Dear Friends,
Troy and I wanted to update you on some recent events in Mongolia. About a week ago, there was a rain like we've never seen! At first it was thirilling, but withing an hour it became tragic for many of our neighbors. There was a flash flood that ran right down our street. The water came from the mountains and flowed like a river. We were driving up the hill at the time, and thankfully we were all just fine. However, the damage left by the flood was heart breaking. People that already have nothing, and yet they are suffering again. This weighs heavy on our hearts and we ask for your prayers to strengthen and encourage us.
We have had teams from Hong Kong here working along side of us this past week and its been a great honor and joy to get to know them. Its truly amazing what the body can do when we set aside all differences and just serve.
On August 4th a team from USA arrives to work beside us. We, of course, could not be more excited about this!
Recently there has been some trouble with different organizations who are serving here in Mongolia. I just spoke with a friend who is serving in a little city north of here. He tells me that all 7 churches in his area have been closed down, with secret police waiting on Sunday morning to make sure pastors send people home. We have personally not been affected by any of this, however our hearts again, are heavy for what is happening here.
There is so much going on. We feel joy, aniticipation, sorrow and grief, and all this can happen in just one hour! Our family could sure use your strong prayers as we learn how to walk through all of this with JOY and thanksgiving and most importantly, the peace that passes ALL understanding.
Love,
Troy and Shari
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