On Sunday, January 14, at 4:30pm, James Zheng was baptized by Henry Chen. Elder Daines confirmed him the following Sunday. Congratulations, and welcome, Brother Zheng, to our branch.
1/14/2010
12/30/2009
12-30-2009 Baptism for the Dead Activity
This is one of the most exciting activities of the year and maybe one of the biggest turn out from our branch as members attended this service activity. As the Temple President Tingey puts it: "We are giving these people who once lived, a gift that they've been prepared and have been waiting for a very long time"
12/23/2009
Christmas Party
Due to the big snow storm last week beginning December 19, our Christmas party was postponed to Wednesday, December 23. Despite the cancellation and a few members leaving out of town, the party was well-attended with almost 100 people. The cultural hall was decorated with Christmas lights strewn along the walls. Chairs faced the overflow area, which served as a stage for the performance. In the back, tables were set for serving food. Santa's chair in the middle of the cultural hall faced the stage. The theme of the evening was the "Light of the World." The first event was a simple but delicious dinner, consisting of baked ham, mashed potatoes, salad, chocolate cake, sushi, and a white cake with fresh strawberries. Next, Sister Li-Fang Tsai narrated a program, featuring the nativity and the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Tony & Yiwen Liu acted as Joseph and Mary. Various members acted as shepherds, wise men, angels, and King Herod. Consistent with the theme, the "Light of the World," the actors begin the play by walking around the cultural hall with all of the lights off and each holding an electric candle in their hands and singing "I Have a Dream." At the end of the play, the angels gathered together on stage, held their candles in the dark, and sang "I'll Sing for You." After the closing prayer, the angels sang "Christmas Bells Are Ringing," which signaled the bells from jolly old Saint Nicholas and his dramatic entrance. He took his place at his chair, flanked by Mrs. Claus. The children then lined up for an opportunity to sit on Santa's lap and to share with him their innermost wishes. We thank all those who made this special event possible.
12/21/2009
Chinese Triple Combination Available Online
Finally, it has finally arrived. The newly translated Chinese triple combination in traditional characters is now online in full. Check it out at
http://scriptures.lds.org/ch/
The standard footnotes and index accompany the scripture text. You can also access it from the English online scriptures on any book page or chapter page by clicking on the "English" link at the top right corner and then selecting the 4 Chinese characters for "Traditional Chinese" from the list. That should automatically take you to the corresponding Chinese online page.
http://scriptures.lds.org/ch/
The standard footnotes and index accompany the scripture text. You can also access it from the English online scriptures on any book page or chapter page by clicking on the "English" link at the top right corner and then selecting the 4 Chinese characters for "Traditional Chinese" from the list. That should automatically take you to the corresponding Chinese online page.
12/19/2009
Elder Tsai Begins Mission in Australia
On Wednesday, December 19, Elder Tsai departed the MTC in Provo, Utah, after 13 weeks and has entered his mission in Australia. He will labor there as a full-time missionary for the next 21 months. His address from now on is:
Elder Jonathan Jr-Chi Tsai
Australia Melbourne West Mission
191 Buckley Street Suites 2A & 3
Essendon VIC 3042
Australia
Elder Jonathan Jr-Chi Tsai
Australia Melbourne West Mission
191 Buckley Street Suites 2A & 3
Essendon VIC 3042
Australia
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