I can't believe how lucky I am

Aloha,

I can't believe how lucky I am to have been raised seeing examples of service in my life. The importance of serving one another is something I didn't fully comprehend until I came out on my mission and understood the Savior and his life more. The song, "I'm trying to be like Jesus" is a song that I am just recently really understanding. Jesus spent him whole life serving and that's all we should do too :)

I hope you all have a great week and REMEMBER TO DO "LIGHT THE WORLD" before it's over :)

This church is true, I promise.
Alofa atu,
Sister Bowen

Aloha and Malo E Lelei!

I have been transferred to the Island of Maui and I love the members here, they are amazing! Tuesday morning I went to the airport and had a 20 minutes flight over to Maui and it was AMAZING to see Hawaii from above. I think I have really started to become a missionary because as I looked at all the homes on Oahu I couldn't help but think of all those people who need the gospel. "O that I were an Angel!" I understand you now Alma. 

We went to Front street today for P-Day and I realize how much I absolutely LOVE art galleries! They have about 10 just on Front street and we spent our whole day today looking at all the art. I am so happy I have a companion that is so similar to me and is as excited about seeing James Colemans (Disney's old background artist from movies like Beauty and the Beast and Tarzan, cool right?) art haha. We always meet people that recognize missionaries and strike up conversations which is fun :) 

I love being a missionary and learning more of Christ everyday. It's amazing how much I know I have to learn, yet the gospel is so simple and despite its simplicity can literally change people. We have so much to be grateful for and so much to share so lets get out and work :) 

Love you all and thank you to everyone that is doing the Light the World Challenge! I have seen how it personally effects those serving and being served :) 

Alofa a tu,

Sister Bowen 

IM GOING TO..................... MAUI!!!!!!!!!

 I'm going to be serving in an area called "Lahina" which means scorching sun (Who's ready for a tan Sister Bowen?) And my new companion is from Norway :) Her name is Sister Elqueta and she was in my first area in Ewa Beach so I know her and I am very excited to  be serving there with her! Let me say this again: I get to spend Christmas in Maui! I'm very excited and couldn't believe our transfer news. I have also been called to serve as a sister training leader (STL) so once a transfer I will be flying back to Oahu to meet with the other leaders and have a conference :) I can't wait to serve the people of Maui and to serve the other sisters on Maui (One other set). I will be flying out tomorrow and by next P-Day I will be able to let you know about it all ;) It was hard to say goodbye to the Waianae ward, I took a couple pictures to send home of them :)

I got the package of Motab Christmas music and the letter and I have been SO happy listening to the album, Thanks so much for sending it and for the letter Dad, it was exactly what I needed that particular day, I read it often. We had the whole island of Oahu and all the Visitor Center sisters. (Usually it is just half the island per zone conference) but a seventy, Elder Stanfill, came and spoke with us. He talked a lot about prayer and the power of it, which is something I have been praying to learn more about. I also watched one of my best friends die (Elder Mcomber) and he said "Smile! We have the gospel of Jesus Christ!" He's a goof and so excited to go home haha, he is one of the hardest working missionaries I know.

I can't explain how excited I am to Skype it Christmas!!!! I miss you all so much :)

Have a good week, I love you both so much <3

Alofa atu,

Sister Bowen

P.S. I AM ALSO OVER A SAMOAN BRANCH IN LAHINA SO I AM GOING TO BE LEARNING SAMOAN FINALLY!!!!!!!!

P.P.S We had our ward Christmas party with AMAZING food and live music, it was the best ever.