November 18, 2013 Dear Brother Albright, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is fairly new in Spain. 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. I learned to depend on and trust the Lord to direct my lifeand that He would. THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. (Daniel), Tortilla de Patata A typical Spanish food, kind of like a giant omelet with potatoes. (Leland), Teaching and baptizing an extremely prepared, amazing woman. Christopher C. Nordfelt, 47, and Mandy Nordfelt, four children, Harvest Park 2nd Ward, Riverton Utah Harvest Park Stake: Brazil Recife Mission, succeeding President Richard M. Houseman and Sister Lori A. Houseman. Royal Palace. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Richard Dilworth Rust and Patricia Kathleen Brighton Rust. (Adam), Short sleeve shirts, not heavy suits or dresses. There were also a lot of gypsies that would try to rob us if we werent careful. The representation of Spain in Iceland is made from the Oslo embassy, in Norway.Spain has an honorary consulate and an honorary vice consulate in . I had been letting my companion do the talking. It aims to improve the image and influence overseas Chinese. When we went home, we could find no record of that apartment ever being contacted before. I think thats changed. 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. (Levi), During personal study once my chair broke and I fell! (Dara), I was in Ourense for a year. The President of Algeria, Abdelmayid Tebn, in a government meeting, on February 5 in Algiers. The girl behind the counter said Eso no se vende por 50 pelas! Hilarious. So my advice is find out early what you do need to bring with you and dont take more than that. She was born in Divnohorsk, Russia, to Nikolay Ivanovich Palchik and Valentina Aleksandrovna Mishukova. (Pablo), Aranjuez, Badajoz, Valdepeas, Villalba, Getafe, Segovia, Madrid. Home; Contact Information; About Us; Archived posts; Open Search. Embrace them as learning opportunities. We felt like we were watching a movie! Following is a list of the current and former presidents and matrons of the Madrid Spain Temple. (Stephen), Seviche Arroz con lentejas Pure de calabacin Jamon serrano Baleadas Tacos Silpancho. . (Sean), Spanish tortilla, McCerdo (from McDonalds), Telepizza, Chorizo, Jamn Serrano. Its so much easier when you know what youre getting into and can base your style on their culture as well. The MTC is located on the Madrid Temple complex, which includes the temple, a multistake meetinghouse, and a multipurpose . (Chris), It may sound like a small thing, but there were times when I would have a migraine or other pain, but then we would be visiting a family or person and the pain would leave for the duration of the visit. (Boas), I was trying to pet a dog at the play ground near the apartment in Salamanca and it bit me. Everywhere you go in Spain is like being a tourist. My Mission President told me to quit putting my faith in those members back home and to put my faith in God. 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. (Dave), A strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Keep trying. (Stephen), Knowing what family really is, and know what I want for my own. 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. We set up another appointment, but I was transferred before that happened. I didnt realize that I was going to encounter a full spectrum of missionaries. Bring maple extract to make syrup. I loved the people, the food, and the foreigners who came to Spain for a better life. I gained a great love for Spain. Luckily, I was saved! acetunas. About line the weather, Mainly warm weatherthe summers got into the low hundreds. (Adam)Amazing culture and beautiful country. They told me my mission would be hard and that I would be lucky if I got a baptism. (Shari), When I got there, the Madrid Temple had recently been built. She was born in Ogden, Utah, to James John Abate and Colleen Evans Abate. 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. 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. We went to her apartment looking for an inactive member but he did not live there anymore. 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. I had a lot of personal growth. (Ezra), It was, at the time, the only land-locked mission on the Iberian Peninsula. Other areas seemed to experience the four seasons much like many areas of the United States, although I only saw snow in one area. As he did a small fish jumped out of the water and swallowed the pebble. 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. They all scattered. (Brian), Trtilla de patatas, Arroz con pollo. (Brian), Center of the Iberian peninsula is in Getafe, worlds oldest and longest running restaurant is in Madrid. (David), A spiritual experience I had with the time with Elder Stapleton. (Ross), Everything. Four years after the success of the Moon landing, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins came to visit Spain. (Nathan), The culture for sure and the love the people had for you once they warmed up to you. Spanish is the easiest language to learn, as well as the most useful language, other than English. But it took me a few months to come to that decision and I wish I had done it before I entered the Mission Training Center. I knew the area like the back of my hand and was really able to rely on the Lord to help me find the people that were for me to teach and bring the Gospel. Brother Larkin is a former mission presidency counselor, ward Young Men president, stake young single adult adviser, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Argentina Buenos Aires North Mission. You will then need to iron them even if they are wrinkle free. (Jon), Barcelona, Elche, Madrid, Santander. (Kyle), There was an evening, when one of our new converts came to a conference. SO many times I literally felt angels walking with us when I noticed different gang members shadowing us or watching us. Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutSpain, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. On 1 July 1976, the Spain Madrid Mission was divided and the Spain Seville and Spain Barcelona Missions were created. What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? Salamanca, Toledo, Segovia (the castle there is supposedly the castle Disney modeled his castle after), etc. President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Madrid, Thursday, June 30, 2022. If you dont talk about religion, Spaniards are some of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever met. But the unique thing about Spain is that there are so many immigrants! 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! (David), Teaching, time management, living on a schedule (we have 2 sets of twins, so that one is critical (Shari), How to live with a roommate, talk to strangers, study scriptures. They would be so helpful and cared deeply for you as if you were their own family member. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Each rule is an opportunity for you to earn blessings. (Jule), Rode on the outside of the metro car when they were crowded, like the Spaniards do, until I mentioned it to President Nixon and he freaked out and said to never do that again! I was going be the best possible missionary I could be regardless of my companion/district/zone/ward or branch. When I saw her the Spirit again said teach the gospel to Carmen. It completely steered me onto the path I chose later in life. The most important sectors of Spain's economy in 2020, public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities (20.5%), wholesale and retail trade, transport, accommodation and food services (19.7%) and industry (16.1%). (Daniel), Depends where you go. She was such a golden contact and accepted the gospel within a few weeks. This country is amazing, beautiful, and historic. (Jule), The Bible had only been available in Spanish for 10 years when I got there. (Brian), Depends on the area. Get some really good walking shoes! 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). I kept a list of all the nationalities I made contact with, and it got to over 45. They seemed to view lying as being polite. Remember IS THE LORDS TIME! (Kyle), Work so hard you fall fast asleep! That is to say that every missionary has a different level of commitment, effort, obedience, faith etc. (Ross), Too many to count. (Daniel), Going out of my comfort zone. To make sure I know what my priority is before I make any decisions. (Shari), I wish I hadnt carried quite so much in my backpack. Stay strong on the field and even more after. Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. (David), I had a few crazy dangerous experiences on my mission. (Pablo), Tortilla, paella, pisto, palmeras, cocido. (Boas), While not necessarily funny, I found that the missionaries were trusted. Thank you. Dieses Stockfoto: (L-R) The president of the Community of Madrid and the PP of Madrid, Isabel Daz Ayuso, the president-elect of New Generations of the PP of Madrid, Ignacio Dancausa, and the national president of New Generations, Beatriz Fanjul, during the closing ceremony of the XIII Extraordinary Autonomous Congress of New Generations of the PP, at the Adolfo Surez Auditorium, on . He was very open to the gospel but didnt return our calls so that we could teach him the gospel. 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). (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. I said, Carmen, God wants us to share a message with you. Many friends and loved ones were lost in those horrible explosions. I have a huge, amazing family, and I spent too much time at night missing them. I had the opportunity to visit several months later and Carmen was still not baptized but 5 of her family members were now baptized. He holds a Doctorate in Economics and is General Secretary of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (Spanish acronym: PSOE), which he joined in 1993. 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). Serve those 18 /24 months, work hard, do your best and after you can do what ever you want. (Alexandra), Too many to count. (Nathan), There were several, but I remember one that was such a miracle. Youre going to make them despite your best efforts. Her best friend in Peru was LDS, and she wanted to know more. Winter, plan on wearing a nice coat. Determination. 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. (Levi), In a certain area we were so in tune to the spiritual guidance, it amazed me. 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. He was born in Salt Lake City to Christen Maynard Hansen and Nancy Capener Evans Hansen. (Shari), Lightweight suits. He got in and sped off, all while my companion and the poor helpless 12 year old deacon who was accompanying us watched. Menu. We went over to teach them that very night, and both were later baptized. Nuevas Generaciones del Partido Popular is the youth organization of the Partido Popular, with scope of action throughout Spain. (Dave), The power of the gospel to change lives. 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. By the end of my mission, I was having a baptism every single week. Madrid Mission - President Paya 1985-1988 Group: 8. Learn to cook. He said I think we should go back. He was born in Takoradi, Ghana, to Joseph Kojo Morrison and Mary Efua Obua Sarfo. (Boas), I like everything, like a second home. They got the message, but I wonder what they thought about the possible massage. (Shari), Knocking on doors and having him be baptized. (Jon), The people were interesting. My companion and I laughed so hard. (Nathan), Cool castles to visit on preparation day, tons of history and sights to see, has a temple that is absolutely gorgeous (and has become such a pride for the neighborhood), and interesting bull fights and the running of the bulls events our Mission President gave us permission to see. 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 . She was born in Gooding, Idaho, to Leroy Jolley and Mary Jolley. During this time after Francos death, there were many protests as the political groups tried to get power. Spain, Phone Number:34-916-237-030 (Jon), Around Madrid, the winters are cold and summers are hot. Saturday, . (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!) He asked if we could help. 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. (Alexandra), Being with a mentally unstable companion. 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. (Dara), Dont mistake pecado and pescado. (Judith), One of my most spiritual experiences was finding a lady named Carmen to teach. One of the most hopeful lessons any missionary can learn to do right away. (Shari), Getting my wallet stolen by gypsies. (Boas), Performance fabric underclothes that pull moisture away from your body. They tried their hardest to get us to smoke. Beautiful tourist areas. See the list of 105 new mission presidents and companions called by the First Presidency to begin serving in July of 2021. . (Ezra), Paella, Migas, Pisto Manchego, Queso Manchego, Telepizza, Mosto, Rabbit dishes, Lamb dishes, Doner Kebab. And we talked about this for a year, and now we're here. The last time NATO drafted a new mission statement was 12 years ago. I have turned this letter into a real blog. She was born in Murray, Utah, to Terry K Draper and Myrna Kay Draper. learned how to handle rejection. It is hot. CHAMBER MISSION TO MADRID OF SPAIN, CREATE NON-DUE REVENUE FOR YOUR CHAMBER. They were making noises about robbing us. As soon as I saw her, the Spirit said teach the gospel to Carmen. Pan. W. Brett Graham, 49, and Sara P. Graham, five children, Holladay 24th Ward, Salt Lake Holladay North Stake: Tennessee Knoxville Mission, succeeding President David J. Pickett and Sister Kristin J. Pickett. Puerta de Alcal Gate. (James). The following week, Aug 8-9 we had transfers and farewells for another group of wonderful missionaries. We never saw them again. (Daniel), Its kind of an odd quirk, but Spaniards LOVE to give directions. The water in Spain is safe to drink. Madrid Mission President Clark 2000-03 Group: 3. 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. Isaac K. Morrison, 42, and Hannah Morrison, two children, Sun City 3rd Branch, Ashaiman Ghana Stake: South Carolina Columbia Mission, succeeding President Weston R. Innes and Sister Jody B. Innes. I did not want to be the kind of missionary that just survived my two years and then went home. Work hard every day, and find ways to also work smart. Intra-EU trade accounts for 61% of Spain's exports (France 16%, Germany 11% and Italy 8% . *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. 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