Mongolian Countryside Evangelistic Expedition!

I just wanted to send out a quick update just before we leave. Our trip to Bayankhongor was glorious as we built greenhouses, dug outhouse holes, laid brick for a church, split firewood, built a fence, encouraged the believers there, and experienced a traditional Mongolian wedding. We were immensely blessed! We are back in UlaanBaatar and God in all his awesomeness quickly arranged all the details to embark on yet another adventure of a lifetime to bring Glory unto His name. Pray God's purposes in heaven would invade this country through us. We leave UlaanBataar yet again to share the Gospel with the Mongolian nomads and small church plants in the countryside. After some prayer, we feel God has led us to go to different parts of the country in two teams.
Aaron and Paul left just a bit ago in a Landcruiser headed west with three other young Mongolian men who passionately love Jesus. They are heading into the unknown to be led by God's Spirit for 10 days and traveling over 2,000 miles across the infamously bumpy wilderness of Mongolia. They will have plenty of opportunities to share testimonies and Biblical stories with the nomads there with the translator God provided for them. Lillian and I are moments away from hopping in another Landcruiser bound east to a church plant in the Hintie province of Mongolia. We will also share whatever God may have to speak to encourage the few believers there, as well as evangelizing in some of the more unreached places of Mongolia.

Once again, God miraculously provided a translator for us who has a desire to bring joy to the heart of God. We had lunch with Bayra, our translator and good friend from last year just a few days ago. We said we were looking for a translator for 10 days, specifically a female to accompany Lillian. He had high doubts but would ask around and join us in prayer. It turns out, there was a Mongolian young adult girl who has been looking for ministry opportunities for weeks. She couldn't find any jobs and was sitting on a stair step asking God for an opportunity when Bayra called and asked if she could go. Completely in shock, she immediately said yes, and was at our hostel doorstep within the hour!

So we are two teams of 5 in Landcruisers heading in opposite directions across the Mongolian countryside. We are all doing well and are healthy and strong. THANK YOU so much for all your prayers. We all endured a nasty bug for a bit, but God used it in powerful ways to humble us and bring us together as a team. In our weakness, He has been strong and has prepared us for this trip.

Prayer Requests:
1. Heaven's invasion of earth wherever we go. Miracles to confirm the Gospel
2. Passion accompanied with Wisdom in boldly sharing the Gospel message
3. Health as we eat and drink the local food and travel painstakingly long hours
4. Unity for our entire team as we pray for eachother and reconvene in UlaanBataar
5. Vision for what comes next after this trip. We leave for Beijing Nov 7th
6. Protection for the two teams, problem-free landcruisers, etc.
7. Warmth as we head into snow country
8. SALVATION for divine appointments, open hearts, prepared and hungry
9. I feel God wants to teach us about focusing ALL our attention upon Him in the midst of every circumstance
10. We would remain completely dependent upon Him in all we do. Practicing the presence of God  :-)

From joyous servants and friends of Christ living for and with Jesus in Mongolia,
Paul, Aaron, Lillian, and

Zach Hooley
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if you want to read a hilarious story about Mongolian greenhouse/sauna medical treatment... read here...

"The greenhouse is only halfway overturned. Zach's sweat-soaked hair, wrinkled hands, multiple blisters, and soaked boxers convince Pugea that Zach is successfully scaring the sickness away......."
http://hooley4christ.blogspot.com/2010/10/inconceivably-memorable-short-story.html