June 30, 2009
We've had many people ask us what kind of school our kids go to.
We are so thankful for Faith Academy, its leadership and teachers.
"Since its founding in 1982, the goal of Faith's campus on Mindanao has been to provide a quality education for the children of missionaries. Faith Academy Inc. on Mindanao serves over 25 different mission agencies, as well as the business community. Approximately 130 students in grades K-12 represent more than 10 countries. Smaller classes allow for more personal interaction between teachers, students, and families.
Faith Academy, Mindanao, like its Manila counterpart, seeks to provide students with a quality, well-balanced, Christ-centered academic education....Faith Academy, Mindanao also has enrolled a limited number of international students."
Check out their website...and for any teachers, retired or active, consider coming over to provide quality Christian education to the MKs!!!! http://www.faith.edu.ph/mindanao/
Part of the school!
Inner courtyard surrounded by classrooms!
After school sports on the soccer field!
June 29, 2009
We went to Frankenmuth today for some fun looking through Bronner's (the largest Christmas store in the world), good food at one of the local restaurants, and some family time together!
The gang of us in front of one of the displays at Bronners!
Kirsten shopping with Aunt Meredy and Cousin-in-law Brooke!
Walking toward the covered bridge!
Richard, Debbie, and Melody heading toward the bridge, too!
Cousins! Jason, thankfully back safe from Iran!, Richard
thankfully able to drive over from Maryland for a short visit
with his wife Brooke!, Mikayla, Kirsten, and Ben.
Richard and Jason, my wonderful nephews!
June 28, 2009
Kirsten and Hannah styling Grandpa's hair!
Mikayla looking like a movie star!
Ben pulling in the kayak after an enjoyable time kayaking!
Kurt sharing at one of our supporting churches!
Me in my father-in-law's airplane getting ready for a flight!
June 28, 2009
The other morning I woke Ben up to have him shower and get ready for the day's events. After about 10 minutes I realized I did not hear him showering so I knocked on the bathroom door. When I got no reply I opened the door to find that he had fallen asleep on the bathroom floor!!!!!
(Yes, our schedule has been busy and enjoyable, but this week we are trying to get some 'down time' in as we have all been feeling very tired!!!)
June 24, 2009
Our sending church is holding VBS this week.
We've been helping out by teaching the kids about missions and also teaching them the song "Kini Ang Adlaw" ("This is the Day").
Our VBS is raising money to help with Christmas gifts for the kids who attend the Dumoy Children's Bible Club that Pastor James and Jocy run.
The kids are learning the song so we can video tape them singing it and play it for the Dumoy kids!
Besides lots of singing, there is Bible story, crafts, snack and games!
Kurt showing where the Philippines are!
Kurt teaching about missions and what we do.
VBS opening sing time
Amazing Margie at the piano for sing time.
Mikayla and Hannah running the powerpoint for sing time
Mikayla and Ben are helping teach "Kini Ang Adlaw"!
"Kini Ang Adlaw" words.
Kirsten with her friend, Emma
Another sing time group shot!
Ben with a craft
Kurt teaching a Bible Story!
