Baptism of Wang Hong Ling

On Sunday, October 28, Sister Wang was baptized by Charles Huang.

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Relief Society Super Activity

The Relief Society started with a clothing exchange on a Saturday afternoon.  Sister Lee Yuk Lin demonstrated how to give a haircut to our two missionaries.  They enjoyed crafts, including origami and vase decorating.

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Young Women's Activity

The Young Women gathered at the Ye's home to discuss and share General Conference experiences.  Then they took photos in the surrounding neighbor hood.

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Missionary Age Lowered

In a surprise announcement by President Monson during the first session of General Conference, he said that from now on, the minimum age for young men was lowered to 18, while the minimum age for young women was lowered to 19.  Within minutes, everyone was talking about this welcomed news.  Even our daughter called us with such excitement.  This is a milestone in the history of the church.  Here is an excerpt of President Monson's talk:

"I am pleased to announce that effective immediately, all worthy and able young men who have graduated from high school or its equivalent, regardless of where they live, will have the option of being recommended for missionary service beginning at the age of 18, instead of age 19. …

As we have prayerfully pondered the age at which young men may begin their missionary service, we have also given consideration to the age at which a young woman might serve. Today I am pleased to announce that able, worthy young women who have the desire to serve may be recommended for missionary service beginning at age 19, instead of age 21.

We affirm that missionary work is a priesthood duty—and we encourage all young men who are worthy and who are physically able and mentally capable to respond to the call to serve. Many young women also serve, but they are not under the same mandate to serve as are the young men. We assure the young sisters of the Church, however, that they make a valuable contribution as missionaries, and we welcome their service."

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Moon Festival Activity

On a beautiful crisp autumn evening amidst a white moon and silvery wispy clouds, this year's moon festival started at an earlier time to accommodate the sister's attending the General Relief Society Broadcast afterwards.  Sister Xiaojun Jones, the evening's emcee, welcomed all the participants at 5:30pm as scheduled.  Although the room was only half full initially, the punctual beginning allowed the early arrivers to get a head start on the food and the rest to join us when they arrived.  After enjoying the sumptuous potluck dinner, the emcee invited all those who had finished eating to move up to the chairs near the front.  The program started at 6:30pm with a Mormon.org video about families with subtitles in Chinese.  Then the fabulous youth and Vincent Li performed "The Moon Represents My Heart" in Chinese, accompanied by Sister Tsai on the piano and featured Noel Jones on the violin.  The beautiful song aligned our hearts with the full moon outside.  Next, the phenomenal Mike Cunningham hosted the Montgomery Chinese Branch version of the Family Feud.  Jeremy and Sharon Bates captained the two teams of youth.  Questions created thoughtfully by our full-time missionaries and vocalized in the game host's humorous style thoroughly entertained the audience.  After Jeremy's team won and played the bonus round in saying "family" in seven foreign languages.  Following the game, the Huaxia Chorus favored the audience with two traditional Chinese songs: "Waipo de Penghu Wan" and "Kang Ding Qing Ge."  Finally, our very own Brother Mu shared his thought on how the Moon Festival and families are related.  We concluded with everyone singing "Love at Home."  After the benediction by Amy Ye, authentic homemade mooncakes were served for everyone to savor.

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