On January 26, 2015, a friend of the branch passed away after a long bout with cancer. Sister Shuqin Tang had been investigating the church and had frequently attended our meetings. The following Friday evening, President Huang conducted a memorial service for her in the Relief Society room at the Kentlands Chapel, respecting a request from her family. The service began with an opening hymn, "Be Still, My Soul," with Brother Richard Huang as the pianist and Brother Ben Tsai as the musical director. After Elder Gerber-Kai offered the invocation, Sister Sara Huang spoke on the importance of eternal families. A special musical number, "Lead Kindly Light," was sung in Chinese by Elders Liang, Gerber-Kai, Ng, and Brother Tsai, accompanied by Elder Yang playing the violin and Richard Huang playing the piano. Brother Matthew Ward then spoke about the reality of the resurrection. Brother Richard Huang played a special number on the piano, "Claire de Lune" by Debussy. Sister Tang's son, Fei Wang, spoke a few words in remembrance of his mother. After the closing hymn, "God Be With You Til We Meet Again," Brother Patrick Shen offered the benediction. In the cultural hall, we enjoyed refreshments and socializing. We offer our condolences to the family of Shuqin Tang and wish them comfort and peace.
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