Konnichiwa!!! Got some news - cant be long though we have to go to HIroshima later today (Ill explain why in a second), and got a ton of stuff to do.
Well, Yonago was incredible. We found another investigator who wanted to be baptized, and we were also able to make another baptism date with a miracle in Kawakami-san. He finally prayed, and even had a vision.
...Unfortunately he became possessed by the devil and is now on his way to Okinawa.... Im dead serious, he wanted to kill someone. Hopefully he will get another chance at it, 2 strikes....
On my end of the table, transfer calls came.... and the number goes toooooooo...
Zone Leader in Matsue (next door to Yonago, transferring was pretty easy)!! Yep, so I guess Ill spend the next 6 months working with great companions and closer to the APs and the President. Im looking forward to it! My new companion is Elder Muraoka, from Okinawa. Super cool - like a japanese version of Will Smith. Great missionary!
Anyways, I cant even begin to describe how much the Lord poured out His Spirit in Yonago, and how many miracles we were able to see in that place. It was truly incredible, and my heart grew sad for having to leave such great people and memories. Life goes on, but Yonago will always have a place in my heart. Through the example of faithful latter-day saints, and many others, I was able to gain a deeper testimony and appreciation for the restored Gospel of our Savior. I know, without a shadow of a doubt that He lives. He loves us. And as we live His Gospel He will not only rid of us of our sins, but He will wrap His loving arms of mercy around us, guide us, strengthen us, and change our hearts so that we `have no more desire to do evil, but to do good continually`.
The Savior is my friend, Redeemer and advocate with the Father. Through those prayer filled nights and hours spend studying and feasting upon His word, I have grown in understanding, joy, peace, and as one of HIs disciples. The work is hard, but He has promised to lift and help us - and I testify that He does so, in His name, even Jesus Christ, amen.
I love each one of you and pray for your happiness and success as you seek to trust in the Lord in faith. Dearly,
Elder Mourao
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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)
Our Elder's address:
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