As we walked by he got a crazy look on his face and started chasing us, hand outstretched. Madrid Spain Temple Presidents and Matrons Temple presidents and matrons are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. Stay strong on the field and even more after. Well our appointment was not there so I looked at my companion and said, What do you think about going back to that lady who already told us no twice? He said that sounds like a great idea. Work hard every day, and find ways to also work smart. (Chris), Badajoz, Madrid, Villalba, Ciudad Real, Torrejn, y mas. 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. Never a boring P-Day! Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Meet President & Sister Clegg (the newest President Mission of Malaga) Hola to all the missionaries, family members and anyone interested in the Spain Malaga Mission. As soon as I saw her, the Spirit said teach the gospel to Carmen. 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! So, when an investigator was at his wits end and everything was going wrong in his life and my companion and I were trying to comfort him, I kindly assured him that we would put up with him no matter what. I still remember the perplexed look my trainer gave me. The meeting was co-chaired [] He was born in Hobart Tas, Australia, to George Stratov and Thelma Jane Cooper. (Ross), Nothing too extreme. (Levi), During personal study once my chair broke and I fell! I kept a list of all the nationalities I made contact with, and it got to over 45. (Jon), A Spanish lady saw a picture of my companions girl friend, and said Que mona I tried to convince him that she had called her a monkey. Menu. (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. (Alexandra), Being with a mentally unstable companion. I was befuddled that she was protecting the man who was just beating her. (James), Calamari Sandwich, Morir, Andins Crystal, Patacones, Cocido and Jamon Serrano. You dont want to leave your mission with any what ifs, what if I had worked harder? I said, Lord, I already asked her twice and she said no twice. I loved serving in the smaller cities where the people and the culture were pure Spanish. My career, the college I went to, all sorts of other thingsI was led to those decisions by things that happened on my mission. If you dont talk about religion, Spaniards are some of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever met. 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. Combined Madrid Este, Madrid Sur and Cuatro Caminos Zones. (James), Spain has been a country longer than the USA and still some people I know think it is a third-world country. Sister Alder is a ward Relief Society teacher and ward organist and former ward Young Women president and adviser, Relief Society pianist, Gospel Doctrine teacher, and Cub Scout leader. . Spain is definitely not a poor, third-world country. Spain has the nicest suits, shirts and pants. I loved the people, the food, and the foreigners who came to Spain for a better life. Dieses Stockfoto: 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 Adolfo Surez Auditorium, on . (Sean), Bring a good winter coat, no matter what anyone tells you. During this time after Francos death, there were many protests as the political groups tried to get power. But I also feel that learning a second language helped me gain a better understanding of my first language. You will then need to iron them even if they are wrinkle free. Learn to cook. (Levi), The better things to spend my time studying. 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. It was a really good experience, and I felt the spirit. He was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Osvaldo Magalhes Dias and Evelina Theodora Rietra Dias. 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. There was also two Spanish males who tried to jump us on the Metro subway. If you truly love them, you will find it easier to serve them and make difficult sacrifices in order to bless their lives. (Shari), All kinds and still reaping them. (Sean), I learned Spanish. (Ezra), Realized it was going to go much faster than it felt like it was going to. -The Madrid Mission, at the time, did not include the old, SO many cool sights to visit. While tests are carried out in Madrid, the patient has been transferred from a private hospital to an isolation unit at the Hospital La Fe in the Valencia region of Spain, news agency Reuters reported. 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. (Ezra), Countless. 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). Old people can become some of your best friends. (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. Keep working. It changed everything. Each rule is an opportunity for you to earn blessings. (David), One time my companion and I were waiting at a foggy bus stop, super early in the morning. . That Sunday in church his father made a point to find me and thank me emphatically both for protecting his son as well as directing him to go to him (his father) for comfort and guidance. So we went back, climbed the 5 flights of stairs and knocked on her door. EMAIL ID: +34 917693741. info.eoispain@vfshelpline.com. 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. Four years after the success of the Moon landing, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins came to visit Spain. (Judith), Tortilla Espana, Pepitos, Chorizo. Cool, but not frigid, winters with little to no snow. Free resources about the Spain MadridMission: Aqu estn algunos recursos gratuitos sobre la Misin Espaa Madrid: *OtherMission Pages: Spain LDS Missions. While Barca did thump Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final last month, . (Stephen), To talk to people and express my feelings. (Levi), Very, very hot and dry in the summer, and the winters are fairly chilly, but have hardly any snow. Tortilla Espanola. (David), I was blessed in the fact that I had accomplished something very difficult and my blessing was eternal friends and very spiritual experiences. If you are average size, you can buy clothing. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to F. Burton Winters and Joyce Adams Winters. (Kyle), Hot and sunny, and cold in the winter it actually snowed in Madrid. (Shari), Tortilla, paella, bocadillos, chorizo, mosto, horchata, flan. On the hottest days of the summer it would stay around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. She was born in Salt Lake City to Rulon Nichols Smith and Edith Law. we are going to do service at 5, and that is every wednesday instead of gym. Spain Madrid Mission (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. Select from the list or hover over the map to find out about points of interest. Sister Samaykina is a Primary teacher and former district Young Women president, branch Relief Society, Young Women and Primary president, seminary teacher and missionary in the Washington Seattle Mission. (Dara), The reason you go out to serve a mission isnot nearly as important as the reason you stay. (Levi), Learning what my true priorities are in life. If they didnt want to talk to you, theyd tell you to return when they wouldnt be home. Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. (Pablo), Tortilla, paella, pisto, palmeras, cocido. (Kyle), Love the people! What does that mean? . The Lord wanted him to know that it was his choice, and he was waiting for him whichever path he chose. She was such a golden contact and accepted the gospel within a few weeks. I never would have guessed that before living in Spain or even while I was there. Shirt designs include MadridMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. 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. In 2010, Chen founded the prestigious non-profit organisation China Club Spain to assist young Chinese learn and develop in Spain. Remember IS THE LORDS TIME! 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. (Kyle), There was an evening, when one of our new converts came to a conference. Whenever you need to say with me, remember that its conmigo. We were truly guided by the Spirit. He was born in Takoradi, Ghana, to Joseph Kojo Morrison and Mary Efua Obua Sarfo. (Dara), I remember being in the Lationo district and seeing a protest start up. 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. (James), Dont spend a lot of money on clothes in the states. Spanish is the easiest language to learn, as well as the most useful language, other than English. (Shari), When I got there, the Madrid Temple had recently been built. There is plenty of work to do and plenty of cool places to visit on your day off. (We wouldnt have been in this mess if the office elders hadnt screwed up the money transfers that month.) If you are big and tall, bring what you need with you. Skip to content. July 1, 2022 JUNE 30, 2022 SPEECHES AND REMARKS Institucin Ferial de Madrid Madrid, Spain 2:56 P.M. CEST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. (Paul), Fabada Asturiana, Pulpo con papas. I can trace how I support my family back to my time in Spain. And many, many more. My Companion made it on the metro and was just laughing his face off from a seat as he watched my face of panic! (Richard), Alcobendas, Madrid, Vial A, Cuenca, Fuenlabrada. I did not want to be the kind of missionary that just survived my two years and then went home. I was also there when the split happened in July of 1976. 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. 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. They served me very well throughout the whole mission. My Mission President told me to quit putting my faith in those members back home and to put my faith in God. President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. Cant have enough socks. Sister Hansen is a ward missionary and former stake Relief Society president, ward Relief Society and Primary president, ward Primary presidency counselor, institute teacher and nursery leader. (Alexandra), Watching the people you teach want to change their lives because they know that the message is true. My junior companion tried to talk about the dreams of Joseph in Egypt while I pondered and prayed for understanding. Her best friend in Peru was LDS, and she wanted to know more. We are Presidente and Hermana Clegg, the newest lucky couple to be able to preside over this incredible mission. (Daniel), I personally far preferred short sleeved shirts over long sleeved it can get burning hot in the Madrid summer, and you will suffer if you dress too warm. As a missionary, the greatest blessings you can receive are those that benefit the people you are teaching. There is indoor plumbing. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Visible Theres this idea that old people wont listen to you because theyre too set in their ways. And sadly, for a long time I believed it because thats what other missionaries told me. I could not stop thinking about her as we walked down the five flights of stairs to leave. (Pablo), I loved that it was hard. 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. You can work miracles through faith. (Alexandra), Caas de chocolate Churros y chocolate Tortilla de patata Gaspacho Turrn (de coco) Lentejas. (Shari), I now work in a job where I use my language skills on a daily basis. 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. I love them! It was overwhelmed with gratitude. Hopping down the station someone finally helped me open the door enough to get it out. 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