More Guests

Scott and Shelly Leary came to visit for 10 days. Despite missing their dog, Winston, I think they had a pretty good time. They flew into Nice and joined us in Monaco for a few days as Bill wrapped up substitute preaching at Monaco Christian Fellowship for two weeks. Then we all drove up to Kandern to visit the school and answer the many questions they have regarding the possbility of their joining us on staff someday. Scott is the son of my twin sister, LouAnn. Pray for them as they yield to the leading of the Lord.

Heather arrives tomorrow, August 7, for her first return visit "home" in several years. Can't wait !!!!!

Summer Visitors to the Bateman Hotel

The whole Mellon clan for Tini's graduation

June 7 - 11

Mark & Heidi Berg June 23 - 26

Heidi (Freisen) graduated from BFA 2001

Gordon & Cathy McNiel June 22 - July 2

Cathy is Bill's cousin from Denver

More are coming in August - How about you ???

Our summer projects continue on the Janz building. The roof trusses are in place and the new floor has been laid. The outside will be finished by the start of school, Lord willing. Check out that project and its progress on our school website listed on the right.

Bill is preaching three times this summer, twice in the International Christian Fellowship of Monaco and once at our home church of Black Forest Christian Fellowship. Deb is in a van with three other BFA ladies somewhere in Poland at the time of this posting. I'm sure she's having too much fun!! Our nephew Scott Leary and Shelly, his wife, will fly into Monaco and ride back with us to visit the work at BFA. Our daughter, Heather, will also be here for a few weeks in August. Can't wait !!!!!!

Graduation Day

Finally, eventually the year comes to an end. We pray God's blessing on all 72 seniors, now alumni, as they scatter to the ends of the earth. We are reminded of the school's vision statement: Globally minded Christians impacting their world through biblical thought, character and action. May the Spirit of the Lord rest on each one of you as you follow His leading.

Sad Goodbyes :-(

The year is almost over and with just one week left it's time to start saying "goodbye". This goodbye belongs to the Storchenblick Senior girls. Alana, SunMin, Liz, Grace, Fiona & Nicole with aunt Deb left of middle. They're headed off to Turkey, Korea, Australia, Ireland and the USA. With a solid 3 - 7 years of BFA behind them, we know they'll do GREAT !!! We miss them already. God bless you ladies. It's been tons of fun.

The Junior Senior Banquet

This is one of the most cherished memories for our graduates every year. The junior class raises funds to put on a great banquet for the seniors. Here's just one of the many pictures we will hold on to for a long time. Tini, the last of the Mellon clan is graduating. It's been fun teaching her to play Rook, throwing pizza parties for her and her friends and picking on her in the halls of the school. In a few days I'll have the privilege of shaking her hand and 64 others at the graduation podium on the big day. Wow, what a blessing!!!

Easter Dinner

This was our first Easter without our kids. We were able to get together with three families that form our small group that meets biweekly and their kids as well. School starts up again this Wednesday after a two week spring break. However, after two weeks of pretty lousy weather including several days of snow, we are still waiting for spring to arrive. Those springtime pictures will have to wait.

Deb's Art 1 Pizza Party

With the end of the school year approaching, and Deb's first semester Art class over, it was time for a celebration.

Snow Storm of the Year

Boy, did we get hammered. The heaviest snow in the eleven years we've been here. Perfect timing too, our High School is closed Monday because of their retreat this weekend.

Thai International Dinner at Blauen Dorm

From left to right we have Lauren from Ireland, Elise from Uzbekistan, Jason, Ellen, Laura & Frauke from Germany, James from Kosovo & Rachael from Germany. All great kids and now superior Rook players, well at least some of them. The Thai food prepared by Glenn & Shelia was great, but the fellowship was even better.

Deb's Wednesday Night Bible Study Group

Pray for these junior girls: Lydia, Elise, Linnea, Anna & Laurel

Heather, Jeff & Jason in PA - Christmas 2006

Our Beanie - we miss her

RIP - July 2005
16 years old

The Kids

Here they are:

Jeff - Teaching at Twin Valley MS in Morgantown, PA
Heather - BioLab technician at UVA
Jason - Student at Williamson Trade School

Serving at Black Forest Academy

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