Last November I was walking around the soccer field, determined to start getting in shape. Suddenly from behind a friend came jogging, walked with me for a few yards and said, “Let’s run to the next corner. Wanna run? Let’s …
Grace in the Crises
A week ago Thursday was the last day of school. We were in a bit of a celebratory mood — it was the end of the 3rd quarter of school, Spring Break had officially begun. My small group of 6 …
Resurrection Sunday Celebrations
Those of us living near the Rain Forest International School campus and our recently arrived guests, gathered near the school’s Prayer Garden early this morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus in a sunrise service. We sang, we read Scripture, …
The Show Must Go On!
A highlight of the school year is when the Drama Class puts on their play. They have been learning parts, building stage sets and props for several weeks. I’ve been watching their progress with great interest – not just as …
Trees vs Power
Rain Forest International School is built in the rain forest. The beauty of it is having so many trees around. The difficulty is also having so many trees. As the city spreads and we see the forest disappear, replaced by …
2 Out of 3’s Not Bad!
Rain Forest International School is built in the rain forest. The beauty of it is having so many trees around. The difficulty is also having so many trees. Trees drop not only leaves, which is not a big deal, but …
The Amazing Network of the Family of God
It went against everything I’ve taught our kids about internet safety, but I answered the message anyhow. This woman in Germany wrote a message on the International Christian Church of Yaounde’s Facebook page, of which I’m an administrator. She was …
The Next Big Project…
The Development Committee has been meeting for a few months discussing the next big building project that will happen on the RFIS (Rain Forest International School) campus.
A Covered Gym – including basketball, volleyball, etc. courts, offices, locker rooms, weight …
All in a Day’s Work
The other day while working at a sink in the Domestic Arts room, water splashed all over the floor. Ernest, one of the maintenance guys Ron works with was walking by. He brought a mop, cleaned up the water, and …
High School Retreat 2015
The spiritual lives of our students at Rain Forest International School matter. So each year early in the 2nd semester a week is set apart for spiritual retreat. The high school students go off campus for the week while middle …