It takes a brave soul to visit Outer Mongolia in mid-January. With temps not even reaching the 0 degree mark this week (That’s Fahrenheit, not Celsius), it’s been a typical week of bitter cold. However that hasn’t stopped these guys from Central California:
We are excited to have these guys touring the Field and praying for a vision from God as to how their churches can partner with us for the Kingdom – both here and there. Pray for them this week as they travel around the frozen Mongolian steppes.
Hello team. It looks like all of you need to grow more face hair to stay warmer. Excited to hear all about what you’ve experienced there and what God is showing you when you get back. Holding down your churches and office and haven’t made to many changes.
Temps were -40 F this morning. We’re growing hair between our toes! What an exciting ministry work God is establishing here. If you visit, you need to try the fermented mare’s milk. Yum Yum.
Uncle John,
I know this is stating the obvious, but you look really cold. And I’ll pass on the mare’s milk, but maybe Dad will want to give it a try.
Love, Stacie
Hey Schmidtburg
Cant’ let you out of our sight, can we? Fermented mare’s milk, indeed. You’ll eat anything! I do miss feeding you, btw.
We’ll be praying for you, safety and mission purpose.
Miss ya’ll tons,
L
The lengths some people will go for an ethnic meal is truly extraordinary! As for the hair growing in places it shouldn’t, I’m sure Kim would love to give you a pedicure. As for fullfiling the Great Commission, good on you. How shall they know unless someone tells them the good news? Will continue to pray for the planting and harvest.
We’ve had 2 mornings of -40. Brrrrr! We went to the open market this morning–business goes on as usual, even in these cold temps. All the meat is out in the open because it’s all frozen. They cut up the sheep, cows, etc. right there in front of you. These folks are amazingly resilient. No wonder the UN likes to use Mongolian troops–they have to be tough. On a different note, Mongolian kids are the cutest–they all have little round faces and such expressive eyes and smiles. Now I know why these missionaries find it so easy to fall in love with these folks. Most of them have never heard the name of Jesus before. There are some pretty amazing stories of healings and other evidences of God doing a special work.
Good to hear from all of you.
Blessings, John
Rob – Goodonya! I’ve never been featured on a Mongolian news outlet. I’m impressed, and proud to have you as a friend and brother-In-Christ! Hang in there and let’s figure out a way to minister to the troops over there.
Yours, In Christ,
tim ‘n jan
Hello, everbody!
My dad, Rob, (hope he’s not making too many bad jokes) sent this to me, and I got a kick out of it. It’s a great feeling to say that my dad is in Mongolia on a short-term Missions trip. We’ve been praying for you guys, and I can’t wait to hear all about it. I love you, daddy!
Love Suzannah (Your Peanut)
Hi John,
Sorry honey, but we are fresh out of mare’s milk here at home. But we have plenty of warmth to share. We are proud of you and praying for all you guys. See you soon. xxoo wifey.
Hey! I’ve heard from Tim and my own little “Peanut!” (Hi, Zanny!) I miss you all and look forward to seeing you soon!
Hi Suzannah, Your dad made so many bad jokes we sent him back home to you. But thank you for sharing him with us. We were blessed by him. He and I want to introduce you to my daughter, Cori, who is your age. She is also on Facebook. Make sure your dad eats lots of vegetables when he gets home. He learned to like them a lot here. He eats them with his sweet and sour chicken
Renee’ Anderson
Thanks alot, Renee’ –
Yeah, I grown to love veggies as much as Airach (if that’s how you spell it?) Remember the Mongolian slogan: “Meat is for Men – Grass is for animals!”
No Go! San Bish!!!
Rob
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