THE CHURCH IN SPAIN
The traditional religion in Spain is Roman Catholic. The Spain Religious Liberty Law, passed in 1967, paved the way for the Gospel to be proselyted there. A year later, after petition by Church authorities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was granted official recognition by the Spanish Minister of Justice. Groundwork towards this important step had been laid through LDS servicemen’s group meetings of the Madrid Servicemen’s Branch. On May 19, 1969, Elder Marion G. Romney dedicated the land of Spain for the preaching of the gospel. A month later the first four full-time missionaries arrived and began laboring under the jurisdiction of the French Mission. These first missionaries, in a land of millions, were literally led by the Spirit in searching out those few who would accept the truth.
The traditional religion in Spain is Roman Catholic. The Spain Religious Liberty Law, passed in 1967, paved the way for the Gospel to be proselyted there. A year later, after petition by Church authorities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was granted official recognition by the Spanish Minister of Justice. Groundwork towards this important step had been laid through LDS servicemen’s group meetings of the Madrid Servicemen’s Branch. On May 19, 1969, Elder Marion G. Romney dedicated the land of Spain for the preaching of the gospel. A month later the first four full-time missionaries arrived and began laboring under the jurisdiction of the French Mission. These first missionaries, in a land of millions, were literally led by the Spirit in searching out those few who would accept the truth.
During this period, many Spanish-speaking members from other nations were transferred by their businesses to Spain and helped to strengthen new congregations. By 1974, 620 members met in 17 congregations. As of 2012 Spain has nearly 53,000 LDS members who make up 141 congregations and 13 stakes.
A TEMPLE
On April 4, 1993 the Spanish saints were excited to hear Gordon B. Hinckley announce in General Conference the building of a temple in east Madrid.
The Madrid Spain temple is a 45,800 square foot structure with an exterior built from Italian Carrara Marble. It's the church's 56th operating temple.
After its completion in 1999, the Spain Madrid LDS temple was dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley.
On April 4, 1993 the Spanish saints were excited to hear Gordon B. Hinckley announce in General Conference the building of a temple in east Madrid.
The Madrid Spain temple is a 45,800 square foot structure with an exterior built from Italian Carrara Marble. It's the church's 56th operating temple.
After its completion in 1999, the Spain Madrid LDS temple was dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley.
Today the temple complex includes the Madrid Spain Temple, the Spain
Missionary Training Center, an Institute of Religion, temple patron housing,
a distribution center, and a Family History Center.
Missionary Training Center, an Institute of Religion, temple patron housing,
a distribution center, and a Family History Center.
SPAIN MADRID MISSION
In July of 1970, the Spain Madrid Mission was formed. The first people to join the church were America military personnel on the Torrejon military base in Madrid, and a few Spanish converts. As a result of the growth in the number of converts and the overall progress of the work, the mission was subsequently divided into three missions: the Spain Madrid, the Spain Barcelona, and the Spain Málaga Missions.
Today the Spain Madrid Mission has a little over 200 missionaries who serve in 48 different areas. The mission covers the northwest part of Spain starting at Madrid, and also includes the Canary Islands located off the coast of Morocco. Missionaries preach the gospel in the Castillian Spanish language.
P-day is Monday so that's when missionaries read and answer their e-mails from home. The missionaries can travel out side their areas on P-day but need to be back at 6:30pm to study and work again. They are allowed to skip studies about once a transfer to have more time if they are traveling far. Although the temple is closed on
P-day the missionaries get to attend a session once a transfer if they are serving close to the temple (about 1 1/2 hours away).
On normal days the missionaries get up at 7:00am and leave the piso at 11:30am. They work until 2:00 followed by an hour of language study, then an hour for dinner, then go out proselyting until 9:30pm. After getting home they plan for the next day and are in bed by 11:00pm. Then they get up and do it all again the next day!
SPAIN MADRID MISSION
In July of 1970, the Spain Madrid Mission was formed. The first people to join the church were America military personnel on the Torrejon military base in Madrid, and a few Spanish converts. As a result of the growth in the number of converts and the overall progress of the work, the mission was subsequently divided into three missions: the Spain Madrid, the Spain Barcelona, and the Spain Málaga Missions.
Today the Spain Madrid Mission has a little over 200 missionaries who serve in 48 different areas. The mission covers the northwest part of Spain starting at Madrid, and also includes the Canary Islands located off the coast of Morocco. Missionaries preach the gospel in the Castillian Spanish language.
P-day is Monday so that's when missionaries read and answer their e-mails from home. The missionaries can travel out side their areas on P-day but need to be back at 6:30pm to study and work again. They are allowed to skip studies about once a transfer to have more time if they are traveling far. Although the temple is closed on
P-day the missionaries get to attend a session once a transfer if they are serving close to the temple (about 1 1/2 hours away).
On normal days the missionaries get up at 7:00am and leave the piso at 11:30am. They work until 2:00 followed by an hour of language study, then an hour for dinner, then go out proselyting until 9:30pm. After getting home they plan for the next day and are in bed by 11:00pm. Then they get up and do it all again the next day!
MISSION PRESIDENT
President Kevin Pack and Sister Cindy Pack head up the Spain Madrid Mission. They began their service 3 months before Craig entered the missionfield and will serve in the mission presidency from July 2015 to July 2018. President Pack has served in the past as a stake president, bishop, stake executive secretary, bishopric counselor, and high councilor. When he was young he served a full time mission in the Chile Osorno Mission. Sister Pack has served as a stake Young Women president, ward Relief Society president, ward Primary presidency counselor, and seminary teacher. She served a mission to the Massachusetts Boston Mission.
President Kevin Pack and Sister Cindy Pack head up the Spain Madrid Mission. They began their service 3 months before Craig entered the missionfield and will serve in the mission presidency from July 2015 to July 2018. President Pack has served in the past as a stake president, bishop, stake executive secretary, bishopric counselor, and high councilor. When he was young he served a full time mission in the Chile Osorno Mission. Sister Pack has served as a stake Young Women president, ward Relief Society president, ward Primary presidency counselor, and seminary teacher. She served a mission to the Massachusetts Boston Mission.
The Packs are the parents of four children and come from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They are joined in the missionfield by their two youngest children – Caroline, 15, and Jonathan, 13 – who attend an English-speaking international school in Madrid. President Pack was previously the CEO of MegaGate Broadband, Inc., a regional provider of IP voice, data, and business telecommunications.
The Packs are the parents of four children and come from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They are joined in the missionfield by their two youngest children – Caroline, 15, and Jonathan, 13 – who attend an English-speaking international school in Madrid. President Pack was previously the CEO of MegaGate Broadband, Inc., a regional provider of IP voice, data, and business telecommunications.