Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Singapore Facts

Singapore is a surprisingly tiny city-state in the heart of Southeast Asia. It consists of one main island, Singapore, and 60 smaller ones. Singapore is located at the tip of the Malaysian peninsula.

With a population of 4.5 million people, it has one of the highest population densities in the world, with about 16,800 people per square mile. The country is only 26 miles from east to west and almost 14 miles from north to south.

Singapore lies 85 miles north of the equator and has uniform temperatures around 81 F with high humidity and rainfall.

The Singaporean population is diverse and represents 3 major ethnic groups: Ethnic Chinese, Malays, and Indians.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Renewing Friendships

Greetings! Thank you for visiting our new blog!

It has been a joy for us these past several months to renew friendships with those we haven't talked to in a while. Many of you have been faithful prayer partners with us throughout our ministry in Tanzania and Estonia, and we are thankful and humbled that you are choosing to partner again with us on this new adventure! We are also blessed to have many new friends and a wonderful church family, Nevada Baptist Church, who has been very understanding and supportive.

Next month, James will be flying to Singapore to train for his new position as Director of Admissions while Dianne and the kids will hold down the fort. We are already missing him and looking forward to his return! When he does return, we will be sharing stories and pictures with you here on our new blog.

Please keep us posted on how we can pray for you and your family! It is a joy to lift up those we love to the One who loves them so!!

Thanks again for your prayers, love, and support! God bless!