Today we were working at Heartline, a small community radio station serving the community of Tulikup on Bali, the second most populated island in the Republic of Indonesia.  The station is having a positive impact on the health and social needs of the community with its effective communication strategy for health and social development.  

http://www.heartline.co.id/

I arrived a short time ago in Bali, a picturesque island in the Indonesian archipelago, where, in a predominantly Muslim country, 93% here practice Hinduism.  Driving from the airport in Den Pasar, we came across many statues, like this one, demonstrating that Balinese Hinduism is deeply interwoven with art and ritual.  Our driver however is a Hindu follower of Christ, and he told his story of how, about ten years ago he was deeply attracted by the person of Jesus.  He is now very active in helping orphans on the island, saying that there are many others like him.

Pic: Al Arabiya news

Speaking at the recent UK Conservative Party Conference, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, herself a Muslim, made a spirited defence of Britain’s Christian culture and criticised the present equality legislation that has led to a marginalisation of belief in God. Andrea Minichiello Williams, Director of CCFON and The Christian Legal Centre, commented: “We applaud Baroness Warsi’s comments condemning rising secularism within our culture… The challenge for a Conservative Government is to be willing to reverse the so called anti-discrimination legislation that has led to this marginalisation of Christianity.”

Source: Christian Concern for our Nation

Reuters: Government loses equality bill

As the UK was blanketed in snow and schools closed, children around the country took to their studies and began working hard for their exams.  Right!

Pictured: Amy and Josh hard at work.