Dear Family,
Well
this was my week all wrapped up in a few words: In commemoration of my
"hump day," we climbed to the top of a building to burn my white shirt
(it was spectacular), we had two baptisms, and I was totally converted
to FamilySearch.org.
Love you all! Have a great week!
Elder Harris
Togolsiin ;) (Joking!)
So
this week was exciting! I ripped a pair of pants beyond the point of
repair while climbing to the top of a building to burn one of my white
shirts! It burned quickly, just in case you were wondering! This
past Friday,
Munkhbaysgalan and Togolder were baptized. It was a great turn out by
the Branch, and we even got Togoldor's mother to come out to support
him. It was great! Funny thing though, we started to fill up the
font, left for a few hours, came back, and it was full of pretty much
mud. Yes, the water was that dirty! So we drained it and had to fill
it up again. This time is was clean, but I am pretty sure the frozen
river would have been warmer. It was a COLD baptism!
We
had a great Family History Fireside put on by the church's Mongolian
Family History Consultant (Pugee), who covers all of Mongolia. So much
Family History work was accomplished! All the names were given to Pugee
to distribute to her friends in American so that work can be done with
in a few months! The members here are on fire with family history, so
we are going to really focus on keeping them excited and coming to the
church weekly to work on their Family History. I had a cool experience
while working in FamilySearch.org.
I could see that Grandma Harris had entered a ton of names just a few
weeks ago. How cool is that! I was so proud of her! Thanks, Grandma!
You can see who entered the names, and where and when it was
done...all the way here in Mongolia! Just know that Marc Harris is becoming a Family History MAN!! I love it!
This
week's Sacrament Meeting was great! There were 81 people in
attendance! It was easily the most spiritual Sacrament Meeting I have
been in since I got to Choibalsan. Our goal is to have 100 attending
regularly! I know we will make it!
So
mom you asked about our plans for Christmas here. Well, my companion
and I are flying to Ulaanbaatar (UB) on Christmas Eve and will return to
Choibalsan on the 27th, that is if we don't get transferred (transfers
are on the 18th.) All missionaries are coming to the city for
Christmas, so it will be a great time! Sister Benson and the kids will
be back from Utah by Christmas! We are all so excited about that!
Here in Choibalsan, due to limited funds in our bank account (haha), we
will be having a big Christmas Party, while spending no money. We are
planning a potluck dinner and the youth in the Branch will be singing
Carols and whatnot. It will be a good time! Yes, I am sure I will be
giving a talk for Christmas in Sacrament Meeting, but nothing that I
don't already do on an almost weekly basis. I talk nearly ever week. In
other words, lots of times the assigned people don't show up :)
Anyway, my comp and I are just really excited for Christmas and to fly
to the city to be with all the other missionaries!
Well, enjoy the pictures I sent! I love you guys. Stay warm, safe, and strong.
Elder Harris!
BTW: The Mongolian Santa wears a BLUE jumpsuit, not red! Lame, I know.
Let it snow!
Still snowing!
Togolder and Munkhbaysgalan's baptism.
Togoldor, his mom, little sister, and baby brother.
Munkhbaysgalan. He is Naraa's nephew.
It was Chon's 7th birthday party this Saturday! So cute! ....and yes, Chon is a boy......and his name translated is Wolf.
My new member, Enkhtoya, and her husband, Ganbaatar. They left for
Russia this week, so I probably won't see them until they come to SLC
for their temple sealing in 2016! 
Enkhtoya and Ganbaatar in their cold gear. Going to miss them.
The "hump" day ritual! One year!
The final piece to the perfect deel!
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