Missionaries at the Temple

Every third week we have a large group of missionaries come to the temple. The MTC is just across the street and trains missionaries from 13 countries in the Asia area. Many of these missionaries have never been to the temple before because of the difficulty of getting to a temple from where they live. A week ago last Thursday, we had 69 missionaries come and many of these were there to receive their own temple ordinances. It is challenging for our small temple so they come in smaller groups so we can accommodate them. One of the groups was from Mongolia and most did not speak any English. We had about 12 Elders and 6 Sisters from Mongolia and one of the Sisters was deaf. She brought with her someone who could sign for her in the session. For other ordinances, we used a language card for the Mongolian language and then prayed for the Spirit to teach them. Elder Barfuss was the officiator in the Mongolian session. It was presented in the Mongolian language and everyone present who could not speak this language had a headset for their own language. Elder Barfuss, of course, heard it in English but it was quite challenging at times when questions or problems arose, and then at the end of the session. The Spirit was especially strong this day. The following Thursday these same missionaries returned to again be taught in the Lord's House. This time I was the follower in the Mongolian session and wore the English headset. It was a great experience for me. These missionaries are such beautiful young people; I especially remember a couple of beautiful young women missionaries. It is a privilege to be able to serve them in the temple.