Reunion Logo Contest

 亲爱的成员和朋友们，

我们中间确实有好几个真正有才的艺术家！在此祝贺 Kevin Kuan得第一奖，并对我们所有出色的logo设计师表示感谢和钦佩。所有的作品都可以在这个帖子看到，并将在30周年庆的各种相关材料中展示！再次感谢你们！

Dear Branch members, alumni, and friends,

We have some serious talent among us! The Branch Reunion Committee would like to congratulate Kevin Kuan for his winning submission and express our gratitude and admiration for all of our amazing logo designers. All of their work can be seen in this post and will be displayed within all sorts of reunion-related materials. Thanks again, everyone!

Brad Johnson
AV/Tech Chair
MCB 30th Anniversary Reunion

The winning logo by Kevin Chiya Kuan, as selected by the Branch Reunion Committee.

Complete set of logo submissions for the Branch Logo Contest.  From left to right: logos from Sophy Fugal, Jonathan Tsai, Yangyang Deng, Kevin Chiya Kuan, Li-Fang Tsai, Zhigang Zhang, and Aliyah Chang.

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Announcement for Branch Reunion

亲爱的成员和朋友们，

我们很高兴宣布蒙哥马利华语分会成立30周年庆活动日期已确定：

2022年5月14至15日

所有的活动在马里兰州和Zoom上同时举行。更多细节在接下来几周将推出。

请注意，总会会长团已宣布华盛顿圣殿重新奉献典礼和青年炉边会已移至八月, 并有可能延长开放日日期。但，这不应影响分会30周年庆日期。无论是当面或在线上与您见面，我们非常期待与您一起庆祝蒙哥马利华语分会成立30周年！


Dear Branch members, alumni, and friends,

The Branch Reunion Committee is pleased to announce the 30th Anniversary Montgomery Chinese Branch Reunion celebration will be held on May 14 to 15, 2022, in Maryland and concurrently on Zoom.  More details will be coming in the near future.

Please note that the First Presidency has announced that the Temple Rededication and Youth Fireside have been moved to August, with the possibility of extending the Open House dates.  This, however, should not impact the dates for the Branch Reunion.

We look forward to seeing you in person or online as we celebrate 30 years of this amazing Chinese Branch.

With Love,

Montgomery Chinese Branch Reunion Committee

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Chinese New Year Party on Zoom

The Montgomery Chinese Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held the Lunar New Year party on February 12, 2022. The party was planned by a committee led by President Charles Huang and organized by Jason Liu and Brad Johnson. The Branch wanted to use this opportunity to share spiritual thoughts with all the attendees and gauge interest in learning more about the diverse culture of the church. The party was held online through Zoom and hosted by Brother Jason Liu and Brother Brad Johnson. It started at 7 pm and lasted about 1 hour and 30 minutes. There were about 50 to 70 people who attended the party.

All the organizations in the branch contributed their time and talent making special programs for the party. Here’s the detailed program: 

1. 黄新員会长欢迎词 Welcome message by President Charles Huang

2. 開會禱告：蔡致涵姊妹 Opening Prayer by Megan Tsai

3. 舞狮：趙達智、趙松昌、趙松勝、趙秀芳 、劉佳琛 Lion Dance by Da Zhao, Brennan Zhao, Clayton Zhao, Cayleigh Zhao, and Jason Liu

4. 虎年猜虎 （长老定额组） Riddles by Elders Quorum; Conducted by Wesley Wei 

5. 恭喜发财 演唱：张明文弟兄 Gong Xi Fa Cai Song by Brother George Chang

6. 孔雀舞 刘淑澄姐妹 Peacock Dance by Sister Shucheng Liu

7. 传教士分享 Spiritual Thought by Elder Chandler and Elder Butler

8. 恭喜恭喜 慈助会姐妹 Congratulations Song by Relief Society Sisters

9. 乐器演奏 Instrumental Number by Henri and Daniel Ly

10. 初级会节目 Primary Program

11. 紙偶戲：年的故事 Puppet show: The Story of Nian (Year); Produced by Henri, Amelia, Daniel and Jacob Ly; Script by Charles Huang

12. 分會唱詩班：因為我已獲賜良多 Branch Choir: Because I Have Been Given Much

13. 女青年节目 Young Women's Program

The party was a joyful and spiritual activity. We believe that the party helped to unite all God’s children in the branch and to extend his love to their families and friends. 

-Brother J. Liu

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2022-01-08 Youth Ice Skating at Rockville Town Center

The Youth went ice skating at the Rockville Town Center. They all had a great time. 

The young women leader, Sister Smith, stated this: "The Montgomery Branch Youth Outdoor Ice Skating was a blast! People enjoyed seeing each other and having nice hot boba drinks afterward. We look forward to the new year!"

The young woman, Joanna Fugal stated this with the title ""blefloogah": "Ice skating was a great activity, because I hadn't done it in years. At first it was slippery and tough, but it became easier and super fun to do with my friends and siblings. When it was done, we also got delicious boba tea, and got to talk with everybody. Anyways, overall, it was an amazing day and I would 100/10 do it again if I could."

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Christmas Party

On December 18 at 7pm, Jason Liu served as the emcee for a virtual Christmas party after hours of organization.  After Elder Frame offered the invocation, President Huang welcomed everyone to the party.  The Elders Quorum under the direction of Brad Johnson and Jason Liu created a nativity quiz.  They consulted members of the quorum to quiz branch members on ten Christmas myths.  After reading the mythical statement, members were asked to figure out whether the statements were based on scripture or not.  Some of the questions were very tricky.  We all had fun trying to sort our fact from fiction.  Then the Relief Society prerecorded audio clips of their singing Christmas hymns.  We were asked to identify the singers.  The sisters did a great job in bringing Christmas cheer.  The Young Women presented a video of their performance followed by a video from the Primary children.  Thanks to Brad and Jason for organizing and emceeing the Christmas program tonight.

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