Serving the Underprivileged with Love, Fun, and Creativity at Yayasan Sunbeams Home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
Golongan Kurang Bernasib Baik Yayasan Sunbeams Home Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia di Layan dengan Kasih, Keseronokan dan Aktiviti Kreativiti

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The Relief Society organization from the Cheras Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malaysia spent the morning of Thursday, 29 June, 2023 with underprivileged children and youth at Yayasan Sunbeams Home in Kuala Lumpur.

Activities Coordinator Rachel Mak Shwu Fen and Presidency Counselor Lydia Suling from the Cheras Branch Relief Society Presidency organized the activity. Supporting them were the full-time missionaries from the Church and members from the Cheras Branch Relief Society. Together they served 77 children and youth whose ages range from five to 17. The activity began with coordinated sessions between games and a craft-making session, followed by a group photo session and donation of groceries, and concluded with a tantalizing lunch of local dishes.

"We had much fun with all the children. The activities were wonderfully planned and achieved by the Cheras Branch Relief Society sisters. They made the event fulfilling and a success for the children. There was laughter from everyone and truly the sun beamed on all. We served with a joyful heart and exemplified the teachings of Jesus Christ to spend time with the needy and care for them. From the start of the activities to its closing, I know that Jesus Christ guided us as we prayed and planned for this event,” said Rachel Mak.

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Sook Ngan Yaw, Event Manager of Yayasan Sunbeams Home, shared her appreciation for the volunteers’ efforts. She said, “The children had great and memorable time. They reveled in all the activities and had a fulfilling morning enjoying each other’s company. Lunch was a delight to them having to eat some of their favorite dishes, especially fried noodles and fried rice. They were very excited to receive a new toy to play with – blowing bubbles. This truly made their day. We very much appreciate the time and effort of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for organizing these activities for our Sunbeams. The donation of groceries was a needed blessing.”

Yayasan Sunbeams Home was established in 1995 as home for displaced, abused and neglected children of single parents. The home sees to the welfare needs of babies, children, and youth both male and female with ages ranging up to 18 years old. At the home, education, shelter, guidance, mentoring and medical care have been provided to hundreds since its founding years. The home is a non-government and self-sustaining welfare shelter, and relies on public contributions to support all the underprivileged in its care.

Elder and Sister Murray from Wyoming, USA, who are serving a two year full-time mission for The Church, shared their experience that day. “Malaysia is a wonderful and warm environment rich with history and cultures. It is good to be in a land that does not forget their children. We had the privilege of laughing and playing with kids from all ethnicities and cultures. We watched as the Cheras Branch Relief Society sisters moved them through the motions of joy-filled songs and expressions of gratitude. During the activities, the Sunbeams children and youth were indeed served with warmth and cheer. This made our day brighter and reminded us what a blessing it is to belong and be accepted. Even more, the love Jesus Christ has for all,” they said.

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The Relief Society Organization of the Church is one of the largest female organizations in the world. It has more than seven million members across 188 countries around the world and its purpose is to help prepare women and their families for the blessings of eternal life as they increase faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Founded in 1842 in Nauvoo, Illinois in the USA, the Relief Society provides Latter-day Saint women opportunities to serve and bless families, communities, and the sick and needy following the examples taught by Jesus Christ. Members can nurture their children and families with unconditional love, gospel knowledge and living, and create a gospel centered home built on the teachings of Jesus Christ.