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Sunday, December 23, 2018

Future Missionary Wristband

Issac received a Future Missionary Wristband from a young man in the Church whom will go for his mission soon. Normally it is the tradition that a young man that received his mission call letter, will extend his wristband to the following youths in the Branch to encourage them to go for a mission.

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Since the day when we joined the Church, I encourage Issac to go to serve for a mission if he is grow up and reach 18 years old. As I had witnessed so much changes to the young men in the Church gained their own testimonies on the Savior when they came back from their mission. They were not only change spiritually but physically in terms of attitude as well.

That is my hope that both children would have a heart and desire to serve for a mission as they grow older and they put the Lord in the centre of their life.

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Annabelle with Santa Claus ^^

Our branch having a Christmas party tonight at the Chapel. This is the photo of Annabelle with our Puchong Branch Santa Claus – Brother Kok Cin.

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Well, this year I did something different I guess… I prepared some different gifts for each sisters that have helped me before and some to my ministering sisters. This is the handmade small journal book…

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I always has the thoughts of encourage the sisters write down their testimonies or writing a journal about gratitude or what so ever that let them remember of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father even when they feel despair or down.

Friday, December 14, 2018

Christmas Scriptures Jar

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Last month, Robinia and I were sharing some thoughts on how can we minister to the our ministering sisters. We were thinking of if we can make a scripture jar as Christmas presents.

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The scripture we gathered and puttng in a decorated glass jar, then we can invite them to open the jar each Sunday, and ponder about a scripture each week.

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And, I will try to handmade some small accessories for Sister Jing Jing children as Christmas gifts as well. We laminated it together and here are some of them.

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And gift it out during Christmas presents to our ministering sisters.

Saturday, December 8, 2018

The Journey to Bethlehem 2018

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints staged a pageant December 8, 2018 to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a good opportunity for Issac that this year Puchong Branch has the assignment of acting as the shepherds in the pageant. He is one of them.

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We arrived there early as Issac need to change into his shepherd costume and rehearsal. The presentation began with several musical numbers. Visitors then were divided into smaller groups of about 20.

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Guides holding a lantern accompanied the groups to different rooms focusing on different events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ.

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The first room portrayed a scholar explaining that the children of Israel had waited and looked forward for thousands of years for the Savior to come.

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Then, the group transitioned to the angel’s room. The angels explain that they were commissioned by God to visit the earth and announce the glad tidings of the birth of Christ.

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The group moved to a room with shepherds keeping watch over their sheep at night. They described a visitation by an angel and bore testimony of the infant Savior that they went to see.

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At the subsequent stop, the wise men describe the new star and their visit to Herod seeking the Christ.

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After departing them, we come to Herod’s court, where we see an arrogant, worldly ruler who threatens to kill the Child.

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Finally, we go to the humble stable where the Infant lies asleep in the hay watched over by Mary and Joseph.

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There was a marketplace at the conclusion wherein participants received different breads, figs, dates and nuts reminiscent of that time. This contributed to feelings surrounding the event.     

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Here are the members whom participate and make this event a successful one! Issac is one of the youngest! We are so proud of him that he is able to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in this tiny little way!

Friday, December 7, 2018

Mecaje 2018 Year End Concert

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This year the theme of the Mecaje Year End Concert is One Step Higher. One big surprise that he would wants to give to Alvin is he become the emcee of the night too.

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This year Issac has involve in a lot in drama set, as one of the main characters in the drama. He has been practiced all the while in the school for this show.

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She is involves in the dancing as well. Well, she is very happy with her own participation in the concert itself.

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Surprisingly Annabelle has a price to get for this academic year too!

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It is an enjoyable evening for the students, parents and the teachers. They have prepared for months just for tonight 2 hours presentation or concert. Bravo to the students and teachers!

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Communication…

Alvin and I were texting on WhatsApp about Issac’s birthday present this year, that he already bought smart phones for both children. I was too surprised that he would spend this amount of monies for the children.

Alvin was very unhappy when I asked about the school fees for the children, may be I am not sensible enough to know when and what I should do next. I think this is the biggest problem that I have when I ‘communicate’ or ‘live together’ with him all these long…3de9daead1949e515293c5fc4375352c

[1:50 pm, 04/12/2018] C Alvin Yu: Yr payment this month i only can transfer 1500 and u help settle voilin n art class tq..

[1:51 pm, 04/12/2018] C Alvin Yu: Sorry for inconvenience this month.  And also no outstation trip this month also

unnamed[1:58 pm, 04/12/2018] ipeng: Dear.. we are fine if there is no trip this month.. as long as we can be together I am sure the kids are happy enough already…

[2:00 pm, 04/12/2018] ipeng: Because sometimes after you went back to JB, after 1 or 2 weeks  the kids would ask me that daddy will come back this week or next… they are really looking forward to be with you everytime they see you…

unnamed[2:01 pm, 04/12/2018] ipeng: Both children also would understand if we don’t have year end trip as usual…

[2:02 pm, 04/12/2018] ipeng: They are really excited and prepare so much for the school concert to give you surprise this time you come back…

unnamed[2:05 pm, 04/12/2018] ipeng: Even every night you see them didn’t talk much to you, but they really care and love you…

[2:07 pm, 04/12/2018] ipeng: Both are really understanding children, if just stay at JB and just going around only this Christmas is ok with them…

unnamed[7:34 pm, 04/12/2018] ipeng: Thanks dear..

[11:08 pm, 04/12/2018] ipeng: Good night dear from us! Just now Annabelle was given us the night prayer… you are in her prayer… that you healthy and good…

Frankly, I hate all these uneasy and unsecure feelings that I have whenever he is far away from home. It is like an open window to take the trust that I have for him… or vice versa…

Monday, December 3, 2018

One Bite Durian Puff Fans ^^

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3de9daead1949e515293c5fc4375352c[3:32 pm, 03/12/2018] C Alvin Yu:

Remember this haha melaka trip... with durian puffur

unnamed[3:33 pm, 03/12/2018] ipeng: Haha.. I think 3 of you only la

[3:33 pm, 03/12/2018] ipeng: I am still on my way driving there

3de9daead1949e515293c5fc4375352c[3:36 pm, 03/12/2018] C Alvin Yu: Ya ya