The temple has been busy helping a group of 20 faithful Mongolian saints the past two days.
10 sisters and 5 brothers in this group have come to receive their own endowments.
They will be here until Thursday, the 14th.
Sister Rancie, and I assisted Sisters Urtnasan, Budjav, Sainbayar, and Dejid with the Initiatory Ordinance. Its an honor and privilege for me, which I always look forward to.
Had some time to visit at Patron Housing on Friday.
L to R: Standing is sister Budjav Tsend on left, ? , Tsatsral Baatarchuluun with her daughter, Maralgoo, Altantsetseg Dejid, Sainbayar Tserendorj, and BatUhlzi Narantsetseg.
Tsatsral and Narantsetseg speak English and were two of our three translators.
Tsatsral, with her daughter, Maralgoo, and mother, Urtnasan Renchindorj, and father, Baatarchuluun
They were one of the five families sealed on Wednesday.
Baatarchuluun and Urtnasan are not only Maralgoo's grandparents, they are also her adopted parents.
It is a Mongolian custom for the first born to be given to the grandparents.
Brother Baatarchuluun became ill, and unable to attend the temple for two days, but with prayers of others, a priesthood blessing, and Elder Orton's medical help,
he was able to attend the temple again today on Saturday.
Paul Risemay met the Baatarchuluun family while serving his mission in Mongolia in 2001.
He lives in L.A. but was on a business trip in Vietnam, which made it possible for him to come to Hong Kong to visit with them.
SOME MISCELLANEOUS SHOTS!
Sainbayar Tserendorj and her husband Bayasgalan Donkhim
Budjav Tsend and her daughter, Namgur Narangerel
Sister Oyun ( a tremendous help as a translator), and Sister Altantsetseg Dejid
Enkhtsetseg and Danikhurel This cute couple just married on Dec. 25th.
Narantuya Sanjjav and her husband. Her 50th birthday was yesterday.
Sister Undraa and Nyamsuren and Newlyweds, Enkhtsetseg and Danikhurel
Brother Ganbold the group's guide. Our second time to meet him.
He hand delivered a gift to us from (Ukraine) Naraa
These Mongolians saints bring a spirit of faith and obedience.
We don't speak the same language or share the same customs of these good people, but we do share a love for the Lord and a testimony of His Gospel, which includes the sacred work that takes place in the temple, and that brings a love for each other.
Its a blessing in our lives to meet and serve these Mongolian saints.
Tsatsral and Narantsetseg speak English and were two of our three translators.
Budjav and her daughter, Namgur
Sister Dejid is wearing a traditional Mongolian garment
which required an extra set of hands to button up.
They were one of the five families sealed on Wednesday.
Baatarchuluun and Urtnasan are not only Maralgoo's grandparents, they are also her adopted parents.
It is a Mongolian custom for the first born to be given to the grandparents.
Brother Baatarchuluun became ill, and unable to attend the temple for two days, but with prayers of others, a priesthood blessing, and Elder Orton's medical help,
he was able to attend the temple again today on Saturday.
He lives in L.A. but was on a business trip in Vietnam, which made it possible for him to come to Hong Kong to visit with them.
SOME MISCELLANEOUS SHOTS!
Where is Grandpa, Maralgoo?
Do you mean over there, Sister Undraa?
Couldn't quite get a smile out of Maralgoo.
Learned that her grandmother, Utrnasan is a retired dentist in Mongolia with her own dental practice.
Got a little smile this time. Isn't she cute?
Some Tie Trading!
On the steps of the Hong Kong Temple
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Met our friends this morning at Patron Housing for photos before they left to go back to Mongolia.
They have been here since the 6th.
Thank you, Sister James for being our photographer.
Narantsetseg Batuhlzii
Hers was one of the few names I seemed to be able to pronounce correctly.
We have found the Mongolian names to be quite challenging for us, and have appreciated their patience with us as we struggle to get our tongues in the right place.
He hand delivered a gift to us from (Ukraine) Naraa
We don't speak the same language or share the same customs of these good people, but we do share a love for the Lord and a testimony of His Gospel, which includes the sacred work that takes place in the temple, and that brings a love for each other.
Its a blessing in our lives to meet and serve these Mongolian saints.
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