Asia Spice Conference

An excellent conference in Penang, Malaysia last week for all Asia Spice international workers, and their families. Since Heather's contemplating a career overseas, we were delighted that she could get time off work to attend!

There were some sessions and seminars that were of benefit to her, but it was the networking over meals that was really memorable. It was great to hear stories of what God is doing all over Asia.

We had a little time off the last afternoon, and Heather and Megan went parasailing. Here they are harnessed up for flight.

Two steps forward, and then airborne! A great feeling, and in Penang at least, a low cost.

While we enjoyed flying into Haneda airport's new international terminal, a mere 40 minute journey from our apartment (compared to about two hours to Narita airport), I don't think Megan enjoyed the all-night flight.

A Pastoral Visit

Toshimi had been involved with our Harumi Praise Time since our return to Japan in 2009, and our girls enjoyed her son Kazuki. I had met with her husband a few times for coffee and English conversation. Then last summer they moved to Singapore.

Since we had the Asia Spice conference to attend in Penang, Malaysia, a stopover in Singapore seemed in order. They graciously showed us some of the sights in a city that is spectacular.

I'd have to say their new neighbourhood is like Harumi, but of course much warmer. Especially this time of year!

Looks like the school uniforms are made with the hot sun in mind! We were able to give Toshimi the addresses of some churches in town, including a couple of Japanese congregations.