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Snagov: Betcha never heard of that before


Hello everybody! Another hard working week in Bucuresti!!!!

Bucuresti Zone Elders


Tuesday was a solid day because it was Zone Conference! Of course it was in Bucuresti and we had quite a good time. We focused a lot on using members more in our missionary work. The motto of the conference was MEMBER IT and we got pretty hyped about everything. It was cool to see everyone as well and see how everyone is doing.
Elder Thomson and Bowen the old Pitesti crew

Wednesday we had a full day of contacting and lessons and it went pretty well. We had 2 big lessons with our men Felix and Florian. The first one with Felix was pretty darn good. We had a member named Fratele Matei with us and we gave a pretty scattered Restoration lesson for the most part. But it was really good because it helped Felix get comfortable with Matei and it should start a great friendship between the 2 of them. Our second lesson with Florian was also pretty good. It was really quick and simple because we are giving him over to the Zone Leaders because he lives in their area. But we read the Book of Mormon with him and he felt the Spirit really strongly. It was so awesome and it topped off a good day.

Thursday we did a lot of stuff with members which was really great. We did some contacting with a member named Nabil and helped him in general because he is going through hard times with his life and everything so we were there to be his friends and help him feel loved. We then went on a run with Alejandro because we are helping him get healthier and it's going pretty well. He is loving every second of it and he just feels great now! MEMBER IT!!!
Sports Night in Bucuresti

Friday we had a lesson with this man named Tudor who was so freaking awesome but he doesn't live in our area! So we taught him the Plan of Salvation with the Zone Leaders so we can have an easy hand-off so everyone is happy. But the lesson was really good and we hope that he progresses a lot in the weeks to come!
Instead of pumpkins, lets use watermelons!


The weekend was pretty relaxed for the most part. We went and ate Chinese food with a member named Fang, also from China, so that was a really fun time. We then had another lesson with Felix to just simplify and clarify the Restoration and we learned that he has read all the way to Alma 50 now. So that's pretty darn intense! And then on Sunday, we had church and Felix came once again! It was a pretty great sight to see and he told me he really enjoyed church and everything that happened so that is awesome!

To clarify about the title, this morning we went to visit a small town named Snagov which is a little outside of Bucuresti. We explored a bit and had a good time as elders of Bucuresti! Now I want you all to explore and find new things, whether it be in nature or in the scriptures. Seek to find new things and learn everything you can about what you want to know. Seek to find the truth!!! I love you all and I hope for the best from all of you!!!
Lake Snagov

It's your bro Elder Bowen

Bucurest Elders!

P-day at Snagov

Va iubesc,
Elder Bowen

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