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ΤΕΛΟΣ

Γεια σας!!

Well this is the last one and this last week has been truly amazing!

So last Tuesday I had my last District council and that was good and then started my last exchange I went with Elders Forsey and Gaskill it was awesome I really enjoyed it we talked to so many people and got to teach on the road it was cool. 

Wednesday we finished our exchange with another good day and then in the evening we had our FHE activity and that was crazy we did Zumba and I had no idea what to expect but let's just say I don't know if I will be doing that again Haha.

Thursday was the 4th and we had some lessons with returning members and then we had a BBQ in the evening and we had a HUGE turn out it was really cool and everyone was able to have a good time and enjoy each other's company.

Friday we started to go around and say goodbye to some people and also we went and did a lot of finding which was really fun it just made me think about how much I am going to miss it all.

Saturday again I said goodbye to a lot of people I will attach pics with all the people.

Sunday was a great last Sunday the spirit was strong in our small group because of elections we didn't have a lot of people but it was still a good fast and testimony meeting.

Then today got finished packing and then got to say goodbye to a few more people.

It is so crazy to think that this is the end sometimes I never thought it would come but it has and I can never express my gratitude for everything that I have learned and for the love of my Heavenly Father and Savior not just for me but for everyone it is just truly amazing. I love you all and will see you soon!

Με αγάπη,

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ΜΙΑ ΑΚΟΜΗ

Γεια σας παιδιά!!!

Well it was yet another great week so let's get to it again!

Last Monday we had a meeting with our friend Giannis and we were thinking about dropping him because he wasn't progressing  but we got together and had a really good discussion about and everything that it means. It went really well.

Tuesday we had a lesson with Konstantinos in the morning and then we had district council with a dinner and then we had another lesson with our friend Ali in Norwegian again so that was pretty cool.

Wednesday we taught English class and then went and visited a lot of returning members so it was a good day.

Thursday we had some meetings throughout the day and two meal appointments Haha that never happens in one day so that was cool. And in the morning we went and saw Nikos at his shop which was good and he said that he would be at church for fast and testimony meeting so I am excited!!

Friday we had service in the morning cleaning dishes and then we went out to lunch with Georgios which was good he is doing really good but just works on Sunday so it is tough.

Saturday we did some street finding in the evening that just went amazing we went around and asked people "what does family mean to you?" And we had a lot of good conversations and met some good people.

Sunday was great we had an all time high in our group that we have in the center and it was awesome!! Then after we went to the English branch with out friend Ali then we went to the Homs' for dinner for my last time because they are going to be gone this next week. Then I did my last whiteboard in the center which was crazy to think about.

Today we met up and went on a hike which then ended in a gyro walk which we just went to the two best gyro places in Athens and got some gyros Haha.

Well σας αγαπώ!

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Pics

Us with Giannis

Me and Johnny one of the Hom kids

P.S. my homecoming talk will be on Sunday the 14th at 9 a.m. let me know if you want the address.

ΠΟΠΚΟΡΝ

Γεια σας!!

Well what a week it has been so let's get to this.

Last Monday to end our day we went and helped Hedy move things from one house she has to the one she lives in and that was exciting playing some tetris to fit everything into the van was pretty fun. 

Tuesday we had a good day we had district council with the other district cause our district went to Thess to do exchanges so that was fun. Then we had a whiteboard in the evening.

Wednesday was yet another good day we taught English class and then had lessons for the rest of the day and it was just awesome to see how the Lord really prepares people and then there are some who just loose there was it is really interesting to see.

On Thursday we had a lesson in the morning and then we got to go and see Georgo! It was super awesome I haven't seen him since I have been back on Athens and so it was really good to see him. Then we had Family Home Evening movie night and we watched the restoration and finding faith in Christ and it went really well and we made some popcorn.

Friday we did some weekly planning and then had a lesson and did some finding in the evening which didn't go to well but oh well what can we do.

Saturday was a good day we went and cleaned the church and visited some less actives and had a lesson with one of the people I met over 3 months ago and we brought the sisters that could communicate with him in Norwegian which was super cool and he actually really wants to come to church now which was cool to see.

Sunday was a great day we had church in our group in the center and I was able to give a talk it went well I talked about d&c 6:36 and how we can have Christ more in our lives. Then we had a meal at Hedy's and then met up with some members and did a whiteboard which was good.

Well that was my week hope you all have a good one.

Με αγάπη,

Πρεσβύτερος Χάλβερσον  

ΖΕΣΤΗ!!

Γεια σας!!

Well this week was super amazing!!

Last Tuesday we had our last district council with Elder Roffler and in the morning we went to Mars Hill for his final testimony and then went around saying goodbye to people for the rest if the day.

Wednesday we got up early and ran up the biggest hill in Athens for the sunrise that was really cool and then we taught some Greeks classes and then did a whiteboard right before we dropped off Elder Roffler then we dropped off Elder Roffler and went and did another whiteboard in the evening.

Thursday was great we were doing our weekly planning before going out for a day of appointments and we get a call that is just like hey someone is here from Bulgaria and wants to see the missionaries now so we jumped up and went and met with this lady which was a good meeting she is has been investigating the church for a while and just isn't sure if she wants to leave her old religion behind but we had a good meeting. Then we went and had lunch and a spiritual though from Micheal Schafer and then had a meeting with Panos a returning member and after we went to see a friend by the beach and on the way back I got us on the wrong bus which took us to an abandoned airport and so we ended up having to run back to our next appointment in really hot weather but it was fun but really sweaty. Then the day just gets better in the evening we had a concert that a member was performing at in a club Ha ha it was interesting but there was nobody there but us I guess we must have just gone to early but oh well.

Friday we had a good day we went to the soup kitchen and cleaned some dishes. And we got a call from and person that has cut contact with the missionaries for about 3 years and out of nowhere he called and said that he needed a blessing and so we met up and the blessing was so amazing and he just said he needs God help in his life again so that was awesome.

Saturday we had a church tour and it went pretty well we had a good turn out me and Elder Ioannou were in charge of the missionary station and we just got to teach the restoration to people as they came through it was really fun I liked it a lot. 

Sunday we had church in the center again and I love it we had a new record of returning members in church and we hope that the number keeps growing! Then in the evening we had a good whiteboard and we will be meeting up with some people this week hopefully!

Then today was good we went bowling with all of the missionaries and some members it was good I am still no good at bowling but we had a good time!

Well that is it for my week it is just so awesome to see God's hand in every week cause it is always there! 

Με αγάπη 

Πρεσβύτερος Χάλβερσον 

ΔΕΛΦΟΙ

Γεια σας!

Hey guys! It was a great week this week so lets get to it!

So to be honest I can't remember exactly what happened on the days of Tuesday to Friday but a lot happened and things are just going really great we are having a lot of meetings with investigators and less-active members and a lot are coming back to church it is super awesome!

Saturday in the evening we went to this park to try out some new finding and it was awesome we were able to speak with so many families and it was super fun the whole time we just sat and talked with families!

Sunday was a great day I went to church for the first time in the new Group that we have started in Athens and we had a good turn out it was awesome. Then we had a meal at Hedy's and then an awesome lesson with Panagiotis who is a referral from last week and things are going awesome with him. 

Today we went out to Dephi and it was great we got to go and see a lot of old rocks and so that was cool I will attach some pictures below.

Αγάπη Μόνο!

Πρεσβύτερος Χάλβερσον

ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ ΚΟΥΚ

Γεια σας!!

Hey everyone well it was a really good week this week.

So last Tuesday we had transfers and so I am now in Aghios Dimitrios now and we had a good day.

Wednesday we had another good day visiting some less actives and then Thursday we had a whiteboard at Acropolis and then we went and had a dinner with Hedy which was nice.

Friday we had Zone Conference it was my last one and I got to bear my testimony for all the missionaries one last time. It was pretty cool.

Saturday we had a really good day. We had our interviews with president and then we also had a HUGE miracle it was awesome we prayed in the morning to find a family to teach and then within 30 minutes we got a call from an investigator with a referral of a friend and his wife who we went and taught in the evening!!!

Sunday we had another great Sabbath and had a visit from Elder and Sister Cook and we had a missionary meeting in the morning and then right after had a sacrament meeting it was amazing! Then we had a birthday lunch for one of the members at Hedy's house. We also had a lot of our friends attend which was also great.

Then today we had a great day we went rollerblading in the morning and then had TGI Fridays for lunch and then we went to the old Olympic track again and had a good p-day!

What an amazing week with so many amazing blessings!

Σας αγαπάω!

Πρεσβύτερος Χάλβερσον 

Some pics from today and from Hedy's.