Today is public holiday Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah). There is a service project for Pure Life Society at Jalan Puchong starting from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
The service project is to help the staff and residents of the Pure Life Society to prepare and clear areas for a garden walkway project, a vegetable patch, a compost ground and some projects planned ahead.
We were there a bit late around 9:15am as we had our Bak-Kut-Teh breakfast nearby Jalan Puchong too, and we headed to the wrong address which is at another service centre.
We had missed the Opening Hymn and Prayer, and the safety briefing too prior to beginning work and the segregation of group in works to be assigned.
We saw all the Elders and Sisters Missionary were there to help too. Some tools on the floor standby to be used. We just put on our gloves and prepare to lend out our helping hands!
Daddy asked Elder Hadley what we can help, Elder Hadley asked us to look for Elder Cane for works need to do.
Then, we were assigned to clear the embedded stones or bricks in the ground. We began clearing rocks. Some members clearing limbs, brush and debris. Some members remove dead branches, debris and fallen leaves from the grounds. All the collected debris were thrown into rubbish bin.
Some members opened some land for garden beds which will be planted with vegetables for use in the kitchen of Pure Life Society where they serve more than 100 people 3 times a day. Vegetables and fruits are a staple in this kitchen.
Daddy, Brother Felix, Elder Loos and Elder Hord helping to do a compost pit. Waste from the kitchen, along with leaves and clippings will be placed here for composting.
We have a break around 11.30am to drink some water and drinks to replenish our energy. And, we continued back our works.
During the works, I met with a sister from Kuala Lumpur branch, Sister Sharon Wong.
I went up and help her on some branches, twigs and banana leaves which needed to be thrown. Then, we have a chat. She had been with the church for almost 20 years. I just told her that, our family from Subang Jaya branch and we just baptized last year October.
Daddy also came over during he brought some drinks for me. Annabelle too, came over. We asked Annabelle to bring drinks for Sister Sharon.
Daddy shared with Sister Sharon on our family testimony on how our family have found our church, and how the Lord bring our family back together after what had happened previously to our family separation. We testified that, we are in Lord’s good hand and it is all His plan and we are so grateful for Him.
She was happy and glad to hear our testimony. We are happy get to know her too.
Around 12:30pm, we have completed the works for the day. While waiting for the staffs and residents of the Pure Life Society preparing our lunch, we have our chat with Brother and Sister Cole too. It is really a good get to know each other function, where we can get to know members from different branches in Kuala Lumpur district.
We have our group photos with Mother Mangalam, the co-founder of The Pure Life Society. We did not stay for the lunch, we left after the works done.
Our family feel happy, that we are able to help people.
Mother Mangalam commented, "You Mormons give me hope. Just look at all you young people doing work for others, gave up holiday to assist those did not know.. You don't just talk Christianity, you live it."
Yes! I am a Mormon and I am proud to be one!
