It was a dream come true and probably a once-in-a-lifetime trip to remember for the six delegates from Mongolia Mission (MM) who were privileged to set foot in Brazil courtesy of the South American Division (SAD). This trip took place through the initiative of SAD president Elder Erton Kohler, who sponsored the group so that they could attend the division-wide Pathfinder Camporee that took place at Barretos, San Paolo State, Brazil, from January 8 to 12, 2014, with roughly 35,000 people in attendance.
More importantly, the MM group comprised of Bold Batsukh, executive secretary; Joseph Allan Deblois, treasurer; Nyamdavaa Dovchinsuren, ministerial director; Sodbyamba Sodnompil, youth director; Darkhanbaatar Batgerel, church leader; and Boloroo Chuluunbaatar, youth representative; toured the major SAD institutions with Pastor Elbert Kuhn, MM president, as the main host and coordinator of the trip. The places visited during the 19-day journey included the Novo Tiempo Media Center, Brazil Publishing House, conference offices and some of the large central churches.
Certainly, the group was in awe, not only with the splendid beauty of the country, but more so with the impressive charisma and enthusiasm of the Brazilian Adventist populace, which has the largest membership worldwide. The aim was that by witnessing the dynamic and fast-rising ministerial work of SAD, our local administrators and church leaders in Mongolia woulddevelop a vision to expand beyond our borders.
True enough, the group experienced a renewed commitment and goal to grow not only in church membership, but also in physical structureby building more institutions. We are inspired to be more proactive with religious programs that will attract new church comers and stabilize current members. By the grace of God, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mongolia will soar high!