Hello.... Im sorry for not writing....
Its been super busy with everything thats going on here, with the Zone and Mission. We had a Conference with Elder Choi of the Seventy. And so we had to go to Hiroshima and I couldnt wirte you guys.
Well, the new week is here and this transfer is almost over. Will be done next week. So one more left. A lot of really weird feelings, but I feel at peace about afterwards, because I committed to be a much different person than when I left on the mission. Ive changed considerably, and so dont be shocked. I look at myself now, and who I used to be and my heart is just overjoyed with gratitude for the Savior and His atonement. And its spectacular how much the Gospel changes people. Im living proof.
Anyways, so were getting some investigators closer to baptisms - one is at the border of committing to the 22nd of May. Were super stoked about the many miracles were seeing here and other areas of our zone.
My companion is doing good - hes a great example of obedience and hard work, and he helps me to become a better missionary. Im older, but Im still learning a lot from him.
Thanks for all the emails. Im sorry I cant write a whole lot but I figured its so close to me going home that you wouldnt mind as much. Ill try to get some letters out, but P-days are seriously the worst days. We spent all our energy on doing menial tasks, and it takes a lot of time because eveything is so far from the apartment. sigh...
So Bobby is out huh?! Thats so wonderful! Im excited for him and the great missionary and priesthood holder hell be. Hes gonna be seeing a ton of baptisms... friggin` Brazil... every door we knock here is a baptism there... so I guess well keep on knocking doors!! hehe
Anyways I love you all and Im excited to talk to you. Sorry Ive been bad at emails, but this month should be ok, and Ill explain a little more during the phone call.
May the Spirit of the Lord be poured upon you and your ways be lit up by the joy of the Gospel, is my prayer, in the name of the Savior Jesus Christ, amen.
Love
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)
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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