Hundreds were killed and an extremist group out of Iraq claimed the attempt. 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. 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 Mission is full of new experiences that you would never ever have outside of the mission. *Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.). Mountain ranges and valleys. Trust is God and believe that He called you to teach and to baptize! Puerta de Alcal Gate. Sister Nordfelt is a ward Primary teacher and former Young Women adviser and ward Primary presidency counselor. (Richard), Many, I think that I go on discovering blessings that come as a result of my missionary service. (Cesar), Torrejn de Ardoz, Gijn, Santiago de Compostela, Alcorcn, Valladolid, and Ponferrada. Brother Hirschi is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, bishop, ward mission leader and missionary in the Brazil Campinas Mission. When we got to the bottom, she followed us down to suggest another place we might find the inactive member. Tour Operator: Citslinc International, Inc. 1-844-262-1100 Email citslinc@aol.com Website www.citslinc.org Leo Liu, President, Citslinc International, Inc., Cell phone: 949-637-6688 E-mail: citslinc@yahoo.com 108 N. Ynez Ave., # 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754, USA The last time NATO drafted a new mission statement was 12 years ago. He was born in Salt Lake City to Lawrence Wesley Alder and Carolyn Alder. (Adam), Everything I have in my life now ties back to the blessing of serving a mission. 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. (David), One time my companion and I were waiting at a foggy bus stop, super early in the morning. Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Office 8B Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Casa de la Villa City Hall and Casa de Cisneros House. 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. (Adam)Amazing culture and beautiful country. I learned how to love and see others as God sees them. I gained a great love for Spain. Tortilla Espanola. We heard and saw a lady scream my purse, my purse its being stolen! (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. (Alexandra), Although the Spanish people werent interested most of the time, they knew their cities really well and were willing to help you get to where you needed to go, if you asked. We try to keep this info up to date, but its a good idea to check the address with several sources, including your mission packet or the mission office. 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. 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. I didnt realize that I was going to encounter a full spectrum of missionaries. But the unique thing about Spain is that there are so many immigrants! 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. (Leland), People skills. But that totally never happened to me, of course. The Embassy of the Philippines in Madrid is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Spain. 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), Realized it was going to go much faster than it felt like it was going to. 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. Iceland-Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. It is hot. (Dara), I learned Spanish. (Brian), Salamanca/ en Madrid barrio 1,2,3. 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. 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. They also use the theta, meaning that z,ce, and ci have a th sound. 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. (Leland), Practice more Spanish and the Gospel. Shirt designs include MadridMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. (Kyle), Language and connection to great people. There was also two Spanish males who tried to jump us on the Metro subway. 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. June 30, 2022. Embrace them as learning opportunities. (Alexandra), Pack for both warm and cold weather. (Boas), Never underestimate the importance of charity, never give up on anyone and leave every person you meet happier than you found them. A second language opens doors to many people and opportunities after the mission. And in an instant, the man vanished in front of me. If you are average size, you can buy clothing. And it's great to be here with you to kick off the I think is a history-making summit. It's mission impossible." We are Presidente and Hermana Clegg, the newest lucky couple to be able to preside over this incredible mission. 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. (Shari), Theres a temple in the mission. (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. (Jule), My first baptism was on Christmas Day! If he chose to do soif he chose to make the effort to throw the pebble and accept baptism, the power of the adversary would try to thwart him represented by the smaller fish. Bring maple extract to make syrup. Companions convinced me to go to, Thats kind of like asking what benefits are there from breathing? Chances are, a mission will be the hardest thing youve ever done by a LOT. (Richard), Paella, Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con Papas, Hake in Salasa Verde, pollo Asado, Fish Galician style. While Barca did thump Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final last month, . (Boas), Baptism of Manuela Vinyolo Planos. Madrid Mission President Clark 2000-03 Group: 3. What does that mean? Segovia was one of my favorites. (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. 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. I asked if she was interested and she turned us down. Rick L. Hirschi, 52, and Suzette Hirschi, four children, Hibbard 3rd Ward, Rexburg Idaho Henry's Fork Stake: Brazil So Paulo South Mission, succeeding President Pedro Acosta and Sister Glicia Acosta. He made the choice to be baptized a week later in the river by the city. It sounds cliche, but to quote Ether 12, the Lord makes your weak things become strong. Study skills. (Shari), The best advice I can give is the advice my Mission President gave to me when I was struggling. Spain has the nicest suits, shirts and pants. God called me to Spain to teach and to baptize. (Alexandra), Watching the people you teach want to change their lives because they know that the message is true. (Adam), One of the streets in our area was labeled the most dangerous section in Europe. 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. Just try to remember that people are trying to be direct, not offensive. (Shari), Getting my wallet stolen by gypsies. 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. (Nathan), Obviously Spanish is a big bonus to be able to know, I learned my love of teaching (which helped me in my career choice of BEING a teacher), and I learned that I can do really hard things. I said are you sure. 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! She was such a golden contact and accepted the gospel within a few weeks. (Ross), I wish I had decided what kind of missionary I was going to be. Remember IS THE LORDS TIME! Spain Madrid Mission We walked back to our Piso and enjoyed a Medio Dia. If they didnt want to talk to you, theyd tell you to return when they wouldnt be home. I finally told the Lord that if our next appointment was not there, I would ask my companion if he wanted to go back. The people are fair-skinned. 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. 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. (Alexandra), I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way to gain eternal life. And many, many more. (Ross), Nothing too extreme. As we found out what had happened, our hearts dropped! 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. She was born in Salt Lake City to Rulon Nichols Smith and Edith Law. (Shari), Spanish. And we talked about this for a year, and now we're here. (Dara), See above, also one night my companion and I were walking to a lesson, it was pretty late and was our last lesson. 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 basically ran the church there. Chorizo. (Kyle), To plan for failure and to quickly get back to it. Be more organized in everything especially in spending money on what is worth it, not just cause I want it. What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? (Sean), Que sirvan con amor y fe , que obedezcan a su oye de misin y trabajen duro . Craig Galli was born and raised in Reno, Nevada by Peter and Dorothy Galli. Royal Palace. The Lord hasnt asked us to be perfect by ourselves; he has asked us to be made perfect in Him. Old people can become some of your best friends. She had been thrown out by the people she lived with for joining The Church and she was very distraught. I also was able to learn of the ways of the people of Spain, cooking, and cleaning for myself and others. (Dara), I gained a stronger testimony of the gospel, and learned how to follow the Spirit better. (Sean), Warm in the summer, moderately cold and very wet in the winter, and nice for a couple of weeks each spring and fall. By the way, the voltage is different in Spain, so either get a converter, pack battery-operated items, or buy what you need in Spain. It definitely gets cold in the winter but we never saw more than a light dusting of snow while I was there. She signed an important agreement with her counterpart, the Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba. (Jon), Around Madrid, the winters are cold and summers are hot. Learn to cook. As a missionary, the greatest blessings you can receive are those that benefit the people you are teaching. A lot of people will say no but there are going to be some that say yes. I can trace how I support my family back to my time in Spain. (Brian), Conducir por la noche con algunos misioneros entre ellos los ap y meternos sin querer en el parque lleno de mujeres dela calle y cerrar los ojos para no ver y gritbamos mucho pero logramos salir de all , fue gracioso y peligroso. (Leland), At one point, my companion and I taught a Dominican guy named Javier for almost two full weeks (and were about to invite him to be baptized!) They were making noises about robbing us. And another one that I remember in my third transfer, and my companion laughed at me, I was talking to our new member and her daughter (investigator) that we are humans (como humanos) and instead of that I said we are men (como hombres). I was able to grow really close with all of the members. (Judith), Ironing, navigating big cities without GPS, loving others, serving others, playing the piano, taking care of myself, living with a companion. Name of the applicant: 2. A 34-year-old man has been isolated in Spain as health authorities suspect that he contracted Ebola-like Marburg virus during his stay in Equatorial Guinea, a small African nation. Any things you really like about the area/people? 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. Getting along with people. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Karl Wagas Stewart and Virginia Clara Radcliff. (Sean), In Madrid, it was very cosmopolitan. Brother Alder is a former Area Seventy, stake president, high councilor, stake and ward Young Men president, bishop, elders quorum president and missionary in the New York New York City Mission. (Pablo), Aranjuez, Badajoz, Valdepeas, Villalba, Getafe, Segovia, Madrid. It changed everything. Its false. 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. I raised my hands and thought to myself Oh, dear. Also pack shoes made by Ecco since you will be doing a lot of walking. Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. About halfway through the meal, we realized we had forgotten that we actually had a planned lunch appointment right then, and we were late. (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. It has blessed my life more than I could ever express. 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