The Olympic Games are on TV as I write today. This is the first time we’ve had cable television in Africa, so it is very exciting for us to be able to watch the Olympics live on South African channels …
Grand Central
Sometimes our home in Yaounde feels like Grand Central Station! And we love it.
Within the walls of our compound is not only our house but a duples: one side serves as a guest house, the other is for storage. …
Summer Vacation Trip – Kribi
Between the end of school busyness, helping colleagues pack & leave and welcoming new staff & getting ready for the next school year, we had one free week this summer — so we went to the beach!
Kribi, Cameroon July …
What Keeps Ron Busy: Mentoring Young Men
And now for another story on what keeps Ron busily happy in his ministry at Rain Forest International School (RFIS) as Director of Technical Services. Sixth story: mentoring young men.
This summer some parents of Ron’s Industrial Arts students have …
A Month of Major Moves
Summer is transition time in missionary life. Once children are out of school the moving begins. They say that 1/3 of the population of RFIS (students and staff) changes from year to year. This summer among Covenant missions in Cameroon …
July 2012 Prayer Update
June has been a month of transitions. With a mix of joy and sadness we have been helping colleagues pack, clean houses, move, or move on to either home assignment or new adventures in service. We also anticipate new and …
End of the School Year Activities
June is a very busy month in our community here in Yaounde. June 1 Rain Forest International School held a choir concert featuring Middle School and High School choirs. It was great, and many thanks go to music teacher Miss
… Owl Autopsy
Remember the Wise But Unfortunate Owl? Click on that title for a reminder of the post last November about the owl who died and donated his body, unwittingly, to a science class.
Michelle was fascinated by a study of …
What Keeps Ron Busy: Small Engine Class
And now for another story on what keeps Ron busily happy in his ministry at Rain Forest International School (RFIS) as the Director of Technical Services. Fifth story: teaching Small Engines Class.
This semester Ron’s been teaching a small engine …
Danforths Return and Bring Friends
Last week we were pleased to welcome Roy and Aleta Danforth back to Africa after their year in the US. They brought Lori and Josh Shinar and little Charlotte (“Charlie”) who will be working with them with the Fulani people. …