Relief Society Service Activity

On Sunday afternoon, August 29, the Relief Society sisters paid a visit to the senior citizens in the Wilson Center of Asbury Village.  The Primary children sang two songs.  Melinda Tsai played a song on the flute, accompanied by Emerald Shen and assisted by Michelle Chen.  Joshua Tsai played a solo on the piano.  Sister Tsai demonstrated an ancient empress fashion.  Finally, hand warmers were given to each senior citizen who attended.  This program was repeated twice.  In total, we visited about 40 seniors.

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Relief Society Enrichment Activity

On the evening of August 26, the Relief Society sisters gathered for an enrichment activity to make hand warmers for senior citizens and to rehearse some songs for them.

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Finale of First Marriage Relations Classes

On July 12 at the Tsai home, the first ever Marriage Relations Class was taught by Steve and Betty Anderson. That evening, six couples started a journey of learning important principles and practices in strengthening our marriages as well as our faith and testimony. Rotating around different members' homes, a total of six classes constituted the course. The final lesson was presented at the chapel on August 22. By the end, it was evident to all of us that we all gained something from this class to improve ourselves and our marriages. In addition, we realized that we all had similar challenges and problems. Thanks to Russ and Debra Munk for teaching two of the lessons. Many thanks to Steve and Betty Anderson for their time and efforts in teaching this course.

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Primary Appreciation Day

On Wednesday, August 18, Primary children were invited to Primary Appreciation Day at Sister Chang’s home. Sister Chang kept the little children’s attention by handing out Skittles. Each color represents one category. For example, green color was what you like the most in Primary. In order to eat any candy, each child took turn to “talk” about their skittles. After the game, they made appreciation cards to people they appreciated. Sister Chang also prepared sugar cookies for the children to decorate. The activity ended with pizza and watermelon. Each child went home with a full stomach, card, and cookies in hand.

Abbey Zhao

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Fireside for Fugal's

On August 8, after the 4th Marriage Relations Class this summer, we held a special fireside for the Fugal's at 7:30pm at the Kentlands Chapel. In anticipation for their family's moving to Kansas City for Adam's new job, and in appreciation for their friendships with us and contributions to the branch, the fireside was intended to give us another opportunity to thank their family. The program was very brief. Li-Fang Tsai spoke on behalf of Sophy, and David Chang said a few words on behalf of Adam. The Young Women sang a beautiful rendition of "Be Strong." Sophy and Adam then had opportunities to express their feelings and testimonies. After the fireside, we enjoyed each other's company and an assortment of desserts and food. Thanks, Fugal's. Good luck and come back soon!

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Youth Service Project

On Saturday, August 7, 2010, a large group of the Montgomery Chinese Branch gathered at the Interfaith Clothing Center in Rockville, Maryland to help the organization in its effort to provide for low-income families. The organization was established in 1972 with the initiative of addressing the growing social and economic needs in Montgomery County. And after nearly 40 years of service, Interfaith Works still works hard to make sure families in need are provided with clothing, food, education, etc. Most importantly, the organization serves to give low-income families love, support, and dignity which have slowly diminished as a result the financial factor. Volunteers of the Montgomery Chinese Branch worked in different groups at the Clothing Center. Some picked clothes out of bins to hang while others went around gathering empty hangers to reuse. A few distributed the already hung clothes to their appropriate racks and others helped parents gather their children’s backpacks which had school supplies already packed in them. All in all, although some volunteers worked up a sweat, literally, more than others, everyone enjoyed serving Interfaith Works and the clients for a good cause.

Alice Huang

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