Special Family Time

December 9, 2018

Family time has been precious to us during our home assignment. We were privileged to spend three weeks with Walter’s family in southern Africa in October. We saw a lot of wildlife out in the open, spent a lot of time in vehicles traveling, and saw where Walter’s brother, Mark, and his wife, Deb live […]

Beginning Our Home Assignment

August 9, 2018

May was a busy month as we wrapped up the 17-18 School Year. Walter with his duties as the middle school principal, Abby as a graduating senior, and Cheryl as the head nurse. We enjoyed the many end-of-the-year events. It was joyous yet sad as we saw this chapter close. Abby will be heading to […]

In Christ, We Do Hard Things

September 3, 2017

This summer we enjoyed a break from our school routine and were able to get some things done that are hard to do during school, doctor visits, gardening, etc. Plus we did some fun things this summer as a family, our last summer with Abby here in the Philippines. Abby also paid for a trip […]

Spring Break and Transitions

May 3, 2017

Third quarter ended the middle of March and we were able to get a much needed break. Hot season was beginning so what could be better than a trip to the mountains to see some friends. We were able to finally visit some long time friends, Rocky and Liz Niclasen, in their ministry amongst the […]

In the Beginning – OE 2017

March 26, 2017

This year’s theme for our Outdoor Education week was “In the Beginning.” It was a time to look at the God’s creation and God the Creator. Monday was spent traveling to the town of Taal, near Volcano Island or Taal Volcano. The students learned some things about Filipino culture and history. After that, they traveled […]

Opportunities for Missionaries’ Kids

September 17, 2016

Our ministry here at Faith Academy is to missionaries’ children. We support missionaries by providing a good education to their children. This frees them to focus on their ministry, knowing their children’s educational needs are being met. We want to do more than provide them with an education academically. We want to see them grow […]

Whirlwind Ending and Summer

July 3, 2016

The school year ended in a whirlwind. We enjoyed the final banquets and award ceremonies. It is truly a bitter-sweet time. It is amazing how we quickly bond with one another, so when people leave, it is difficult. Several staff members are leaving for good and several on their home assignments. We will miss them […]

Outdoor Education 2016

February 29, 2016

Thank you for praying for our week of Outdoor Education. There were some glitches but everything worked out well. Walter left the Saturday before with all the site leaders and seniors to get set up before all the students arrived. It was a little tricky getting onto Corregidor Island due to changes in the […]

Student Ministry in December

January 2, 2016

Second quarter, the middle school students made hygiene packs as gifts to give out to people during their ministry outreach in December. (These are “shoe boxes” filled with soap, food, etc.) They had a contest between the four barkadas/groups to see who could bring the most. We collected over 1000 hygiene packs! Grade 6 ministered […]

Outdoor Education 2015

January 31, 2015

This week begins the week of Outdoor Education for our middle school students. Walt has been very busy with planning this week since last quarter. It has been especially trying this year as they had to find new sites for this time as the camp was no longer usable. Walt left this morning with the advance […]