The future of Mongolia

This week we were invited to attend a ceremony at the government building that honored the top Students in Mongolia. 

They honored children from every Province and the 7 districts in Ulaanbaatar.

All of the children were so impressive with their medals and accomplishments.

It is good to recognize those children who work hard and do a great job.

They received a bag of goodies, a framed certificate, a book with their picture in it and a start to a savings account.

 This is the official standard room in the Parliament building.

This is where the ceremonial signing of documents takes place.

This room is also where they welcome visiting dignitaries and 

official pictures of the ceremonies take place

Not just anybody can get into this room.

This is our translator, Muugii and in the background are Mongolian Horse Hair Standards.

When these standards are white, Mongolia is a peace, when they are black Mongolia is at war.

During the time of Chinggis Khan and his sons and grandsons, they were black most of the time.

Spring or maybe summer is finally here.

The sun is warm, the sky is blue, the trees are green, and the flowers are out.

Saturday, May 31, 2014 We went for a morning hike.

The temperature was warm, the mountain and wild flowers were beautiful.

It was refreshing to get a little ways away from the city.

I think it would be easier to hike, Elder Lewis if you weren't trying to push a tree up the hill.

 The camel at the bottom of the mountain.

We went for an afternoon hike in the city. 

Its was HOT in the high 80's.

We are not used to that and it about killed us.

Any way, I felt bad for these military personal that were standing at

Chinggis Square. It was noon, hot sun and they stood there for at least a half an hour

listening to a speaker.  

We don't know what was going on, we were just there long enough to take a picture.

 We then headed back to the Bayanzurkh Building.

June 1 is Children's day in Mongolia. 

The Service center was having a party for their children on Saturday.  

It was fun to see the children and to watch for a while.

Mongolian's love their children. 

Their children are their greatest treasure!

Scripture for the week: Luke 18: 16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.