Wilsonville,
Oregon is home to Elder Miguel Beal.
His father served a mission in Portugal, where he met Luis, who would
later become his wife. Elder Beal grew
up speaking both English and Portuguese.
Elder Beal likes listening to music, archery, eating ice cream,
and other things common to someone his age.
He would like to become an aeronautical engineer or graphic
artist. He says he is quite outgoing
and is quick to adapt to change. He
hopes to become more independent while on his mission.
Elder Johnny Biesinger
Elder
Jonny Biesinger has two sisters, both married, and he is from Sandy, Utah. His mother is from Japan and served a
mission in Osaka. His family has
hosted many Japanese students in their home over the years. Elder Biesinger loves music and plays
piano, drums, guitar, tuba and other instruments. He also enjoys the good workout of sports. He says he is loud, which can be good and
bad. He is very outgoing and is
excited to serve in Japan with people he already loves.
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Elder Zachary Brown
Elder
Zachary Brown hales from Gilbert, Arizona.
Prior to his mission, he loved computers, anime and gaming. He is savvy with technology and types fast.
He believes that wherever he ends up is
where he is supposed to be,
but he would like to be a standup comic. He says he talks a lot, is a comedian,
and
learns quickly but masters a little more slowly.
Elder Kylan Brox
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| Elder Santin on the left and Elder Brox is on the right. |
From
Las Vegas, Nevada, Elder Kylan Brox comes from a family of 9. He loves swimming, piano, drawing,
traveling, leadership and learning. He
loves making others happy, being creative, growing and improving. He wants to go to Oxford University to
study biology, medicine, sociology and business. He likes to make others feel good about
themselves and be a role model, and he keeps himself in shape. He has always looked forward to serving a
mission.
Elder Fernando daSilva
Elder
Fernando Filho daSilva is from Manaus, Brazil. He has 7 people in his family, and he and
his brother are the only church members.
He likes to play soccer and volleyball. He wants to learn to speak English and
Japanese fluently and go to college.
He would like to own a computer company. He is patient, enjoys talking to people,
and always seeks to have the Spirit.
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Elder Heito deSouza
Elder
Heitor de Souza is from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and comes from a family who is
strong and active in the Church. He
enjoys soccer for fun, and also participates in rugby, karate, and basketball. He relaxes by drawing and loves studying
the scriptures.
His biggest dream is
to study at BYU. After graduating, he
wants to go back to Brazil and help his country. He would even like to be president of
Brazil. He says he is somewhat shy,
and doesn't get mad easily. He has had
some wonderful experiences
with prayer and wants to be more humble to listen
to the answers. He has always wanted
to serve a mission.
Elder John Eitel
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| Missionaries standing are Elder Eitel, left, and Elder Hansen |
Elder
John Eitel is from El Dorado Hills, California. He is very likable and has
a fun sense of humor. Surfing is one of his favorite pursuits. He was thankful
to learn and grow in Nagoya.
Elder Henry Eyring
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Elder Eyring is third from left.
Elder Walters is on left. Sorry, we weren't able
to identify the other two elders. |
Henry Eyring is from Rexburg, Idaho. He has a delightful sense of humor. And yes, most of you may know his grandfather. Elder Eyring talked to absolutely everyone he came in contact with. He was the perfect example of opening your mouth. He said all of his expectations were met on his mission, especially the promise of more happiness than ever before.
Elder Yuta Fujiwara
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Elder Fujiwara is on the right. He and Elder de Souza
are teaching Buzz how to be a missionary. |
Kyoto, Japan is home
for Elder Yuta Fujiwara. His family is
six members strong and he has a sister and a brother who are older than him,
and a younger sister. His mother is good
at making the family laugh. Elder
Fujiwara is a good skate boarder. He
also likes to draw pictures on the computer.
He would like to design things in the future and have a happy family,
treasuring the time with them. He wants
to also be a good example. He has a good
ability to focus, can feel love for everyone and makes friends easily.
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Elder Eyring and Elder Hanson, on right
Elder Onda and Elder Katanuma on left. |
Gleneden Beach,
Oregon is home to Elder Ross Hansen. His
father owns a small company that does a lot of business in Japan. Elder Hansen enjoys computers, technology,
and sports, with interest also in math, science, politics and economics. He will continue pursuing a degree in
electrical engineering and economics when he gets home, with a long-term dream
of working for NASA or national defense.
He says he is reserved and can be a perfectionist, but he strives to be
be tolerant and accepting of different opinions. He is especially grateful for the scriptures
and prayer.
From Puyallup, Washington, Sister Eve Hart comes from a family of six children. Music has been an integral part of her family, school and church life. She plays piano, sings, writes poetry and creative fiction, and journals. She hopes to become an editor and would eventually like to publish a book (or several). She says she is spontaneous, self-motivated, and something of a perfectionist.
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| Elder Eyring, left and Elder Heaton |
Elder Scott Heaton comes from Provo, Utah. Elder Heaton is a very capable young man, a natural leader and has a wonderful testimony. He developed a deep love for the people in Japan, which is good, because his father and all of his older brothers served in Japan as well. He called his mission "greater joy than he had ever experienced."
Elder Craig Howells
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Elder Howells is seated in white shirt.
On his right is Elder and on his left is Elder daSilva
Standing from left, Elder Beal, Elder Warner and Elder Onda, |
From
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Elder Craig Howells has six siblings. He loves his family, and has an
exceptionally close relationship with his grandfather. He loves all sports, and has a natural gift
with soccer. He also plays basketball,
and does jumps on a bike. He likes to
read, especially biographies, histories, or philosophy. And he loves the scriptures. He studied Portuguese for three years in
college. He really enjoys school a
lot, and may major in zoology, and get a masters or PhD. He says he never shows anger physically, is
comfortable speaking with strangers,
and likes to help others who have
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Sister Deina Ige
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Seated: Sister Ige, Sister Wright, and Sister Koyama
Standing: Sister and President Baird, Elder Eyring, Elder Beisinger, Elder Heaton,
Elder Wright and Elder Stevens |
Sister Deina Ige hails from Provo, Utah. Her father is Japanese, but has never lived there and doesn't speak the language. She has two older sisters and a younger brother and she loves her family. She enjoys karaoke, piano, running, basketball, baking, outdoors, medical stuff (She is studying nursing.), and reading. Sister Ige calls herself easy going and carefree. She is easy to get along with. She likes to make sure everyone is included and feels welcome. She has always known the Gospel is true.
Elder Daiki Ishijima
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Daiki Ishijima comes from Matsudo, Chiba, Japan. His parents have both served missions, and
all four children in the family plan to do the same. Elder Ishijima is first to do so. He loves piano and trombone, and also
enjoys children, including handicapped children. Naturally, he plans to become an elementary
school teacher. He has often worked
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This week, we went to the airport and welcomed 3 new missionaries into our mission. Elder Berrett, Elder Amussen, and Sister Goodale. It was so fun to see them! We know they will be great missionaries for our Heavenly Father!
Elder Amussen (right) and Elder Da Silva- Komatsu
Elder Berrett (left) and Elder Transtrum - Takayama
Sister Goodale (right) and Sister Griffin- Takabata
