The title of my last blog was "First Weeks in Fast Forward," and I feel like each week is going by even faster! We are officially 1/4 of the way through the year already. We've filled the days with learning, laughter, and lots of fun! Here are some things that I have been up to for the last few weeks.
Balloons make any day better!
I had the privilege of joining other fellow Canadians for Thanksgiving! I made mashed potatoes and "grandma" buns for our group to share. What a special time!
Students can come see me every Monday during lunch to say a fun fact and receive
a candy! I've found that Jolly Ranchers are a huge favourite! On October 13, this jar became the "thankful jar" in honour of Canadian Thanksgiving. It was so neat to
hear all that our students are thankful for!
Here are our 5 chapel band kids leading worship for the MS!
During the week of Halloween, we had students create costumes using items inside a trash bag (tin foil, balloons, straws, toilet paper). These are some of their fun creations!
I am in charge of helping organize worship for Chrysalis each week. Our grade 12 students do most of the work but I am around if they need anything and to help with set-up/take-down.
This past weekend most of the BFA staff/students headed down to Basel, Switzerland,
to take part in Herbstmesse! This festival is over 540 years old! Bumper cars are the
main attraction for our group of kids and adults!
Our 3rd annual Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
will take place on Monday, November 10! We've been getting ready by collecting donations and making sure LOTS of shoeboxes are wrapped and ready to be sent!
Here are some other events coming up between now and Christmas Break:
November 6-8: Black Forest Academy presents "High School Musical" the musical
November 7: Parent Teacher Conferences
November 10: BFA's 3rd Annual OCC Packing Party
November 14: Middle School Class Parties
Late November: Heather and I will host our 5th Annual Thanksgiving celebration!
Thank you to all of your who make it possible for me to consider serving at Black Forest Academy! Even though you are miles away, you are still vitally important to the work God is doing here in SW Germany. Please keep BFA in your prayers as we continue to undergo staff and student changes in the middle of the year. May we have wisdom to know how to deal with each situation that comes our way.
