(mon-GOHL-yun) – Christmas is not celebrated by Mongolian people, except for followers of Jesus, and it has only been in recent years that others have really taken notice of it. Many of the traditions that surround Christmas were brought from Russia during Soviet times and transferred to the New Years holiday, as not to put emphasis on anything “religious.” From December 18 to 29, a team of at least three students from universities in Hattiesburg, Mississippi will brave the cold of Mongolia to bring the light of Jesus to those in darkness. They will spend their time sharing the true meaning of Christmas in various settings. Please ask God to provide all of the needed materials for their outreaches in a timely manner. Also, please ask God to give the students favor in the eyes of those that He brings to them, and that He will grant repentance to those who hear the gospel and give them saving faith to believe.