(Pablo), Love the Lord, put Him first. President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Madrid, Thursday, June 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. 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. I also love the history, and old building. Brother Morrison is an Area Seventy and a former stake president, stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, Gospel Doctrine teacher, seminary teacher and missionary in the Nigeria Port Harcourt and Nigeria Uyo Missions. (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. Other Spanish-speaking countries pronounces these letters the same as s. (Jon), Spain is a beautiful country. (James), Dont spend a lot of money on clothes in the states. I had the opportunity to visit several months later and Carmen was still not baptized but 5 of her family members were now baptized. Spain Phone Number: 34-952-469-392 Mission President: President T. DarVel Andersen Spain Malaga Mission Map Here's a link to the mission map for the Spain Malaga Mission (LDS). It was awesome! She was born in Daboasi, Ghana, to John Augustus Nyarko and Kate Nyarko. He drove off and around the corner that we were walking to, so we continued to walk our deacon home. 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. It completely changed the course of my life and has made it far better than I ever dreamed. (Dara), There were only two branches in Madrid when I started. (Shari), Seeing the look on a mans face as the Spirit testified to him of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. Even if they were not interested in our message, they would still converse with us. If you have a seat, please sit down. Bring a coat for the winter. (David), I was able to speak the language very fluently. Also pack shoes made by Ecco since you will be doing a lot of walking. (Chris), A common trend is that new missionaries would carry *everything* they thought they would need with them. 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. (Richard), Paella, Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con Papas, Hake in Salasa Verde, pollo Asado, Fish Galician style. In fact, Spain has only been dedicated for preaching the gospel for 44 years. He asked if we could help. 297 Activity No new posts today 4in the last month 297 total members Spanish. Madrid Mission President Shallenberger 1997-00 Group: 4. All of a sudden, a car (with 2 flat tires) came to a screeching stop and an Eastern European guy got out and ran like crazy. (Pablo), I loved that it was hard. They seemed to view lying as being polite. Chances are, a mission will be the hardest thing youve ever done by a LOT. (Daniel), Going out of my comfort zone. (Ezra), People skills, language, public speaking, organizational and planning skills, consulting skills and study skills. In particular, Spanish has become almost as used in my life as English. The Franco regime prepared a full agenda in Madrid: meeting Franco in El Pardo, a victory. (Cesar), Torrejn de Ardoz, Gijn, Santiago de Compostela, Alcorcn, Valladolid, and Ponferrada. (Shari), All kinds and still reaping them. She was born in Ogden, Utah, to James John Abate and Colleen Evans Abate. Carmen answered the door. (Ross), I wish I had decided what kind of missionary I was going to be. (Adam), Served in leganes, Madrid, Merida, alacala de Henares and Salamanca. As they progressed in their mission they would carry less and less with them. She was such a golden contact and accepted the gospel within a few weeks. Segovia was one of my favorites. 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 . Spain Madrid Mission. (Nathan), There were several, but I remember one that was such a miracle. Lentil bean soup. (David), Tengo un masaje muy importante de Jesucristo que quiero compartir. (Kyle), Being there for people in need connections lasted years, til today even. In my broken Spanish (I didnt know the stern rebuking language in Spanish needed for this kind of situation) I told him if he hit her again then God would punish him. Coordinates. Menu. (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. Hallelujah! Very similar weather pattern to the upper-South in the United States with less humidity. 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. (McKenna), I personally served in Talavera de La Rena, Alcobendas, Cuenca, Alcorcon, Barrio 2, Villalba, Salamanca, and both areas in Badajoz. Communication is important. 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. (Judith), Ironing, navigating big cities without GPS, loving others, serving others, playing the piano, taking care of myself, living with a companion. Heres a link to the mission map for the MadridMission (LDS). June 30, 2022. (Daniel), Its kind of an odd quirk, but Spaniards LOVE to give directions. Also, very rainy in the spring and fall. Get some really good walking shoes! I had a lot of personal growth. 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. This is a lot funnier when you realize that in Spain, lunch is the major meal of the day. (Jule), Loved the language! New mission presidents and their wives participate in a workshop during the Mission Leadership Seminar held in the Provo MTC June 24-26. Bring maple extract to make syrup. Spanish is the easiest language to learn, as well as the most useful language, other than English. Still not sure why the mission kept us all living in poverty like that. The chaple by Cuatro Caminos was just opened in the first part of my mission. (Stephen), The city of Toledo is well known for their swords, Cuenca is well known for their hanging houses, almost every city has its own bull fighting arena with exception to the Canary Islands. What does that mean? We heard and saw a lady scream my purse, my purse its being stolen! 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. (Kristin), I wish I knew more about the scriptures and Preach My Gospel before I went. Sister Dias is a ward Young Women president and former stake Relief Society presidency counselor, stake Primary president, ward Relief Society, Young Women and Primary president, ward Young Women presidency counselor and seminary teacher. My companion and I just looked at each other and laughed! (Ross), Nothing too extreme. As a missionary, I gained a love for teaching and public speaking. (Boas), Never underestimate the importance of charity, never give up on anyone and leave every person you meet happier than you found them. (Chris), Once we visited a family and they decided to feed us. 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 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 worry too much- I think thats what helped me so much- to be focused on my mission and the people there. Through the love of my mission my children knew it was important to me and 5 of them have fulfilled missions. In Madrid, it tends to be really hot and dry, though it does get chilly in the winter. Loving it over here (October 6th, 2014) (Dara), I love traveling by train. We never saw them again. Jamon Serrano. As a missionary, the greatest blessings you can receive are those that benefit the people you are teaching. Mission is full of new experiences that you would never ever have outside of the mission. (Brian), Center of the Iberian peninsula is in Getafe, worlds oldest and longest running restaurant is in Madrid. (Nathan), So many times, the bus system could be confusing! He was born in Ogden, Utah, to Douglas DeLonn Larkin and Elyce Hoggan Larkin. Pallets. Dont be a robot, be yourself. Sister Graham is a Young Women adviser and former stake Young Women and Primary presidency counselor, and ward Relief Society and Primary president. (Adam), Enjoy the awesome and amazing ride you now get to have! Never a boring P-Day! I also was able to learn of the ways of the people of Spain, cooking, and cleaning for myself and others. Reina Sofa National Art Centre. (James), I wish I had studied Preach My Gospel more. And lots of comfy socks. (Levi), Bring lots of clothes for the summer and deodorant (because they dont have it there). She already told us no twice and will likely get mad and yell at us. If that was his choice, then he would would face the same challenges and adversity that he was facing now. (Shari), I wish I hadnt carried quite so much in my backpack. He was born in Salt Lake City to Christen Maynard Hansen and Nancy Capener Evans Hansen. But that totally never happened to me, of course. We felt like we were watching a movie! The leadership, and the growth is immeasurable. She was worth waiting for. (Alexandra), Watching the people you teach want to change their lives because they know that the message is true. Visible My companion and I laughed so hard. I was able to interpret his dream for him. We bid him goodnight. Updated October 10, 2022 2022 Mission Leadership Assignments The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 164 new mission presidents and companions; most will begin service in July. Heres a recent address for the MadridMission. Madrid Reunion 2012 - President Winkel Group: 6. I was able to grow really close with all of the members. 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. 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. (Adam)Amazing culture and beautiful country. That time led me to companions/friends, that led me to a new school, that directed me to my career and husband. (David), I wish that I had told my bishop all of the things I needed to before I went out on my mission because it caused some problems and held me back 6 months. 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. 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. 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). God called me to Spain to teach and to baptize. You dont want to leave your mission with any what ifs, what if I had worked harder? Obeying traffic laws is entirely optional in Spain. The first meetinghouse built by the Church was dedicated on 10 July 1977 in Madrid. Plaza Mayor square in Madrid. 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. (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. (Brian), Trtilla de patatas, Arroz con pollo. Prado Museum. It was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley, and the first MTC president was David K. Richards, accompanied by his wife, Sister Sharon Richards. (Dave), The power of the gospel to change lives. (Boas), I was trying to pet a dog at the play ground near the apartment in Salamanca and it bit me. Read all of the posts by spainmadridmissionblog on President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. (Brian), Salamanca/ en Madrid barrio 1,2,3. Spain Madrid Mission "Lifting up your voices as with the sound of a trump, proclaiming the truth according to the revelations and commandments which I have given you." D&C 75:4. (Pablo), I am still receiving blessings today, even 16 or 17 years later. He was very open to the gospel but didnt return our calls so that we could teach him the gospel. EMAIL ID: +34 917693741. info.eoispain@vfshelpline.com. (David), A spiritual experience I had with the time with Elder Stapleton. Share how you have been touched and changed by the atonement. In the winters, it never really got below 20its snowed, I believe, three times on my mission. (Leland), Teaching and baptizing an extremely prepared, amazing woman. The young man thanked me for the insight, said he was grateful to understand now and felt at peace to know that the Lord was speaking to him. She was born in Moscow, Russia, to Gennadiy Beleyev and Tatiana Beleyeva. 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