Youth Night & Big City

The night before I left Khatgal, we had our first official activity at the new church building in the center of town. I was going to miss the first church service by one day, so we had youth night the Friday before. Just had a handful of teens, but it's a start! Now that the location is better, the place is large enough and we have a Mongolian that is on board with being in charge, we're praying the group will grow.

It was a blessing to be there that night.

the foreigners. :) 

 We (I should say they, I took pictures) played a "crazy American" game. When I first started doing strange games like this six years ago, they all thought I was crazy. But then they enjoy them. :) Each person had a candy tied to the end of a string (I used dental floss - Thanks Tman!), the other end they put in their mouth. The first person to get the candy in their mouth without their hands wins! 

silly boys

We also had a foosball tournament. Most of them had never seen a foosball table, let alone played. It was fun to watch them try so hard. 

most of the group who came out

Bogi teaching for the 1st time! 

The past few days in the city have been busy, busy! I stayed Saturday night with some friends and went to their church that morning. Caught a ride home with some people, spent the afternoon at their house, then went to a different church that evening. I've enjoyed the company of God's people.

After Sunday, I've been running errands around town - trying to pick up a few things, see old friends, visit the dr. (always an experience), etc. Yesterday pretty sure I walked at least 10km. all over town. But it was a beautiful day! Warm and blue, sunny skies! that's a luxury here in UB. 

 Tonight I met up with some friends from Khatgal, who are now here in the city either going to college or working. I mentioned that I was going to prayer meeting afterwards and they asked if they could tag along. So, five of them crowded into the back seat of our SUV and away we went. I was thankful that they wanted to come! Some of them, I hadn't seen in 4 years! 

Khatgal friends in the big city

My time here is drawing to a close. Tomorrow I'm off to a new place. Only God knows what adventures await me next. He is Ever Faithful!!