The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Puchong Branch Primary Activity Day ~ Mother's Day Love Letter

Serving Others #2 ~ Write a letter to a teacher, your parents, or your grandparents telling them what you appreciate and respect about them.

After last month our branch activity day at Bukit Jalil Recreational Park with the physical fitness program, this month I plan to check off one of the activity and I think it is suitable for the month of May – Mother’s Day.

Today is 2nd Sunday of the month, and it is the actual Mother’s Day.I was planning for the Valiant children this writing activity for their beloved Mothers at the Mother’s Day.

 

I had worked together with most of the Valiant children last Sunday after the Primary Sharing Time. Currently we have 7 Valiant children whom participated in the Faith in God program.

 

They are Cherrie Goh, Annabelle Goh, Livia Tan, Janeelyn Tan, Keifer, Miguel and of coarse my Annabelle Yu.

 

Last Sunday, I sat down together with Cherrie, Annabelle, Keifer and Miguel on this activity. Annabelle Yu had already gone through this activity last year during the Father’s Day, which I had together with both her and Issac.

 

I just prepared some “Letter Starter” ideas so that can help the children write their own letter on the letter set that they choose. I managed to get the cute little letter sets which I bought at Daisho Store last year.

 

Then, I briefed through this activity, and asked them to write an appreciation letter to their mother. They were using the colour pens, and decorated their letters with some stickers which I still have some spare.

 

The children just passed me back the love letters, so that I can handed back to them on the following Sunday to them, and let them give it to their mothers.

Today I continued the activity with Jeneelyn and Livia as both were absence last Sunday.

After the Church, before all the children went back, I took out all the letters to them, and asked them to bring back home for their beloved mothers.

If possible, take a photo with their mothers and WhatsApp in the chat group.

I really hope the mothers would appreciate the letter that their children wrote to them, and hope the Valiant children enjoyed this activity.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Puchong Branch Mother’s Day Celebration ~ Banana Leaf Treats

Our Puchong Branch Presidency together with the others auxiliaries such as EQ, YSA, YM and YW have organised a special dinner just for the mothers.

All the mothers or the RS sisters were welcomed to be seated at the designated tables and chairs, and this time around a little bit different from the previous year – we had been served with the delicious banana leaf dinner.

All the dishes and meals were prepared by the Elders Quorum and Young Single Adults. We are very grateful to that – our one single night to enjoy ourselves for the hearty and satisfying dinner.

Issac and Annabelle too, have been taken care of from the young women whom prepared the meals for them too.

There were special program as the mothers were enjoying the videos made by their children just for their mothers. I can see the watery eyes at all the mothers’ faces. They were so touched.

For those whom did not prepare the video, the children were invited to give a talk on the spot. Brother Roger gave a guitar performance with a song.

All of us were enjoyed with this special arrangement and program organised for us – all the mothers.

It was such a wonder night! Just that, Alvin is not here as he have been started his new job at Johor Bahru.

Our family have to separated for sometimes and meeting with Alvin may be once or twice a month… for a better financial solutions for our family.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Puchong Branch Primary Activity Day ~ Let's Get Physical!

Developing Talents #8 ~ Plan a physical fitness program for yourself that may include learning to play a sport or game. Participate in the program for one month.

Our Puchong Primary Presidency have decided a few activities through out this year of 2018, and all the activities will go along with the Faith in God Program, according to the District Primary Presidency’s direction.

 

We have a "Let’s Get Physical" activity day, which we organised at Bukit Jalil Recreational Park. Sister Jennifer designed a cute small invitation card, as a hand-out to the children to bring back home for their parents knowledge, and investigators too.

Sister Jennifer is a dedicated Primary President. She created a WhatsApp group chat for the parents of the Primary children. We can keep the parents updated on all the information and activities for the children.

We were there around 10.15am. All of us gathered at Bukit Jalil Recreational Park Car Park, and we headed to the designated picnic or rest area, which we can put all of our food and drinks on the table.

We started the activity with the opening prayer and message from Sister Jennifer around 10.45am. We had a little celebration for Denzel’s birthday and he is going to be young man.

After the mini celebration, we started with the breakfast first before we start the program. We had hard boiled eggs, cakes, muffins, fried rice noodles, fruits and drinks. Then, we gathered all the Primary children and we have a warm up Banana Dance.

It is really difficult to gather all the children at the same time, and doing the activity! We were quite exhausted!

We were more focus for Valiant children, whereby they can able to complete one of the activities which required – that is the physical fitness.

At last, I took out the jump rope which I bought yesterday, just in case we can get the children play the rope jumping. I was surprised that it turned out to be 360 degrees!

All the children were so excited about it, everyone wanted to try to jump, even the younger children. Even the parents too, joined the fun!

We had some food again after the sweaty rope jumping session. We ended the activity around 12.00 noon. Everyone of us cleaned and leaved the recreational park around 12.15pm.

It was a simple and short outing for the children, and the parents too! Even though the turn out a bit little, but still it is an encouragement to us – the Primary workers!

Other than that, I really felt proud with Issac, as He is the only Priesthood that attended this activity, indirectly he is watching over us… even though he is just an Aaronic Priesthood holder.

Wan Xin Birthday & Gathering Celebration @ Jeli Dessert House Taipan

Wan Xin’s actual birthday is tomorrow, her mummy organised an early birthday and gathering celebration for her and all her best friends during at Aunty Joyce’s day care time.

    

Wan Xin’s mummy sent us the invitation through WhatsApp, and it is a nice invitation card. The party is organised at a dessert house at USJ Taipan – Jeli Dessert House.

It is on a Sunday. I was quite hesitate that want to let the children join the party as it is on Sabbath. All other children were ok with the date and will come, thus I think it is good too to let both Issac and Annabelle to join the party, as the kids did not see each others for quite a long time.

After our church meeting, we straight away came drove here.The kids took along with them their shirt and dress to change after the church session.

This is the first time we came here too. We were too early and we just sat there waiting at the reserved tables, while the staffs starting to decorate the little place for the Hi-Tea.

Here, all their offerings are made in-house, with cakes, puddings, macaroons, milkshakes and shaved snow ice among the extensive menu items.

Highlights are the innovative Lilo & Stitches, the Thumberlina and apple crumble. It is a cosy, minimalist café, which has a small outdoor area with a small wooden swing.

There were sandwiches, French fries and chicken nuggets for the children, together with the cooling jelly and drinks too. At the side of the serving table, there is a small corner for the kids or toddlers to play.

Both Alvin and I left both kids there, and we went for a drink and snacks at one Vietnamese restaurant near Taipan area too.

We picked them around 5.00pm. We saw other kids parents at that time. I can see all the children: Wan Xin, Xi Xuan, Xi Wen, Avelia, Erlene including Issac and Annabelle were having fun at the party.

We too received some nice pastries for us to bring home, which is homemade by Lily – Wan Xin’s mummy. She is so thoughtful! Issac and Annabelle are happy for meeting with their friends in this Sabbath!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kuala Lumpur District Primary Activity Day ~ Faith in God 31 March 2018

Sister YoungHee went back to Korea last year, new District Primary Presidency had been called. Sister Claire is our new Kuala Lumpur District Primary President and Sister Leeza with Sister Vivian are the counsellors.

This year, District Primary Presidency organised the Primary Activity Day this year as well, and based on the Faith in God program too. The event was organised at PJ Chapel Sacrament Hall, from 10.00am to 12.30pm.

Our family woke up early and completed our household chores, and Annabelle brought her violin for the Talent Show for their individual performance and exhibition. Issac have advanced to Young Man last year, thus only Annabelle will participate this year Primary Activity Day.

We reached PJ Chapel earlier around 9.20am, we had our breakfast at the nearest coffee shop, just next to the UOB Bank. Initially we have invited total about 10 children, eventually only 6 children turned up. It’s still fine, we just proceed to our program!

Program started with the welcome remarks by Sister Claire and she introduced all the attendees, the children together with their parents.

The opening song is Scripture Power, and the opening prayer was offered by Sister Adeline.

We have some ice breaking games after that, which Sis Leeza assigned me for one ice breaking game. Due to the attendance of the children, thus we invited their parents to join in as well.

We had 2 ice breaking games, Line Up game and the Name game. It took us about only 20 minutes for the games.

After which, there were short talks about Practice Good Nutrition and Good Health by Madeline Schow from KL Branch and Practice Grooming including Modest Dress by Adeline Hill from KL Branch.

Activity No. 1 : Serving Others #4 – Plan, prepare, and serve a nutritious meal. At this activity, the children would able to learn how to make sushi rolls or kimbap by Sister Ee from Cheras Branch.

All the ingredients that needed to do the kimbap: casserole rice or sushi rice, seaweed sheets, sushi vinegar, canned tuna mixed with mayo, canned tuna mixed with chili, crab sticks, egg or tamago sheets, Japanese original mayo.

We need a sushi mat for making the sushi roll. Cover with the cling film on top of the sushi mat.

Press rice in a thin, even layer on the sheet of seaweed, leaving 5cm gap on the edge furthest away.

Place the fillings in a row at the base. tuck and roll pressing lightly. Roll back and forth a few times. Remove the sushi mat and plastic.

Cut into slices with a sharp knife. Wet the blade with some water to stop the rice sticking as cutting.

All the parents and children were enjoying making the sushi roll/kimbap, all of us having fun learning how to make and eating as well!

We have a break after the sushi rolls making session, Sister Jennifer taught the children some exercise – the Banana exercise song!

The actions are so cute and fun too! All of the children and parents were enjoying the exercise.

Activity No. 2 - Talent Show presented by the children ^^. There were quite a few children participate, and their performance were great!

Annabelle with her Violin performance.

Madeline Schow with her Piano piece.

Adeline Hill with her Piano piece.

Jozef Kiefer Salingujay showcase his art piece.

Michael Vancott with his origami art pieces.

Schumacher singing together with the Kuala Lumpur District Primary Presidency

It was around 12.00 noon that the activity came to an end. President Royce Tai was given a closing remarks. He expressed his appreciation for the great job which the District Primary Presidency had done for the children of the district.

He too, shared about his own experience of how listening to the promptings of the Holy Ghost saves him and his family from danger.

We were singing ‘I am a Child of God’ as our closing song of the activity, and closing prayer was offered by Annabelle.

Sister Claire prepared some gifts for all the boys and girls whom attended the Primary Activity Day. A small notebook.

After which we were having a lunch, the kids really enjoyed themselves. The event ended around 12.30pm. Alvin and Issac have to leave before 12.00 noon as Issac have the art class at Citta Mall to catch. Anyhow, our family had a great day in the Church ^^