"That's one thing I learned from my last time here, seeing some actions that took place, " Smith says.

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Because Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands, and hundreds of languages, and people from scores of regions and ethnic groups, my time here helped me appreciate the common humanity of all people.

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Let me thank Pastor Hybels from near my hometown in Chicago, who took time off his vacation to be here today.

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The song, It's My Time, succeeded in raising Britain's fortunes from last position in 2008 to a respectable fifth here in Moscow.

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