Monthly Archives: August 2012

Wednesday was our work day – all the staff members basically do the equivalent of a detention duty in order to get the campus looking clean and ready for the students and parents to come Monday. It wasn’t really like … Continue reading →

Last week, we had our first official music department meeting before the schedule got really full and crazy. It was a good time to set the tone for the year and to talk through some logistics. Katie gave each of … Continue reading →

This morning we had the first session of All Staff Conference, in which half the new staff (a huge number this year) shared their testimonies of how God brought them to BFA. In the afternoon, I worked on a small … Continue reading →

This weekend I traveled with some German small group friends up to Bremen in northern Germany to see our friend and fellow small-grouper Rebekka get married! In German, Hochzeit=wedding. Carpooling can be an efficient way of saving money and protecting … Continue reading →

As I look forward to this year, I have some vague goals and ambitions, but I know the road will twist and turn in unexpected ways, so I’m not hoping “in” the circumstances of the year, be they good or … Continue reading →

My time in the States over the summer was truly a blessing. Spending time with friends, mentors, and family was nourishing to my soul. Several people went out of their way to care for me. They fed me meals or coffee, … Continue reading →

My support-raising thermometer has been steadily going up. With all the one-time gifts factored in and a couple more pledged contributions coming in, I think it will probably reach 100% within a few days! To all who have contributed: Thank … Continue reading →

This summer has been a time of physical presence in America. I have been physically present with friends, family, supporters – people I haven’t seen in months or years. Emails and blog posts keep people in the loop about what … Continue reading →