Konnichiwa!! Genki?!
Im pretty genki myself, its been a rollercoaster this past week. A lot happened but the numbers definitely didnt show. But its ok its not about the numbers... or is it? ... no its not, its about helping others come unto Christ through this incredible Gospel.
We were finally able to meet with Takeuchis husband!!!!! It took a long time but through her faith we were able to get a clearance to land in their dinner. Hes a super quiet guy and doesnt speak or smile much, but it was good because we got him to laugh a couple of times even though he kept faking the whole Im so sleepy so Im gonna rub my eyes thing. It was good, and afterwards he told her that now he understands why she is taking the lessons. Were definitely seeing some progress with her. But its not anything we do, its definitely her and her incredible faith. And her daughter too has prayed a couple of times!
I was pretty depressed again after assessing the condition of our investigators but she wrote us a letter that talked about how much more happy shes been since meeting with us and reading the Book of Mormon (she takes it everywhere, you should see it!!), and praying and keeping the commandments. The happiness in her life and the influence it has become to her family makes me grateful to be the tool in the Lords hand to bring happiness to His children. I love this work.
Another miracle though was a members friend who texted her and said she wanted to hear the lessons. Just out of the blue. Amazing!! Were teaching her now and shes a tough cookie but were enjoying it.
I love this work, and being here in Japan being a part of it. I know that the Lord is truly guiding it and that He lives and He is our Savior. Im grateful every day for the sacrifices each of oyu have made to help me be here and help the Japanese people know their Father in Heaven, whom I testify loves and cares for everyone of His children. He has very special blessings reserved for this people.
Thank you and I pray for your happiness and success, in His name, even Jesus Christ, amen.
Love,
Elder Victor M. S. Mourao
Japan Hiroshima Mission
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Called to serve the Lord as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hiroshima, Japan
Map of Japan (for a complete map of where he's been, look at the bottom of this page)
Elder Victor M.S. Mourao
Called to serve the Lord as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima, Japan
Map of Japan (for a complete map of where he's been, look at the bottom of this page)
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Elder Victor Mourao
Japan Hiroshima Mission
Tottori-ken Yonago-shi
Nishifukubara 3-6-27
Mezon Pineru 201
683-0805
JAPAN
Japan Hiroshima Mission
Tottori-ken Yonago-shi
Nishifukubara 3-6-27
Mezon Pineru 201
683-0805
JAPAN
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Elder Mourao's favorite scripture: Alma 32:42
"And because of your diligence and your faith and your patience with the word in nourishing it, that it may take root in you, behold, by and by ye shall pluck the fruit thereof, which is most precious, which is sweet above all that is sweet, and which is white above all that is white, yea, and pure above all that is pure; and ye shall feast upon this fruit even until ye are filled, that ye hunger not, neither shall ye thirst."
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"Under the inspiration of the Lord and the courageous action of Joseph Smith, the first Latter-day Saint missionaries ever to serve beyond North America brought the restored gospel to the British Isles in 1837. Heading that first group of elders was Heber C. Kimball, who set a great example for all newly called missionaries. Humbled by the responsibility and fully aware of his limitations, he poured out his heart in prayer."
'O, Lord,' he cried, 'I am a man of stammering tongue, and altogether unfit for such a work; how can I go to preach in that land, which is so famed throughout Christendom for learning, knowledge and piety; the nursery of religion; and to a people whose intelligence is proverbial!'
"But rising from his knees and accepting his duty, he said, 'The moment I understood the will of my Heavenly Father, I felt a determination to go at all hazards, believing that He would support me by His almighty power, and endow me with every qualification that I needed' (Life of Heber C. Kimball, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1945, p. 104). Surely God responded to the faith of that young elder, because Brother Kimball and his companions were endowed, 'with every qualification' they needed."
-Jeffrey R. Holland
'O, Lord,' he cried, 'I am a man of stammering tongue, and altogether unfit for such a work; how can I go to preach in that land, which is so famed throughout Christendom for learning, knowledge and piety; the nursery of religion; and to a people whose intelligence is proverbial!'
"But rising from his knees and accepting his duty, he said, 'The moment I understood the will of my Heavenly Father, I felt a determination to go at all hazards, believing that He would support me by His almighty power, and endow me with every qualification that I needed' (Life of Heber C. Kimball, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1945, p. 104). Surely God responded to the faith of that young elder, because Brother Kimball and his companions were endowed, 'with every qualification' they needed."
-Jeffrey R. Holland