Shinnen ga akete omedeto gozaimasu!
And thats happy new year in Japan - or something like that... I hope this email finds you all healthy and well, despite difficult circumstances, and that you still have the Spirit of Christ(mas) in your hearts, and will continue to do so for the next year.
I have had a chance to look back and see how many different ways Ive been truly blessed this year, and you all are part of those blessings. I love this Gospel, and Im truly thankful for it, for in spite of our circumstances, we can know that all our trials will make us better people, and hopefully draw us closer to our Savior, our Rock and our Redeemer. We need only be humble, and have an open heart to listen to what the Creator wants us to learn. It is an advantage to know, as latter-day saints, that the Atonement has been wrought, that the victory has been won, and that we have the everlasting power of the Atonement available to us through modern day Revelation and restored Priesthood power and keys.
Whatever circumstances were found in, the Savior is always there with his arm of mercy extended to those who are humble enough to heed His call. It is my hope that were all humble enough to accept the Saviors loving-grace and mercy, and that well continue to do so throughout our lives, shining His light to those around us.
Yonago is currently booming with excitement and miracles. We saw the baptism of Kimachi yesterday, a 12 yr-old friend of a member. She was brought to Church through the sweet and innocent faith of her 11 yr old friend, and she entered the waters of baptism within the sight of her mom. We have the after baptism lessons scheduled with the mom, so were excited at what the new year will bring.
These will be my last 6 months as a missionary, and Im so excited for whats in store. The mission President has called for a mission wide rally for 90 baptisms until I return, and so everyone is getting down on their knees and pouring out their hearts for the opportunity to help these 90 brothers and sisters to come to Christ. It is a great call, and challenging times will be ahead - but certainly along with miracles and joy beyonf description in the work of Salvation of His children.
Im truly thankful for each one of you and the many sacrifices make. Youre a great example to me, and I hope that the light of the Gospel will continue to burn as we come closer to our Savior and Redeemer, Wonderful, Couselor, The MIghty God, the Prince of Peace, even Jesus Christ, is my prayer, in His holy name, amen. With all my 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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Dramatic Growth
"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