Well, my third and last English camp of the summer has concluded. It was a blessing to be a part of this experience. The school that we were at was learning some Mongolian dances for a major celebration occurring soon in their school's city. So, one of the English teachers took advantage of it and hosted an English Camp for his students.
The students had class twice a day in which it was very open and free as we discussed life in their homes, families, and cities whereas the same for me in America. The hidden blessing in all of this is that their teacher is a believer and so has told them before of Father's Word. Thus, they were slightly familiar with it and what it contained. But, we were able to expound even more on what was found in it. I was blessed to be able to spend a good part of each day with them in which more chances to share were present. Furthermore, music is a major part of the Mongol culture. They are a singing people in which all of them are able to sing exceptionally well. Due to this fact, they always are wanting you to sing them a song. Therefore, we have more chances to share with them through songs that talk of Father's grace, love, and peace. Throughout the week, faithful sowing happened in and out of class!
There was also some great times of learning about their culture. All of the students were determined for me to learn some Mongol language by the end of the week. I learned just a few words, but I was able to learn quite a few of their names in Mongol which they thought was great. I also have bruises on my arms and a nice scraped-up left leg from learning to Mongol wrestle. My arms and leg are fine! It was a great time to spend with one of my new friends. Further, I have been invited to come and meet some of the student's families in their hometowns. This will be a further blessing to spend some time with the students and their families!
Thus, my English Camp adventures concludes for the summer. Father has blessed me with many new friends this summer. I have further understood His passion for the nations and for the Mongol People! I am truly blessed to be a part of them this summer. Furthermore, I was blessed to make some new American friends!
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glad to hear your making some friends... can you teach me how to mongol wrestle??
hey brother! how cool! will you and matt wrestle next time we are altogether?! =) we'll call it a cultural lesson, ok? so glad to hear how well everything is going and that you are making more and more friends. Continuing to lift you up. Be blessed!
How'd he get you...did he do the low kick on one of your boots, or did he just throw you down...I don't wanna wound your manliness or anything..I just remember when one of my friends did it...and it was quite an experience!!
Glad to hear all is well. It will be nice for things to 'slow down' a bit when school starts :). We'll be thinking of you as you get started.
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