“And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into his likeness…”(2Corinthians 3:18). The Mongolian word “тусгал” (translit. tusgal) literally means reflection. It describes the main wish we have for our students, to be a “reflection of Christ” on this earth.
On May 28, 2015, a very special graduation ceremony took place at Tusgal Adventist School (TAS). Nine precious students from 9th grade received their degrees. Many officials, teachers and church members as well as non-Adventist friends, parents and relatives joined us to praise the Lord for this memorable moment.
“It’s a big step for our school, especially for having students who started coming when the school opened their doors about six years ago. Even though the school is small and still a ‘baby,’ we feel and really believe that we are already making a difference in the lives of our students and in the surrounding community,” said Cleidi Kuhn, education ministries director in Mongolia Mission.
TAS finished this school year with 85 students from 1st grade to 10th grade. The school is opening a new grade every year as it grows. Right now the school is already full in its capacity; without even advertising, the enrollment process is almost finished. Many parents want to enroll their children, but we have no space. For example, there is a waiting list to open a second class for first grade. We are praying that with the blessings of the 13th Sabbath offering we will be able to expand our facilities and perhaps buy land to build our own school house.This is our goal!
As the first Adventist school in a Buddhist country with very few Christian organizations, we have worked hard to be respected and recognized as an Adventist education system before the local government. With God’s grace, hard work, supportive donors and personal commitment of our faith community, we can say that we are on "A Journey to Excellence."
Our aim is to have a school where administrators, teachers, staff, parents and church can unite together to promote true Christian development in the lives of our pupils. In this way, students will learn values for life, and after graduating, they will be “sunbeams,” making the world a better place, no matter where they go. Education without salvation only manufactures“smart sinners.”We aim to prepare our studentsnot only for this earth, but most importantly, for eternity.
By Cleidi Kuhn (Education Ministries Director),
and Yure Gramacho (Communication Director)