Elder Matua: Travel Week

Opera house in Lutsk

Another awesome week out here in Ukraine!

Won't be a very long email because we don't have a ton of time. I know I always say that but for real we don't have that much.

We spent last P-day in Lutsk. Visited the castles out there and of course did some more bowling. We also went in one of the old churches there. Also FINALLY got hair cuts! We get haircuts at this place called gentleman's club. They do an amazing job.

Had exchanges with Elder Volkov. He is the native in the other companionship in Rivne. He took me tracting for my first time! Or "Block-Knocking" is what he likes to call it. It was an intense but fun experience.

But now I'm here in L'viv! We are at an internet club which is why we don't have a ton of time. We got here on Thursday. We went straight to the church and met up with all the other missionaries in the zone. The best part about being here is meeting all the other missionaries. Awesome, awesome people. We have been staying with Elder Stott and Elder Howard these last couple of days. It's been so good to see Elder Howard again and to meet his trainer Elder Stott who is a great missionary!

At an American diner - not bad

We had Zone Conference on Friday. It was so inspiring and fun. President Kumferman is amazing! He talked to us about goal setting and planning is an act of faith. It was super awesome. We also had District conference which is just like stake conference but for all members in Western Ukraine. Very neat experience. I couldn't understand everything but surprised myself with how much I actually could understand!

Today we had P-day with the whole zone! So today has just been super lit. We woke up bright and early and all went on a hike up to the highest point here in L'viv and watched the sun rise. Went and got breakfast and then headed straight to the mall to......BOWL! We just can't get enough. Super fun spending time with all the missionaries here and getting to know them.

"Block Knocking" AKA Tracting

But again, not a ton of time. I will send out a bunch of pictures. We are all so excited because we head to Kyiv tomorrow for Mission Conference. And we get to hear from Elder Quinton L. Cook who will be in Ukraine on Thursday! And we get to go to the temple! So a very packed week! Can't wait.

Love all ya'll! Have a good week!

з Любов'ю,

Старійшина Матуа