Life at Faith Academy is always full with many activities. Walter’s classes are going well and we are thankful to be a part of this ministry, helping to spread the gospel in Southeast Asia.
Walter continues to be busy with extracurricular activities. He is in charge of the middle school senate. They were in charge of a few activities, including a fund raiser and a Christmas party. He is getting help from other teachers which encourages him. I have been doing his shopping for these events.
Basketball is going well. The girls’ varsity is still undefeated in high school competition. They had a good trip to Hong Kong and took the championship! He has a great group of girls. Ashley is on his team. Juliana is also enjoying playing on JV. Her team is young and has many inexperienced ones, but they all get some playing time. Now the varsity team is preparing themselves for the big Far East Tournament in Japan. Due to two players quitting, Juliana will go with the team to bring their numbers up to 9 players (they can take ten players).
Paul had a great time in Malaysia with the Honors Band. It was a good experience for him, especially since he is considering majoring in Music Education. He has been busy with classes and being with friends. He has applied to Calvary Bible Colleges. Pray for him as he makes decisions regarding his future.
Abby has been making some new friends in her class. Several of these friends live closer to us so she has had more opportunities to get together with them. She is also in the Puppets of Praise club. She is learning how to perform with puppets. They will have some ministry opportunities this semester.
I have helped a little more often in the health office due to some of the nurses being gone. It has been nice to interact more with students and other staff members as well.
We had a wonderful time with Ben as he came home for the holiday. It has been an adjustment having him so far away and 14 hours time difference. We are thankful for modern technology that allows us to see him and talk to him on Skype. He had a good time living with my parents this last semester and seeing some of his cousins. This semester he transferred to College of the Ozarks.
In a couple weeks, the middle school will go for the week of Outdoor Education. The focus this time will be World War II historical sites. Walter will be a squad leader of nine 7th grade boys, and I will be the camp nurse. Paul is also going as a senior helper and will probably lead hikes on the island amongst other duties along with six other seniors. Pray that this will be a safe and enriching time for the middle school. They will have a speaker every night. Pray also for the preparation. A lot of work goes into this week.
In Christ,
Cheryl for the Spicers