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"Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness."

Psalm 37:3

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Tsitsigma, a Mongolian friend

May 7, 2007

by Ian Fallis

Jeremy and Roxy Thiessen continue to build relationships in the Mongolian village where they minister, because relationships are at the heart of ministry.

"We have enjoyed rubbing shoulders with our Mongolian friends here," Roxy wrote. "I have enjoyed being able to continue building friendships."

Roxy has spent time with Tsitsigma as Tsitsigma splits her time between spinning wool and caring for her month-old daughter. "We have had some good times together," Roxy wrote.

Another friend, Bujing, recently told Roxy a story of answered prayer.

Several hours of strong winds are normal each afternoon, and dust was blowing all over the fresh coat of paint that was going on the roof of her family store. Bujing prayed for the wind to stop -- and it did.

The painter, who is not saved and who did not know that Bujing had placed her faith in Christ, was amazed.

Meanwhile, Jeremy Thiessen is busy on a community development project.

In preparation for the arrival of an irrigation system that had been ordered, Jeremy, two Mongolian men (Gamba and Pumba), and the Thiessens' son Braydon last week hooked up a power pole. The electricity from this pole will be used to run the water pump that will irrigate a new field of potatoes, wheat and alfalfa crops.

Jeremy also worked with four other men to collect poles from the woods and use them to replace rotten fence posts.

These times of building relationships not only provide vital insights in the Mongolian culture and language; they also give Jeremy and Roxy opportunities to have an impact on the lives of the people in the village.

Pray "that we would continue to be an encouragement and light to those around us," Roxy requested. Pray also that the irrigation system arrives soon so it can be installed.