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Finishing the Race

Posted by Walter and Cheryl Spicer on Friday, May 6th, 2011
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Juliana and her group of friends in NHS

We have again let too much time pass by between letters.  It is hard to believe that we have 4 weeks of school left.  We have finished with sports seasons for this year, but there is enough on our plates to keep us busy.

To recap since our last letter, the girls’ basketball team did very well in their tournament in Guam.  They had some good games and didn’t lose any until the final championship game against Seoul American.  The girls played hard and took second.  They also had fun making friends with girls from the other teams.  (more…)

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January Happenings

Posted by Walter and Cheryl Spicer on Monday, March 28th, 2011
Our family at the beach

Our family at the beach

We are 1 1/2 weeks into our 3rd quarter.  This is our busiest quarter with basketball tournaments, talent night for the junior class (of which Ashley is an officer) and outdoor education week.  Walter has been busy planning all the details for outdoor ed.  He has made several trips down to the volcano, the town and the camp, meeting with people and checking out the facilities.  He still has another one to arrange transportation.  Many people are involved to organize their part, and the middle school students have been divided into their squads.  The squads have been meeting and preparing as well.  Please be in prayer for this week, February 7-11, for all the logistics, safety, good learning experience as well as the speakers for the chapels each night.  Pray for a time of spiritual growth for these kids and for their squad leaders to be sensitive to them. (more…)

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Midterm Report

Posted by Walter and Cheryl Spicer on Monday, March 28th, 2011
Juliana blocking the ball

Juliana blocking the ball

We are now two thirds through the first quarter at school.  We had a great start even with the missing staff.  Praise the Lord that three of the staff families are here.  We are still waiting for about four more staff to finish raising their support and come help us.

 Ashley and Juliana got involved right away with the first season sports.  (more…)

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Summer’s Over

Posted by Walter and Cheryl Spicer on Monday, March 28th, 2011
Sightseeing in Manila

Sightseeing in Manila

Thursday was the first day of school for us here at Faith Academy.  A lot has happened to get this year off to a start.  Registration for the high school was the two days before.  It was quite a challenge for the principal and guidance counselor helping the students get the classes they wanted and needed into a working schedule.  This year was especially difficult due to the lack of staff.  There are many “holes” in the staff.  We are also awaiting the arrival of some staff that are delayed due to lack of finances or health reasons.  Please pray for our staffing situation.  Walter, as the middle school counselor, was busy with the same challenge, scheduling middle school students. (more…)

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Transitions

Posted by Walter and Cheryl Spicer on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Congratulations Paul!

Congratulations Paul!

Dear Friends and Family,

On June 2, our second child, Paul, graduated from high school. It was a joy to see him complete his first 13 years of schooling and see him take a step in the beginning of the next part of his life. He also received a memorial scholarship for his character. It was also a sad time for us to see him leave the home. For us, the separation is a longer time and many more miles separating us from him. We are excited to see what God will do with him and how he will serve God with his life. This fall, Paul will be attending Bible college in Missouri. He would like to work with youth and is also thinking of majoring in instrumental music education, but is still unsure. He has a part time job at a fast food restaurant and some odd jobs at a hotel and mowing. Our home church is mentoring him, working with the youth and song leading in the evenings.

 Walter returned with Paul to the US to help him get ready for college. He also is able to see our firstborn, Ben on weekends. Ben is working at college in the Ozarks and a landscaping business. We are thankful for both jobs, working at the college will pay his room and board for next year and working at the landscaping business will give him some cash money.  Plus we are thankful for the opportunity of the guys to be together. (more…)

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Back in the Philippines

Posted by Walter and Cheryl Spicer on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
In front of our house with our new van

In front of our house with our new van

Thank you for praying for us—our trip to the Philippines was uneventful and we are getting settled into our house.  All of our luggage made it fine—even our computer which I am typing on.  They just installed our internet service today!  Plus we already have cell phones but our “land line” is not working.  So our communication is up and running! (more…)

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