Sand whipping around our bodies we realized we were experiencing a sandstorm.
We’ve been in the middle of the Gobi desert for the past week. There is a little tiny town here because of a nearby coal mine. Most everyone in the town works at the mine. There is a small church here planted by a Korean woman. She came here as a missionary and has now planted 5 churches all over Mongolia. The Mongolian pastor of this church became a Christian only 3 years ago and she is faithfully trying to disciple the beleivers here. She has a prayer meeting at 5:30am every morning, and services wednesday, friday and then 3 on sunday (one for adults, kids and youth). our team has spoken at all these services and prayer times, plus we have run 4 evenings of seminars teaching through the big picture of the bible and how to study the bible. We also have run kids times three days of the week. It’s been busy, but really good.
The kids are so cute and have absolutely loved Cassie! one girl even gave her a pair of little moccasins. The culture here reminds me a lot of native culture in Canada. People in the countryside live in buildings called Gers (rhymes with hair) which are similar to Teepees and they are nomadic peoples following their herds.
However, the Russians occupied here this country for about 70 years so the food is very similar to what my heritage of Ukranians eat. Every meal consists of onions, cabbage, potatoes and meat- just in different combinations.
However, the Russians occupied here this country for about 70 years so the food is very similar to what my heritage of Ukranians eat. Every meal consists of onions, cabbage, potatoes and meat- just in different combinations.
Obviously, you can tell from the pictures that we don’t have internet access in these villages so our next web entry will be in at least 1 weeks time. We are doing great, thanks so much for your prayers!! Our team is very unified, enjoying teaching and making a difference!
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