And it's great to be here with you to kick off the I think is a history-making summit. 200 year old buildings are young there. 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. He ran away from us into the narrow streets of Madrid. Obeying traffic laws is entirely optional in Spain. All of us missionaries were in Madrid for a mission conference the day Franco died. Love the language, and the change of pace-plus all of the history. They got the message, but I wonder what they thought about the possible massage. Here are LDS-friendly educational videos aboutSpain. (Kyle), Summer-short sleeves are nice. (Alexandra), Pack for both warm and cold weather. There was only one stake when I was there. Etc. I never had anything stolen though because we knew of their tricks. (Chris), Once, some kids on bicycles tried to steal my groceries and spat in my face. acetunas. Part way through my mission, I committed to the Lord that I was not going to let anyone else dictate the kind of missionary I would be. 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. Other areas seemed to experience the four seasons much like many areas of the United States, although I only saw snow in one area. *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. Elder Tyndale-Biscoe was assigned to be a new Assistant to the President along with Elder Hodges. (Alexandra), I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way to gain eternal life. 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. Dont be afraid to open your mouth. Spain Madrid Mission (July 2014 - July 2016) Featured Post. Once I told him, he extended my visa for my whole mission instead of simply the three months generally given to visitors. The stuff they give you in the MTC is a joke. (Shari), If Spaniards do commit, they will do it. (Nathan), Super hot in the summer (about 120 degrees Fahrenheit and NOBODY has AC), and freezing, bitter winds in the winter. Keep working. 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! (Richard), Paella, Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con Papas, Hake in Salasa Verde, pollo Asado, Fish Galician style. We didnt get many lunch or dinner appointments, but that day we were stuffed. As a missionary, I gained a love for teaching and public speaking. (Nathan), There were several, but I remember one that was such a miracle. Madrid is home to plenty of movie theaters, museums, dance classes and performances that allow you to practice the language while exploring the city. They would be so helpful and cared deeply for you as if you were their own family member. (Dara), Dont mistake pecado and pescado. 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. (Shari), Knocking on doors and having him be baptized. I almost fell over. It was a really good experience, and I felt the spirit. Humility. It was like a tight knit community and if you were accepted, they could be very friendly and hospitable but on the other hand they could be very hardheaded and rude sometimes. (Richard), Many, I think that I go on discovering blessings that come as a result of my missionary service. I loved serving in the smaller cities where the people and the culture were pure Spanish. 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. And we talked about this for a year, and now we're here. (Shari), I wish I had learned how to use faith as a principle of power earlier on. That time led me to companions/friends, that led me to a new school, that directed me to my career and husband. So we went back, climbed the 5 flights of stairs and knocked on her door. I finally told the Lord that if our next appointment was not there, I would ask my companion if he wanted to go back. 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. As they progressed in their mission they would carry less and less with them. As we got to the door, I shared with him that I didnt have the answers to explain what happened tonight, but God did and he should tell his father everything that he saw happen tonight. Dont be a robot, be yourself. (Sean), I learned Spanish. I wanted to leave it all on the court so to speak. 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. (James). He was born in Salt Lake City to Sterling D. Colton and Eleanor R. Colton. Name of the applicant: 2. Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group: 7. I said, Lord, I already asked her twice and she said no twice. (Dara), I gained a stronger testimony of the gospel, and learned how to follow the Spirit better. 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. The President of Algeria, Abdelmayid Tebn, in a government meeting, on February 5 in Algiers. He was born in Takoradi, Ghana, to Joseph Kojo Morrison and Mary Efua Obua Sarfo. I kept a list of all the nationalities I made contact with, and it got to over 45. (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. (Chris), Paella, torta de patata, carne asada. Madrid Mission President Heaton . (Adam), One of the streets in our area was labeled the most dangerous section in Europe. (Levi), The better things to spend my time studying. Bollecao. What was more amazing though was that before the little fish could enter the water, another larger fish jumped out of the water and ate the little fish before crashing back again into the water. learned how to handle rejection. 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. (Pablo), I am still receiving blessings today, even 16 or 17 years later. The last time NATO drafted a new mission statement was 12 years ago. I also loved Toledo. The most significant blessing I believe is in part due to my missionary service, that is my wife. And, you know, we we got a big agenda. 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. We walked back to our Piso and enjoyed a Medio Dia. Sister Nordfelt is a ward Primary teacher and former Young Women adviser and ward Primary presidency counselor. Not being a picky eater. Just bearing a simple testimony was more effective. (Sean), Spanish tortilla, McCerdo (from McDonalds), Telepizza, Chorizo, Jamn Serrano. I still long to be there even as a married man with children. He helped me feel that my 18+ months I had already served in the mission were worth the toil and heartache I had to go through to get the chance to be Gods instrument for him. He was very open to the gospel but didnt return our calls so that we could teach him the gospel. 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. We never saw them again. Love your companion, dont gossip or find fault. Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group: 7. He got in and sped off, all while my companion and the poor helpless 12 year old deacon who was accompanying us watched. The guy invited us up and talked to us like old friends. (Kyle), Love the people! But some energy sector experts . This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. (Levi), So much diversity in the people, and also I loved the European culture of it and medieval history. Nuevas Generaciones del Partido Popular is the youth organization of the Partido Popular, with scope . (David), The mission experience is not about you finding people to bring them the gospel, its about the Lord molding you to become a man. Sister Winters is a seminary teacher and former ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society and Primary presidency counselor, stake Young Women presidency counselor, ward choir director and missionary in the Switzerland Geneva Mission. (Boas), I was trying to pet a dog at the play ground near the apartment in Salamanca and it bit me. It was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley, and the first MTC president was David K. Richards, accompanied by his wife, Sister Sharon Richards. Without a doubt, it is a unique opportunity to make visible the great Spanish engineers and companies that work, not only in our country, but throughout the world, rubbing shoulders with the most representative figures in the sector", comments Carlos Rodrguez Ugarte, General Director of the Institute of Engineering of Spain. Dont get down, Spain is hard, but you will dream about your mission the rest of your life. The Madrid MTC is actually on the temple grounds so we got to go to the temple often while at the MTC. We prayed that we wouldnt get caught, and the prayers were answered! (James), People skills, language skills, how to plan, set goals, and meet them. You can learn a lot from them. Madrid Mission - President Paya 1985-1988 Group: 8. Pack a dressy pair for conferences and Sunday dress up. I much preferred the Spanish method of doing things. We had to run to the other side of town and have another meal. I also learned how to lead, and serve. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. My companion and I just looked at each other and laughed! By the end of my mission, I realized you can sit down on a bench next to old people and literally just start talking about the weather or asking if you can practice your Spanish with them and have a great conversation with them and eventually they will start asking you about the gospel. (Ross), Churros con chocolate, croquetas, cake from dia, tortilla de patata, doner kebabs. Madrid Mission President Clark 2000-03 Group: 3. Four years after the success of the Moon landing, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins came to visit Spain. We are Presidente and Hermana Clegg, the newest lucky couple to be able to preside over this incredible mission. Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. It has blessed my life more than I could ever express. It would have been very helpful. Brother Hansen is a young single adult bishop and former high councilor, stake Young Men presidency counselor, ward Young Men president, Gospel Doctrine teacher, ward mission leader, institute teacher and missionary in the France Toulouse Mission. Thank you very much for taking the time to be here. I think thats changed. the president and his wife a very nice. Sister Hammon is a family history center director and former stake Young Women president, ward Relief Society and Primary president, and Young Women adviser. Im actually still in contact with her 12 years later, and cant help but smile when I see her happiness. (Chris), I liked how Spaniards where very frank and honest. Embrace them as learning opportunities. Free resources about the Spain MadridMission: Aqu estn algunos recursos gratuitos sobre la Misin Espaa Madrid: *OtherMission Pages: Spain LDS Missions. (Kyle), To plan for failure and to quickly get back to it. The Lord hasnt asked us to be perfect by ourselves; he has asked us to be made perfect in Him. You will plant seeds along the way but you are called to teach and to baptize. We were able to visit the investigator (nurses and doctors couldnt figure out why we were dripping all over the floors), and we had a delicious Christmas dinner at a Chinese restaurant! (Boas), I like everything, like a second home. 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. Learn to cook. 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. Here are T-shirts for the Spain MadridMission! what if I had been more obedient? If you are big and tall, bring what you need with you. If you truly love them, you will find it easier to serve them and make difficult sacrifices in order to bless their lives. (Shari), Tortilla, paella, bocadillos, chorizo, mosto, horchata, flan. (Boas), The mission opened in 1969 soon after the death of Franco. Chorizo. In his dream he was standing on a cliff, with two beautiful crystal clear streams of water flowing on either side of him, one on top of the cliff and one at the bottom of the cliff. (Alexandra), Too many to count. Madrid, Spain. (Stephen), Talking to 2 drunk man and my companion wouldnt stop talking more and more. Serve your companion every day, even more if you dont get along. (Ross), I wish I had decided what kind of missionary I was going to be. Pallets. He would say todo (all) and sound like toro (bull). Any things you really like about the area/people? And feeling the true importance of family. The meeting was co-chaired [] I testify that the Lord will answer that prayer. 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. (Judith), The mission is where I learned how to speak with God and receive revelation. we are going to do service at 5, and that is every wednesday instead of gym. Download this stock image: The national president of New Generations, Beatriz Fanjul, speaks during the closing ceremony of the XIII Extraordinary Autonomous Congress of New Generations of the PP, in the Adolfo Surez Auditorium, on November 5, 2022, in Madrid (Spain). Heres a list of LDS missionary blogs for the MadridMission. 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). (Shari), All kinds and still reaping them. Search. 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. (Nathan), Fish and face are very close in Spanish, dont mix those up when bearing your testimony! As I waited for the blow, a calmness fell over me! She already told us no twice and will likely get mad and yell at us. A lot of people will say no but there are going to be some that say yes. I was also there when the split happened in July of 1976. (Chris), A common trend is that new missionaries would carry *everything* they thought they would need with them. Madrid Reunion 2012 - President Winkel Group: 6. While Barca did thump Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final last month, . She was born in McNary, Arizona, to Darrell Lake Brimhall and Hazel Pearl Bryant Brimhall. (Stephen), Wish I could have someone to tell me that is not easy, and the real importance of staying focused. (Boas), I was so concerned that Spain would be like Mexico. No one seemed upset when we would stop them on the street to talk to them. E - 28100 Alcobendas (Madrid) We were truly guided by the Spirit. Spain Madrid Mission Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Office 8B 28703 San Sebastian de los Reyes Madrid Spain Phone Number: 34-916-237-030 Mission President: President Kevin B. Work hard every day, and find ways to also work smart. (James), Dont spend a lot of money on clothes in the states. They were making noises about robbing us. I didnt realize that I was going to encounter a full spectrum of missionaries. (Shari), My companion taking down the gypsy who stole my wallet. Menu. David A. Winters, 54, and Pamela R. Winters, six children, Johns Creek Ward, Roswell Georgia Stake: Ecuador Quito Mission, succeeding President Steven C. Barlow and Sister Christina E. Barlow. (Stephen), To talk to people and express my feelings. What does that mean? (David), Garbanzo bean soup. She had been thrown out by the people she lived with for joining The Church and she was very distraught. 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. When I went to renew my visa, I was asked how long I planned to be in the country. (Ezra), Bring a couple pairs of jeans for preparation days. Bienvenido. It is hot. 297 Activity No new posts today 4in the last month 297 total members Companions convinced me to go to, Thats kind of like asking what benefits are there from breathing? Pan. 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. Madrid Reunion 2012 - President Winkel Group: 6. He was born in Afton, Wyoming, to LaVall Edward Hirschi and Nita Cheney Hirschi. (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. Reina Sofa National Art Centre. Spain Madrid Mission / July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021. Spain is definitely not a poor, third-world country. People from certain other places in the world wereless honest. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Job Frederick Pingree Jr. and Phyllis Lee Pingree. He heard me screaming and sped off, flying some 50+ miles an hour down some narrow two lane streets into the night. Following is a list of the current and former presidents and matrons of the Madrid Spain Temple. (Ross), Nothing too extreme. Tortilla Espanola. Its hard to explain to someone who hasnt lived it. 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. 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. (Pablo), Love the Lord, put Him first. Coordinates. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN. Never a boring P-Day! 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. If you have a seat, please sit down. I did not like the big city of Madrid but I loved the small towns outside of Madrid. . Its beautiful, ancient, and exotic, yet the people are simple and good people (David), The Spanish people were very proud of being a Spaniards. The blessings are endless. (Kyle), Served in leganes, Madrid, Merida, alacala de Henares and Salamanca. Videos with Spain Malaga RMs I could not stop thinking about her as we walked down the five flights of stairs to leave. (Shari), TALK TO OLD PEOPLE. And lots of comfy socks. 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 . I had two mission presidents, shalenberger and Clark. Brother Pingree is a mission presidency counselor and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Spain Madrid Mission. Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries going to Madrid? (Judith), Ironing, navigating big cities without GPS, loving others, serving others, playing the piano, taking care of myself, living with a companion. Those were exciting times to go from 150 missionaries to 50 and back to 100+ in six months. Menu. 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. President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. Make sure you get the overcoat/undercoat that all missionaries seem to get. (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. It has helped my career. SO many times I literally felt angels walking with us when I noticed different gang members shadowing us or watching us. The missionary training center in Madrid, Spain, was established in 1999. (Dave), Dont be afraid. (David), A spiritual experience I had with the time with Elder Stapleton. On 1 July 1976, the Spain Madrid Mission was divided and the Spain Seville and Spain Barcelona Missions were created. (Nathan), So many times, the bus system could be confusing! It was overwhelmed with gratitude. I liked seeing the architecture of the old buildings too. (Shari), Chasing nuns (there were plenty). My Companion made it on the metro and was just laughing his face off from a seat as he watched my face of panic! He was born in Salt Lake City to Christen Maynard Hansen and Nancy Capener Evans Hansen. In the winter it barely reaches freezing. During the summer, I would take two or three cold showers a day to wash the sweat off. The first meetinghouse built by the Church was dedicated on 10 July 1977 in Madrid. (Levi), Spaniards are very much Catholic there, or atheist. We were walking in the street of Madrid on the Calle Granvia and it was just about the time for Medio dia. I love them! Dont be a perfectionist right from the get-go, or you will wind up hating everything. Other than a similar language, nothing could be further from the truth. (Brian), Depends on the area. Within 2 minutes, two Spanish cops stopped right behind his car and took off after him. In 1976, Sterling and LaRue returned to Spain for the third time, where he served as mission president until 1979 in the Spain Madrid Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Leland), Teaching and baptizing an extremely prepared, amazing woman. Spanish. (Dara), Paella was my favorite but I also loved churros con cocolate. She signed an important agreement with her counterpart, the Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba. (Shari), Asking for jabon when ordering meat (jamon). Brother Cook is a high councilor and former stake president, stake mission president, bishop, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster and missionary in the Japan Tokyo South Mission. -The Madrid Mission, at the time, did not include the old, SO many cool sights to visit. (Boas), Performance fabric underclothes that pull moisture away from your body. This was as we had been instructed to do. He drove off and around the corner that we were walking to, so we continued to walk our deacon home. The customs agent opened our suitcases, took a quick look, and sent us on our way. God called me to Spain to teach and to baptize. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brother Stratov is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, stake executive secretary, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward mission leader, ward Young Men presidency counselor, ward Sunday School presidency counselor and missionary in the Finland Helsinki and Austria Vienna East missions. Missionaries are called to teach and to baptize. 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. President & Sister Mellor, President and Sister Francis, Elder Reina joined us. (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. Just try to remember that people are trying to be direct, not offensive. (Levi), In a certain area we were so in tune to the spiritual guidance, it amazed me. He was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Osvaldo Magalhes Dias and Evelina Theodora Rietra Dias. Today it was announced that the new President and Companion of the Spain Barcelona Mission will be Craig D. and Laurel E. Galli. MADRID With an abundance of sun and wind, Spain is positioning itself as Europe's future leader in green hydrogen production to clean up heavy industries. The MTC is located on the Madrid Temple complex, which includes the temple, a multistake meetinghouse, and a multipurpose . (Pablo), Aranjuez, Badajoz, Valdepeas, Villalba, Getafe, Segovia, Madrid.

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