A Special Sisters' Devotional

Sister Neill F. Marriott and Sister Cheryl A. Esplin each spoke at a

Special Sisters' Devotional last night on the 1st floor of the Wan Chai building.

Approximately 750 girls and women, young and old, attended.

President Gerrit Gong presided.

Beautiful music was provided by a Primary and YW's choir,

which made my heart swell as it always does when I hear the youth sing.

We heard the testimonies of two exceptional girls, Lam Tse Chin and Siu Hoi Kei.

In Cantonese, of course.

With the help of tanslators, Sisters Esplin and Marriott gave inspiring talks

on serving the Lord by serving each other.

Sister Esplin showed paper hands that had been sent to Salt Lake representing the service given by children from all over the world.  

Sister Marriott told a story of a dedicated Relief Society President in the early days of the church, who helped a woman others refused to help.  

This woman's husband had abandoned her after their 3rd baby was born.  The RS Pres. walked to her home everyday for two weeks to bath the newborn baby, feed the other children and care for this woman.  It was a hardship for this faithful RS President because she was older, and not in the best of health.  Even though she was tired and thought of giving up, she didn't. 

  As a result, she had a dream, and in her dream, she was bathing the Christ-child.

A perfect example of Matthew 25:40 and a good reminder for me 

to reach out of my comfort zone, and serve others.

A gift was given to each young girl and young woman.

A sugar cookie with the Salt Lake Temple embossed on top, a bookmark, and a charm with the 

2015 YW Theme:  Embark in the service of God!

However there were extras, so even us older women were given one.

Sisters Yau, Chan, Bodily, Chan, Lee, and Ngai

Several sisters who we usually don't see except at the temple were in attendance.

I wish I could have shot a photo of each one.

But, with the massive amount of women everywhere, 

I only managed to get Sisters Yau, Chan, and Concepcion on camera.

President Gong agreed to having a photo with us, 

and then shook each of our hands.

After stepping outside, a nice woman gave each of the senior missionaries a beautiful handmade necklace.  I don't know who she is or where she is from.  She took me by such surprise that before I knew it, she had disappeared.

She made me feel special though, and I appreciate her kindness.

Katherine Concepcion, Judy Chan, Shirley Ngai, June Lee, 

Deb B, Wanphen Butara, Ellen Pack

It was an uplifting evening, 

and a reminder of what a blessing it is to be serving here in Hong Kong.