First Week in Mongolia

Good Morning from Mongolia!

We had a wonderful and blessed week teaching VBS this week to the Mission Kids Many Moms and Dads told us how blessed their kids were and that they had such a fun and enjoyable time. Their kids don't get VBS programs and they had such a fun time. The parents - mostly missionaries - were incredibly blessed to have had us com and do this for their kids.

We also had the opportunity to help out a couple of other missionaries with some home projects, such as painting an entryway for a guest apartment for short term teams and visitors. We also were able to help in building an entry for a half-way type house for rescued girls who are victims of domestic violence. It will help them as their house will have a bit more insulation in the house for the cold winters. They were very blessed to have us help with this project. Alissa is planning to give most of her stuffed animals to this shelter as well. They will be very blessed to have these beautiful stuffed animals. She is excited to give them there! What a blessing!

We were able to help with some English Language classes this week as well. It was quite fun and very much of an experience for everyone involved. The variety of the grasp of English was wide and we were challenged to keep up with the class and challenge them to continue to get better language. We encouraged lots of conversation with some guessing games and ice breakers.

John completely enjoyed his time at the Marriage conference he went to. He taught on the Love and Respect book. He was challenged in teaching through a translator, but did a great job. Everyone was very blessed and encouraged by this teaching. He was in a beautiful setting at a Mongolian Ger camp and he took lots of pictures to share with us when we get home. He was very glad to get back to showers and meat that was NOT mutton. :)

We also got the great news last night that luggage - Dad's 2 bags - that have been sitting in San Fransisco, are finally on their way. This will give us all the things for the JCS retreat that we are going to go to this coming week. We are anticipating going to church today and worshiping with the locals.

This week we go to the JCS retreat this week. We are putting on the JCS kids program and we are pretty excited about it. We have lots of missionary kids there and it will be a wonderful experience for all of us. Please be in prayer for us as we go.

Thank you for all your prayers. We have all felt safe and protected even though we have had some adventures! No one has gotten very sick, though a few of us have had small bugs. No big injuries and no trips to the doctor!

Thanks again!
The Missions Crew!