And now another story on what keeps Ron busily happy in his ministry at Rain Forest International School (RFIS) as Director of Technical Services (DTS). Seventh story: Duplex Construction… which is not really part of his job at RFIS, but …
Teacher Appreciation Day
Friday October 5 was World Teacher Appreciation Day. Here it is a big deal — special cloth is made for the occasion and teachers around the country are honored.
So we showed appreciation for all that the teachers and staff …
Power Problems Prompt Gerry-Rigging of the Generator
Sunday night Ron got a call. The power pole holding up the lines going in to Rain Forest International School and to the 2 hostels adjacent to it had fallen and they’d lost power.
That’s a problem. The school’s generator …
October Prayer Update
Thanks so much for praying for me while I was in physical therapy at Mbingo Hospital for back pain last month. The 2 weeks spent there were sort of a spiritual retreat for me. I also met some new friends, …
Physical Therapy? Ashia!
Since about the end of August my back pain and resulting leg pain was getting worse. So I contacted Dr. Sparks, a missionary doctor whose children attend RFIS, to find out my options for treatment here. He replied that if …
Back To School
Classes at Rain Forest International School started Aug. 8. And the Sunday before the start of the new school year many of us gathered for a picnic and to pray for all our children in elementary, at RFIS and in …
New Hostel Ready for First Residents!!!
It’s hard to believe that less than a year ago it was no more than a foundation in the dirt.
And in August 2012, the new hostel parents were settled in, and welcomed 12 residents.
Four of the 12 are
… September 2012 Prayer Update
Praises for August
1. Praise God that school is again under way – this year we have 98 students in grades 7-12 which is up from last year. In August, the first month of classes, students and staff have been …
Janet’s New “Position” at Rain Forest International School
This year I have volunteered to take on a new position at Rain Forest International School. Many of the teachers and administrators have left either because their term of service is completed or they need a year to connect with …
Container Delivery
One of our prayer requests lately has been for empty containers that we’ve purchased to be delivered. The duplex Ron will be building this year is going to have 4 containers as the base / ground level / foundation. So …