This country is amazing, beautiful, and historic. (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. Thank you very much for taking the time to be here. They also use the theta, meaning that z,ce, and ci have a th sound. 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. 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. Salamanca was my favorite city. 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. I collected our group and together we walked our deacon home. (Stephen), Some are kind, and would give up their food for the missionaries. The Franco regime prepared a full agenda in Madrid: meeting Franco in El Pardo, a victory. Madrid Mission President Heaton . (Dara), I was in Ourense for a year. Brother Colton is a former stake Young Men president, young single adult bishop, bishopric counselor, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster, temple ordinance worker, ward mission leader and missionary in the Philippines Davao Mission. (Leland), Friendly Latinos and ward members. Ive never run so fast in my life! Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. Saturday, . Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group: 5. He heard me screaming and sped off, flying some 50+ miles an hour down some narrow two lane streets into the night. Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group: 7. Youre going to make them despite your best efforts. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN. (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. (Sean), When we didnt have enough money to take the train to a mandatory conference in Madrid from Puertollano (200 km away), so we bought a ticket to one town over and just stayed on the train instead of getting off. Never say con yo, that sounds the same as a different word that you dont want to say. He ran away from us into the narrow streets of Madrid. I never had anything stolen though because we knew of their tricks. (Shari), The best advice I can give is the advice my Mission President gave to me when I was struggling. When I started my mission, I thought, a missionary is a missionary period. Thank you. He was born in Brigham City, Utah, to Dee Jay Hammon and Shirley Knight Hammon. What blessings did you receive from serving a mission? He asked if we could help. I explained that he had a choice, to throw the first pebble and accept baptism into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here (in Spain while he was at school) by throwing the pebble into the stream closest to him. Serve your companion every day, even more if you dont get along. Winter, plan on wearing a nice coat. (Jon), The time we tracked out a group of college age kids playing cards and smoking marijuana. You can work miracles through faith. (McKenna), I personally served in Talavera de La Rena, Alcobendas, Cuenca, Alcorcon, Barrio 2, Villalba, Salamanca, and both areas in Badajoz. (Dave), The people are very friendly. 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. Communication is important. Pedro Snchez has been President of the Government of Spain since June 2018. I looked for them constantly and every night I would write it down in my planner. Royal Palace. Nuevas Generaciones del Partido Popular is the youth organization of the Partido Popular, with scope of action throughout Spain. (David), One time my companion and I were waiting at a foggy bus stop, super early in the morning. 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. I loved serving in the smaller cities where the people and the culture were pure Spanish. Mission President:PresidentKevin B. the president and his wife a very nice. The people are fair-skinned. Its stressful and crazy, but the people of Spain are amazing and the Lord will guide you to the most amazing people you will ever meet. A big group of people ended up stopping and watching us. CHAMBER MISSION TO MADRID OF SPAIN, CREATE NON-DUE REVENUE FOR YOUR CHAMBER. Intra-EU trade accounts for 61% of Spain's exports (France 16%, Germany 11% and Italy 8% . We bid him goodnight. (Chris), Badajoz, Madrid, Villalba, Ciudad Real, Torrejn, y mas. It can be very tempting to give up on it and throw in the towel. People from certain other places in the world wereless honest. (Levi), During personal study once my chair broke and I fell! 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. EMAIL ID: +34 917693741. info.eoispain@vfshelpline.com. Just try to remember that people are trying to be direct, not offensive. This includes the new Rwanda Kigali and Hawaii Laie missions. He would say todo (all) and sound like toro (bull). President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. When I went to renew my visa, I was asked how long I planned to be in the country. He gave him a blessing that night and the little deacon was as normal as ever that day. As we found out what had happened, our hearts dropped! Madrid Mission President Shallenberger 1997-00 Group: 4. I had a lot of personal growth. (Shari), If Spaniards do commit, they will do it. Through the love of my mission my children knew it was important to me and 5 of them have fulfilled missions. I raised my hands and thought to myself Oh, dear. Other than a similar language, nothing could be further from the truth. Shirt designs include MadridMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. (Chris), We were not a high baptizing mission, but those who converted that were from Spain usually remained firm in the faith. (Ezra), People skills, language, public speaking, organizational and planning skills, consulting skills and study skills. In 2010, Chen founded the prestigious non-profit organisation China Club Spain to assist young Chinese learn and develop in Spain. She was born in Salt Lake City to John Neil Jensen and Marian Isom Jensen. Every time we caught the sack and threw it at each other the crowd cheered. Share how you have been touched and changed by the atonement. (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. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. Share your heart, and your love for the Savior and the gospel. It completely changed the course of my life and has made it far better than I ever dreamed. (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. Love your companion, dont gossip or find fault. I finally told the Lord that if our next appointment was not there, I would ask my companion if he wanted to go back. He was born in Salt Lake City to Christen Maynard Hansen and Nancy Capener Evans Hansen. (Jon), Maybe more background about the countryand that arguing with people was pointless. He then proceeded to open his door, run around to the back door, then lunged himself in and started swinging at his girlfriend. Madrid Reunion 2012 - President Winkel Group: 6. Also pack shoes made by Ecco since you will be doing a lot of walking. Brother Graham is a stake presidency counselor and former stake Young Men presidency counselor, young single adult bishop, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster and missionary in the California Anaheim Mission. President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Madrid, Thursday, June 30, 2022. (Stephen), Seviche Arroz con lentejas Pure de calabacin Jamon serrano Baleadas Tacos Silpancho. On the hottest days of the summer it would stay around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Timothy F. Pingree, 60, and Lou Ann L. Pingree, four children, Willow Creek Ward, Denver Colorado Stake: Florida Fort Lauderdale Mission, succeeding President Jerryl L. Garns and Sister Mary Lynn Garns. Mission President Companion; It's mission impossible." Search for: President & Sister Bussey Mission Blog. Brother Pingree is a mission presidency counselor and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Spain Madrid Mission. I love to sing the songs I still know in Spanish while the rest of the ward sings in English. Oh yes, one of the Branches was English speaking from the American air base that was there at the time. Study skills. 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. Many friends and loved ones were lost in those horrible explosions. She was such a golden contact and accepted the gospel within a few weeks. Just bearing a simple testimony was more effective. One of the most hopeful lessons any missionary can learn to do right away. before we found out that he was already a member of The Church. Home; Contact Information; About Us; Archived posts; Open Search. As we walked there we found Edison, and had we not run into him that day he wouldnt be active right now. It has blessed my life more than I could ever express. (Chris), Once we visited a family and they decided to feed us. An ongoing investigation has found that Spain's former centre-right Partido Popular government (EPP) - in collaboration with police officers and certain media - carried out an illegal "dirty. She was born in Daboasi, Ghana, to John Augustus Nyarko and Kate Nyarko. When we got to the bottom, she followed us down to suggest another place we might find the inactive member. (James), I wish I had studied Preach My Gospel more. (Stephen), Wish I could have someone to tell me that is not easy, and the real importance of staying focused. Spain has the nicest suits, shirts and pants. 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 water in Spain is safe to drink. The Lord told me to go back and I had a conversation in my mind with the Lord. (David), I was able to speak the language very fluently. Madrid Mission - President Paya 1985-1988 Group: 8. (Kyle), Paella, Tortilla Espaola, Olivas, Jamn serrano, Cocido madrileo, Chirizo, Queso manchego. 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. 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. Click here. (Adam), Paella, pan, lentils, arroz Cubao, chuches, palmeras. It definitely gets cold in the winter but we never saw more than a light dusting of snow while I was there. Pack. The blessings are endless. (Nathan), The culture for sure and the love the people had for you once they warmed up to you. 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. (Boas), I was trying to pet a dog at the play ground near the apartment in Salamanca and it bit me. (Kyle), Hot and sunny, and cold in the winter it actually snowed in Madrid. Its false. (Shari), Seeing the look on a mans face as the Spirit testified to him of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. Having served, what I first and foremost gained is a testimony of the gospel, a testimony of the Savior and His love for me and for those we serve. (Dara), I gained a stronger testimony of the gospel, and learned how to follow the Spirit better. E - 28100 Alcobendas (Madrid) 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. The last time NATO drafted a new mission statement was 12 years ago. I kept a list of all the nationalities I made contact with, and it got to over 45. 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. 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. Madrid believes the mission remains important because it will continue to provide work for its troops and keep them operational. When I approached the man, I was startled to see the man wielding a knife! (Dara), Dont mistake pecado and pescado. They seemed to view lying as being polite. (Pablo), Aranjuez, Badajoz, Valdepeas, Villalba, Getafe, Segovia, Madrid. I enjoyed learning about their customs and culture. (Nathan), Fish and face are very close in Spanish, dont mix those up when bearing your testimony! Get some really good walking shoes! (Levi), Video interviews with returned missionaries, Cultural articles written by returned missionaries, hermanawarnerspainmadridmission.blogspot.com, missionarycoupleinmadridspain.blogspot.com, Madrid Mission President Watkins (2009-12) Group, Madrid Mission President Clark 2000-03 Group, Madrid Mission President Shallenberger 1997-00 Group, Mision Madrid Presidente Ronald G. Davies Group, Madrid Reunion 2012 President Winkel Group, Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group, Madrid Mission President Paya 1985-1988 Group, Madrid Mission President Heaton 1988-1991 Group, Madrid Mission 1991-94 President Mark Nelson Group, Madrid Mission 1976-79 President Sterling Nixon Group, Click here to browse Madrid Mission gifts, Listen to an interview with the Farnsworths, Things That Keep People From Recording Their Lifey (And Why They Shouldn't), Alcal de Henares, Alcorcn, Los Cristianos en la Isla Tenerife, Toledo. The Lord hasnt asked us to be perfect by ourselves; he has asked us to be made perfect in Him. (Shari), My companion taking down the gypsy who stole my wallet. Mxico Culiacn Mission (Adam), One of the streets in our area was labeled the most dangerous section in Europe. (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. She was born in Portland, Oregon, to Reed I. Oldroyd and Aileen Oldroyd. She was born in Ogden, Utah, to James John Abate and Colleen Evans Abate. Sister Nordfelt is a ward Primary teacher and former Young Women adviser and ward Primary presidency counselor. (David), Early on I once used the word embarazada (pregnant) thinking I was saying I was embarrassed! Heres a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the Madrid Mission. 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. . I also love the history, and old building. I had the opportunity to visit several months later and Carmen was still not baptized but 5 of her family members were now baptized. Loving it over here (October 6th, 2014) Madrid Mission President Heaton . And lots of comfy socks. *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. 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. (Jon), I was blessed to learn Spanish. Once I believed that, I could start using my faith as a principle of power. As soon as I saw her, the Spirit said teach the gospel to Carmen. (Dave), A strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I learned that faith is a principle of power. Whenever you need to say with me, remember that its conmigo. (Adam), Had more than one experience where we felt angels teaching with us and the pirit felt almost tangible. Not being a picky eater. (Dave), Speaking Spanish, teaching the gospel, good gospel study habits. I looked at the drawing I drew of the dream he had just described, before I turned around a simply let the Spirit work through me. 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! Mission President Companion; Costa Rica San Jos East: Andrew H. Johnson: Diane Johnson: . 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. 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. 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. 297 Activity No new posts today 4in the last month 297 total members (Ross), Start praying every day that youll have a love for the people. (Dara), I learned Spanish. (Levi), Bring lots of clothes for the summer and deodorant (because they dont have it there). (Levi), So much diversity in the people, and also I loved the European culture of it and medieval history. (Shari), Knocking on doors and having him be baptized. She was hysterical (not in a funny way) and there was a dark spirit that was bothering her. As we walked by he got a crazy look on his face and started chasing us, hand outstretched. When I got called to Madrid, many of my ward members felt sorry for me. I could have been a lot more effective in my first 6 months. Mission tours: What most Latter-day Saints dont know about the hundreds of such events conducted worldwide each year, How the annual mission tours and interactions impact missionaries and mission leadership couples, See the complete list of 130 new mission leadership assignments for 2020, New MTC leaders learn how their focused roles differ from having presided over a mission. Serve those 18 /24 months, work hard, do your best and after you can do what ever you want. Four years after the success of the Moon landing, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins came to visit Spain. Mision Madrid 1985-88 (Presidente Paya) Group: 7. This is what my heart is feeling right now as we complete our three years as Mission Leaders of the great Spain . 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 (Stephen), Take a little of everything, and if possible, have the family send more later. (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. (Jule), My first baptism was on Christmas Day! 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. (Ross), One preparation day we drove to Salamanca and ended up playing hacky sack in Plaza Mayor. Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. The point . Bring a coat for the winter. It was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley, and the first MTC president was David K. Richards, accompanied by his wife, Sister Sharon Richards. (Shari), Spain has so much history and culture. We started with the three Madrid Zones combined. Spain is definitely not a poor, third-world country. (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. Even if they were not interested in our message, they would still converse with us. (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. (Chris), Lentejas, Chorizo, Jamn Serrano (pata negra), Tosta Rica. He then served the Church for the next seven years as Directory of Temporal Affairs in the Andes Region (Lima, Peru) and the Pacific Region (Honolulu, Hawaii). The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. There were also a lot of gypsies that would try to rob us if we werent careful. Why are you on a mission, share what is special to you in addition to teaching the gospel in the Lords way. (David), How fast it goes. (Alexandra), Patience, love for others, a positive outlook on life, and the ability to see the hand of the Lord in my life. (Kyle), Language and connection to great people. Barca president 2010-2014: . (Stephen), At the beginning of my mission I said verdaduras in stead of verduras. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. New mission presidents and their wives participate in a workshop during the Mission Leadership Seminar held in the Provo MTC June 24-26. What was more amazing though was that before the little fish could enter the water, another larger fish jumped out of the water and ate the little fish before crashing back again into the water. Those were exciting times to go from 150 missionaries to 50 and back to 100+ in six months. What does that mean? Spain, Phone Number:34-916-237-030 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. Prado Museum. 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. Madrid Reunion 2012 - President Winkel Group: 6. She was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, to James Shiblon Lassetter and Betty Lou Lassetter. But old people especially are wonderful to talk to. I have never sweat so much in my life. Today it was announced that the new President and Companion of the Spain Barcelona Mission will be Craig D. and Laurel E. Galli. (David), In Palencia, one of the families in Palencia had a dog named Chulin and he used to jump on people. (Boas), Learned to love the people. Her best friend in Peru was LDS, and she wanted to know more. (Chris), I inadvertently cussed pretty loudly in a little store right next to our apartment while talking with one of the neighbors. 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%). Heres a link to the mission map for the MadridMission (LDS). He then tried the same thing with the pebble in the stream down at the bottom of the cliff. (Jule), Hot in the summer and cold and rainy in the wintermild otherwise. He was born in Salt Lake City to Monty Daniel Hamilton and Linda Faye Hamilton. (Sean), Warm in the summer, moderately cold and very wet in the winter, and nice for a couple of weeks each spring and fall. Madrid, Spain. Salamanca, Toledo, Segovia (the castle there is supposedly the castle Disney modeled his castle after), etc. So we started running across the main road towards the perpetrator. The food is not spicy. Bienvenido. (Chris), Learning Spanish is an obvious one. Post #20 August 25th - October 7th 2020 (Click on the post title to read the post in a larger format.) It completely steered me onto the path I chose later in life. (Judith), The mission is where I learned how to speak with God and receive revelation. They will begin their service in July. Chorizo. Madrid Mission President Shallenberger 1997-00 Group: 4. (Alexandra), I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way to gain eternal life. 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. While Barca did thump Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final last month, . Elder Tyndale-Biscoe was assigned to be a new Assistant to the President along with Elder Hodges. (Boas), Paella. He was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Osvaldo Magalhes Dias and Evelina Theodora Rietra Dias. I charged the car again, screaming anything I could to get him to stop. Combined Madrid Este, Madrid Sur and Cuatro Caminos Zones. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Job Frederick Pingree Jr. and Phyllis Lee Pingree. (David), I loved my Doc Martin shoes. They served me very well throughout the whole mission. You could get a fold down bed, sleep in your clothes along with 5 other people in the room, and be in the new city in the morning. 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. (Judith), One of my most spiritual experiences was finding a lady named Carmen to teach. (Sean), Bring a good winter coat, no matter what anyone tells you. She was born in Divnohorsk, Russia, to Nikolay Ivanovich Palchik and Valentina Aleksandrovna Mishukova. Beautiful tourist areas. Spain Madrid Mission Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Office 8B 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. (Judith), On the subway I tried to offer my seat to an older lady and I said se quiere sentir? That means would you like to feel yourself? I should have said se quiere sentar? (Kyle), I probably made lots/you will so laugh about it when you do. I have a huge, amazing family, and I spent too much time at night missing them. As a missionary, the greatest blessings you can receive are those that benefit the people you are teaching. Madrid president vows to turn city into 'Florida of Europe' as she wages war on the Left The move is part of Isabel Daz Ayuso's campaign to topple the socialist-communist coalition government. 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. Obeying traffic laws is entirely optional in Spain. 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. (Dara), Paella was my favorite but I also loved churros con cocolate. To those who are watching or reading this, Hi, my name is Sal Galvan and I recently served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat. As he did a small fish jumped out of the water and swallowed the pebble. Sister Larkin is a former ward Relief Society president, stake and ward Young Women president, stake young single adult adviser, ward Primary president, Gospel Doctrine teacher, seminary teacher and temple ordinance worker. 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. (Stephen), Be prepared for any circumstances that could come. Its so much easier when you know what youre getting into and can base your style on their culture as well. All the other floors had several apartments, but the was only one on that floor. We are Presidente and Hermana Clegg, the newest lucky couple to be able to preside over this incredible mission. Spain Madrid South Mission Photos President Address Groups Blogs About Missionary Blogs Mission Groups Address Mission President Region Church Statistics Members: Congregations: Missions: Family History Centers: Languages Population My Mission is the best way to collect, organize and share your missionary stories and experiences! The Elders called us immediately and we were able to meet with her within a few days. The designs on mission t-shirts may also be printed on other LDS mission gifts, including: Madridmissionary aprons, Christmas stockings, ties, pillow cases, teddy bears and Christmas ornaments. 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. 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