Back in the Classroom

First Quarter is flying by, starting with a big change of plans. Instead of teaching just Discovery, the middle school principal asked me to teach eighth grade Pre-Algebra. We were praying for two more teachers but they were not able to come at the beginning of school. Scrambling to cover their classes, another therapist took two of my students which enabled me to take two sections of Pre-Algebra. I am enjoying being back in the classroom but am swamped trying to teach math and Discovery, plus help in our special education department. Our special ed. department is understaffed and some staff have little experience. Faith Academy is trying to be pro-active and help our new staff with a mentorship program; I am to mentor three new staff members this year. The program is still in its fledgling stage—I am to meet with them weekly and be a buddy.

I am still an advisor for the senior class. Last week we had our lock-in; it was a good time to have fun and bond together as a class. We have a busy schedule ahead of us. We just finished Spirit Week and are gearing up for a money-making endeavor at our annual “Shopper’s Day.” Our Senior Play is underway with practices every day; we will perform “Emma” at the end of October. Please pray for the senior class as we decide the venue for our senior trip and a ministry.

Cheryl was hoping to help out in the nurse’s office at FA just once a week, but they were shorthanded so they asked Cheryl to come in two days a week.

Our children keep busy with music, sports, and friends. Paul is on the JV soccer team and Ashley is on the middle school volleyball team. Ben is lifting weights and getting ready for basketball season, plus he is still busy trying to earn his Eagle rank in Boy Scouts. Juliana is in a volleyball club, and all three girls are taking piano lessons; in fact, Ashley is Abby’s teacher.

We shared in the past that our monthly support was not keeping up with inflation here in the Philippines, but God continues to provide. A church we had visited in 2004 when we were on furlough just sent us another large gift. We are still praying for an increase in our monthly support to keep up with our everyday expenses, as well as saving up for our return tickets to the US in 2008.

Thanks again for praying and giving financially. You are truly essential for our ministry to continue.

In Christ,
Walter for the Seven Spicers