(Alexandra), Talking to people about the gospel or about their interests. The most significant blessing I believe is in part due to my missionary service, that is my wife. The first meetinghouse built by the Church was dedicated on 10 July 1977 in Madrid. 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. 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. Those were exciting times to go from 150 missionaries to 50 and back to 100+ in six months. I always made it a point of taking any new greenie I had there, so I went five or six times at least. (Boas), I like everything, like a second home. Then he was ready to soak up the gospel, a true golden investigator who was prepared by the Lord, and he accepted our invitation to baptism after only two weeks of lessons. Pack Spain Madrid Mission Map Here's a link to the mission map for the Madrid Mission (LDS). 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. Free resources about the Spain MadridMission: Aqu estn algunos recursos gratuitos sobre la Misin Espaa Madrid: *OtherMission Pages: Spain LDS Missions. (Leland), Teaching and baptizing an extremely prepared, amazing woman. Spanish is the easiest language to learn, as well as the most useful language, other than English. before we found out that he was already a member of The Church. (Jon), I was blessed to learn Spanish. (Boas), Paella. If I knew how fast time went, I think I wouldve been able to relax more. In the north (Galicia and Asturias), it rains pretty much all day every day. Embrace them as learning opportunities. Jamon serrano. Segovia was one of my favorites. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to F. Burton Winters and Joyce Adams Winters. Built a relationship with my Savior. (James), I wish I had studied Preach My Gospel more. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. We gained ground and one of the only times I was without my companion, I saw that the man dove into two parked cars on the side street. We basically ran the church there. 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. Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon of Madrid was kind enough to join us as the Secretary laid a wreath on the memorial. 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. (Dara), The reason you go out to serve a mission isnot nearly as important as the reason you stay. (Stephen), Take a little of everything, and if possible, have the family send more later. I served in Barcelona for 4 months, Elche for 2 months, Madrid area for 1 year total time, and Santander for 5 Months. President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Madrid, Thursday, June 30, 2022. Humility. Never a boring P-Day! (Dave), The power of the gospel to change lives. I asked her again if she wanted to listen and she again said no. Three bombs had been detonated in the trains commuting into Madrid that morning which just happened to be headed for the station we had traveled through less than 12 hours before. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN. Study skills. (Sean), Que sirvan con amor y fe , que obedezcan a su oye de misin y trabajen duro . Scary, but not dangerous! Work hard every day, and find ways to also work smart. The MTC is located on the Madrid Temple complex, which includes the temple, a multistake meetinghouse, and a multipurpose . Not being a picky eater. E - 28100 Alcobendas (Madrid) (Ezra), Realized it was going to go much faster than it felt like it was going to. In the winters, it never really got below 20its snowed, I believe, three times on my mission. (Boas), Performance fabric underclothes that pull moisture away from your body. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Job Frederick Pingree Jr. and Phyllis Lee Pingree. Royal Palace. 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. Only 1% of the country was anything other than Catholic. (Sean), I learned Spanish. Casa de la Villa City Hall and Casa de Cisneros House. Hopping down the station someone finally helped me open the door enough to get it out. I asked if he could share it again, this time allowing me to draw his dream on the chalkboard to see if that could help. It was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley, and the first MTC president was David K. Richards, accompanied by his wife, Sister Sharon Richards. (Ezra), Bring a couple pairs of jeans for preparation days. Steven R. Colton, 59, and Jeri C. Colton, four children, Berkeley Lake Ward, Roswell Georgia Stake: Philippines Olongapo Mission, succeeding President Ruel E. Lacanienta and Sister Pamela A. Lacanienta. (James), Calamari Sandwich, Morir, Andins Crystal, Patacones, Cocido and Jamon Serrano. (Shari), TALK TO OLD PEOPLE. Within 2 minutes, two Spanish cops stopped right behind his car and took off after him. Sister Morrison is a ward Young Women president and former Relief Society teacher, ward Young Women presidency counselor and adviser, temple preparation teacher, temple ordinance worker, seminary teacher and missionary in the Nigeria Lagos and Nigeria Ibadan Missions. I was befuddled that she was protecting the man who was just beating her. (Adam)Amazing culture and beautiful country. (Pablo), I am still receiving blessings today, even 16 or 17 years later. That is to say that every missionary has a different level of commitment, effort, obedience, faith etc. I could not stop thinking about her as we walked down the five flights of stairs to leave. learned how to handle rejection. (Boas)), Hot! (Chris), Badajoz, Madrid, Villalba, Ciudad Real, Torrejn, y mas. (Kyle), Summer-short sleeves are nice. (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. (Sean), I learned Spanish. (Levi), How to study, work hard, not complain, and trust in the Lord and others. I remember thinking if they hit either one of us one more time Then well have no choice but to fight back just then a calming spirit came over my companion and I and the two men just stopped and left. Getting along with people. When they started the robbing talk I spoke up and said NO. (Brian), Center of the Iberian peninsula is in Getafe, worlds oldest and longest running restaurant is in Madrid. They are a really strong family, but the district president here in the Santiago . Impromptu speaking. 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. Madrid Reunion 2012 - President Winkel Group: 6. 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). (Ezra), It was, at the time, the only land-locked mission on the Iberian Peninsula. Pan. (Dave), Speaking Spanish, teaching the gospel, good gospel study habits. 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. (McKenna), I personally served in Talavera de La Rena, Alcobendas, Cuenca, Alcorcon, Barrio 2, Villalba, Salamanca, and both areas in Badajoz. (Adam), One of the streets in our area was labeled the most dangerous section in Europe. Salamanca, Toledo, Segovia (the castle there is supposedly the castle Disney modeled his castle after), etc. (Chris), Learning Spanish is an obvious one. If you are big and tall, bring what you need with you. 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. (Stephen), Seviche Arroz con lentejas Pure de calabacin Jamon serrano Baleadas Tacos Silpancho. Luckily, I was saved! A mission is the Lords opportunity to teach you the lessons that you always thought would be impossible to learn. (Kyle), Served in leganes, Madrid, Merida, alacala de Henares and Salamanca. We prayed that we wouldnt get caught, and the prayers were answered! Sister Dunford is a stake self-reliance specialist and a former ward Relief Society and Young Women president, branch Primary presidency counselor, Primary music leader, and missionary in the Spain Madrid Mission. (David), Early on I once used the word embarazada (pregnant) thinking I was saying I was embarrassed! But I also feel that learning a second language helped me gain a better understanding of my first language. (Brian), Las diferentes culturas que conoc y sus comidas. Bring a coat for the winter. Brother Samaykin is an Area Seventy and former district Young Men president, bishop, branch president, elders quorum president, branch Young Men president and missionary in the Russia Rostov Mission. 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. The customs agent opened our suitcases, took a quick look, and sent us on our way. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Francis W. Cash and Judith R. Cash. I enjoyed learning about their customs and culture. (David), In the summer it would reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit (with very few apartments containing AC), and the winter was a bitter cold wind with 1 inch of snow maybe twice. Never forget who you are and why you decide to go on a mission. (Shari), Spanish. In particular, Spanish has become almost as used in my life as English. It was overwhelmed with gratitude. Madrid Lentil bean soup. One Christmas Day, we decided to take a bus out to a smaller town to visit a very sick investigator that had been in the hospital for a few days. (Paul), I was able to see the boy band Backstreet Boys arrive at a hotel in Madrid to thousands of screaming Spanish girls. (Chris), I inadvertently cussed pretty loudly in a little store right next to our apartment while talking with one of the neighbors. (Kyle), Work so hard you fall fast asleep! (Adam), Served in leganes, Madrid, Merida, alacala de Henares and Salamanca. 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. Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Richard Dean Bendixsen and Ida Carol Bendixsen. Spain is definitely not a poor, third-world country. (Boas), Never underestimate the importance of charity, never give up on anyone and leave every person you meet happier than you found them. All of us missionaries were in Madrid for a mission conference the day Franco died. Keep working. The chaple by Cuatro Caminos was just opened in the first part of my mission. Obeying traffic laws is entirely optional in Spain. Search for: President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. . Just try to remember that people are trying to be direct, not offensive. (Levi), Spaniards are very much Catholic there, or atheist. I also learned Spanish, and though I have never had to depend on it for my work, it has blessed me in talking to people in this area. (Ezra), Countless. EMAIL ID: +34 917693741. info.eoispain@vfshelpline.com. 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. 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