Tuesday, January 1, 2013

2012 in Review (Apr - Jun)

Cell group retreat at Selesa Hills. One thing we enjoy about the cell group is the fellowship of going out together for trips such as this. One thing I appreciate about the cell group leader and the assistant is that they are the "outdoor" type and very capable in planning for excursions (something which I did not manage to do very much when I was leading the group).

The major highlight in Q2 of 2012 is our two week trip to Nepal where I was invited to speak at the first-ever Creation Conference - organized by two young men who attended the All-Asian Creation Conference in Malaysia (November, 2011). We were truly blessed by the fellowship of the church there and it was definitely an eye-opening experience for my two daughters as they experience a different culture and lifestyle in Nepal.

In June, Eliza and Eunice attended their first Debate/Speaking camp in Singapore led by the Ethos group from the US. We are encouraged by the strength of the homeschooling network in Singapore and the depth of training provided by the camp. Though lots of sweat and toil went into the activities but it was a lot of learning fun!
While in Singapore, had a walk down memory lane (Prinsep Street, to be exact) visiting Prof.Salmon where I used to stay as a bachelor upon graduating from NUS. My, the landscape has really changed! Am thankful for God's providence during my 11 years of stay in Singapore (including the providence of a life partner!).