Mission guide

Mozambique Beira Mission

A Portuguese-speaking mission centered in Beira, Mozambique, with a history of Church service and growth.

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Mozambique Beira Mission shirts

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Mozambique Beira Mission T-Shirt

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Mozambique Beira Mission Heart Map Shirt

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Mozambique Beira Mission Flag Map Shirt

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I Glory in My Jesus, in the language of this mission

2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.

I Glory in My Jesus shirt in Portuguese on White: “Glorio-me em meu Jesus”, 2 Néfi 33:6

I Glory in My Jesus Shirt – Portuguese

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I Glory in My Jesus script shirt in Portuguese, white ink on Dark Chocolate: “Glorio-me em meu Jesus”, 2 Néfi 33:6

I Glory in My Jesus Script Shirt (White Ink) – Portuguese

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About the mission

The Mozambique Beira Mission is based in Beira, a port city in Mozambique. The mission is part of a country with congregations, districts, stakes, and FamilySearch centers across Mozambique.

Portuguese is the main language listed for the mission and country.

At a glance

Country: Mozambique
Main city: Beira
Language: Portuguese
Time zone: Central Africa Time (UTC+2)
Church in Mozambique: 39,282 members, 10 stakes, 90 congregations
Church organization: 3 districts, 2 missions, and 18 FamilySearch centers

A short history of the area

Beira is a port city in Mozambique. The city is connected with the Port of Beira, a Mozambican port.

The Beira Railroad Corporation operates in Mozambique, adding to the area's transportation connections.

The Church here

1992The Church shipped 1 million pounds of food and relief items to people affected by a deadly drought in Mozambique and neighboring countries.
1996The Church was legally recognized in Mozambique.
June 1996Elder James O. Mason visited Beira, organized the Beira Group, and authorized the first baptisms in the country. Gimo Mapenda was baptized.
January 1999A second branch, in Beira, was organized.
June 1999The first missionaries came to Mozambique.
December 1999The first Mozambican missionary was called.
2002More than 20 Mozambican missionaries had been called, serving in Mozambique and other countries.
April 13, 2003The Beira Mozambique District was organized as the first district in the country.