tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32012655097833996072023-11-16T06:07:23.187-08:00Elder Marc TurnerBrazil Rio De Janeiro Mission
August 2008 to August 2010Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-52147746622494916112010-07-15T20:25:00.001-07:002010-07-15T20:25:48.435-07:00Homeward boundI'm coming home July 22!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-85493908889702499172010-06-23T15:48:00.000-07:002010-06-23T15:53:54.564-07:00Hit a recordHey there<br />my week was amazing, in my mission last week we hit a record of baptizing 108 children of God in one week. It is such a blessing to be on my mission right now, and to be a part of this miracle. I love BRAZIL, I will never forget the experiences I have had here on my mission. I love the people here, thank you everyone for all your support and letters. Here in Brazil they do not make guacamole with their avocados, they make shakes, I know that doesn't sound good but you would be surprised they are actually good. <br /><br />Love, Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-63968366309332970122010-06-23T15:37:00.000-07:002010-06-23T15:55:31.746-07:00Still serving in NiteroiHello everyone<br />I am now a district leader with a new companion, his name is Elder Lewis and is from Wenatchee, Washington. We have taught a lot of people and have met a lot, but no one went to church, so that was kind of a bummer. I am loving my mission, President invited us to read the Book of Mormon with him in a month, so ya we got to read fast. It's been two weeks since we have started and I am in Alma, so I think I am doing pretty good. I am feeling the spirit so strong as I read the scriptures, it is amazing. We had Stake Conference this past week, it was a satellite broadcast from the US. Elder D Todd Christofferson and some people from the seventy spoke, along with President Julie Beck. It was pretty good to hear their message. I am so glad Joseph and Stephen are going to church, it makes me so happy to see that the Lord is doing miracles. I am loving every minute of it here in the field, I wish I could stay longer. I know now for myself that this is the only true church of Christ here on earth, I love being a member and a representative of His church.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-46851771324686599042010-06-22T08:23:00.001-07:002010-06-22T08:25:10.872-07:00Guacomole any one?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-nwsS_SJMzH9-rGHgfckhVxfzS3lYLXTd_7yeIUTn28f_pzINQBfQVVORZIrdZOnSLbTpkML1runF0ZUj11j29Ux56TzpcK0SFkU2GxHwXBf7mvCeetJXdkc1_DImYqvnLD4-o0Zn_M/s1600/100_1185.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-nwsS_SJMzH9-rGHgfckhVxfzS3lYLXTd_7yeIUTn28f_pzINQBfQVVORZIrdZOnSLbTpkML1runF0ZUj11j29Ux56TzpcK0SFkU2GxHwXBf7mvCeetJXdkc1_DImYqvnLD4-o0Zn_M/s400/100_1185.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485619332538578466" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-33307459858772244892010-05-19T15:24:00.000-07:002010-05-19T15:45:00.810-07:00Um grande abraco (a big hug)May 17, 2010<br /><br />Hello, well my head is still hurting, but it is doing a lot better now. I have headaches every now and then but the doctor said that is normal for the next couple days. The funny thing is that I don't remember anything, just waking up in the hospital. I went in to the hospital on Tuesday and left on Saturday. This week was good my companion was able to baptize our investigator without me. I also have two black eyes from my fall, I look pretty funny. Hey Stephen, I saw the pictures of you Eagle Project, nice work bro. I am proud of you for going to church. Love you and miss you<br /><br />Elder Turner bashed and broken but still kicking<br /><br />May 13, 2010<br /><br />Hey there Mom, I am writing this email on the asking of my Mission President. On Tuesday I was playing soccer and slipped and hit my head. I had to go to the hospital, but don't worry mom everything ok, I already did all the exams and did all the medication necessary...everything is A OK Don't worry I'm having a blast here on the mission like always. You know your son, always trying to be the "bright" one in the group. Love you MomUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-34549132603728214032010-05-19T14:46:00.000-07:002010-05-19T15:23:46.950-07:00April lettersApril 12, 2010<br /><br />Hello, well transfers were last week, I was transferred to a place called Niteroi. It is actually the place that got most damaged by the rain here in Rio, so everything is dirty and muddy still. I was also called as the Zone Leader, more responsibilities, but many blessings. This week went well, my new companion Elder Gardasz and I baptized her name is Vanessa. Well maybe one day we will have sun here again in Rio<br />Love, Elder Turner<br /><br /><br />April 19,2010<br /><br />Hello, My week went well in the beautiful city of Niteroi. I was able to baptize a man named Marcos and a kid named Jao Gabriel. The city is beautiful, I can see the statue of Jesus Christ from my house, the only problem is the road was completely washed out, so we can't drive up there, bummer... a picture from my bedroom window will have to do. Love and miss you all Elder Turner<br /><br /><br />April 26, 2010<br /><br />Well this week didn't go as well as i would have liked, no baptisms, it is full serving as the Zone Leader, I never have had to talk to the Mission President on the phone so much. Last week we had a mission counsel in which all the Zone Leaders met together at the Presidents house. We had breakfast, talked about the next Zone Conference, about each Zone and their progress and had lunch there too. It was a pretty cool experience, I love you and miss all of you, thanks for all your support<br />Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-76569030621876115702010-04-20T16:03:00.000-07:002010-04-20T16:11:48.883-07:00Transfer to NiteroiHello everybody... I was transferred last week and I am now in a beautiful place called Niteroi. It is actually the place that got most damaged by the rain and mudslides here in Rio. I got here right after a huge rain storm so everything is really dirty and muddy here still but I am doing well. I am now a Zone Leader so whoo, hoo. Last week went well, My Companions name is Elder Gardasz and we baptized Vanessa, sorry no picture, our computer doesn't work very well. Niteroi is a very pretty city, I hope to send you some pictures soon. This week we were able to baptize Marcos and Joao Gabriel, the work continues on... Love you and look forward to talking with all of you on Mothers Day. Love, Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-25611789584408755632010-04-20T15:23:00.000-07:002010-04-20T15:59:37.881-07:00Still alive as everHello Dad,<br />Well this week went pretty good, we didn't baptize, but i am studying a lot about the life of Jesus Christ and each time I study my testimony gets stronger and stronger. My shoes and clothes are hanging in there, it is starting to get cold here and I am sure the rains will start coming. I am buying some cologne for all of you, could you put some money in my account, I want to buy a few more things before I come home. Well, that is about all from Brazil, Love you, Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-63596814263650798652010-03-04T19:41:00.000-08:002010-03-04T19:43:39.152-08:00BaptismI baptized this week,her name is Brenda,she is the daughter of a less active member. She is 9 years old,it was a great experience. I am loving the mission, thanks for everything mom, for your guidance and love. I love you all Love, Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-34450315293006530642010-03-04T19:34:00.000-08:002010-03-04T19:53:10.426-08:00Visits from Area President and President of the SeventyThis week was AMAZING,we had a special conference with Elder Rasband, president of the Seventy and President Soares, area President of Brazil. The spirit was really strong, we were all challenged to study the life of Jesus Christ for the next month, with a promise that we will grow closer to the Lord more than ever before. I am growing closer to my Savior as I study about His life in Matthew, Luke, Mark, John and 3 Nephi. It is amazing the spirit that I am feeling as I study His life. I wanted to invite all of you to do the same because I am seeing the difference it is making in my life and my mission. Dad, I love my Savior Jesus Christ, I am so grateful for His example of obedience and His love for me. I know that He lives and that He loves me. Thank you for your example in being a great Father.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-78796762856066177152010-03-04T09:12:00.000-08:002010-03-04T19:53:10.429-08:00Spiritual crocodilesWe had our Zone Conference this week which was great. Our President taught us about spiritual crocodiles and how we need to be careful with the choices that we make here on our mission and afterwards. I finally got my birthday package from you and letters from Grandma THANKS My testimony is growing each day with each new experience. Thanks Dad for everything that you have done for me. I don't have words to thank you for teaching me the restored gospel. I love you Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-72986175319785309252010-03-04T08:40:00.000-08:002010-03-04T19:53:10.432-08:00CarnarvalHello, I am writing a few days early because Carnarval is next week...the whole week, so we are not allowed to track any where. I am having a blast as a trainer, and enjoying the experiences here in Brazil. I can't believe how fast the time is going, it is amazing. I am so grateful for the blessings that I have had since I have been here in Brazil..my week is going great. We had interviews with the Mission President which I always look forward to. Joseph, Stephen always remember that it is you that makes your future, no one else. I love you guys and miss you always. Until next time Love, MarcUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-37649782282718706192010-03-04T08:35:00.000-08:002010-03-04T19:53:10.434-08:00No WaterWell, my week was a tough and good one. We baptized woo hoo, two brothers...cool. The tough part was that the water was cut and the font was only filled to my shins so my companion and I had to go to the reserve with buckets and carry them to the font. I think we each carried 20-25 buckets. After that I was tired but ready to baptize. The weather is hotter than usual, 105 today and we haven't had any rain for two weeks. I found a silver coin, it is from the year 1852, pretty cool. Love you<br />Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-61557702344728408342010-03-01T07:52:00.000-08:002010-03-01T07:53:29.600-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_tnCm-pkohhWyPl9OwonWSb7jutT9lS_Tiljj9Hz03pke6UiUCrEnH0HINhak2JJmIrUm3XaCi-WIk5ve4-HLm5za5DtUbOH3Il_HoSXKG2GROlgGiruuXENPk6UBfxbS8egMKmCbZ0/s1600-h/100_0939.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_tnCm-pkohhWyPl9OwonWSb7jutT9lS_Tiljj9Hz03pke6UiUCrEnH0HINhak2JJmIrUm3XaCi-WIk5ve4-HLm5za5DtUbOH3Il_HoSXKG2GROlgGiruuXENPk6UBfxbS8egMKmCbZ0/s400/100_0939.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443694101188808098" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-42921022940498859532010-02-15T08:55:00.000-08:002010-03-04T19:54:11.845-08:00Brazilian PizzaCheck out this pizza, it was huge and delicious. Ramos is a pretty cool place, my companions name is Elder Souza and he is from Sao Paulo. Hey Stephen if you want to get to know God, the best way to do that is by reading the Book of Mormon. I promise that when you do this you will receive the answer you are searching for. I know, because I had the same question and received my answer to my prayers. Never give up on the Lord Stephen, He helps you as you ask and as you obey His commandments. I love you and have a great weekUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-36356229563023847842010-02-12T19:18:00.000-08:002010-02-12T19:20:41.807-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNhgQrHhE4Et_zUcSnE2OG61BbV4SZmPJ1iM2bi8Lw61ULX6qr2ph6PMyg2YL1rUtGvgiPY8wAOc0dWXp8F8O-mWZ98ZjvUtMQMlF8Gz1tAOvXQDQpVMWNLgAKm2v_g6E7e_QcxcwKYI/s1600-h/100_0927.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNhgQrHhE4Et_zUcSnE2OG61BbV4SZmPJ1iM2bi8Lw61ULX6qr2ph6PMyg2YL1rUtGvgiPY8wAOc0dWXp8F8O-mWZ98ZjvUtMQMlF8Gz1tAOvXQDQpVMWNLgAKm2v_g6E7e_QcxcwKYI/s400/100_0927.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437562723067227890" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-16930844623604120172010-02-12T17:25:00.000-08:002010-02-12T18:28:29.564-08:00OCTOBER LETTERS<br /><br />Well, I noticed that my English is getting worse, we taught an american here and it was difficult to speak it. I have to translate from Portuguese to English in my thoughts, he thought it was very funny but understood me. It would be cool to baptize an American here in Brazil, we will see. I am going to work my hardest to continue on blessing the lives of these people with the gospel that has blessed me so much in my life. I love you and hope that all is going well with all of you Love Elder Turner<br /><br /><br /><br />I was transferred last week, I am now back in Rio De Janeiro in an area called Ramos, it's pretty cool area, not so many hills so my knees can have a rest for now.I was able to baptize two people last week. It was hot this week, up to 40 degrees celcius, don't know what that is in farenheit. I hope all is well, love you allUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-55114408644350771292009-10-19T12:45:00.000-07:002009-10-19T12:54:50.747-07:00General Conference was amazingThis past week was great! General Conference was amazing, I loved every part of it. My two favorite speakers were Elder Richard G. Scott and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. Elder Scott reminded me when he came to the mission he said almost the exact same thing, it reminded me of the spirit I felt almost one year ago. Elder Holland bore a miraculous testimony on the Book of Mormon. I thought it was amazing how he had the Book of Mormon of Hyrum Smith in his hands during his talk. I felt the spirit shed upon me as he testified of the truthfulness of that book and the power that it has, I know the Book of Mormon is true, I have grown to know this on my mission. I fullfilled one of my goals for my mission.... Marcelo is 15 and was baptized on General Conference Sunday! He is a cool kid and has a great spirit!<br />I love you and hope all is going well with everyone<br /><br />Love, Elder Marc TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-40899811550799237922009-10-19T12:29:00.000-07:002009-10-19T12:45:33.702-07:00September 2009 letters9-17-09 <br /><br />This week was great for me, I had two baptisms on Sunday and on Friday we had zone conference which was amazing also! I am still reading the Book of Mormon, it is the 6th time I have read it on my mission, I can't stop reading it, it has literally become my addiction. I know it is the word of God like the bible is too. Hey, Stephen I ate something exotic this week, it is called Buxo in Portuguese and when translated it means bull stomach!, yea I ate the skin of a bulls stomach, gross but worth the experience:)<br /><br />9-27-09<br /><br />Hello, this week was a rough one when teaching, kind of a bummer, but this week is new and we will see what it brings. I am having a lot of spiritual experiences here on the mission. I am so very grateful that I chose to serve a mission. This past week my president challenged everybody to start the Book of Mormon again. He also said that we have to read 20 pages each day, so I am doing that. My mission has been a great experience so far, I am feeling the spirit stronger each time I read the Book of Mormon, the spirit so strong in my life when I say my prayers and read the Book of Mormon, it is absolutely amazing the power of the spirit. Our president also asked us to wake up earlier, so that we can offer a prayer alone to the Lord before companion prayer. I am now serving as a district leader and was able to go to Petropolis for some training.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-10740593377103361572009-08-14T08:18:00.001-07:002009-08-14T08:18:51.524-07:00<p style="visibility:visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-8b.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" height="320" width="426" style="width:426px;height:320px"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-8b.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="scale" value="noscale" /><param name="salign" value="l" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3530822107885201547&site=widget-8b.slide.com"/></object><p style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3530822107885201547&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-8b.slide.com/p1/3530822107885201547/ms_t013_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3530822107885201547&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-8b.slide.com/p2/3530822107885201547/ms_t013_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3530822107885201547&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-8b.slide.com/p4/3530822107885201547/ms_t013_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-84106051285622509722009-08-14T07:55:00.000-07:002009-08-14T08:04:13.238-07:00gripe, baptisms and soccer shirts!Hello family!<br />It is winter here in Brazil and will be cool up through <br />august. I was sick last week, with what they call "gripe" (the flu). I am starting to feel a little better now. My area here is a lot harder to find families to teach. I am speaking almost fluently Portuguese now so things go smooth when talking with investagators. My knees are giving me some troubles every now and then but doing pretty good. This week (August 3rd) our mission baptized 65 people! My companion,(Elder Young) and I baptized two this past week, this week was a good week. Well that is all for me on this side of the world! Love and miss you all Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-34121666288058448202009-06-09T21:02:00.000-07:002009-06-09T21:04:10.352-07:00Nara<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHorz51KXNKhXIer-hS7GEyJtLbWEGlVTgC8hmZbMv8yEE0GsclLUJc7FUViuZHZBTc_tDtZMHG-nDp8fX6sIK-rfqe12vniqDIce43b4f2QhdoX-Bk7Zg1t3pxlwuWpJWc7HJMIiUumY/s1600-h/100_0892.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHorz51KXNKhXIer-hS7GEyJtLbWEGlVTgC8hmZbMv8yEE0GsclLUJc7FUViuZHZBTc_tDtZMHG-nDp8fX6sIK-rfqe12vniqDIce43b4f2QhdoX-Bk7Zg1t3pxlwuWpJWc7HJMIiUumY/s400/100_0892.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345544771587949762" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-11650108842065961982009-06-09T21:00:00.000-07:002009-06-09T21:02:26.617-07:00Theresa<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi0mAXT3rbp0FhYvv9tobbBqzjtQIPMxSpx3hbA1piT2O-E9KDBqI2JrR02qGbAMpxPeClPZbHotV7KOFY4HAbSiakH89izb_Ex7blPecsv2yLv3_BG47hMnhf4e_O39VwrXNK4bEax0Q/s1600-h/100_0895.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi0mAXT3rbp0FhYvv9tobbBqzjtQIPMxSpx3hbA1piT2O-E9KDBqI2JrR02qGbAMpxPeClPZbHotV7KOFY4HAbSiakH89izb_Ex7blPecsv2yLv3_BG47hMnhf4e_O39VwrXNK4bEax0Q/s400/100_0895.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345544271487214146" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-58698922774285696672009-06-09T20:43:00.000-07:002009-06-09T20:59:25.762-07:00Baptisms!!Hello!! I am still in Juiz De Fora with Elder Elmer, transfers are next week so we will see. Time is going by fast, I almost have 10 months out on my mission!! Can you believe it? I am sorry to hear about Grandpa Bill, I am going to miss him like everyone else. I wish I could have seen him one last time before I left on my mission, but I know I will see him again. My week has gone pretty well, we have had two baptisms in the last two weeks, both on Sundays and both Sisters. Nara is 36 and way cool and Theresa, she is 83! She bore her testimony on Sunday and was one of the most spiritual experiences I have felt. It was very powerful, she bore her testimony on the plan of salvation and how she was so happy that her family has already done the work for her grandma... It is never boring here in Brazil, there is always something new or different that I learn. I meet new people everyday, we met a guy this last week that believes in reincarnation. It is starting to get pretty cold down here, the months of June and July are the coldest months in Brazil, and I am in on of the coldest areas in the mission! One of the sisters in the ward teaches Massage Therapy and her class needed to practice so we volunteered, I got a foot massage! and boy did it feel good! I am getting a nice farmers tan, looks pretty funny:) I am looking forward to reading Grandpa Bill's eulogy that Dad wrote, I know that we will have the chance and privilege of seeing Grandpa again if we endure to the end. I love all of you and your support, keep the letters coming!<br />Love, Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201265509783399607.post-14081897134828380002009-05-19T20:27:00.000-07:002009-05-19T20:44:55.659-07:00Transfered to Juiz De Fora, Minais GeraisHello! yep transfered, but just to another ward, I am still with Elder Elmer. The work here is okay, we have marked for the 31st for one baptism, and we are working with another family to baptize this up coming sunday, so ya all is good here in brazil. It is getting kind of cold here, actually June and July are the coldest months of the year, so I am getting to the time here in Brazil. I can't believe I already have 9 months, it is amazing how fast time goes by. Iremember in the airport when you were taking photos, and the security came and told you to stop! haha. <br />It was great talking with all of you guys again, that was kind of different this time, I was having trouble speaking english because I am almost always speaking portuguese. It was weird that I had to think of words to say in english. I know that this is the work of the Lord and I am so grateful that I am here being a representative of his Son, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I love you and miss you<br /><br />Elder TurnerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0