Combined Primary Program

Today marked another first in the Branch. At 9am, the first combined Primary Sacrament Meeting Program took place at the Kentlands Chapel for the Kentlands Ward and the Montgomery Chinese Branch. Members of the Branch Primary who participated with the 80 children from the Kentlands Ward included: Brennan Zhao, Ethan Chang, Julius Bates, Fitzpatrick Bates, Celeste Bates, Michelle Zheng, Clayton Zhao, Cayleigh Zhao, and Joanna Fugal. The children sang the chorus of the last song, "Follow the Prophet," in Chinese. Brother Jeremy Bates offered the benediction.

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Relief Society Hotpot and Baby Shower Activity

今年的慈助會火鍋聚會能與麥姊妹的嬰兒送禮會一起合辦, 真是再好不過了.

10/24 星期六下午四點不到, 在肯特蘭教堂, 蘇菲姊妹與JoJo 自發地幫大家布置會場, 姊妹們陸陸續續地進來, 手裡拿著各式青菜食材來到廚房. 姊妹們接下來洗菜, 切菜, 搬桌椅, 拿出鍋子, 紙碗, 湯勺, 筷子等用具, 同時也把準備好的各種食材分成三份, 再分派到三個桌上. 此時每個桌面上都堆滿了待煮的食物, 就等著火鍋裡的水煮開就可以開始了. 只不過, 由於火鍋的耗電量太大, 即使把電插頭分別插在三個不同的插座, 仍然跳電了. 有驚無險的是, 我們按趙弟兄的提醒找到一條延長線, 又把桌子分散到不同的角落使用分屬不同保險匣的插座, 才順利的開始我們的火鍋聚會.

由於姊妹們的慷慨分享, 火鍋聚會在兩位姊妹傳教士與長老傳教士的幫助下, 才能消耗掉姊妹們帶來的大量食物 !   一個半小時以後, 麥姊妹的嬰兒送禮會終於正式登場. 溫姍姍姊妹幫我們準備了與嬰兒用品有關的賓果遊戲, 有趣的是賓果遊戲的獲勝者就是我們的準媽媽麥姊妹 ! 接下來是媽媽與麥姊妹傳授各自的育嬰知識, 最後是拆禮物的壓軸. 姊妹們看著麥姊妹一個個地拆開禮物與禮卡, 一同分享慈助會姊妹們的關心與愛. 慈助會的火鍋聚會就在姊妹們愉快的歡笑聲中完成了.......

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The Relief Society sponsored a hotpot dinner.  It was followed by a baby shower for Ashley Pugmire.

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Youth Temple Trip

Tonight at 7pm, eight people from our branch attended, included one young woman, five endowed brothers and sisters, and two adult patrons.  It was a joint session with the Mount Pleasant Spanish Branch.

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Fireside for Sister Melinda Tsai

In conjunction with the Branch's Game Night, a special fireside was held for Melinda Tsai to share her mission. Right after the Marriage Relations class the hour before, everyone gathered in the Relief Society room to listen to Melinda's fireside. With Brother Da Zhao conducting, the fireside began with an opening hymn, “I Stand All Amazed.” Melinda sang “Consider the Lilies,” accompanied by Elder Chang. She then shared her mission through a slideshow. Her stories delighted the audience with laughter and spiritual conviction. Brother Zhao presented her missionary plaque to her. The fireside concluded with a trio (Li-Fang, Melinda, and Megan Tsai) singing “I Heard Him Come,” accompanied by Elder Chang. Congratulations, Melinda, on a successful mission and a job well done.

 

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Moon Festival Activity

A week prior to the actual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, our branch celebrated with a dinner social.  The evening was planned by Adam and Sophy Fugal, with Adam serving as our distinguished emcee.  Over 100 people enjoyed the potluck dinner.  The program began with a presentation by Sisters So and Liou, who taught us about the Chinese character for love and how true love comes from the heart.  Then Elders Wang, Liang, Chang, and Shih sang "City Moonlight" 《城里的月光》 as a trio/quartet with Elder Chang at the piano.  Brother Andy Zhong played "The Tune of Four Seasons" 《四季调》 on the violin, accompanied by his son, 钟庆坤 Zhong Qing Kun, on the electric guitar.  Adam and Sophy favored us with a special duet, singing "It's Quite Sweet to Have a Dream" 《有梦好甜蜜》.  After the program, we all enjoyed eating mooncakes and socializing.

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