 105 new mission presidents and companions called by the First Presidency to begin serving in July of 2021. . The Franco regime prepared a full agenda in Madrid: meeting Franco in El Pardo, a victory. Carmen answered the door. (Chris), Once, some kids on bicycles tried to steal my groceries and spat in my face. (David), I had a few crazy dangerous experiences on my mission. Tortilla Espanola. They told me my mission would be hard and that I would be lucky if I got a baptism. (Shari), Asking for jabon when ordering meat (jamon). (Nathan), There were several, but I remember one that was such a miracle. (Leland), Teaching and baptizing an extremely prepared, amazing woman. 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. (Levi), In a certain area we were so in tune to the spiritual guidance, it amazed me. (Judith), Tortilla Espana, Pepitos, Chorizo. 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. In the winter it barely reaches freezing. (Dave), Dont be afraid. (Adam), Everything I have in my life now ties back to the blessing of serving a mission. 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). The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. I love them! (Leland), Practice more Spanish and the Gospel. 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. But that totally never happened to me, of course. And it's great to be here with you to kick off the I think is a history-making summit. A big group of people ended up stopping and watching us. President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Madrid, Thursday, June 30, 2022. Brother Dias is an Area Seventy and former stake president, stake Young Men presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Brazil So Paulo Interlagos Mission. Esegui il download di questa immagine stock: 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 . Embrace them as learning opportunities. (Shari), When I got there, the Madrid Temple had recently been built. After five months of silence, the President of Algeria, Abadelmayid Tebn, has ruled on relations with Spain to warn that "they are frozen, but not canceled" since the suspension last June of the Treaty of Friendship and Good Neighborhood between the two countries . 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. Having served, what I first and foremost gained is a testimony of the gospel, a testimony of the Savior and His love for me and for those we serve. He gave him a blessing that night and the little deacon was as normal as ever that day. A month passed before he suddenly appeared at church with his friend, who was also a student and active member of our small branch. You'd think someone else walked in the room. (Cesar), Torrejn de Ardoz, Gijn, Santiago de Compostela, Alcorcn, Valladolid, and Ponferrada. Buen Retiro Park. Your going to want to buy them there anyway. (Ezra), Countless. They will begin their service in July. About line the weather, Mainly warm weatherthe summers got into the low hundreds. You dont want to leave your mission with any what ifs, what if I had worked harder? (Ross), Churros con chocolate, croquetas, cake from dia, tortilla de patata, doner kebabs. There is plenty of work to do and plenty of cool places to visit on your day off. (Pablo), Some kids on a metro thought they were rough and tough by throwing our chapas on the ground, we thought that was funny. A second language opens doors to many people and opportunities after the mission. Pack a dressy pair for conferences and Sunday dress up. Share your heart, and your love for the Savior and the gospel. I met some great people. It is SO worth it, and you will NEVER regret sticking it out to the end. (Jule), Hot in the summer and cold and rainy in the wintermild otherwise. And in an instant, the man vanished in front of me. By the end of my mission, I was having a baptism every single week. He wanted to throw a pebble into the water, so he picked one up and threw it into the stream close by him. Never lose hope, your smile or faith. Royal Palace. My companion and I just looked at each other and laughed! She was worth waiting for. It was a rough event to go through following only two and a half years exactly after September 11th. He said I think we should go back. (Leland), Study the language and missionary lessons before the MTC. 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. Political Correctness is entirely nonexistent in Spain. (Levi), The better things to spend my time studying. C. Michael Hansen, 60, and Jeanne Hansen, four children, Sunset Hills Ward, Cedar Mill Oregon Stake: France Paris Mission, succeeding President Paul J. Sorensen and Sister Allyson T. Sorensen. Search for: President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. He heard me screaming and sped off, flying some 50+ miles an hour down some narrow two lane streets into the night. I could have been a lot more effective in my first 6 months. (Brian), Ensear una vez en el metro y estar muy animado enseando y no nos dimos cuenta que nos habamos salido de nuestra rea , pero vali la pena. 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. (Kyle), Paella, Tortilla Espaola, Olivas, Jamn serrano, Cocido madrileo, Chirizo, Queso manchego. The man came at me and in a motion with the knife, he raised it to cut me. Troy D. Larkin, 56, and Jill J. Larkin, three children, Pittsburgh 4th Ward, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania North Stake: Texas Houston East Mission, succeeding President Spencer C. Hewlett and Sister Ann D. Hewlett. (Daniel), Depends where you go. He made the choice to be baptized a week later in the river by the city. He then tried the same thing with the pebble in the stream down at the bottom of the cliff. (Dara), In Barcelona, we were guided to a building to buzz the forth floor. I did not like the big city of Madrid but I loved the small towns outside of Madrid. Whatever you are asked to bring, please do so. (Kyle), Language and connection to great people. Two men approached us asking for a Bible, but we didnt carry any (I had seen the men around town a lot, as I had been in the area for almost a year). (Dara), The reason you go out to serve a mission isnot nearly as important as the reason you stay. President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Snchez Born in Madrid on 29 February 1972. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to Douglas DeLonn Larkin and Elyce Hoggan Larkin. (Boas), I was trying to pet a dog at the play ground near the apartment in Salamanca and it bit me. (Alexandra), Being with a mentally unstable companion. It does not get to freezing in the winter and rarely snows but it did snow a little once in the two years I was there. Chorizo. 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. 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. (Alexandra), Watching the people you teach want to change their lives because they know that the message is true. Casa de la Villa City Hall and Casa de Cisneros House. She was such a golden contact and accepted the gospel within a few weeks. Madrid Spain Temple Presidents and Matrons Temple presidents and matrons are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. (Daniel), Its kind of an odd quirk, but Spaniards LOVE to give directions. (Boas), Performance fabric underclothes that pull moisture away from your body. They looked like the crystal clear water of his home up in the mountains of Mexico. (Ezra), Bring a couple pairs of jeans for preparation days. Dont be a perfectionist right from the get-go, or you will wind up hating everything. Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. 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. (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. A lot of people will say no but there are going to be some that say yes. Dont be afraid to open your mouth. Madrid Mission - President Paya 1985-1988 Group: 8. 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. I learned how to prepare to talk on a subject in church. Can we please come in? She said okay come in. 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. 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. (Stephen), I needed to use the service and we had to ask a lady, that knocked on her door, but she thought we wanted to steal or something and she closed the door in our faces. Thank you. (Nathan), That it really does go way too fast. The Lord told me to go back and I had a conversation in my mind with the Lord. 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. (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. I was shocked, never came across a situation like this before, and my heart was jacked with adrenaline. Dont worry too much- I think thats what helped me so much- to be focused on my mission and the people there. The whole mission, and that region of Spain in general, revolved around Madrid. Sister Hirschi was born in Trenton, Utah, to Mark Lewis Godfrey and Annette McBride Godfrey. He was born in Brigham City, Utah, to Dee Jay Hammon and Shirley Knight Hammon. Kurt C. Bendixsen, 62, and Susie Bendixsen, four children, Meadows Ward, Hermiston Oregon Stake: Cote d'Ivoire Abidjan East Mission, succeeding President Sabwe Binene and Sister Lilly Kabumba Binene. (Chris), We were not a high baptizing mission, but those who converted that were from Spain usually remained firm in the faith. The Elders called us immediately and we were able to meet with her within a few days. In Madrid, it tends to be really hot and dry, though it does get chilly in the winter. The customs agent opened our suitcases, took a quick look, and sent us on our way. (Ross), Teaching a discussion to an apartment full of Nigerians and realizing part way through that the women in the room were prostitutes and one of the men was their pimp. 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. 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. Also pack shoes made by Ecco since you will be doing a lot of walking. Make sure you get the overcoat/undercoat that all missionaries seem to get. (Sean), When we didnt have enough money to take the train to a mandatory conference in Madrid from Puertollano (200 km away), so we bought a ticket to one town over and just stayed on the train instead of getting off. *Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.). We also had people throwing rocks at us in a parking Salamanca. And bone chilling cold in the winter. (Judith), Ironing, navigating big cities without GPS, loving others, serving others, playing the piano, taking care of myself, living with a companion. Dont scrimp on your shoes. (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. He was born in Takoradi, Ghana, to Joseph Kojo Morrison and Mary Efua Obua Sarfo. (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. Sister Hammon is a family history center director and former stake Young Women president, ward Relief Society and Primary president, and Young Women adviser. Its hard to explain to someone who hasnt lived it. (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. 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. As soon as I saw her, the Spirit said teach the gospel to Carmen. (Dara), I gained a stronger testimony of the gospel, and learned how to follow the Spirit better. 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. We prayed that we wouldnt get caught, and the prayers were answered! Skip to content. If you have a seat, please sit down. (Sean), Bring along some college level grammar books for language study. He ran away from us into the narrow streets of Madrid. The following 16 new mission presidents and companions have been called by the First Presidency. 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. They would be so helpful and cared deeply for you as if you were their own family member. I still follow the blogs of missionaries there. Madrid Reunion 2012 - President Winkel Group: 6. And, you know, we we got a big agenda. We went to her apartment looking for an inactive member but he did not live there anymore. (Richard), Nice most of the time, along with high humidity. They are a really strong family, but the district president here in the Santiago . I liked seeing the architecture of the old buildings too. (Dave), The coastline had a very mild climate. Brother Hamilton is a stake president and former high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Spain Seville Mission. To those who are watching or reading this, Hi, my name is Sal Galvan and I recently served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat. (Daniel), Youre not going to be an amazing missionary right from the first day, AND THATS OKAY. It has helped my career. (James), People skills, language skills, how to plan, set goals, and meet them. Make sure you're taking a well-rounded approach, too, practicing listening, speaking, reading and writing. If you are big and tall, bring what you need with you. (Boas), Learned to love the people. Dont get down, Spain is hard, but you will dream about your mission the rest of your life. Madrid, Spain. (Brian), Confidence in speaking with others, study skills, habits of hard work, perseverance, etc. To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for the Madrid Mission: Elder Stapleton ran around the corner and I asked him did you see where the man went? We looked and looked and could not find him or the purse. My junior companion (who was the hardest companion I worked with in my whole mission) looked at me and shouted, DO SOMETHING!!! Does it have meaning he thought? (Boas), I was so concerned that Spain would be like Mexico. (David), Torrejon;Fuenlabrada; Madrid Sol South; Salamanca; Barrio Pilar; Guadalajara. Spaniards would just tell you to get the hell off their damn porch. That time led me to companions/friends, that led me to a new school, that directed me to my career and husband. I collected our group and together we walked our deacon home. Other passengers were being searched much more thoroughly. (Jule), When I first got to Spain, I was standing on one of the sidewalk vents, where air comes up from the metro, and didnt know my dress was blowing up until someone came up and said I had funny underwear!! We were truly guided by the Spirit. (Shari), Seeing the look on a mans face as the Spirit testified to him of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. I had two mission presidents, shalenberger and Clark. We walked back to our Piso and enjoyed a Medio Dia. 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. So my advice is find out early what you do need to bring with you and dont take more than that. There were buildings and bridges that were built in the fourth century by the Romans. I never would have guessed that before living in Spain or even while I was there. You can learn a lot from them. When I started my mission, I thought, a missionary is a missionary period. 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. Search. I raised my hands and thought to myself Oh, dear. (We wouldnt have been in this mess if the office elders hadnt screwed up the money transfers that month.) Welcome. 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. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Richard Dilworth Rust and Patricia Kathleen Brighton Rust. (Ross), One preparation day we drove to Salamanca and ended up playing hacky sack in Plaza Mayor. . As a missionary, the greatest blessings you can receive are those that benefit the people you are teaching. 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