A few of the Running Club members took up the challenge to participate in a marathon during the mid-semester break!As it was the first ever Douala marathon sponsored by City Sport store and Asics (sports equipment and footwear company), there …
Category: Family updates
What’s happening with our family
Summer Travels
Summer 2016 after Nate’s graduation we hit the skies (not the road) in various directions.
Ben had made plans to attend a soccer camp in the Netherlands with his good Dutch friend. When that friend’s parents took a new position …
Celebrating 4th of July in Cameroon
Sometimes American embassies host parties for Americans on the 4th of July. A few years ago our family attended a picnic at the embassy pool for Americans and their families.
This year Ron and I were invited, along with another …
Summer Mission Trip – Ngaoundere
A mission trip to Africa over summer vacation is way easier to do when you already live in Africa
This summer Ben and Nate each went on different trips to serve alongside Christians.
Nate went with 3 of his classmates …
Summer Mission Trip – Bamenda
A mission trip to Africa over summer vacation is way easier to do when you already live in Africa
This summer Ben and Nate each went on different trips to serve alongside Christians.
Ben went with a couple families and …
End of Year Celebrations
The end of the school year at RFIS, as in many high schools, is full of special activities, such as (in no particular order). The choir performs the music they’ve worked on all semester in a concert.
Teachers and staff …
Fellowship 2015
Every 2 years Covenant missionaries serving in Africa get together for Fellowship – a week of spiritual recharging, connection with our home office leadership, a bit of business meeting and fun in the sun. This year Pastor Craig from our …
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 …
Mt. Cameroon Climb 2015
It’s an active volcano which last erupted in 2000.
It’s the highest peak in West and Central Africa. From the base at 3280 feet (1,000 m) to the summit at 13,435 feet (4095 m), hiking to the top …