Utah Branch Reunion

A mini-Branch reunion was held at the home of Felipe and Petra Chou.  We met our dear friends, the Anderson's who left our branch recently but helped out our branch in many ways during their short stay in our branch.  That night we were happy to see so many friends: Sister Gordon, Sister King (Kwun) and family, Elder Thorsted and family, and Elder Smith and family. The backyard was just right for the occasion.  It was very cool and relaxing.  Thank you, Chou family, for your hospitality.

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Passing of Brother Foulger

弟兄姐妹们： 

我們懷著十分沉痛的心情向大家宣布，SIDNEY FOULGER弟兄於2014年8月10日下午辭世。FOULGER弟兄和已故的MARY FOULGER姐妹，在蒙哥馬利郡華語分會的早期，起了關鍵性的作用。在華語分會成立初期所做的貢獻一直被我們銘記。從那時起，他們和我們華語分會和華人社區建立了深厚的情誼。

我們深切哀悼FOULGER弟兄的辭世.  同時,我們也感謝在過去二十多年來他爲華語分會和華人社區帶來一切的祝福.

馬里蘭州蒙哥馬利郡華語分會

              

"Brothers and Sisters:

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Brother Sidney Foulger in the afternoon of August 10, 2014.  Brother Foulger and the late Sister Mary Foulger played a critical in the growth of the Chinese Branch during its early years, and have remained not only great friends of the Chinese Branch but also of Chinese people ever since.  

As we mourn Brother Foulger's passing, our hearts are also filled with gratitude for all he has done for more than two decades to bless and enrich the lives of so many in the Chinese Branch and the Chinese community.

The Montgomery Branch

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Baptism of Clayton Zhao

It was a beautiful hot summer day when the day finally has arrived. Through the course of months, he prepared himself  mentally and spiritually, and even lost a tooth, Clayton could not have been more excited to be baptized by his father. He loved the How to Train Your Dragon movie character Toothless and decided to send out invitations using that theme.

With over 60 guests in attendance, Clayton definitely felt the love and support of his family and friends as he walked down into the font for his baptism. Immediately after the baptism, he was confirmed by his father as an official member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It was then followed by the Primary singing a musical piece. Then Clayton enlightened everyone with playing a Primary song names Baptism with his violin.

 

 

 

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Announcement of Clayton Zhao's Baptism

For those of you who may be in town, the Zhao family are inviting family and friends of the family to attend the baptism of their son Clayton, who is turning 8 in August. Clayton's baptism will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at 2pm at the Kentlands Chapel at 16 Kent Gardens Circle, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

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Homecoming for Sister Tung

After 18 months, Sister Kristy Tung has returned from serving as a full-time missionary in the Taiwan Taichung Mission.  She came back to the US on July 9 and reported to the stake council on July 13.  Then on July 20, she gave her Homecoming Sacrament talk, following remarks by her parents.  In honor of her homecoming, Joshua Tsai sang a hymn, "Savior, Redeemer of My Soul."  After church ended, a Linger Longer activity was held for her.  President Shen presented a missionary plaque to her.  Congratulations, Kristy, for being the tenth missionary to be sent out from our branch and for a successful mission.

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